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Molloy University

Molloy University is a private nonprofit university in a large suburb of the New York, NY metro with 3,259 students and a 82% acceptance rate.

Rockville Centre, New York · Private nonprofit · Suburb, large · 3,259 students

NCAA Division II · East Coast ConferenceEarly action Dec 1

Admission rate

82%

of applicants admitted

SAT average

1,187

combined, admitted students

ACT, middle half

24–29

25th to 75th percentile

Average net price

$24,347

per year, after grants

Graduation rate

70%

within 6 years

Freshman retention

81%

return for sophomore year

Median earnings

$77,789

10 years after entry

Students

3,259

total enrollment

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS) · data snapshot October 2, 2026 · Updated October 2, 2026

First-year deadlines, 2026–27

PlanDeadline
Early action
Apply early, hear early, not binding.
December 1, 2026
Rolling admission
The college reviews applications as they arrive until the class is full.
Rolling

Plans are listed in calendar order. What the plans mean

Source: molloy.edu · checked September 30, 2026

What families actually pay

Average yearly net price after grants, all students, by family income

$0–30,000$17,548
$30,001–48,000$19,241
$48,001–75,000$22,739
$75,001–110,000$28,254
Over $110,000$30,144

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026

Biggest majors

MajorGraduates
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse358
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts38
Special Education and Teaching, Other33
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other32
Psychology24
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other22
Business Administration and Management22
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies20
Show the other 28 majors
Accounting19
Nuclear Medical Technology/Technologist18
Biology/Biological Sciences16
Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist16
Marketing/Marketing Management15
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels13
Finance12
Speech Communication and Rhetoric9
Social Work8
Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor6
Fine/Studio Arts6
Music Therapy/Therapist6
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, Other6
Political Science and Government5
History4
English Language and Literature4
Computer and Information Sciences4
Communication and Media Studies, Other4
Secondary Education and Teaching3
Information Science/Studies3
Education/Teaching of Individuals in Elementary Special Education Programs2
Art Teacher Education2
Mathematics2
Sociology2
Business/Managerial Economics2
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other1
Religion/Religious Studies1
Ecology1

Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026

Scholarships

Amounts and eligibility change; check the college’s page for current details.

Sports and campus life

Men’s varsity · NCAA Division II, East Coast Conference

Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Lacrosse, Other Sports, Soccer, Track and Field (Indoor), Track and Field (Outdoor)

Women’s varsity · NCAA Division II, East Coast Conference

Basketball, Bowling, Cross Country, Field Hockey, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Track and Field (Indoor), Track and Field (Outdoor), Volleyball

ROTC

Army

Faith groups

Newman Connection

Also

Honors college, Study abroad

Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), connection.newmanministry.com · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026

The place

Setting

Suburb, large

Federal locale classification

Metro area

New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ

19,940,274 people

Big-city metro (1 million+)

Yes

More about the place

Nearest airport

John F Kennedy International (JFK)

Nearest hub airport

John F Kennedy International (JFK)

Walkability

EPA walkability index 13.0 of 20

Elevation

44 ft

Time zone

Eastern

January low

27°F

July high

86°F

Annual snowfall

18.5 in

Days at 90°F or higher

16 per year

One-bedroom fair market rent

$2,300 per month

Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026

Colleges nearby

Straight-line distance between campuses

Similar colleges

Private nonprofit, suburban campus, NCAA Division II, similar size