Iona College is a private, Catholic college located in New Rochelle, New York. It was founded in 1940 by the Congregation of Christian Brothers and is named after the island of Iona, located off the coast of Scotland. The college offers undergraduate and graduate degrees in a variety of disciplines, including business, education, and liberal arts. Iona is known for its commitment to service and social justice, and has been recognized as one of the top regional universities in the Northeast by U.S. News & World Report.