Molloy University Admission Requirements
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Molloy University Admission Overview
Molloy University admission requirements are summarized from last year's class. Last year Molloy University admitted 81.7% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.2 GPA (B+) and SAT 1088-1290 / ACT 22-28. Molloy University is test-optional, so you choose whether to send SAT or ACT. Those figures describe last year's class, not a score you must hit.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Molloy University is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT or ACT.
Molloy University Acceptance Rate
Admission Rate & Difficulty
Acceptance rate Share of applicants offered admission last year.
Admission Standards Measure of enrolled testers' SAT/ACT scores vs. other colleges.
Applicant Competition Measure of this school's acceptance rate vs. other colleges. A low acceptance rate indicates high competition.
Very Low
Admission difficulty for Molloy University
Acceptance Rate
The Molloy University acceptance rate is 81.7%. Last year, 5,174 of 6,330 applicants were admitted. That is the 105th lowest acceptance rate in New York.
Admission Selectivity
How hard is it to get into Molloy University and can you get accepted?
Molloy University is an easy school to get into, admitting most applicants. You have a very good chance of acceptance if you meet last year's profile.
Molloy University typically attracts "B+" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.2. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top quarter of their high school class. 12% of those admitted chose to enroll.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Molloy University GPA
GPA of enrolled freshmen
Avg. High School GPA The average high school GPA for incoming freshmen on a 4.0 scale.
3.2Typical High School Grades Letter grade on a 4.0 scale for last year's average, not a cutoff.
B+Average GPA (4.0 Scale) 3.2
Average GPA
Enrolled freshmen at Molloy University typically have around a 3.2 GPA (B+) on a 4.0 scale. That is last year's class average, not a cutoff. Enrolled students typically have about average high school grades. Molloy University is test-optional. If you withhold SAT or ACT, GPA carries more weight.
The school ranks #89 in New York for highest average GPA.
See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.2 GPA range.
Competitiveness by GPA Ranges
Share of last year's freshmen in each GPA range, compared with the rest of the class.
GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2024
Molloy University SAT Scores
SAT scores of enrolled freshmen
SAT Range The middle 50% of enrolled testers who sent SAT. The maximum score is 1600.
1088-1290Freshmen who sent SAT Share of enrolled freshmen who submitted SAT scores. This is enrolled testers, not all applicants.
17%25th Percentile Scores
- Reading 540
- Math 548
- Composite 1088
75th Percentile Scores
- Reading 640
- Math 650
- Composite 1290
Average SAT
Enrolled testers at Molloy University typically score around a 1190 SAT (middle 50% 1088–1290) out of 1600. That is last year's class, not a cutoff. The average SAT of enrolled testers is about the 74th percentile nationally. Molloy University ranks #66 in the state of New York for highest average SAT composite score.
SAT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 1088 to 1290
SAT policy
Molloy University is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT. If you send a score, it is considered.
View other colleges which accept students in the 1190 SAT score range.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
How SAT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers
This table compares SAT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. It is not a personal chance of admission. If you withhold SAT, skip this table.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Molloy University ACT Scores
ACT scores among enrolled freshmen
ACT Range Mid-50 ACT composite among enrolled testers who sent ACT. The scale tops out at 36.
22-28Freshmen reporting ACT Percent of enrolled freshmen who reported ACT. Counts enrolled testers, not the full applicant pool.
4%25th Percentile Scores
- English N/A
- Math N/A
- Composite 22
75th Percentile Scores
- English N/A
- Math N/A
- Composite 28
Average ACT
Incoming testers at Molloy University typically have around a 25 ACT (mid-50 22–28) on the 36 scale. That reflects last year's enrolled testers, not a cutoff. That average sits near the 78th percentile of ACT takers nationwide. Molloy University places #60 among colleges in New York for highest average ACT composite.
ACT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 22 to 28
ACT policy
You may apply to Molloy University without ACT. A score you do send is still reviewed.
See colleges with similar ACT profiles in the 25.0 ACT score range.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
How ACT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers
This table compares ACT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. They are not your individual odds. If you leave ACT off your application, you can skip this table.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
High School Class Rank
Class Rank of Admitted Students
55% of Molloy University freshman are in the top twenty five percent of their high school graduating class and 24% are in the top ten percent.
Data Source, Peterson's Data
Estimate How You Compare
See how your GPA and scores compare with last year's enrolled testers. You can mark that you will withhold scores.
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Admission Statistics
Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed in the table below.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Application Requirements
What are the requirements for admission to Molloy University and what student information is used for admission decisions?
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Application Fee
The cost for prospective students to apply to Molloy University is $45.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Credits Accepted
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Admission summary
Molloy University is test-optional for 2024-25. Last year it admitted 81.7% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.2 GPA (about an B+ average). Send SAT/ACT if you are at or above this campus mid-50 (1088-1290); otherwise withhold. Mid-50 scores, where shown, are enrolled testers, not cutoffs.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=193292.
GPA calculator: Molloy University GPA calculator.
Last updated: August 2026