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Molloy College

Rockville Centre, NY 4 year Private

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

79.3%

In Fall 2021, a total of 541 first-time undergrad students enrolled at Molloy College. Among these students, 116 (0%) submitted SAT scores, while 25 (0%), submitted ACT scores.

The data shows that the SAT was more popular among the first-time enrolled students, with a majority of students opting for this test.

Average SAT Score

1215

Students submitting SAT Score

Out of the total 4052 admitted students 116 students submitted their SAT score when applying.

21%

For the admitted students who submitted SAT scores, 50% of their scores fell within the following range 1110-1320. Specifically, in the Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (ERW) section, 50% of admitted students scored between 520 and 650, while 25% scored below 520 and another 25% scored above 650.

In the Math section, 50% of admitted students scored between 590 and 670, while 25% scored below 590 and 25% achieved a score of 670. The data suggests that, applicants with a composite SAT score of 1215 or higher have competitive chances of gaining admission to Molloy College.

Overall, for the admitted students who submitted SAT scores, their scores placed most of them around the middle, above 59% of test takers nationally.

  • Reading and Writing

    520-650
  • Math

    590-670

Average ACT Score

The average ACT score of admitted students for Fall 2021 enrollment season.

29

Students who Submitted ACT Score

Out of the 4052 admitted students 25 students submitted their ACT score when applying.

5%

Similar to the SAT, Molloy College does not require applicants to submit either SAT or ACT scores. However, during the Fall 2021 admissions season, around 5% of admitted students submitted ACT scores.

The middle 50% of admitted students received a composite ACT score between 25 and 32, with 25% scoring above 32 and another 25% scoring below 25.

For the admitted students who submitted ACT scores, their scores placed most of them around the middle, above 51% of test takers nationally.

  • English

    0-0
  • Math

    0-0
  • Composite

    25-32

Application Fees

Fall 2021

$45

Undergraduate

$65

Graduate

Applicants Stats

The following table details the number of students who applied, admitted, and enrolled in Molloy College during the Fall 2021 enrollment season.

Total Men Women
Applicants 5,108 1,380 3,728
Admitted students 4,052 1,090 2,962
Enrolled students 541 149 392
Acceptance rate 79% 79% 80%
Yield rate 13% 14% 13%
    • Total Applicants

      During the Fall 2021 enrollment season, Molloy College received a total of 5,108 applications. These applications included 1,380 male applicants and 3,728 female applicants.
    • Admitted Students

      Out of the 5,108 applicants, Molloy College admitted 4,052 students. Among the admitted students, there were 1,090 males and 2,962 females who received offers of admission.
    • Enrolled Students

      Among the admitted students, 541 students chose to enroll at Molloy College. This means that 541 students accepted the admission offers and officially registered to attend the university for the Fall 2021 term. Among the enrolled students, 149 were male and 392 were female.
    • Acceptance Rate

      The acceptance rate is the percentage of applicants who were offered admission. In this case, Molloy College had an overall acceptance rate of 79% for the Fall 2021 enrollment season. When we break it down by gender, the acceptance rate for male applicants was 79% while the acceptance rate for female applicants was 80%.
    • Yield Rate

      The yield rate is the percentage of admitted students who actually chose to enroll at the university. Molloy College had an overall yield rate of 13% for the Fall 2021 term. The yield rate for male admitted students was 14%, and for female admitted students, it was 13%.

Admission and Enrollment Trends

The following table presents the application, admission, and enrollment statistics for Molloy College over the past 7 years.

Applicants Admitted Students Acceptance Rate Enrolled Students Yield Rate
Year Total Men Women Total Men Women Total Men Women Total Men Women Total Men Women
2015 3,550 1,110 2,440 2,681 836 1,845 76% 75% 76% 539 158 381 20% 19% 21%
2016 4,030 1,229 2,801 3,100 949 2,151 77% 77% 77% 565 197 368 18% 21% 17%
2017 4,188 1,205 2,983 3,184 927 2,257 76% 77% 76% 514 143 371 16% 15% 16%
2018 4,427 1,314 3,113 3,587 1,057 2,530 81% 80% 81% 598 197 401 17% 19% 16%
2019 4,624 1,288 3,336 3,605 1,007 2,598 78% 78% 78% 581 184 397 16% 18% 15%
2020 5,043 1,389 3,654 3,739 1,011 2,728 74% 73% 75% 545 175 370 15% 17% 14%
2021 5,108 1,380 3,728 4,052 1,090 2,962 79% 79% 80% 541 149 392 13% 14% 13%

Admission Requirements

Fall 2021

Molloy College uses the following list of admission requirements and recommended documents when evaluating students' applications. All documents listed under the Required sections must be submitted with your application, but those listed under the Recommended section are optional.

Molloy College is a test-optional college where applicants are not required to submit standardized test (SAT or ACT) scores with their applications. Test scores are considered if submitted, but they are not mandatory. In the 1 enrollment season, 1 of admitted students submitted SAT scores, and 1 submitted ACT scores for admission. Please double-check with the school to verify the current and complete admission requirements.

Required

  • Secondary school GPA
  • Secondary school record
  • Completion of college-preparatory program
  • TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)

Recommended

  • Secondary school rank
  • Recommendation letters
  • Formal demonstration of competencies

Considered

  • Test scores (SAT/ACT)

Neither required nor recommended

  • Other tests (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.)

Accepted Credits

Fall 2021

The following is a list of college preparatory work and life experience that are accepted at Molloy College.

  • Credit for life experiences

    Not Accepted
  • Advanced placement (AP) credits

    Accepted
  • Dual credit (college credit earned while in high school)

    Accepted

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