Molloy University

If you are thinking about applying to Molloy College, the application fee costs $45.

Students who submit their applications to Molloy College for fall should receive an admissions decision no later than October 15.

Molloy College Admissions Stats at a Glance

The following is an overiew of some of Molloy College's admissions stats.

Molloy College 2022	Admissions Statistics
Mean Unweighted GPA	3.2
Admitted Students in Top 10% of Graduating Class	24%
Mean SAT Score	1206
Admissions Test Policy	Test Optional
Applicants Who Submit SATs	21%
Applicants Who Submit ACTs	5%
Waitlist	No

Molloy College Application Deadlines

These are the application deadlines for Molloy College.

Application Type	Offered	Application Deadline	Notification Deadline
Early Decision I	No	––	––
Early Decision II	––	––	––
Early Action	Yes	December 1	December 15

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Applying Early to Molloy College?

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Molloy College does not offer early decision but does offer early action.

🗓️ The Early Action deadline is December 1. Molloy College will release EA admissions decisions no later than December 15.

Molloy College accepts about 54% of early action applicants and 79% all applicants for all deadlines. In 2021, Molloy College admitted 1,312 of the 2,429 who applied early action.

➡️ Explore a list of some top colleges that accept significantly more applicants during early decision or early action than during regular admission.

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More on Molloy College Admissions

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Transferring to Molloy College

It is moderately difficult to be admitted as a transfer student.

For Students Waitlisted to Molloy College

Molloy College has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.

What's Most Important for Getting Into Molloy College?

Colleges consider a range of factors when deciding who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college determines which factors are they consider most important when choose which applicants to admit, and which to deny. When creating your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and apply to colleges that put the most emphasis on the admissions factors where you shine.

Admissions Factors at Molloy College

What does Molloy College consider during the admissions process? Take a look at the list below to see which factors are most important during the admissions process.

Admissions Factor	Level
Academic GPA	Very Important
Rigor of Secondary School Record	Very Important
Class Rank	Considered
Work Experience	Considered
Extracurricular Activities	Considered
Application Essay	Considered
Interview	Considered
Recommendation(s)	Considered
Talent/Ability	Considered
Standardized Test Scores	Considered
Volunteer Work	Considered

Make sure to check with Molloy College for more information on admission factors.

Molloy College 2022-2023 Application Requirements

To apply to Molloy College, all applicants must submit the following items. Check with Molloy College's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.

Area	Required	Recommended	Required for Some	Details (If Any)
Written Essay or Personal Statement			√
Interview		√
Letter(s) of Recommendation			1
Transcript of High School Record			√

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GPA and Testing

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What GPA Do I Need To Get Into Molloy College?

Students admitted to Molloy College have an average unweighted GPA of 3.2.

Out of all students that were admitted, 25% submitted a class rank. At Molloy College 24% of students ranked in the top 10% of their graduating class in high school, 55% were in the top 25% and 85% were in the top 50%.

GPAs of Admitted Students

At Molloy College, student GPAs fall in the following ranges.

GPA	Percent of Students
4.0 GPA	7%
3.75 and 3.99	10%
3.50 and 3.74	11%
3.25 and 3.49	10%
3.00 and 3.24	22%
2.50 and 2.9	11%
2.00 and 2.49	24%

This chart depicts the percentage of all enrolled, degree-seeking, first-time, first year (freshmen) students who had high school grade point average within the given ranges.

Note: Some schools choose not release this information. If you have any questions regarding missing numbers, be sure to reach out to Molloy College directly.

About GPAs

Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that reflects your high school academic performance. A weighted GPA or an unweighted GPA are the two possible GPA scores considered by colleges.

An unweighted GPA is an average of your scores from each class on a four-point scale. Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0. A weighted GPA considers your average grade and the difficulty of your classes. A weighted GPA boosts your average by adding extra points for honors or Advanced Placement courses.

Standardized Test Scores

Molloy College looks at standardized tests scores during the admissions process.

Molloy College has a test optional admissions policy. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

In 2022, 21% of Molloy College's first-year students submitted their SAT scores with their application. 5% of admitted applicants sent ACT scores.

What is a Good SAT Score for Molloy College?

To be competitive with other Molloy College applicants, you should aim to earn between 1110 and 1320 (or higher!) on the SAT. At Molloy College 25% of admitted students scored higher than 1320 and 25% of scored lower than 1110, but the majority of students scored somewhere in between these two numbers.The mean composite SAT score for a Molloy College student is 1206.

On the SAT Math Section, 25% of Molloy College students scored 670 or higher and 75% of students scored 520 or higher. On the SAT Critical Reading section (formerly called the Verbal section), 25% of Molloy College students scored 650 or higher, and 75% scored a 520 or higher.

What is a Good ACT Score for Molloy College?

To be most competitive at Molloy College, you should strive to earn between 25 and 32 on the ACT.

An ACT score of 32 means you fall in the 75th percentile for Molloy College's admitted students. One out of every four students scored above a 32, and three out of four students scored lower than 32 on the ACT.

A 25 on the ACT is the 25th percentile for Molloy College students. Only one out of every four students scored below 25.

Want To Bring Up Your ACT Score? Access ACT practice tests and study tips and see upcoming ACT test dates.

More Information on Transferring to Molloy College

For transfer students, it is moderately difficult to get admitted to Molloy College. Transfer applications are processed on a on a rolling basis as they are received.

Transfer students can enroll in Molloy College during the following terms:

• Fall Term

• Spring Term

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Molloy College Admissions FAQs

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Can I defer my acceptance to Molloy College?

✅ Yes, admitted students can defer their admission to Molloy College.

Does Molloy College accept transfer credits?

✅ Molloy College accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions. Molloy College accepts:

• CLEP subject tests • DSST/DANTES • Life Long Learning Credit

Does Molloy College accept Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credits?

✅ Molloy College accepts International Baccalaureate credits (IB) credits and Advanced Placement (AP) credits.

Do I have to submit test scores to Molloy College?

❌ No, Molloy College is test optional, so it's up to you if you want to submit test scores or not. If your scores are higher than the school's average, you may want to send them. If your scores are average or below average, you may want not want to include them in your application.

What is Molloy College's acceptance rate?

✅ The acceptance rate for Molloy College is 79%.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at Molloy College?

❌ Molloy College does not offer early decision.

What is the early action acceptance rate at Molloy College?

✅ The early action acceptance rate at Molloy College was 54% in 2021.

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