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Molloy University SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements

SAT Range1100 to 1270
ACT Range22 to 28
Average GPA3.55
Acceptance Rate81.7%

With an 81.7% acceptance rate, Molloy is a realistic option for many students, so your strategy should be to show you are likely to succeed once enrolled. If you submit scores, aim for the upper half of Molloy’s range, about 1190 to 1270 SAT or 25 to 28 ACT.

Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.

Molloy University facts and stats

Quick Facts

Molloy University enrolls about 3,240 undergraduates in a suburban campus setting. Molloy has an 85% freshman retention rate, which is above the national average of roughly 70%. Its 6-year graduation rate is 70%, and the student-to-faculty ratio is 12:1.

Location

Rockville Centre, NY

Undergrad Enrollment3,240
Freshman Retention85%
SettingSuburban
Student to Faculty Ratio12:1
Graduation Rate70%
Test PolicyTest-optional

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Key Molloy University application dates

Key dates

Application deadlines

Regular Decision

Early Action

December 1

Early Decision

Not offered

Priority Deadline

Financial aid deadlines

Financial Aid Priority

March 1

Test dates

SAT test dates

August 22, 2026

Registration deadline: August 7, 2026

September 12, 2026

Registration deadline: August 28, 2026

October 3, 2026

Registration deadline: September 18, 2026

ACT test dates

September 19, 2026

Registration deadline: August 14, 2026

October 17, 2026

Registration deadline: September 11, 2026

December 12, 2026

Registration deadline: November 6, 2026

Take tests early for the best outcomes

If you choose to submit scores to test-optional Molloy, plan to take your first SAT or ACT by the spring of junior year. Use the summer before senior year for a retake, then target October as your last fall retake so scores can arrive before the December 1 Early Action deadline and, where applicable, strengthen a superscore.

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What you'll actually pay

Molloy is a private not-for-profit, so the same tuition and fees rate of $39,790 applies to all students. With 88% of students receiving aid and an average merit award of $17,126, scholarships can play a meaningful role. Submit the FAFSA by the March 1 priority deadline.

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Tuition and Fees$39,790
Room and Board$18,800
Average Merit Award$17,126
Application Fee$45
Students on Aid88%
Average Aid Package$29,980
Average Debt at Grad$35,366

Molloy University’s estimated cost of attendance is about $58,590, including $39,790 in tuition and fees and $18,800 for room and board. Financial aid is common, with 88% of students receiving aid and an average aid package of $29,980. Molloy also reports an average merit award of $17,126. Graduates leave with an average debt of $35,366.

Student life at Molloy University

Activities and Organizations
Student newspaper
Drama and theater
Choral groups
Housing

11% of undergrads live on campus

Freshman housing: Priority

Coed
Greek life

No fraternity or sorority life on campus.

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