Catholic university in Rockville Centre, NY offering 69+ programs with strong nursing, business, and education focus.
Molloy offers more than 50 undergraduate majors, 23 master's degrees, and 3 doctoral programs across four schools. The Barbara H. Hagan School of Nursing and Health Sciences is particularly strong, with nearly half of undergraduates majoring in nursing. The School of Business is accredited by the International Accreditation Council for Business Education. The School of Education and Human Services includes a Doctor of Education program in Educational Leadership for Diverse Learning Communities, part of the Carnegie Project on the Education Doctorate. All first-year students participate in freshman learning communities focused on topics like law, order, and health.
The main campus in Rockville Centre spans 25 acres and houses three residence halls (Maria Regina, Fitzgerald, Bogner Hall) accommodating about 350 students. The Public Square, opened in 2011, is a 24-hour center featuring a 550-seat Madison Theatre, café, lounges, and study spaces. Additional locations include the Manhattan Center at 50 Broadway (home to Molloy/CAP21 theatre program) and the Center for Environmental Research and Coastal Oceans Monitoring in Sayville. More than 50 student organizations are active on campus, and students enjoy shuttle service for dining, shopping, and transit.
Molloy accepts approximately 77% of applicants and conducts holistic reviews of applications. The university offers pathways for first-year, transfer, graduate, international, military/veteran, and degree-completion students. Financial aid is generous, with 99% of first-year students receiving aid. The university is ranked among the nation's most affordable private colleges and is recognized as Money Magazine's #1 Value All-Star nationally.
Molloy graduates achieve strong career outcomes, with the university ranked #7 for best salaries in New York State by The Wall Street Journal. The university operates community initiatives including the Community Care Mobile Clinic (free services to underserved Long Island communities), the Rebecca Center for Music Therapy, and partnerships with Catholic Health Services. The Sustainability Institute, founded in 2009, provides community classes and research on sustainability. Molloy's 20-year sponsorship of Energeia for Teens ended in December 2024.