Measure | Difficulty | |
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Admission Standards | Challenging | |
Applicant Competition | Very Low |
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How hard is it to get into Molloy College and can I get accepted? The school has a 78% acceptance rate ranking it #106 in New York for lowest rate of acceptance. Last year, 3,605 out of 4,624 applicants were admitted making Molloy College an easy school to get into with a very good chance of acceptance assuming you meet the requirements. Academically, it has challenging requirements for admission test scores, generally admitting students who score in the top 44 percent. Molloy College typically accepts and attracts "B" average high school students. Only 16% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school. Most incoming freshmen graduated in the top quarter of their high school class.
SAT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
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SAT Reading 25th | 530 |
SAT Math 25th | 520 |
SAT Composite 25th | 1050 |
SAT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
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SAT Reading 75th | 620 |
SAT Math 75th | 620 |
SAT Composite 75th | 1240 |
Average SAT Score | 1150 |
What are the SAT requirements for students to be admitted to Molloy College?
Molloy College typically requires applicants to be in the top 51 percent of SAT test takers. The school consistently takes SAT composite scores down to 1050 on a 1600 scale, below which admission should be considered a reach. We estimate some students could be accepted with SAT's as low as 950. The estimated average SAT composite for admitted freshman is 1150 out of 1600. The school ranks #53 in New York for highest average SAT composite score. A competitive SAT score is critical as 89 percent of applicants submit SAT scores to the school.
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2019 starting classSAT Score (1600 scale) | Competitiveness | Admission Chances |
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1240 and Above | Good | >86% |
1145 to 1240 | Avg + | 78%-86% |
1050 to 1145 | Avg - | 68%-78% |
955 to 1050 | Reach | 55%-68% |
Less than 955 | Low | <55% |
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ACT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
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ACT Reading 25th | N/A |
ACT Math 25th | N/A |
ACT Composite 25th | 22 |
ACT Test | 75th Percentile Score |
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ACT Reading 75th | N/A |
ACT Math 75th | N/A |
ACT Composite 75th | 28 |
Average ACT Score | 25 |
What are the ACT requirements for prospective students to get into Molloy College?
Admission data indicates that Molloy College regularly accepts students with ACT's of 22 and above. Successful applicants typically send ACT scores in the top 37 percent nationally. We estimate the school accepting minimum ACT composite scores around 19 in some instances. Prospective students submitting an ACT composite of 25 or higher should be in the upper half of applicants - and students with a 28 and above have very competitive chances. The school ranks #36 in New York for highest average ACT composite score. 30 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to Molloy College.
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2019 starting classACT Score | Competitiveness | Admission Chances |
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28 and Above | Good | >86% |
25 to 28 | Avg + | 78%-86% |
22 to 25 | Avg - | 68%-78% |
19 to 22 | Reach | 55%-68% |
Less than 19 | Low | <55% |
What GPA do you need to get into Molloy College?
Applicants need about average high school grades to get into Molloy College. The average high school GPA of the admitted freshman class at Molloy College was 3.0 on the 4.0 scale indicating that primarily B students are accepted and ultimately attend. The school ranks #99 in New York for highest average GPA. If your high school grades are above the average 3.0 GPA, you have a very good chance of being admitted as Molloy College accepts 78% of all applicants.
High School GPA | Freshmen Within Range | Competitiveness |
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3.75+ | 10% | Good |
3.50 to 3.75 | 10% | Good |
3.25 to 3.50 | 17% | Good |
3.00 to 3.25 | 24% | Avg + |
2.75 to 3.00 | 23% | Avg - |
2.50 to 2.75 | 13% | Reach |
2.25 to 2.50 | 3% | Reach |
2.00 to 2.25 | N/A% | Low |
GPA Data Source, Wintergreen Orchard House
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56% of Molloy College freshman were in the top twenty five percent of their high school graduating class.
High School Class Rank | Freshmen Within Range |
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Top 10% of class | 38% |
Top 25% of class | 56% |
Top 50% of class | 92% |
Bottom 50% of class | 8% |
Bottom 25% of class | 1% |
Women | Men | Total | |
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Applied | 3,336 | 1,288 | 4,624 |
Accepted | 2,598 | 1,007 | 3,605 |
Acceptance Rate | 78% | 78% | 78% |
Enrolled | 397 | 184 | 581 |
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) | 15% | 18% | 16% |
What are the requirements for admission to Molloy College and what student information is used for admission decisions?
Test Scores | Required |
High School GPA | Required |
High School Class Rank | Recommended |
Completion of College Preparatory Program | Recommended |
Recommendations | Recommended |
Demonstration of Competencies | Recommended |
AP Credit | Yes |
Dual Credit | Yes |
Credit for Life Experiences | Yes |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=193292 IPEDS survey data for Molloy College.
89% of students submit their SAT scores to Molloy College. 30% of applicants send their ACT scores when applying.
78% of those who apply are granted admission to Molloy College. Admission competition is and the college has challenging admission standards. See if your grades and scores are good enough for admission.
The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have SAT scores between 1050 and 1240. 89% of students submit SAT scores when applying. See if your SAT score is good enough for admission.
The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have ACT scores between 22 and 28. 30% of students submit ACT scores when applying. See if your ACT score is good enough for admission.