Molloy College was established in 1955 by the Dominican Sisters of the Congregation of the Holy Cross. It is located in Rockville Center, New York, United States. The college offers its students several degrees and certificate programs in various areas of study such as business, education, and nursing.
The athletic teams of Molloy college are known as the Molloy Lions. Both the men's and the women's teams take part in sports such as cross country, rugby, basketball, soccer, tennis, volleyball, lacrosse, and softball. A monthly newspaper, called the "Molloy Forum," is published by the students of the college. The students also have access to a large number of clubs and organizations. Among those available on campus are the Asian Student Union, Youth for Christ, Molloy Nursing Student Association, Art Club, and Gaelic Society.
The main campus of Molloy College is in Rockville Centre, NY (a large suburb). The school is a private, not-for-profit school. Molloy College offers degrees up to the Post-Master's certificate.
The school students most commonly major in a field related to education and teaching and nursing and emergency medicine.
Molloy College does not accept everyone who applies. In 2007-2008, SAT verbal scores of half of students were 460 to 565. Three-fourths of students accepted in 2007-2008 had SAT math scores of 450 or more.
Molloy College offers tenure to reward and retain some professors. Salaries for full-time faculty at the school are higher than most, allowing the school to afford quality teaching.
In 2007-2008, Molloy College had 3,831 enrolled students. Females make the bulk of the student body at the school.
Molloy College is generally not a school for part-time students. Student athletes at the school belong to the New York Collegiate Athletic Conference for major sports.
More complete details are provided below.
Molloy College
1000 Hempstead Ave
Rockville Centre, NY 11571-5002
General Phone: (516) 678-5000
http://www.molloy.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 317 | registered nursing, various nursing |
| Education and Teaching | 203 | elementary school teaching, secondary teaching, special ed, math teaching, education courses, English teaching, Spanish teaching, social studies teaching, ... |
| Business and Management | 68 | business management, accounting, business |
| Liberal Arts | 58 | liberal arts and sciences, English, history, sociology, Spanish language, political science |
| Medical Support and Technology | 46 | radiation therapist, respiratory care tech, audiology and speech pathology |
| Family and Social Work | 31 | social work |
| Therapy and Counseling | 30 | psychology |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 23 | criminal justice and administration |
| Science | 12 | biology, ecology |
| Media | 11 | communication studies |
| Music | 8 | music, music performance |
| Fine Arts | 7 | fine arts studies |
| Medicine | 7 | health professions, gerontology |
| Religion and Philosophy | 5 | philosophy, religion |
| Medical Administration | 4 | medical records tech |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 4 | computer and info science, information science |
| Mathematics | 3 | mathematics |
| Drama and Performing Arts | 3 | various performing arts |
Number of programs and degrees for Molloy College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 572 | 34 |
| Master's degree | 221 | 7 |
| Associate's degree | 44 | 4 |
| Post-master's certificate | 2 | 2 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 1 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, Molloy College had a total enrollment of 3,831 students (3,207 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 27% |
| Women | 73% |
| Full-Time | 99% |
| Part-Time | 1% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 80% |
| Graduate | 20% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 67% |
| Black | 15% |
| Hispanic | 9% |
| Asian | 6% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 2% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 16% |
| 20-21 | 19% |
| 22-24 | 20% |
| 25-29 | 16% |
| 30-34 | 7% |
| 35-39 | 6% |
| 40-49 | 10% |
| 50-64 | 4% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 80 % |
| Part-Time | 25 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Rockville Centre, New York for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other New York Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,664 | 933 | 56% | 404 | 43% |
| Men | 469 | 259 | 55% | 109 | 42% |
| Women | 1,195 | 674 | 56% | 295 | 44% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 460 | 565 |
| SAT Math | 450 | 600 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | recommended |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | recommended |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 95% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 19,450 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 19,450 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
Financial Aid:
Molloy College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 277500)
Molloy College has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 8 | $102,995 | 24 | $97,014 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 16 | $80,364 | 25 | $74,797 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 16 | $64,342 | 67 | $67,039 |
| Instructor | academic year | 3 | $63,087 | 4 | $63,352 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 43 | $77,407 | 120 | $74,527 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | New York Collegiate Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | New York Collegiate Athletic Conference |
| Track | New York Collegiate Athletic Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 93 | 77 | 170 |
| Basketball | 12 | 15 | 27 |
| Baseball | 25 | 0 | 25 |
| Track | 6 | 3 | 9 |
| All Other Sports | 50 | 59 | 109 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Information Science/Studies
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Visual and Performing Arts, Other
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Biology Teacher Education
Education, Other
Elementary Education and Teaching
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
Mathematics Teacher Education
Secondary Education and Teaching
Social Studies Teacher Education
Spanish Language Teacher Education
Special Education and Teaching, General
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Social Work
FINE ARTS
Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
History, General
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
MEDICINE
Gerontology
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
MUSIC
Music Performance, General
Music, General
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing, Other
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
Religion/Religious Studies
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Ecology
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Molloy College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 7% | ![]() |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 9% | ![]() |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | ![]() |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | ![]() |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | ![]() |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | ![]() |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | ![]() |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits
Offers credit for life experience
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Career counseling
Career services
Student employment services
Remedial classes for students
Offers remedial adult education
Option to study abroad
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Tenure system for quality teaching
Has ROTC (army, navy, air force)
Offers athletic scholarships
NCAA athletic conference member
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