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#13 Best colleges for criminal justice in New YorkMolloy University
Rockville Centre, NY · Private nonprofit · 4-year
Your real cost
Average price after aid $24,347 a year
Median debt at graduation: $27,000 (all students)
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In America
- Best colleges for NCAA Division II athletes in America#28 of 292
- Best colleges for criminal justice in America#143 of 1,046
- Best colleges for social work in America#110 of 605
- Colleges that pay for themselves fastest in America#122 of 598
- Best colleges for nursing in America#220 of 1,068
- Best colleges for accounting in America#235 of 1,132
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- Colleges with the highest graduation rates in America#406 of 1,829
- Best colleges for business in America#349 of 1,563
- Colleges with the best earnings for the price in America#154 of 681
- Best colleges for marketing in America#189 of 834
- Best colleges for education in America#301 of 1,318
- Best colleges for communications and journalism in America#296 of 1,238
- Colleges where Pell Grant students thrive in America#38 of 154
In New York
- Best colleges for NCAA Division II athletes in New York#2 of 11
- Colleges with the best earnings for the price in New York#15 of 77
- Colleges that pay for themselves fastest in New York#16 of 67
- Best colleges for criminal justice in New York#13 of 52
- Colleges where Pell Grant students thrive in New York#6 of 23
Academic Excellence
Each measure counts for the share shown.
- Graduation rate 35% of scoreThis measure counts for 35% of the Academic Excellence score.70%
- First-year retention 20% of scoreThis measure counts for 20% of the Academic Excellence score.85%
- Entering students' test scores 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.SAT 1,187 · ACT 25
- Student-to-faculty ratio 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.12 to 1
- Instructional spending per student 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.$13,180
Bars show points on each measure’s scale. How Academic Excellence is computed.
Source: College Scorecard (College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026))
What families pay, by income
Average yearly price after grants and scholarships, for students who receive federal aid.
| Family income | Price after aid |
|---|---|
| Up to $30,000 | |
| $30,001–$48,000 | |
| $48,001–$75,000 | |
| $75,001–$110,000 | |
| Over $110,000 |
Full cost of attendance before aid: $50,720 a year.
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Cost and value
Federal data: what families pay after aid, what graduates earn, and what they owe.
| Undergraduate students Fall enrollment (IPEDS) | 3,259 |
|---|---|
| Men and women College Scorecard, fall 2023 | Men 27% · Women 73% |
| First-generation students College Scorecard | 35% |
| First-year students from another state IPEDS, fall 2023 | 7% |
| Total students | 4,970 |
| Average net price (per year) After grants and scholarships, for students receiving federal aid | $24,347 |
| Cost of attendance (per year) | $50,720 |
| Median federal debt at graduation | $27,000 |
| Graduation rate First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time | 70% |
| Graduation rate for Pell grant recipients College Scorecard, within 6 years | 66% |
| Graduation rate for first-generation students College Scorecard, within 6 years | 70% |
| Borrowers paying down their loans within 3 years College Scorecard, within 3 years | 68% |
| First-year retention | 85% |
| Median earnings 10 years after entry | $77,789 |
| Admission rate | 82% |
| Application fee IPEDS, 2023–24 | $45 |
| Students receiving Pell grants | 34% |
| Average SAT | 1187 |
|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 540–640 |
| SAT math | 548–650 |
| ACT composite | 22–28 |
| Test policy | Considered but not required |
Value: Good · Top 41% (how it’s computed)
Sources: College Scorecard · IPEDS College Navigator · Net price calculator
College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026); IPEDS 2024-25 directory and institutional characteristics; fall 2023 enrollment.
Earnings by major
Median earnings of bachelor’s graduates a few years after finishing, by major (College Scorecard).
| Major | Median earnings |
|---|---|
| Nursing | |
| Allied health | |
| Accounting | |
| Speech-language pathology | |
| Special education | |
| Liberal arts | |
| Business administration | |
| Teacher education | |
| Marketing | |
| Social work | |
| Communication studies | |
| Psychology | |
| Criminal justice | |
| Theatre |
Also offered (no earnings published yet): Biology, Computing and information science, Ecology and evolutionary biology, English, Finance, Fine arts, History, Information science, Managerial economics, Mathematics, Music, Other health professions and related clinical sciences, Philosophy, Political science, Rehabilitation and therapy, Religious studies, Romance languages, Secondary education, Sociology, Teaching English as a second language.
What students study most
Share of bachelor’s degrees by field, first majors in 2023–24 (IPEDS).
| Field | Share of degrees |
|---|---|
| Health professions | |
| Business | |
| Education | |
| Visual and performing arts | |
| Liberal arts and general studies |
Campus life
| School colors | |
|---|---|
| Setting | Suburb |
| Part-time undergraduates | 15% |
| Undergraduates aged 25 and older | 16% |
| On-campus room and board (per year) | $18,800 |
| Sports | NCAA Division II · East Coast Conference |
| ROTC | Army · Navy |
| Study abroad | Offered |
| Students per faculty member | 12 to 1 |
| Undergraduates registered with the disability office | About 12%IPEDS, 2023–24 |
| Faculty who are full-time | 35%College Scorecard, fall 2023 |
| Endowment per student | $13,145IPEDS, 2023, per student |
| Dorm space | For about 10% of studentsBeds per undergraduate; not who lives on campus |
| Nearest airport with airline service | John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)About 9 miles away · about 25 minutes by car |
| Town population | 25,765Census, 2020–2024 |
| Nearest city of 250,000 people or more | New YorkAbout 16 miles away · about 30 minutes by car |
| Typical weather | 34°F in January · 77°F in JulyNOAA, 1991–2020, from Mineola, NY, about 3 miles away |
Federal data (IPEDS and College Scorecard), except school colors.
Campus safety reports
On-campus crimes reported in 2024, per 1,000 students.
| Category | This campus | U.S. rate |
|---|---|---|
| Rape | 0.00 | 0.07 |
| Robbery | 0.00 | 0.01 |
| Aggravated assault | 0.00 | 0.04 |
| Burglary | 0.00 | 0.08 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 0.00 | 0.15 |
Numbers reflect what each campus reported. They differ with campus size and how reporting is done, so compare with care. U.S. rate: total reported offenses divided by total students at every institution in the report.
Questions families ask
- What is Molloy University’s Compass Score?
- Very good (grade B+). It ranks in the top 26% of rated colleges. The grade comes from outcomes (40%: graduation, retention and earnings), entering students (40%: test scores and selectivity), cost (15%: debt and price after aid) and teaching (5%: class size), all from federal data.
- How much does Molloy University cost after financial aid?
- The average net price is $24,347 a year for students who receive federal aid, after grants and scholarships. What your family pays depends on income; the college’s net price calculator gives your own estimate.
- How hard is it to get into Molloy University?
- Molloy University admitted 82% of applicants in the most recent federal data.
- How do Molloy University’s graduates do?
- 70% of first-time, full-time students graduate within six years; the median earnings of former students ten years after entry are $77,789; the median federal debt at graduation is $27,000.
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About this school’s data
- IPEDS unit ID 193292
- Carnegie classification: Master's university (larger programs)
- Accreditation: Middle States Commission on Higher Education (U.S. Department of Education DAPIP)
- Religious affiliation (IPEDS): Roman Catholic
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