Molloy College

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition
$38,100
5.02% growth from 2023
2024 Average Net Price
$24,405
After Financial Aid
2024 Acceptance Rate
81.7%
6,330 Applicants
2024 Enrolled Students
5,005
60.1% Full-Time
2024 Graduation Rate
70.2%
414 Graduates

About

Molloy College is a higher education institution located in Nassau County, NY. In 2024, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Molloy College were Registered Nursing (358 degrees awarded), General Drama & Theater Arts (38 degrees), and Other Special Education & Teaching (33 degrees).

In 2024, 1,318 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Molloy College. 74.2% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 25.8% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (742 degrees), 3.44 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (216 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Molloy College is $38,100, which is $12,812 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($25,288).

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Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Molloy College is $38,100, which is $12,812 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($25,288).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $24,405.

In 2024, 83% of undergraduate students attending Molloy College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 65% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$38,100
2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Molloy College was $38,100. The cost of tuition at Molloy College is $12,812 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($25,288).

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Average Net Price

$24,405
2024 Value
5.91%
1 Year Growth

In 2024 Molloy College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $24,405. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Molloy College grew by 5.91%.

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Other Student Expenses

$13,598
Room and Board
$1,000
Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Molloy College was of $13,598 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 2.41% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,000. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

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Financial Aid by Income Level

83%
Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
65%
Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

83% of undergraduate students at Molloy College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 3.75% with respect to 2023, when 80% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

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Admissions

Molloy College received 6,330 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 9.35% annual growth. Out of those 6,330 applicants, 5,174 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 81.7% acceptance rate.

There were 5,005 students enrolled at Molloy College in 2024. 17% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Molloy College has an overall enrollment yield of 12%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

81.7%
Acceptance Rate in 2024
5,174
Accepted Out of 6,330

In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Molloy College was 81.7% (5,174 admissions from 6,330 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 75.6%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants grew by 9.35%, while admissions grew by 18.2%.

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SAT Scores

17%
Submission Percentage (2024)
105
Scores Submitted (2024)

17% of enrolled first-time students at Molloy College in 2024 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

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Enrollment

Molloy College had a total enrollment of 5,005 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Molloy College is 3,006 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,999. This means that 60.1% of students enrolled at Molloy College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Molloy College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 45.2% White, 23.6% Hispanic or Latino, 12.4% Black or African American, 8.57% Asian, 2.32% Two or More Races, 0.3% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.24% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Molloy College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (30.2%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Female (21%) and White Male (13.6%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (47%), followed by White Male (16.3%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (11.5%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

60.1%
Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Molloy College in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 5,005 students. The full-time enrollment at Molloy College is 3,006 and the part-time enrollment is 1,999. This means that 60.1% of students enrolled at Molloy College are enrolled full-time compared with 68.6% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

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Retention Rate over Time

85%
2024 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Molloy College was 85%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (74%), Molloy College had a retention rate higher than its peers.

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Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)
  1. White
    2,263 enrolled students
  2. Hispanic or Latino
    1,180 enrolled students
  3. Black or African American
    619 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Molloy College is 45.2% White, 23.6% Hispanic or Latino, 12.4% Black or African American, 8.57% Asian, 2.32% Two or More Races, 0.3% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.24% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 48.8% White, 18.2% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.7% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 328 students (6.55%) did not report their race.

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Graduates

In 2024, 638 more women than men received degrees from Molloy College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Molloy College is white (742 degrees awarded). There were 3.44 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (216 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Molloy College is Registered Nursing (358 degrees awarded), followed by General Drama & Theater Arts (38 degrees) and Other Special Education & Teaching (33 degrees).

In 2024,  the most specialized majors across all degree types at Molloy College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Education (336 degrees awarded), Health (639 degrees), and Visual & Performing Arts (44 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers
Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Molloy College are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,600,654 people), Registered nurses (1,562,662 people), Secondary school teachers (533,156 people), Education administrators (299,702 people), and Other managers (296,710 people).

The most specialized majors at Molloy College in 2024 are Education (336 degrees awarded), Health (639 degrees), Visual & Performing Arts (44 degrees), Protective Services (30 degrees), and Philosophy and Religious Studies (4 degrees) (as of 2024).

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Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Magnetic resonance imaging technologists
Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Molloy College are Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, Surgeons, Physicians, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Economists

The most specialized majors at Molloy College are Education (336 degrees awarded), Health (639 degrees), Visual & Performing Arts (44 degrees), Protective Services (30 degrees), and Philosophy and Religious Studies (4 degrees) (as of 2024).

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Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools
Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Molloy College are Elementary & secondary schools (3,095,621 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,777,350 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (511,568 people), Justice, public order, & safety activities (402,626 people), and Outpatient care centers (359,833 people).

The most specialized majors at Molloy College are Education (336 degrees awarded), Health (639 degrees), Visual & Performing Arts (44 degrees), Protective Services (30 degrees), and Philosophy and Religious Studies (4 degrees) (as of 2024).

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Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Molloy College.
Most Common (2024)
  1. Cardiovascular Technologist
    11 degrees awarded
  2. Liberal Arts & Sciences
    8 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common associates degree concentration at Molloy College was Cardiovascular Technologist with 11 degrees awarded.

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Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

340
Degrees Awarded to Men
in 2024
978
Degrees Awarded to Women
in 2024

In 2024, 340 degrees were awarded to men at Molloy College, which is 0.348 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (978).

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Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 72 degrees were awarded to men at Molloy College in Registered Nursing, which is 0.252 times less than the 286 female recipients with that same degree.

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Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 286 degrees were awarded to men at Molloy College in Registered Nursing, which is 3.97 times more than the 72 male recipients with that same degree.

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Time to Complete

46%
100% Completion Time
70%
150% Completion Time

In 2024, 46% of students graduating from Molloy College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 70% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 70% within 200%.

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Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)
  1. White
    742 degrees awarded
  2. Hispanic or Latino
    216 degrees awarded
  3. Black or African American
    139 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Molloy College is white (742 degrees awarded). There were 3.44 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (216 degrees).

5.84% of degree recipients (77 students) did not report their race.

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Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)
  1. White Female
    542 degrees awarded
  2. White Male
    200 degrees awarded
  3. Hispanic or Latino Female
    168 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Molloy College is white female (542 degrees awarded). There were 2.71 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (200 degrees).

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Operations

Molloy College has an endowment valued at nearly $56.2M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 9.18M (16.3%) compared to the 9.96% average return (5.41M on 54.3M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2024, Molloy College had a total salary expenditure of 132M. Molloy College employs 62 Assistant professors, 52 Associate professors and 51 Professors. Most academics at Molloy College are Female Associate professor (42), Female Assistant professor (42), and Female Professor (38).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Molloy College are: Management, with 93 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 89 employees, and Service with 57 employees.

Endowment

$56.2M
2024 Endowment
14%
growth from 2023

Molloy College has an endowment valued at about $56.2M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of Molloy College grew 14% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $1.84M higher than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

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Salary Expenditure

$59.6M
2024 Salaries
0%
growth from 2023

In 2024, Molloy College paid a median of $59.6M in salaries, which represents 45.1% of their overall expenditure ($132M) and a 0% growth from the previous year.

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Instructional Salaries

$18.7M
Instructional Salaries
184
Number of Employees

In 2024, Molloy College paid a total of $18.7M to 184 employees working as instructors, which represents 31.3% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $1.15M (2.91%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

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Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Molloy College were Management with 93 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 89 employees, and Service with 57 employees.

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