Molloy University

About Molloy University

Molloy University is a private nonprofit institution offering graduate degrees based in Rockville Centre, New York. It enrolls 3,162 students (a mid-sized student body), according to IPEDS 2023-24 data. Below you'll find verified data on admissions, cost, student outcomes, programs offered, and what graduates typically earn, all pulled from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS.

Official website: molloy.edu

Acceptance

81.7%

Graduation

72.2%

Net Price

$24,347

Median Earnings (10yr)

$77,789

Enrollment

3,162

Student : Faculty

10:1

How It Measures Up

US College Data scores each college on four pillars (outcomes, value, affordability, and selectivity) on a 0–100 scale, ranked within its peer group (4-Year Selective). Scores are calculated from verified College Scorecard and IPEDS data, not opinion or paid placement. Where data is missing, that pillar isn't scored.

Admissions & Acceptance Rate

With an acceptance rate of 81.7%, Molloy University is broadly accessible to qualified applicants.

5-Year Admission Trend

Acceptance rate over the last five admission cycles. The trend tells you whether Molloy University is getting harder, easier, or staying about the same.

Cost & Financial Aid

The real cost of attending Molloy University isn't the sticker price. It's the net price,which is what most students actually pay after grants and scholarships. According to College Scorecard 2023-24 data, the average net price is $24,347 per year. That's in line with the typical net price for private nonprofit colleges nationally.

Full Cost Breakdown

Published cost of attendance, the sticker price before grants and scholarships. Most students underestimate room & board and other expenses.

Tuition & Fees

$39,790

Room & Board (on-campus)

$18,800

Room & Board (off-campus)

$9,436

Books & Supplies

$1,000

Other Expenses (on-campus)

$2,680

Other Expenses (off-campus)

$7,555

Total Cost of Attendance

$50,720

Application fee: $45 (one-time, due at submission)

Net Price by Family Income

Aid is need-based, so net price varies by family income. Here's what each bracket typically pays after grants and scholarships.

• Under $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

Debt at Graduation

Cumulative federal-loan debt across the full borrowing distribution. The 10th and 90th percentiles bracket the typical range; the median sits in the middle.

Median Debt by Student Type

Median federal-loan debt at graduation broken down by demographic. Each slice's size is proportional to the dollar amount that group typically borrows.

Graduation Rate & Retention

72% of full-time students who enrolled at Molloy University graduate within six years, and 83% return for their second year, per IPEDS 2023-24 completion data.

After Graduation: Earnings & Outcomes

According to College Scorecard 2023-24 data, students who entered Molloy University earn a median of $77,789 ten years after first enrolling. That's above the national median for U.S. colleges.

Earnings by Demographic

Mean annual earnings 10 years after entry, segmented by demographic. Reveals gaps the headline median can't show.

By Gender

By Family Income at Entry

Loan Repayment Progression

Share of completer-cohort borrowers paying down at least $1 of principal at the 1-, 3-, 5-, and 7-year mark. Climbing rates show graduates settling into careers and managing debt; flat or declining rates are a warning.

Who Studies Here

Molloy University is home to 3,162 students, a mid-sized community. Some distinctive traits: 35% are first-generation college students.

Race & Ethnicity Breakdown

Undergraduate student body composition reported to the US Department of Education.

Student Life & Campus Culture

Where students live, learn, and connect at Molloy University. The campus setting, housing profile, and signals that shape day-to-day life here.

What You Can Study

Molloy University offers an extensive catalog of programs: 52 distinct programs across 17 majors. Below are its strongest majors, each with flagship programs and typical earnings. Open a major to explore it in depth, or browse the full program catalog.

Faculty & Resources

The student-to-faculty ratio at Molloy University is 10:1, low (small classes, more faculty contact).

Faculty by Rank

190 instructional faculty across 4 ranks. The rank mix shows how many senior faculty are teaching versus contingent or junior staff, with average salary equated to a 9-month contract.

Pros & Cons of Molloy University

A quick at-a-glance summary of how Molloy University tends to stack up for prospective students,weighing its data, size, setting, and cost profile together.