Is Molloy University a Catholic college?

Yes. Molloy University is a Catholic college in the Diocese of Rockville Centre.

What is Molloy University’s Compass Score?

71 out of 100 (grade C). It combines faith (75%) and academics (25%), each rated from official sources.

Catholic college

Molloy University

LocationRockville Centre, NY
Type and sizePrivate nonprofit · 4-year · 4,970 students
TraditionDominican

Molloy University in Rockville Centre, New York, is an independent Catholic university founded by the Dominican Sisters of Amityville. Campus Ministries, based in Public Square 390, lists liturgy on weekdays at 12:15 p.m. and Sundays at 8 p.m. when school is in session, with the Sacred Heart Chapel open day and evening and confession by request. General education requires one theology and religious studies course, one philosophy course, and one ethics course, plus an interdisciplinary core course co-taught with philosophy or theology faculty.

Catholic churches nearby

CampusCatholic centerCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›

Our Lady of Loretto Catholic Church — 1.2 mi
Saint Ladislaus Roman Catholic Church — 1.6 mi
Saint Thomas the Apostle Church — 1.7 mi · 24 Westminster Road, West Hempstead
Queen of the Most Holy Rosary Roman Catholic Church — 1.7 mi
Saint Vladimir the Great Ukrainian Catholic Church — 1.9 mi · 720 Front Street, Hempstead
Saint Agnes Cathedral — 2.1 mi

Within 3 miles, as mapped by OpenStreetMap contributors. The map may be incomplete. Confirm with the parish or diocese.

Faith scorecard

Each line is one thing we looked for. A check means yes, a half means partly, a dash means no. “Not enough information” means official sources did not say.

N/A

Sacramental life

Not enough information: official sources cover less than 60% of this area.

Not enough information:
Weekday Mass on campus during the academic yearNot enough information: not found in official sources.
Partly:
Sunday Mass on campus (including Saturday vigil)One weekend Mass (Sunday liturgy at 8 p.m. when school is in session. Campus Ministries says it sponsors Masses. The catalog uses the word 'liturgy' rather than 'Mass'.)
Sources (2)
1. Campus Ministries | Graduate Catalog 2026-2027molloy.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2026-2027/graduate-catalog/student-affairs/campus-ministries · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Liturgy is celebrated during the week at 12:15 p.m. and at 8 p.m. on Sundays when school is in session.”
  Liturgy is celebrated on weekdays at 12:15 p.m. and on Sundays at 8 p.m. during the academic year.
2. Campus Ministries | Molloy Universitymolloy.edu/about/mission/office-of-mission-and-ministries · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “With a foundation of Catholic identity, Campus Ministries brings together students and employees in the common search for Truth in the Dominican Way in an accepting and inclusive environment. Campus Ministries offers people the chance to live out their individual faiths and grow spiritually while at Molloy University. Campus Ministries sponsors retreats, Masses, prayer services, and service experiences both locally and globally.”
  Campus Ministries, rooted in Catholic identity and the Dominican charism, sponsors retreats, Masses, prayer services, and service experiences.
Partly:
Scheduled confession on campusLess than weekly, or by appointment only (Reconciliation is available upon request.)
Sources (1)
1. Campus Ministries | Molloy Universitymolloy.edu/about/mission/office-of-mission-and-ministries · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “The sacrament of Reconciliation is available upon request with priest celebrants.”
  Confession is available by request with visiting priest celebrants; no scheduled times are given.
Not enough information:
Eucharistic adorationNot enough information: not found in official sources.
Partly:
Priests serving studentsPart-time or visiting priest (No priest appears on the Campus Ministries staff list; the page refers only to unnamed 'priest celebrants'.)
Sources (1)
1. Campus Ministries | Molloy Universitymolloy.edu/about/mission/office-of-mission-and-ministries · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “The sacrament of Reconciliation is available upon request with priest celebrants.”
  Confession is available by request with visiting priest celebrants; no scheduled times are given.
Yes:
Chapel open for prayer on campusYes
Sources (1)
1. Campus Ministries | Molloy Universitymolloy.edu/about/mission/office-of-mission-and-ministries · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “The Sacred Heart Chapel is open day and evenings. All are welcome.”
  The campus chapel is open day and evening.
Not enough information:
Published weekly schedule of Mass, confession, and adorationNot enough information: no verified Mass times are recorded.

Theology and core curriculum

57 of 100 points on what we could document.

