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Iona University is a private Catholic university in New Rochelle, New York, known for strong programs in business, nursing, psychology, education, and the liberal arts plus a small‑school feel and Division I athletics. Students often rave about the close‑knit campus, many clubs and organizations, access to New York City, and a supportive, values‑focused community.

State

New York

Student Population

3,900

Acceptance Rate

91%

GPA Range

3.3–3.5

SAT Range

1060–1270

Common Majors

business administration, nursing, psychology, education, biology

“Iona feels like a tight‑knit campus in New Rochelle where you can study in strong business and nursing programs, join lots of clubs and Gael events, and still be close to New York City, and many students say they were surprised by how quickly the small class sizes and supportive community made them feel at home.”

Team & Tuition

Divison

Division 1

Tuition (no scholarship)

$48,680

Conference

Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference

Scholarships Available

Yes. Both athletic and academic.

Avg Men's Scores

73.5

Avg Women's Scores

84.5

Men's Team Notes

Iona men earned second at Savannah Intercollegiate on Savannah Harbor Golf Course (851 total) with Jennings Oelke's T7 (221). Steady rounds at Battle at Rum Pointe on Rum Pointe Seaside Golf Links tied for first after day one, fueled by par-4 precision and birdie bursts amid coastal winds.

Women's Team Notes

Gaels women posted 337.9 adjusted scoring average over 10 rounds at MAAC Championship and Metro Atlantic events. Resilient play at Battle at Rum Pointe highlighted consistent par saves on seaside layouts like Rum Pointe Seaside Golf Links, driving top-10 finishes through team depth in Northeast challenges.

Coaches

Men's Coach

Sean Burke

Women's Coach

David Tottori

Men's Email

sburke@iona.edu

Women's Email

dtottori@iona.edu

Men's Coach Bio

Sean Burke serves as Director of Men's and Women's Golf and head men's coach at Iona, leading Gaels to back-to-back MAAC Championships early in his tenure with NCAA Regional appearances in Raleigh and Pullman. Promoted with assistant E.J. Ferraro, he oversees program expansion including the new women's launch via Westchester club partnerships.

Women's Coach Bio

David Tottori heads Iona's new varsity women's golf program starting 2025-26 in the MAAC, after assisting at St. Francis. Under Burke's oversight, he manages recruiting, training, and academics for the squad's debut amid infrastructure growth at Bronxville campus and clubs like Siwanoy and Wykagyl.

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