Iona University

What Iona University does

Iona University is a private, nonprofit Catholic institution of higher education founded in 1940 in New Rochelle, New York, and operated in the tradition of the Edmund Rice Christian Brothers. On July 1, 2022 it was formally redesignated from Iona College to Iona University, repositioning itself around an expanded portfolio of graduate and professional programs. The institution operates three campuses: a 45-acre main campus in New Rochelle, a 28-acre satellite campus in Bronxville connected by the Gael Express shuttle, and a newly opened 400-acre international campus at the Westport House Estate in County Mayo, Ireland. Total enrollment exceeds 4,000 students and Iona reports a 55,000-member global alumni network.

The university delivers undergraduate education through 45 majors and more than 35 minors, alongside master's degrees (MBA, MA, MS), advanced certificates, and accelerated five-year combined bachelor's/master's pathways. Academic delivery is organized across four units: the School of Arts & Science, the LaPenta School of Business (AACSB International accredited — held by approximately 6% of business schools worldwide), the NewYork-Presbyterian Iona School of Nursing & Health Sciences, and the Hynes Institute for Entrepreneurship & Innovation. Revenue is generated primarily through tuition and fees for undergraduate and graduate programs, supplemented by alumni donations, fundraising campaigns, and an emerging summer-program revenue stream. Marketing and admissions follow a sales-led motion combining regional admissions counselors, virtual graduate information sessions, campus tours, and a multi-channel digital presence (Drupal CMS, Blackboard LMS with Ally accessibility plugin, Google Analytics, Microsoft Clarity). The institution has launched the "AI@Iona" program to integrate artificial intelligence into the curriculum from day one and has announced an "Education in Real Life" four-week summer program (May 2026) with five industry partners spanning energy, construction, and hospitality, accepting 20 students with stipends and credit. Certifications include FERPA, HIPAA, GLBA, GDPR, and WCAG 2.0 Level AA conformance, and the institution has been recognized by the Princeton Review, Wall Street Journal, Forbes, and U.S. News & World Report in 2025–2026 rankings.

Name

Iona University

Legal name

Iona University

Website

https://iona.edu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1940

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Iona University is a private Catholic university founded in 1940, operating three campuses in New Rochelle, Bronxville, and County Mayo, Ireland, serving over 4,000 students through undergraduate, graduate, and combined bachelor's/master's degree programs across four academic schools.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (61131), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Faith-Affiliated Private Research Universities (EDAHABAJ)

Keywords

• Higher education services
• Undergraduate degree programs
• Graduate degree programs
• Nursing education programs
• AACSB business school

Headquarters

HQ city

New Rochelle

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: Iona generates primary revenue from undergraduate and graduate tuition, with students paying for academic programs across the School of Arts & Science, LaPenta School of Business, NewYork-Presbyterian Iona School of Nursing & Health Sciences, and Hynes Institute for Entrepreneurship & Innovation. Programs include 45 majors, over 35 minors, and various graduate degrees.
2. Alumni Donations and Fundraising: The university maintains a network of 55,000 alumni worldwide and conducts fundraising campaigns, with alumni and supporters contributing to institutional advancement.
3. Summer Program Revenue: The 'Education in Real Life' summer program provides students with $1,000 stipends and three free credits, with coursework and industry engagement delivered by faculty in collaboration with industry partners.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Iona University is a private Catholic higher education institution that delivers undergraduate degree programs (45 majors and over 35 minors), graduate degree programs (MBA, MA, MS, and advanced certificates), and accelerated five-year combined bachelor's/master's pathways through four academic divisions: the School of Arts & Science, the AACSB-accredited LaPenta School of Business, the NewYork-Presbyterian Iona School of Nursing & Health Sciences, and the Hynes Institute for Entrepreneurship & Innovation. The university also offers the "Education in Real Life" summer program engaging students with energy, construction, and hospitality industry partners, and integrates AI literacy across its curriculum from day one.

Product overview

Iona University is a Catholic higher education institution offering a comprehensive portfolio of academic programs across four main divisions: the School of Arts & Science, LaPenta School of Business (AACSB-accredited), NewYork-Presbyterian Iona School of Nursing & Health Sciences, and the Hynes Institute for Entrepreneurship & Innovation. The university provides undergraduate programs with 45 majors and 35+ minors, graduate programs including MA, MS, and MBA degrees, and accelerated five-year combined bachelor's/master's programs. Additionally, the university recently launched the 'Education in Real Life' summer program focused on AI in the workplace. The institution operates campuses in New Rochelle, Bronxville, and Westport, Ireland, serving over 4,000 students with a 55,000-member alumni network.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Undergraduate Programs Undergraduate degree programs offering 45 majors and over 35 minors across liberal arts, sciences, and business administration, with supportive faculty and experiential learning for first- and second-year students as well as transfer students.
• Graduate Programs Graduate degree programs including Master of Arts, Master of Science, Master of Business Administration degrees, and advanced certificate programs, delivered on-campus and online, for working professionals and recent graduates seeking career advancement or pivots.
• Five-Year Bachelor's/Master's Degree Programs Accelerated combined degree programs enabling students to earn both undergraduate and graduate credentials in a five-year pathway, available across multiple academic divisions.
• Education in Real Life Summer Program A four-week experiential summer program designed to prepare students for AI-transformed workplaces by engaging with industry partners across energy, construction, and hospitality sectors; participants receive $1,000 stipends and three free credits.
• LaPenta School of Business Programs AACSB-accredited undergraduate and graduate business programs at the LaPenta School of Business, recognized by The Princeton Review among the Best Business Schools for 2025 for both on-campus and online MBA offerings.
• NewYork-Presbyterian Iona School of Nursing & Health Sciences Programs Nursing and health sciences degree programs delivered in partnership with the NewYork-Presbyterian healthcare system, preparing students for clinical and allied health careers.
• Hynes Institute for Entrepreneurship & Innovation Programs Institute-level programming focused on entrepreneurship education and innovation, featuring an Entrepreneur-in-Residence program and supporting student ventures.
• School of Arts & Science Programs Liberal arts and sciences degree programs offered across multiple academic disciplines through the School of Arts & Science, including graduate information sessions in disciplines such as education and psychology.

