Iona University
New Rochelle, NY
New Rochelle, NY
We mean business
Regularly named among the “Best Business Schools” by The Princeton Review, the LaPenta School of Business develops students into highly skilled, global-minded business leaders with strong ethical and social commitments.
Located just 20 miles from the financial capital of the world, Iona University in New Rochelle, New York, is the perfect place to start your career. The University combines a beautiful, tight-knit suburban campus environment with direct access to unmatched internship and networking opportunities in New York City.
Academics that mean business
At the AACSB-accredited LaPenta School of Business, your education goes far beyond the textbook. Whether you are studying finance, marketing, accounting, or management, you will learn from expert faculty who bring real-world corporate experience directly into the classroom. With small class sizes and a highly personalized approach to advising, the University ensures you get the individual guidance you need to secure top-tier internships and build a competitive resume before you even graduate.
Active student life and community
The college experience at Iona is vibrant, welcoming, and deeply connected. You will share a campus with nearly 3,400 undergraduates and have your pick of over 100 student clubs and organizations. Business students can easily hone their networking and leadership skills in the Marketing Club, Finance Club, or the Collegiate Entrepreneurs' Organization. Beyond academics, you can join a fraternity or sorority, participate in the performing arts, or cheer on the University's 24 NCAA Division I athletic teams.
State-of-the-art trading floor
To give Business students a true Wall Street experience, the LaPenta School of Business features a high-tech, live trading floor. Equipped with industry-standard Bloomberg Terminals and a continuous live stock ticker, this cutting-edge space allows you to analyze real-time financial data, track global markets, and manage simulated investment portfolios. It is just one of the exciting ways the University bridges the gap between classroom theory and real-world corporate practice.
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Poets&Quants has ranked the LaPenta School of Business among the nation’s top undergraduate business schools and #14 for academic experience. |
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Iona University has been recognized among the nation’s healthiest private colleges in Forbes’ 2026 Financial Report Card, earning an “A” rating and ranking within the top 16% of institutions evaluated nationwide. |
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Iona has been included on The Princeton Review’s 2027 national list of “The Best 392 Colleges." |
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Iona is proud to be recognized in the inaugural edition of America’s Best Colleges 2026–2027, presented by TIME and Statista |
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The Wall Street Journal’s new ranking of the 2026 Best Colleges in America places Iona University at #5 in Catholic Colleges nationwide for student experience. |
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Named a College of Distinction 2026-2027 |
Earn Your Degree at an AACSB-Accredited Business School
Iona’s LaPenta School of Business is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB)—a highly acclaimed distinction awarded to just six percent of business schools worldwide! This distinguished accreditation demonstrates our commitment to excellence in teaching, research, curriculum development and student success.
Located Close to NYC—An International Business Hub
Located 20 miles away, the LaPenta School of Business offers you easy access to New York City. Our New Rochelle campus is just a quick train ride away from an international center of business internships, connections and future career opportunities!
Receive Mentorship From Expert Faculty
Our impressive 15:1 student-faculty ratio means you receive personalized instruction and mentorship from Iona’s dedicated professors. As experts in their fields and passionate educators, our faculty members are eager to share their expertise and experience to help you grow personally and professionally.
Dive Into Transformative Student Engagement Opportunities
We regularly host “C-Suite Talks” where students can hear from and interact with leadership from companies from various industries. Past discussions have been with C-Suite executives from Visa, Heineken USA, Citrin Cooperman, Steve Madden and more. Additionally, students have the opportunity to take part in on-site visits to financial and other corporate institutions, such as the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, Bloomberg, Paramount, and Morgan Stanley, just to name a few!
“GLO-BUS was a great experience as a business major. It requires you to sit down and analyze your company’s situation each week and make adjustments accordingly. The decisions we had to make will certainly help me in the business world."
“The Iona community is close-knit and the support from alumni has been incredibly helpful in my journey.”
“I have never been more confident, happy or proud of myself, and I really owe it all to Iona and the relationships I have formed here.”
