Iona University
A Cutting-Edge Education in the Health Sciences
Iona University is where innovation meets opportunity. Founded in 1940 and inspired by the legacy of Blessed Edmund Rice and the Christian Brothers, Iona’s two picturesque campuses in New Rochelle and Bronxville, N.Y., are both conveniently located just 20 miles north of Midtown Manhattan. Iona students enjoy small class sizes, engaged professors and a wide array of undergraduate and graduate degree programs.
The NewYork-Presbyterian Iona School of Nursing & Health Sciences is a premier school providing access to state-of-the-art facilities and training in the Kelly Center for Health Sciences, where modern classrooms, simulation labs and virtual reality suites replicate real-world healthcare environments.
Since launching in 2020, Iona’s nursing programs have experienced strong momentum not only in enrollment but, most importantly, in student outcomes.
The Nursing Department offers both undergraduate and graduate degree programs, including a traditional 4-year, direct-entry Bachelor of Science; an accelerated 16-month, second-degree ABSN; and two Master of Science graduate degree programs in Nursing Education and Nursing Healthcare Organizational Leadership. Iona’s baccalaureate and master’s degree programs in nursing have both been accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.
Iona’s nursing curriculum has not only been developed with feedback directly from NewYork-Presbyterian, but students also gain from having NewYork-Presbyterian adjunct professors and frequent guest lecturers. Iona’s collaboration with NewYork-Presbyterian further benefits students by providing unparalleled access to clinical placements, hands-on experience with highly respected health professionals, and full-time career opportunities after graduation.
At the baccalaureate level, students graduate prepared to sit for the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN). Impressively, 91 percent of May 2025 graduates in Iona’s traditional, four-year bachelor’s degree program passed the NCLEX their first time sitting for the exam, exceeding the national average. In addition, 100 percent of Iona’s undergraduate nursing students are employed within a year.
Beyond nursing, Iona offers a comprehensive range of programs designed to prepare students for impactful careers across the healthcare spectrum.
Undergraduate degrees include Health and Wellness (BS), Social Work (BS), and Speech-Language Pathology & Audiology (BA). At the graduate level, students can pursue advanced study in Communication Sciences & Disorders (MA), Marriage & Family Therapy (MS), Mental Health Counseling (MA), Occupational Therapy (MS), and Social Work (MSSW). Additionally, Iona has launched a Healthcare Leadership & Innovation (MS) interdisciplinary degree as a collaboration between the NewYork-Presbyterian Iona School of Nursing & Health Sciences, the LaPenta School of Business and the Hynes Institute for Entrepreneurship & Innovation.
Iona’s campus in Westport, Ireland, meanwhile, strengthens the University’s commitment to providing a transformative educational experience in service to others around the world with a focus on preparing caring, compassionate health care professionals trained in global practices.