Partly:
Theology or religious studies courses required of all bachelor's studentsOne course (Theology and Religious Studies (3 credits). The 4-credit interdisciplinary Core course is team-taught with philosophy or theology faculty but is not a theology requirement.)
Sources (2)
1. Core Courses | Undergraduate Catalog 2026-2027molloy.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2026-2027/undergraduate-catalog/curriculum-for-degree-requirements/general-education-and-core-courses/core-courses · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “All students who matriculate into baccalaureate degree programs at Molloy University must complete the following General Education requirements.”
  The general education requirements apply to all baccalaureate students.
2. General Education - BA, BFA, BS and BSW Degrees | Undergraduate Catalog 2026-2027molloy.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2026-2027/undergraduate-catalog/curriculum-for-degree-requirements/general-education-and-core-courses/general-education-ba-bfa-bs-and-bsw-degrees · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Theology and Religious Studies (3 Credits)”
  Bachelor's degree general education requires 3 credits (one course) of theology and religious studies.
Partly:
Required theology includes explicitly Catholic content (Scripture, Catholic tradition, sacraments)Catholic theology is one option among several (The TRS general education list includes TRS 3520 Contemporary Catholicism and TRS 3020 Catholic Social Thought alongside courses on world religions, Judaism, Islam, and religion and media.)
Sources (2)
1. Theology and Religious Studies | General Education Courses 2026-2027molloy.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2026-2027/undergraduate-catalog/curriculum-for-degree-requirements/general-education-and-core-courses/general-education-courses-and-program-policies/theology-and-religious-studies · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “TRS 1000, TRS 1010, TRS 1020, TRS 1040, TRS 1070, TRS 1310, TRS 1400, TRS 1450, TRS 1830, TRS 2210, TRS 2230, TRS 2270, TRS 2300, TRS 2410, TRS 2420, TRS 2540, TRS 2600, TRS 2630, TRS 2650, TRS 2730, TRS 2810, TRS 2850, TRS 2900H, TRS 3020, TRS 3520, TRS 3740”
  Twenty-six TRS courses, including world religions, Judaism, Islam, and Contemporary Catholicism, satisfy the TRS requirement.
2. TRS - Theology & Religious Studies | Undergraduate Catalog 2026-2027molloy.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2026-2027/undergraduate-catalog/courses/trs-theology-religious-studies · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “TRS 3020 Catholic Social Thought”
  Courses include TRS 3020 Catholic Social Thought and TRS 3520 Contemporary Catholicism.
Partly:
Philosophy courses required of all bachelor's studentsOne course (Philosophy (3 credits). A separate 3-credit Ethics requirement (ETH courses) is listed as its own category and is not counted.)
Sources (2)
1. Core Courses | Undergraduate Catalog 2026-2027molloy.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2026-2027/undergraduate-catalog/curriculum-for-degree-requirements/general-education-and-core-courses/core-courses · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “All students who matriculate into baccalaureate degree programs at Molloy University must complete the following General Education requirements.”
  The general education requirements apply to all baccalaureate students.
2. General Education - BA, BFA, BS and BSW Degrees | Undergraduate Catalog 2026-2027molloy.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2026-2027/undergraduate-catalog/curriculum-for-degree-requirements/general-education-and-core-courses/general-education-ba-bfa-bs-and-bsw-degrees · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Ethics (3 Credits) | Ethics | 3 | Philosophy (3 Credits)”
  General education requires 3 credits of philosophy and a separate 3 credits of ethics.
Yes:
Core curriculum explicitly draws on the Catholic intellectual traditionYes, stated in the catalog or core description (The general education Core description places the curriculum in the Catholic and Dominican tradition and says the Dominican tradition determined the design of the General Education curriculum.)
Sources (1)
1. Core Courses | Undergraduate Catalog 2026-2027molloy.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2026-2027/undergraduate-catalog/curriculum-for-degree-requirements/general-education-and-core-courses/core-courses · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “As an institution founded in the Catholic and Dominican tradition, University is committed to providing students with a well-rounded education that promotes a life-long quest for truth through critical thinking, reflection and dialogue.”
  The general education description places the curriculum in the Catholic and Dominican tradition.
  “Molloy’s strong commitment to the Dominican tradition, and its ideal of the search for truth in response to the needs of the times, has been the determining factor in the creation of the General Education curriculum”
  The Dominican tradition shaped the design of the general education curriculum.
Yes:
Theology or religious studies major offeredYes
Sources (1)
1. Theology and Religious Studies—B.A. | Undergraduate Catalog 2026-2027molloy.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2026-2027/undergraduate-catalog/school-of-arts-and-sciences/theology-and-religious-studies/theology-and-religious-studies-b-a · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Demonstrate an understanding of the central tenets of Christian theology, the history of the development of doctrine, and the interaction of theology and culture.”
  A B.A. in Theology and Religious Studies is offered.
Not enough information:
Publicly affirms Ex Corde Ecclesiae in mission or governance documentsNot enough information: not found in official sources.

