Molloy University
Rockville Centre, NY · Private four-year · Suburb: Large
3,259undergraduates
82%admitted
Test-optionalSAT/ACT
$25,938average net price per year
73%graduate in 6 years
81%return for year two
Admissions
- Applicants
- 5,789
- Admitted
- 4,379
- Admit rate
- 82%
- Admit rate, women
- 75%
- Admit rate, men
- 77%
- Admitted students who enroll
- 14%
- First-year students
- 608
- SAT/ACT
- Test-optional
- Students who sent SAT scores
- 12%
- SAT reading and writing (middle 50%)
- 540-660
- SAT math (middle 50%)
- 540-650
- Students who sent ACT scores
- 5%
- ACT composite (middle 50%)
- 24-29
| High school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| High school record | Required |
| College-prep coursework | Required |
| SAT or ACT scores | Considered, not required |
| Recommendations | Considered, not required |
| Essay or personal statement | Considered, not required |
| Class rank | Considered, not required |
| Demonstrated competencies | Considered, not required |
| English proficiency test | Required |
| Work experience | Considered, not required |
| Legacy status | Not considered |
Majors
38 undergraduate programs that awarded a degree or certificate last year, grouped by field. Numbers are how many were awarded.
Health professions and related programs (7)
- Cardiovascular Technology/Technologist Associate (11 awarded)
- Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other Bachelor's (22 awarded)
- Music Therapy/Therapist Bachelor's (6 awarded)
- Nuclear Medical Technology/Technologist Bachelor's (18 awarded)
- Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, Other Bachelor's (6 awarded)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse Bachelor's (358 awarded)
- Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist Bachelor's (16 awarded)
Business, management, marketing, and related support services (6)
- Accounting Bachelor's (19 awarded)
- Business Administration and Management, General Bachelor's (22 awarded)
- Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other Bachelor's (1 awarded)
- Business/Managerial Economics Bachelor's (2 awarded)
- Finance, General Bachelor's (12 awarded)
- Marketing/Marketing Management, General Bachelor's (15 awarded)
Education (6)
- Art Teacher Education Bachelor's (2 awarded)
- Education/Teaching of Individuals in Elementary Special Education Programs Bachelor's (2 awarded)
- Secondary Education and Teaching Bachelor's (3 awarded)
- Special Education and Teaching, Other Bachelor's (33 awarded)
- Teacher Education, Multiple Levels Bachelor's (13 awarded)
- Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor Bachelor's (6 awarded)
Visual and performing arts (2)
- Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General Bachelor's (38 awarded)
- Fine/Studio Arts, General Bachelor's (6 awarded)
Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities (2)
- Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other Bachelor's (32 awarded)
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies Associate (8 awarded)
Psychology (1)
- Psychology, General Bachelor's (24 awarded)
Homeland security, law enforcement, firefighting and related protective services (1)
- Criminal Justice/Safety Studies Bachelor's (20 awarded)
Biological and biomedical sciences (2)
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General Bachelor's (16 awarded)
- Ecology Bachelor's (1 awarded)
Communication, journalism, and related programs (2)
- Communication and Media Studies, Other Bachelor's (4 awarded)
- Speech Communication and Rhetoric Bachelor's (9 awarded)
Public administration and social service professions (1)
- Social Work Bachelor's (8 awarded)
Computer and information sciences and support services (2)
- Computer and Information Sciences, General Bachelor's (4 awarded)
- Information Science/Studies Bachelor's (3 awarded)
Social sciences (2)
- Political Science and Government, General Bachelor's (5 awarded)
- Sociology, General Bachelor's (2 awarded)
English language and literature/letters (1)
- English Language and Literature, General Bachelor's (4 awarded)
History (1)
- History, General Bachelor's (4 awarded)
Mathematics and statistics (1)
- Mathematics, General Bachelor's (2 awarded)
Philosophy and religious studies (1)
- Religion/Religious Studies Bachelor's (1 awarded)
Graduate programs (29)
- Computer Teacher Education Post-bachelor's certificate, Post-master's certificate
- Education/Teaching of Individuals in Elementary Special Education Programs Master's
- Education/Teaching of Individuals in Secondary Special Education Programs Master's
- Education/Teaching of Individuals with Multiple Disabilities Master's
- Educational Leadership and Administration, General Post-master's certificate, Doctorate (research)
- Educational/Instructional Technology Master's
- Elementary Education and Teaching Master's
- Secondary Education and Teaching Master's
- Special Education and Teaching, Other Master's
- Superintendency and Educational System Administration Post-master's certificate
- Teacher Education, Multiple Levels Master's
- Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor Master's
- Adult Health Nurse/Nursing Master's, Doctorate (research)
- Clinical Nurse Specialist Master's
- Critical Care Nursing Master's, Post-master's certificate
- Family Practice Nurse/Nursing Master's, Doctorate (research)
- Mental Health Counseling/Counselor Master's
- Music Therapy/Therapist Master's
- Nursing Education Master's
- Pediatric Nurse/Nursing Master's, Doctorate (research)
- Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing Master's, Post-master's certificate
- Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, Other Master's, Doctorate (research)
- Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist Master's
- Accounting Master's
- Business Administration and Management, General Master's
- Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other Master's, Post-master's certificate
- Finance, General Master's
- Marketing/Marketing Management, General Master's
- Criminal Justice/Safety Studies Master's
Cost and aid
- Tuition and fees, in-state
- $37,840
- Housing and food on campus
- $17,760
- Books and supplies
- $1,000
- Other on-campus costs
- $2,680
- Total cost on campus, in-state
- $59,280
- Total cost on campus, out-of-state
- $59,280
- Total cost living at home
- $46,395
Published prices for 2023-24.
