Bachelor in Accounting (Bachelor's)

At Iona University, tuition is Tuition for the 2024-2025 academic year is $38,500 per year for full-time undergraduate students..

The programme is grounded in research and theory, emphasizing practical application of accounting principles. Students develop skills in financial reporting, auditing, taxation, and data analysis using industry-standard tools. They learn to interpret financial data to assess company performance and governance. The curriculum integrates ethical standards and professional responsibility into daily practice.

Focus areas include Financial Accounting, Managerial Accounting, Auditing, Taxation, Accounting Analytics, Ethical Reporting.

The programme requires 120 credits, distributed across core business courses, major-specific accounting classes, and general education requirements. Students complete a senior-year internship with flexible scheduling to accommodate full-time work during the busy season.

Graduates enter roles such as staff accountant, tax preparer, auditor, or financial analyst in public accounting firms, corporations, or government agencies.

Applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent. A minimum GPA of 2.5 is required. Submission of official transcripts and a completed application form is necessary.

The programme totals about 120 credit hours. On-campus, full-time, four-year programme with flexible scheduling available for senior-year internships. For international students, tuition is well above the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 91% of applicants.

Iona University brings together more than 4,000 students in a diverse community shaped by the values of justice, peace and service. The university began in 1940 and follows the educational tradition of the Edmund Rice Christian Brothers. Its alumni network includes 55,000 graduates around the world. Iona became a university in 2022 as its academic programs expanded.

Students can choose from 45 undergraduate majors, more than 35 minors, graduate degrees and advanced certificates. Academic areas include liberal arts, science, business administration, nursing and health sciences, communication, education, psychology, criminal justice and computer science. The university also offers graduate study in areas such as business analytics, occupational therapy, social work, mental health counseling and sports communication. Artificial intelligence is incorporated into learning to support innovation, creativity and critical thinking. Small classes and engaged professors are central to the academic experience.

Iona’s 45-acre New Rochelle campus and 28-acre Bronxville campus are four miles apart and connected by car or the Gael Express shuttle. New Rochelle offers modern facilities, while Bronxville has historic character and a downtown with shops, cafés and restaurants. Both campuses are a short train ride from New York City. Students can also explore Iona’s campus in Westport, Ireland, where classes take place at historic Westport House on a 400-acre estate. Campus life includes athletics, student clubs, volunteering and performances.