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Molloy University

Molloy University

Rockville Centre, NY · Suburb · 3,162 students
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$24,347
Average net priceYour net price
2023-24
<30
30–48
48–75
75–110
110+
By household income — tap a bar
71%
Graduation rate
Entered fall 2017 & 2018
54% typical
$77,789
Earnings 10 years on
Measured 2020 & 2021
$55,177 typical
82%
Acceptance rate
Applied for fall 2024
82% typical · not scored
Accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education
About

Located just a short train ride from New York City in Rockville Centre, Molloy University is best known for its powerhouse Barbara H. Hagan School of Nursing and Health Sciences, which ranks among the nation’s top programs and boasts exceptional graduate licensure pass rates. Beyond healthcare, Molloy offers esteemed programs in business, education, and the performing arts, including a highly distinctive BFA in Musical Theatre offered in partnership with Manhattan’s famous CAP21 studio. The campus culture is welcoming and service-oriented, offering a close-knit community where students engage in NCAA Division II athletics, diverse clubs, and hands-on civic engagement. Ultimately, Molloy stands out for its unique blend of suburban campus life, direct access to NYC career networks, and an impressive return on investment, with graduates consistently securing high-paying roles in their fields.

Wikipedia:Molloy University is a private Catholic university in Rockville Centre, New York, United States. Initially founded as a school for women, it is now co-educational. It provides more than 69 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degree programs for over 5,000 students.

Location
Rockville Centre, NY, 11571-5002 · Suburb campus
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Nearest airport from college
JFK · New York JFK
9 mi away
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Cost & aid
Cost of attendance
These figures are federal data and may be out of date.
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Tuition & fees$39,790
Housing & food (on campus)$18,800
Books & supplies$1,000
Cost of attendance$50,720
Average net price$24,347
Same price for all students
Tuition & fees$39,790
Housing & food (on campus)$18,800
Books & supplies$1,000
Cost of attendance$50,720
Average net price$24,347
Net price by family income · 2023-24
$0–30k
$17,548
$30–48k
$19,241
$48–75k
$22,739
$75–110k
$28,254
$110k+
$30,144
Outcomes
Completion
Within 6 yrs
71%
Entered 2017–18
Within 4 yrs
47%
Back for yr 2
85%
Transferred
0%
8 yrs after starting · first-time, full-time students
70% graduated · 23% transferred · 6% left or unknown · none still enrolled
Earnings · measured 2020 & 2021
6 yrs after entry$78,372
10 yrs after entry$77,789
Debt
Median at graduation$27,000
Monthly payment$286
Middle 50% owe$12k–$31k
90th percentile$41,000
Green marks a figure above the typical Master's (larger programs): 54% graduate within 6 yrs, $55,177 earned 10 yrs after entry.
Admissions
Getting in · applied for fall 2024
Admit rate
82%
Test policy
Test optional
Per College Scorecard
SAT average
1187
R 540–640 · M 548–650
ACT midpoint
29
Comp 22–28
SAT middle 50%: 1088–1290
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Student Body
Gender
Men 27%Women 73%
Who enrolls
Faculty ratio
12 : 1
Pell grant
34%
First-gen
35%
Family income
$60,092
Independent
20%
Age at entry
22.0
Part-time
15%
Race & ethnicity
White
40%
Hispanic
28%
Black
12%
Asian
9%
Two or more
3%
Non-resident
1%
Unknown
7%
Varsity sports
NCAA Division II without football · EADA 2024-25
  • Baseball
    Men's
  • Basketball
    Men's · Women's
  • Bowling
    Women's
  • Cross Country
    Men's · Women's
  • Field Hockey
    Women's
  • Lacrosse
    Men's · Women's
  • Other Sports
    Men's
  • Soccer
    Men's · Women's
  • Softball
    Women's
  • Tennis
    Women's
  • Track and Field (Indoor)
    Men's · Women's
  • Track and Field (Outdoor)
    Men's · Women's
  • Volleyball
    Women's
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings, all programs · measured 2020 & 2021
After 6 yrs
$78,372
After 10 yrs
$77,789
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing366
Special Education and Teaching41
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft34
Psychology, General31
Biology, General29
Criminal Justice and Corrections25
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities24
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services24
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other21
Marketing19
Communication and Media Studies18
Social Work17
Business Administration, Management and Operations17
Accounting and Related Services16
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods15
Finance and Financial Management Services10
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Institutional
Resources
Endowment
$56M
Full-time faculty
35%
Faculty salary
$11,277/mo
Teaching spend
$13,180
per student
Federal loans
65%
Classification
Carnegie type
Master's (larger programs)
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, selective admissions

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