Campus culture and residence life

71 of 100 points on what we could document.

Partly:
Campus ministry staffing (chaplains, ministers, and professional staff)Two to four (The catalog describes a Campus Ministries team of two campus ministers and a coordinator; the website lists the Director of Mission and Ministry and an administrative coordinator.)
Sources (2)
1. Campus Ministries | Graduate Catalog 2026-2027molloy.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2026-2027/graduate-catalog/student-affairs/campus-ministries · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “The Campus Ministries Team, consisting of two campus ministers and the coordinator of campus ministries, is always available to meet with students or employees on an individual basis.”
  The Campus Ministries team has two campus ministers and a coordinator; the page names Mike Malinowski (mmalinowski1@molloy.edu) and Michelle Martin as contacts.
2. Campus Ministries | Molloy Universitymolloy.edu/about/mission/office-of-mission-and-ministries · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Dr. Michelle Martin Director of Mission and Ministry Public Square Room 390 516-323-3226 mmartin2@molloy.edu”
  Dr. Michelle Martin is Director of Mission and Ministry.
Partly:
Retreats offered to students each yearOne to three (Off-campus overnight retreats in the fall and spring semesters.)
Sources (1)
1. Campus Ministries | Molloy Universitymolloy.edu/about/mission/office-of-mission-and-ministries · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Off-campus, overnight retreats are scheduled in the fall and spring semesters.”
  Campus Ministries holds off-campus overnight retreats each fall and spring.
Yes:
Catholic student organizations and faith-formation groupsThree or more (Dominican Young Adults chapter, National Association of Catholic Nursing club, Mission Scholars and HOPE Team, and liturgical and music ministries.)
Sources (3)
1. Campus Ministries | Molloy Universitymolloy.edu/about/mission/office-of-mission-and-ministries · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Dominican Young Adults (DYA) is a national program that connects young adults to the Dominican tradition of preaching. Our DYA chapter meets regularly to bring students and alumni together to live out the four pillars in their everyday lives.”
  Molloy has a Dominican Young Adults chapter that meets regularly.
  “Liturgical ministers: Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion, lectors, altar servers, ushers, and gift bearers are all needed at various times for our Masses and prayer services.”
  Students serve as liturgical ministers at Masses; the page also invites musicians to serve.
2. Student Clubs and Organizations | Undergraduate Catalog 2026-2027molloy.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2026-2027/undergraduate-catalog/student-affairs/student-clubs-and-organizations · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “National Association of Catholic Nursing (NACN)”
  A National Association of Catholic Nursing student club is recognized.
3. Campus Ministries | Graduate Catalog 2026-2027molloy.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2026-2027/graduate-catalog/student-affairs/campus-ministries · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “The Campus Ministry Team works collaboratively with students, including the Mission Scholars and HOPE Team, to empower students to expand the influence of Campus Ministries on the Molloy University campus.”
  Student Mission Scholars and the HOPE Team work with Campus Ministries.
No:
Single-sex residence optionsCoed housing only (All three residence halls (Fitzgerald, Maria Regina, Bogner) are described as co-educational.)
Sources (1)
1. Residence Halls | Molloy Universitymolloy.edu/student-life/housing/residence-halls · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “The three-floor, coeducational building houses approximately 100 students”
  Maria Regina Hall is co-educational; Fitzgerald and Bogner Halls are also described as co-educational.
Yes:
Overnight guest policy in residence hallsOvernight guests of the opposite sex not permitted (The housing FAQ answers 'Can I have guests stay overnight?' with 'Same-sex overnight guests are permitted' and requires an approved request form.)
Sources (1)
1. Frequently Asked Questions | Living at Molloymolloy.edu/student-life/housing/frequently-asked-q · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Same-sex overnight guests are permitted. To request an overnight guest, you must submit the Overnight Guest Request Form on molloy.erezlife.com.”
  Only same-sex overnight guests are permitted, by approved request.
Not enough information:
Faith life in residence halls (hall chaplains, hall Masses, or faith-based living communities)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
Yes:
Office or senior officer for mission and Catholic identityYes (A Vice President for Mission Integration advises the President on university-wide mission and oversees Campus Ministries and the Office of Mission and Ministry.)
Sources (1)
1. Vice President for Mission Integration | Molloy Universitymolloy.edu/about/administration/mission-integration/vice-president-for-mii · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “In his role, he serves as the key advisor to the President and Cabinet regarding University-wide mission and campus climate initiatives.”
  A Vice President for Mission Integration advises the President on university-wide mission and oversees Campus Ministries and Mission and Ministry.

