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About Molloy University

nursing and health focussmall class sizesmasters programsaccessible admissions

Molloy University is a private university in Rockville Centre, NY, known for its nursing and health focus, small class sizes, and masters programs. With an acceptance rate of 77%, Molloy is accessible for most qualified applicants, typically enrolling around 642 students each year. Molloy is test optional; students who submit scores are typically admitted with SATs between 1080–1310, though many competitive applicants choose not to submit. Molloy offers merit scholarships regardless of financial need, with awards averaging $19,539 per year; the sticker price of $54,970 may look very different from what your family actually pays.

Admissions

Molloy University acceptance rate and admitted student profile

accessible for most qualified applicants

77%
Overall Accept Rate
1195
Median Admitted SAT
SATSubmitted score range: 1080 – 1310 (test optional)

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Application Strategy

Strategy tips for applying to Molloy University

Extracurriculars
Molloy has a strong tradition of community service rooted in its Dominican values, so highlight any sustained volunteer work or service leadership you have done, particularly in healthcare, education, or social justice causes.
Essay Strategy
If you are from Long Island or the New York metro area, use your supplemental materials or essay to explain why staying close to home is a deliberate choice for you, not a fallback, and connect it to specific programs or faculty at Molloy that align with your goals.

Financial Aid & Cost

What Molloy University actually costs your family

Average net prices by income bracket from College Scorecard data.

Family IncomeSticker PriceAvg. Net Cost / yr
0-30k~$55k/yr$17.5k
30k-48k~$55k/yr$19.2k
48k-75k~$55k/yr$22.7k
75k-110k~$55k/yr$28.3k
110k+~$55k/yr$30.1k

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Outcomes & Campus

Student outcomes and campus profile

72%
6-Year Graduation Rate
$78k
Median Earnings (6 yrs)
10:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
3,510
Undergrad Enrollment

Student Body

Student body composition

Race & Ethnicity

40%White
28%Hispanic
12%Black / African American
9%Asian
7%Unknown / Unreported
3%Two or More Races
1%International
0%Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0%American Indian / AK Native
Gender27% Men · 73% Women
Citizenship / Immigration Status99% Citizens and Immigrants · 1% International
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