A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Molloy College are mainly White with a smaller Hispanic population. The school has high racial diversity. 40% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
60%
|
| Black |
12%
|
| Hispanic |
15%
|
| Asian |
7%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
1%
|
| International |
0%
|
| Race Unknown |
3%
|
There are 191% more female students than male students enrolled at Molloy College with a gender ratio of 74% women to 26% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Molloy College has a much lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is much less inclusive of males.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
26%
|
| Women |
74%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
1,230
|
| Women |
3,577
|
Molloy College serves a very low number of students outside of New York, with 91 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
91%
|
| Out of State |
8%
|
| Foreign |
1%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
36% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.
| Segment | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Students Over 25 Years Old | 22.4% |
| Part time Undergrads | 18.6% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=193292 IPEDS survey data for Molloy College.
Last updated February 24, 2024