Service and Catholic social teaching

79 of 100 points on what we could document.

Yes:
Service or volunteer centerYes
Sources (1)
1. Office of Experiential Learning & Community Engagement | Undergraduate Catalog 2026-2027molloy.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2026-2027/undergraduate-catalog/special-molloy-programs-centers-and-institutes/service-learning-program · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Experiential learning at Molloy includes community engagement, community service, service-learning, internships, practicums, research projects, and field experiences.”
  The Office of Experiential Learning and Community Engagement supports community service and service-learning.
Partly:
Service-learning or community engagement in the curriculumAvailable (courses or programs)
Sources (1)
1. Office of Experiential Learning & Community Engagement | Undergraduate Catalog 2026-2027molloy.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2026-2027/undergraduate-catalog/special-molloy-programs-centers-and-institutes/service-learning-program · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Experiential learning at Molloy includes community engagement, community service, service-learning, internships, practicums, research projects, and field experiences.”
  The Office of Experiential Learning and Community Engagement supports community service and service-learning.
Partly:
Catholic social teaching in the curriculum (course, minor, center, or core requirement)Offered (course, minor, or center) (TRS 3020 Catholic Social Thought is an elective that also satisfies the TRS general education requirement; the Mission Integration office publishes a Catholic Social Teaching statement.)
Sources (2)
1. TRS - Theology & Religious Studies | Undergraduate Catalog 2026-2027molloy.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2026-2027/undergraduate-catalog/courses/trs-theology-religious-studies · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “TRS 3020 Catholic Social Thought”
  Courses include TRS 3020 Catholic Social Thought and TRS 3520 Contemporary Catholicism.
2. Catholic Social Teaching | Molloy Universitymolloy.edu/about/administration/mission-integration/cst · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “As a Catholic, Dominican institution, Molloy University embodies the pillars of study, service, spirituality, and community, bringing Catholic Social Teaching to life through education and action.”
  The university publishes a Catholic Social Teaching statement through its Mission Integration office.
Not enough information:
Pro-life engagement (student pro-life group, support for pregnant and parenting students, or institutional initiatives)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
Yes:
Justice and solidarity programs (immersion trips, poverty, migration, or care-for-creation initiatives)Two or more (Appalachia Project, El Salvador service week, Midnight Run, and the I.N.N. soup kitchen.)
Sources (1)
1. Campus Ministries | Molloy Universitymolloy.edu/about/mission/office-of-mission-and-ministries · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Appalachia Project: Spend a week in the summer at the Big Laurel Learning Center in Naugatuck, West Virginia running a camp for children.”
  Campus Ministries runs a summer service week in Appalachia.
  “El Salvador: Spend a week in El Salvador assisting Dominican Sister Flor de Buruca, OP, in running a camps for children.”
  Campus Ministries offers a service week in El Salvador.
  “Midnight Run: Collect, prepare and deliver food and clothes by van to the homeless on the streets of Manhattan between the hours of 10 p.m. and 1 a.m.”
  Campus Ministries runs Midnight Run outreach to homeless people in Manhattan.
Yes:
Service explicitly rooted in the Catholic mission (run with campus ministry or the mission office, or framed by Catholic social teaching)Yes
Sources (1)
1. Campus Ministries | Molloy Universitymolloy.edu/about/mission/office-of-mission-and-ministries · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “With a foundation of Catholic identity, Campus Ministries brings together students and employees in the common search for Truth in the Dominican Way in an accepting and inclusive environment. Campus Ministries offers people the chance to live out their individual faiths and grow spiritually while at Molloy University. Campus Ministries sponsors retreats, Masses, prayer services, and service experiences both locally and globally.”
  Campus Ministries, rooted in Catholic identity and the Dominican charism, sponsors retreats, Masses, prayer services, and service experiences.
  “Appalachia Project: Spend a week in the summer at the Big Laurel Learning Center in Naugatuck, West Virginia running a camp for children.”
  Campus Ministries runs a summer service week in Appalachia.

Grades come from the documented indicators under the published rubric. “Not enough information” does not mean the school lacks it.

