Iona College

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School Says - General Information
Located on 35 acres in suburban New Rochelle, NY, Iona was founded by the Congregation of Christian Brothers in 1940. Iona has approximately 3,200 undergraduate students and 4,500 total students. There are five residence halls on the main campus; an additional non-residential campus houses the Rockland Graduate Center in Pearl River, NY. As part of the College's mission statement, students are encouraged to integrate the spiritual, intellectual, emotional and physical dimensions of their lives and are immersed in a community where ethical decisions and service to others are primary considerations. Iona is one of the only colleges in the region to hold several prestigious national accreditations in business (AACSB), social work (CSWE), teacher education (NCATE), computer science (ABET), journalism and mass communication (ACEJMC), psychology (NASP) and marriage and family therapy (COAMFTE).

School Says - Student Body
The Office of Student Development organizes and oversees hundreds of on and off-campus events throughout the year, and students can participate in more than 60 student-run organizations. Iona College encourages students to broaden their educational experience through study abroad; it sponsors summer, semester, and intersession programs in Australia, England, France, Ireland, Italy and Spain. Campus Ministries provides multiple opportunities for students to engage in service and ministry projects, while Iona in Mission offers students the chance to travel to aid the less fortunate in the US and abroad. The College has a vibrant athletics program with more than 400 student-athletes in Iona's 21 NCAA Division I teams in the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC). The men's cross country team placed second in the nation at the NCAA championship for the third consecutive year.

School Says - Academics
Iona College offers BA, BS and BBA degrees for undergraduate students. The Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science degrees require a total of 120 credits for completion for most majors; the Bachelor of Business Administration requires a total of 126 credits. An honors program is available for the most academically gifted students - the course of study is designed to develop intellectual curiosity, analytic abilities, and awareness of ethical and civic responsibilities. The faculty/student ratio is 13:1 and classes are taught by professors, never teaching assistants. Combined five-year bachelor's/master's programs are available in computer science, criminal justice, English, history, psychology and computational/computer science. On the graduate level, the College offers Master of Arts, Science and Business Administration degrees, as well as certificates, and post-master's/advanced certificates. Graduate students in the School of Arts and Science can choose to study computer science, counseling (substance abuse, mental health, marriage and family therapy), criminal justice, education, educational technology, English, finance, history, Italian, psychology, public relations, Spanish, and telecommunications. Through the AACSB-accredited Hagan School of Business, students seeking to earn an MBA can concentrate on financial management, information systems, management, human resource management, marketing, general accounting, public accounting and health care management. A fast-track MBA program is structured to enable students to earn the degree in 13- 15 months. Advanced certificates in business continuity and risk management, sports and entertainment management, infrastructure management, e-commerce and international business are offered. Part-time and adult students returning to college can pursue a bachelor's degree in Professional Studies (BPS), through the Professional Studies Program.

School Says - Admissions
Admission decisions at Iona are based on a wide range of criteria. Most important is an applicant's academic record, including the level of curriculum and grades earned. Also considered are SAT I or ACT scores, grade trends, a writing sample, activities and recommendations. For the class entering in September of 2010, the average grade point average was an 89 percent or 3.4; middle 50 percent on the SAT ranged from 1080 to 1300. Slightly over 8,000 applications were submitted and about 4,700 (59%) of the applications were accepted and offered admission. Campus visits are available on most weekdays classes are in session and on selected Saturdays; appointments are recommended. To schedule a visit, please contact our Campus Visit Center at (914) 633-2622 or visit www.iona.edu/visit.

School Says - Campus Life
Iona is located just 20 minutes north of Manhattan. Its proximity to New York City provides students with exceptional cultural, educational, internship and career opportunities. Recruiters from top Fortune 500 companies participate in Iona's Internship/Career Expo every year, and students have held internships at some of the best-known corporations in New York City and the surrounding area.

School Says - Cost Aid
Undergraduate tuition for the 2010-11 academic year is $28,850. Room and board is an additional $12,100.Iona uses a system of academic scholarships in combination with need-based financial aid to help students enroll. For 2009-10 academic year, 94% of undergraduates received some financial aid, with the average aid award near $21,751. To apply for financial aid, students should file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and the Iona College Financial Aid Application forms.

Students Say - Academics
A "small, diverse, private, Catholic [college], with a large commuter population," Iona College is known for "its proximity to New York City" and its "quality of education," all delivered in a picturesque suburban setting. In many ways, students say Iona features "the best of both worlds with the suburbs down the street in one direction and downtown city in the other." Iona's "beautiful, quiet" New Rochelle campus "has that New England feeling to it" but offers big city opportunities. Students at Iona feel like they are "getting the most for [their] money." Many flock to the school for its excellent business school and generous scholarships. Iona combines "a great commute," "a beautiful, loving campus," and a "warm, welcoming attitude." Professors at Iona can be hit or miss. As one student says, "I found that the professors that taught me my major were professional and well-organized. The professors teaching the core classes were mediocre at best." Overall, Iona "is about academic achievement while also improving the social life of its students and preparing them for the outside world." These qualities make it a gem which stays in the family: "Both my parents and some of my relatives attended Iona and they loved it."

Students Say - Campus Life
The "super friendly students," "safe private campus," and close proximity to "the country's greatest city" (only an "easy train ride away"), all make Iona a great choice for commuters and residents alike. This "small, close- knit community" is comprised of motivated individuals who are "always eager to reach out to others and help them in order to make a difference." With Manhattan only a 20 minute ride away on the Metro North commuter railroad, students take full advantage of the opportunity "to go to New York City" for a night out on the town. During the week, students tend to stay on campus and enjoy "hanging out in the dorm rooms with a bunch of people." Though "the underclass dorms are dry," for those of age there is liquid diversion in the area: "A lot of the students like to go out to the bars, right by Iona, known as Beechmont and Spectators." If that's not your speed, students say there is "always some kind of a house party going on somewhere over the weekend." The school is "constantly improving and advancing the campus," a mission in which they invite students to take part; "There are many leadership positions available to students, with the offer of creating new clubs and organizations that do not [currently] exist." Nearby entertainment includes "The Westchester Mall and the Galleria."

Students Say - Student Body
Iona's community "is one of the most diverse communities out there." "Whether commuters or dorm students everyone seems to get along," and many are "part of an organization or club on campus." Though the typical student tends to be "a white, Christian person, usually who comes from an Irish or Italian background" and "is from Westchester County," students say "There is a mix of many different groups. Every person will find a group to fit in with and all groups get along well with each other." In fact, diversity is exactly what makes Iona distinct. "Many people from different social [and] ethnic...groups make up what we call our 'home away from home.'"

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