- Acceptance rate: 82% for fall 2024
- SAT, middle 50%: 540–640 reading and writing, 548–650 math
- ACT, middle 50%: 22–28 composite
- Average net price: $25,938 a year (2022–23)
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Molloy University GPA requirements
Molloy University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and Molloy University hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
Molloy University acceptance rate
Molloy University admitted 5,174 of 6,330 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 82%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Molloy University (formerly Molloy College) is a private nonprofit 4-year university in Rockville Centre, New York, with 3,240 undergraduates.
SAT and ACT scores
Scores of the first-year students who entered Molloy University in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:
| Test | 25th percentile | Median | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading and Writing | 540 | 590 | 640 |
| SAT Math | 548 | 590 | 650 |
| ACT Composite | 22 | 25 | 28 |
The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1187 for admitted students.
Admission requirements
What Molloy University looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Required |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Required |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Considered if submitted |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Considered if submitted |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Considered if submitted |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Considered if submitted |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Considered if submitted |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Considered if submitted |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Not considered |
AP credit
Molloy University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It doesn't award credit for life experience.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $25,938 a year at Molloy University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
Can I get into Molloy University with a 3.0 GPA?
Molloy University admitted 82% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.
What GPA do you need to get into Molloy University?
Molloy University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.
What is the acceptance rate at Molloy University?
Molloy University's acceptance rate was 82% for fall 2024: it admitted 5,174 of 6,330 first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Is Molloy University hard to get into?
Not for most prepared students: at least 3 in 4 applicants got in. Molloy University admitted 82% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
Does Molloy University require the SAT or ACT?
No. Molloy University is test optional: it considers SAT or ACT scores if you send them, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 17% sent SAT scores and 4% sent ACT scores.
What SAT and ACT scores do Molloy University students have?
The middle 50% of Molloy University's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had SAT 540–640 in reading and writing and 548–650 in math; ACT composite 22–28, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.
How much does GPA matter at Molloy University?
A lot: Molloy University requires high school GPA, high school record and college preparatory program. It considers high school class rank, recommendations, essay or personal statement, test scores, demonstration of competencies and work experience if you send them. It doesn't consider other tests and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Does Molloy University consider legacy status?
No. Molloy University doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Does Molloy University accept AP credit?
Yes. Molloy University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
What is the average net price at Molloy University?
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $25,938 a year at Molloy University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Before you applyRequirements can differ by program and change from year to year. Confirm the details on Molloy University's official admissions site.
Sources
- College Navigator: Molloy UniversityU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
- College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).
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