Iona College (IC) Introduction and Academics

Introduction

Iona College is located in New York State and is just a short train ride north of New York City. In late 1940, the Congregation of Christian Brothers, a Catholic community with influence worldwide, founded Iona College. The school merged with another smaller institution in the late 1980s and henceforth became the Iona College that is known today. This school is a private institution with a rich history of traditional Catholic education.

Iona College has gained recent notoriety within academic circles as it was the recipient of two very prestigious honors. The U.S. News and World Report named Iona College one of America

Information Summary

Ranks 89th in New York and 883rd overall. See the entire top 2,000 colleges and universities list
Overall Score (about)	81.9
Total Cost On-Campus Attendance	$57,440
Admission Success rate	N/A
ACT / SAT 75%ile scores	26 / 1170
Student Ratio Students-to-Faculty	19 : 1
Retention (full-time / part-time)	75% / N/A
Enrollment Total (all students)	3,926

Academics

There are two main schools at Iona College: the School of Arts and Sciences and the Hagan School of Business. The Hagan School of Business is consistently rated one of the most excellent business schools in the nation. Students who enroll in a business program at the Hagan School of Business at Iona College can receive a bachelor

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Students

Because of the convenient and quality on-campus housing provided by the university, a large portion of the student population chooses to live on campus. This on-campus community aspect makes Iona College different from other large state schools which are often impersonal and make forming relationships difficult.

At Iona College, students are encouraged to be actively involved in student-led groups, discussion groups, debate groups, volunteer organizations, and other student activities. The student life office is always available to help new students plug in to a club or organization that will match their lifestyle or past experiences.

Students at Iona College are also encouraged to enroll in an overseas or study abroad program. Iona College has affiliate campuses in Greece, Spain, Ireland, Italy, Australia and France. By enrolling in one of these programs, students at Iona College are provided with a unique and inexpensive life experience.

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Athletics

The Iona College Gaels are known for their men

Traditions

When asked about Iona College traditions, alumni and current students will boast about Iona

Local Community

Iona College is located in New Rochelle, New York. While this city may not have the bustling and fast-paced image of Manhattan in New York City, New Rochelle is, in fact, an excellent spot to live in the state of New York. With miles of beautiful coastline and acres of parks and forests, New Rochelle is considered to be one of the best cities for leisure activity in the United States.

The city is filled with golf and tennis clubs and boasts some of the most beautiful golf courses in the Northeast. Students are often offered discounted rates at many local golf clubs, and Iona College itself has golf teams and intramural golf activities for students to be involved in.

If leisure isn

Bibliography

ICGaels.com

Iona College – Campuses in New Rochelle and Rockland New York. 2011. Web. 15 May 2011. <http://www.iona.edu>.

Stolz, George. “If You’re Thinking Of Living In New Rochelle.” New York Times 24 May 1987, sec. B: 5. Print.

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