| Family income | Per year |
|---|---|
| $0-30,000 | $20,330 |
| $30,001-48,000 | $22,678 |
| $48,001-75,000 | $26,115 |
| $75,001-110,000 | $27,390 |
| Over $110,000 | $32,545 |
Net price is the full cost minus grants and scholarships, for full-time first-year students who got aid in 2022-23.
- First-year students who got any aid
- 97%
- Got grants or scholarships
- 94%
- Average grant or scholarship
- $22,111
- Got a grant from the college
- 94%
- Average grant from the college
- $18,024
- Undergraduates with a Pell grant
- 30%
- First-year students who borrowed
- 61%
- Average amount borrowed
- $8,638
Graduation
- Bachelor's in 4 years
- 49%
- Bachelor's in 5 years
- 70%
- Bachelor's in 6 years
- 73%
- Bachelor's in 8 years
- 71%
- Any degree in 6 years (all students)
- 72%
- Came back for year two
- 81%
| Pell grant students | 65% |
|---|---|
| Subsidized loan, no Pell | 73% |
| Neither | 78% |
| Group | Students | Graduated |
|---|---|---|
| Women | 363 | 77% |
| Men | 139 | 61% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 3 | 67% (small group) |
| Asian | 31 | 71% |
| Black | 36 | 64% |
| Hispanic | 81 | 62% |
| White | 326 | 78% |
| Two or more races | 10 | 60% (small group) |
| Race unknown | 12 | 33% (small group) |
| International | 3 | 67% (small group) |
| Started | Students | Earned a degree or certificate here | Enrolled at another college |
|---|---|---|---|
| Started here, full-time | 549 | 71% | 22% |
| Started here, part-time | 2 | 0% (small group) | 100% |
| Transferred in, full-time | 456 | 75% | 21% |
| Transferred in, part-time | 183 | 71% | 19% |
Graduation rates follow students who started full-time for the first time in fall 2017. Groups under 20 students are marked because a few students change the rate a lot.
Students
- Total students
- 4,970
- Undergraduates
- 3,259
- Full-time undergraduates
- 2,680
- Part-time undergraduates
- 579
- Graduate students
- 1,711
- Students per faculty member
- 10 to 1
- First-year students from in state
- 93%
- From out of state
- 7%
- From other countries
- 0%
- Undergraduates age 25 and up
- 16%
- Undergraduates taking all classes online
- 3%
- Undergraduates registered with disability services
- 15%
| Women | 72% |
|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0% |
| Asian | 9% |
| Black | 12% |
| Hispanic | 27% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0% |
| White | 46% |
| Two or more races | 3% |
| Race unknown | 1% |
| International | 1% |
Campus life
- Setting
- Suburb: Large
- Address
- 1000 Hempstead Ave, Rockville Centre, NY, 11571-5002
- County
- Nassau County
- Type
- Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs
- Highest degree
- Doctor's degree - research/scholarship
- Academic calendar
- Four-one-four plan
- Religious affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- Athletics
- NCAA
- Teams include
- basketball, baseball, cross country and track
- Offers
- Army ROTC, Navy ROTC, Study abroad, Teacher certification, Weekend or evening classes, Online programs, Credit for AP exams, Yellow Ribbon (veterans)
Source: U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2022-23 to 2024-25 surveys), and the College Scorecard.