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Molloy University

#695 in US ranking Rockville Centre, NY
Type:
Private not-for-profit
Programs:
4 years or more

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Cost

Cost / year
$52,537
Tuition & fees
$41,380
Avg. aid
$18,820
Receiving aid
100%

Admissions

Acceptance rate
82%
SAT range
1088–1290
ACT range
22–28

Outcomes

Graduation rate
70%
Median salary
$99,907
1 yr after graduation

What does Molloy University offer in terms of athletics?

Molloy's varsity teams compete as the Lions in NCAA Division II, principally in the East Coast Conference. That varsity affiliation is distinct from club sports, informal recreation, and fitness activities.

Representative varsity sports include baseball, basketball, soccer, softball, lacrosse, and volleyball. The range of sports associated with student activity is broader than the varsity roster, so a student interested in a particular activity should check its current status before assuming it is an NCAA team. Prospective athletes should ask coaches about roster opportunities, recruitment rules, and aid; participation alone does not establish eligibility for an athletic scholarship.

What student groups and Associations are available at Molloy University?

Molloy offers recognized student organizations spanning governance, academic interests, culture, and the arts. Examples reported by the university include Molloy Student Government, the Molloy Nursing Student Association, the Molloy Asian Student Association, and a performing arts club.

These groups provide different kinds of involvement: student government represents student concerns, a professional association can connect classmates in a major, and cultural or arts groups organize shared activities. Organization names and activity levels can change from year to year. The current student-activities directory and involvement fair are more useful than an old club list when deciding what a new student can actually join.

Who studies at Molloy University?

Molloy reported 5,005 enrolled students in the institutional figures presented for 2024-25. Its population includes first-time undergraduates, transfer students, and learners at later stages of study, rather than consisting only of recent high-school graduates.

There were 621 first-time degree- or certificate-seeking undergraduates and 267 transfer-in students in the reported entering groups. About 90% of students were New York residents, reinforcing the importance of the university's regional and commuter context. Enrollment also spans a wide age range: students in their twenties, thirties, and older appear alongside traditional-age undergraduates.

Reported racial and ethnic groups include Hispanic or Latino, Black, Asian, White, and multiracial students. Those counts describe enrollment, not any individual student's experience or the degree of interaction across groups. Applicants looking for peers in a particular program or schedule may learn more from that program's course format and student activities than from institution-wide demographics alone.

How does student life look like at Molloy University?

Molloy is substantially a commuter campus with a smaller residential population. Its reported figures indicate that 87% of students commute and 11% live on campus, so everyday participation may depend on class schedules and time available before or after a trip home.

Campus activities, performances, service opportunities, and student support services give commuters and residents ways to connect outside class. Molloy reports a health clinic and personal or psychological counseling for students. An incoming student may find it useful to compare the hours of activities and services with their own timetable, particularly if they will attend evening classes, work, or travel to an off-campus placement.

What libraries are available to students at Molloy University?

The James Edward Tobin Library is Molloy's named main library. It provides a base for coursework and research, while the university reports two campus libraries in its institutional library count.

Students can reserve study rooms, an option worth considering for group projects or focused work between classes. Library research support and electronic resources are particularly useful for students who commute or need scholarly material outside a classroom session. Students should verify current access rules for databases, borrowing, and interlibrary requests through the library. The reported study-space arrangements do not include a library area open 24 hours a day, so late-night users should check posted hours.

Molloy University Student Life for 2027

Total enrollment

5005

Full Time Degree Seeking Freshmen

830

Member of Athletic Associations

NCAA

Total staff

191 full time, 371 part time

Veterans affair office

No

Molloy University Student Body

Undergraduate vs. graduate students

Undergraduate: 3,240
Graduate: 1,765

Full-time vs. part-time students

Full-time: 3,006
Part-time: 1,999

Full-time degree-seeking students by gender

Women: 611
Men: 219

Students by race/ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino: 1,062
Black or African American: 460
White: 1,329
American Indian or Alaska Native: 15
Asian: 333
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 11
Two or more races: 86
Unknown: 70

Freshly enrolled students' age

Under 25 years
Over 25 years

Molloy University Sports & Athletics

  • Member of NCAA

Varsity teams compete against other colleges, intramural teams within the school. Each column says whether men, women or both take part, and whether the sport offers athletic scholarships (Aid).

Sport

Varsity Intramural Aid

Basketball

Men–Men

Bowling

Both–Men

Cheerleading

Women––

Cross-country running

Both–Both

Equestrian sports

–Women–

Field hockey

Women––

Lacrosse

Both–Men

Rugby

–Both–

Soccer

Both–Both

Softball

Women––

Tennis

Women––

Track and field

Both–Men

Ultimate Frisbee

–BothWomen

Volleyball

Women––

Data last updated on November 5, 2026

Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026

Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.

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