Quantifiable outcome

• Top 6 percent nationally for long-term return on investment (Georgetown CEW)
• +2 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Eos Energy EnterprisescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 February 2026One of five industry partners collaborating with Iona University on the 'Education in Real Life' summer program launching May 2026. The program prepares students for AI-transformed workplaces by engaging with the energy sector. Students receive coursework, industry leader conversations, small-group activities, and site visits. Eos Energy Enterprises works with Iona faculty to deliver the four-week program accepting 20 students.
• Consigli Construction Co., Inc.coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 February 2026One of five industry partners collaborating with Iona University on the 'Education in Real Life' summer program launching May 2026. The program engages students with the construction sector to prepare them for AI-transformed workplaces. Students participate in coursework, industry leader conversations, small-group activities, and site visits. Consigli Construction Co., Inc. collaborates with Iona faculty to deliver the program.
• Union Square Hospitality GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 February 2026One of five industry partners collaborating with Iona University on the 'Education in Real Life' summer program launching May 2026. The program prepares students for AI-transformed workplaces by engaging with the hospitality sector. Students receive coursework, industry leader conversations, small-group activities, and site visits. Union Square Hospitality Group works with Iona faculty to deliver the four-week program.
• Wyndham Hotels & ResortscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 February 2026One of five industry partners collaborating with Iona University on the 'Education in Real Life' summer program launching May 2026. The program prepares students for AI-transformed workplaces by engaging with the hospitality industry. Students receive coursework, industry leader conversations, small-group activities, and site visits. Wyndham Hotels & Resorts collaborates with Iona faculty to deliver the four-week program.
• John CrabtreecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 February 2026Restaurateur John Crabtree is one of five industry partners collaborating with Iona University on the 'Education in Real Life' summer program launching May 2026. The program prepares students for AI-transformed workplaces by engaging with the hospitality sector. Students receive coursework, industry leader conversations, small-group activities, and site visits. John Crabtree works with Iona faculty to deliver the program.
• CenergisticminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2019Energy conservation company headquartered in Dallas, Texas that partnered with Iona University from June 2019 to May 2023. During this partnership, Iona reduced energy usage by 30 percent and received the Best in Class Energy Program Award. Cenergistic's campus energy specialist Thomas Van Wert monitored energy usage and implemented improvements across campus.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Providence College: A private Catholic liberal arts college in Rhode Island with a similar mid-sized enrollment and a comparable mix of undergraduate-focused programs. Comparable along mission, scale, and selectivity profile.
• Fairfield University: A private Jesuit university in Fairfield, CT, with similar enrollment size, AACSB-accredited business school, and comprehensive undergraduate/graduate programs. Direct competitor for Catholic-affiliated, Northeast private university students.
• Manhattan College: A private Catholic college in the New York metro area, also founded in the Lasallian tradition. Directly comparable in mission, size, faith affiliation, and regional positioning to Iona, competing for the same pool of NYC-area students.
• St. John's University: A private Catholic, Vincentian university headquartered in Queens with multiple NYC-area campuses. Directly competes for the same commuter and residential undergraduate segments as Iona, with similar size, faith affiliation, and program mix including business and nursing.
• Seton Hall University: A private Catholic university in South Orange, NJ, with undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs including a respected business school. Comparable in size, faith affiliation, and program mix, competing for Northeast Catholic students.
• Loyola Marymount University: A private Catholic, Jesuit-and-Marymount university in Los Angeles with comparable enrollment, comprehensive undergraduate/graduate programs, and AACSB-accredited business school. Comparable in mission, scale, and program mix on a regional basis.
• Sacred Heart University: A private Catholic university in Fairfield, CT, with strong growth in graduate and online programs. Closely comparable to Iona in mission, size, and program mix, and a direct competitor for the same regional student demographic.
• Marist College: A private liberal arts college in Poughkeepsie, NY, with a comparable mid-sized enrollment, strong business programs, and similar mix of undergraduate and graduate offerings. Competes for the same Northeast student pool and donor base.

Broad incumbents

• Fordham University: A larger, well-established Catholic Jesuit university in New York City offering undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs. Competes with Iona for Catholic, NYC-metro students but at a higher selectivity and price point with a broader program portfolio.
• Villanova University: A larger, highly ranked private Catholic Augustinian university in Pennsylvania. Competes with Iona for high-achieving Catholic students in the Northeast and is a benchmark for what Iona's positioning could evolve toward.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/IonaUniversity
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/IonaCollegeVideos
• Facebookfacebook.com/IonaUniversity
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/iona-college
• Instagraminstagram.com/ionauniversity
• TikToktiktok.com/@ionauniversity

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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