Strengths

Campus Ministries runs several service and solidarity programs, including an Appalachia service week, an El Salvador service week, Midnight Run, and a soup kitchen partnership.
Sources (1)
1. Campus Ministries | Molloy Universitymolloy.edu/about/mission/office-of-mission-and-ministries · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Appalachia Project: Spend a week in the summer at the Big Laurel Learning Center in Naugatuck, West Virginia running a camp for children.”
  Campus Ministries runs a summer service week in Appalachia.
  “El Salvador: Spend a week in El Salvador assisting Dominican Sister Flor de Buruca, OP, in running a camps for children.”
  Campus Ministries offers a service week in El Salvador.
  “Midnight Run: Collect, prepare and deliver food and clothes by van to the homeless on the streets of Manhattan between the hours of 10 p.m. and 1 a.m.”
  Campus Ministries runs Midnight Run outreach to homeless people in Manhattan.
  “Serving the poor closer to home: The I.N.N. soup kitchen and outreach center.”
  Students serve at the I.N.N. soup kitchen.
The Sacred Heart Chapel is open day and evening, and liturgy is celebrated on weekdays and Sundays when school is in session.
Sources (2)
1. Campus Ministries | Molloy Universitymolloy.edu/about/mission/office-of-mission-and-ministries · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “The Sacred Heart Chapel is open day and evenings. All are welcome.”
  The campus chapel is open day and evening.
2. Campus Ministries | Graduate Catalog 2026-2027molloy.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2026-2027/graduate-catalog/student-affairs/campus-ministries · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Liturgy is celebrated during the week at 12:15 p.m. and at 8 p.m. on Sundays when school is in session.”
  Liturgy is celebrated on weekdays at 12:15 p.m. and on Sundays at 8 p.m. during the academic year.
A Theology and Religious Studies B.A. is offered, and Catholic Social Thought and Contemporary Catholicism courses can satisfy the theology requirement.
Sources (3)
1. Theology and Religious Studies—B.A. | Undergraduate Catalog 2026-2027molloy.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2026-2027/undergraduate-catalog/school-of-arts-and-sciences/theology-and-religious-studies/theology-and-religious-studies-b-a · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Demonstrate an understanding of the central tenets of Christian theology, the history of the development of doctrine, and the interaction of theology and culture.”
  A B.A. in Theology and Religious Studies is offered.
2. Theology and Religious Studies | General Education Courses 2026-2027molloy.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2026-2027/undergraduate-catalog/curriculum-for-degree-requirements/general-education-and-core-courses/general-education-courses-and-program-policies/theology-and-religious-studies · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “TRS 1000, TRS 1010, TRS 1020, TRS 1040, TRS 1070, TRS 1310, TRS 1400, TRS 1450, TRS 1830, TRS 2210, TRS 2230, TRS 2270, TRS 2300, TRS 2410, TRS 2420, TRS 2540, TRS 2600, TRS 2630, TRS 2650, TRS 2730, TRS 2810, TRS 2850, TRS 2900H, TRS 3020, TRS 3520, TRS 3740”
  Twenty-six TRS courses, including world religions, Judaism, Islam, and Contemporary Catholicism, satisfy the TRS requirement.
3. TRS - Theology & Religious Studies | Undergraduate Catalog 2026-2027molloy.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2026-2027/undergraduate-catalog/courses/trs-theology-religious-studies · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “TRS 3020 Catholic Social Thought”
  Courses include TRS 3020 Catholic Social Thought and TRS 3520 Contemporary Catholicism.
Only same-sex overnight guests are permitted in the residence halls.
Sources (1)
1. Frequently Asked Questions | Living at Molloymolloy.edu/student-life/housing/frequently-asked-q · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Same-sex overnight guests are permitted. To request an overnight guest, you must submit the Overnight Guest Request Form on molloy.erezlife.com.”
  Only same-sex overnight guests are permitted, by approved request.

Concerns

General education requires one theology and religious studies course, which can be met with courses on other religions. Catholic theology is one option among many.
Sources (2)
1. General Education - BA, BFA, BS and BSW Degrees | Undergraduate Catalog 2026-2027molloy.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2026-2027/undergraduate-catalog/curriculum-for-degree-requirements/general-education-and-core-courses/general-education-ba-bfa-bs-and-bsw-degrees · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Theology and Religious Studies (3 Credits)”
  Bachelor's degree general education requires 3 credits (one course) of theology and religious studies.
2. Theology and Religious Studies | General Education Courses 2026-2027molloy.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2026-2027/undergraduate-catalog/curriculum-for-degree-requirements/general-education-and-core-courses/general-education-courses-and-program-policies/theology-and-religious-studies · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “TRS 1000, TRS 1010, TRS 1020, TRS 1040, TRS 1070, TRS 1310, TRS 1400, TRS 1450, TRS 1830, TRS 2210, TRS 2230, TRS 2270, TRS 2300, TRS 2410, TRS 2420, TRS 2540, TRS 2600, TRS 2630, TRS 2650, TRS 2730, TRS 2810, TRS 2850, TRS 2900H, TRS 3020, TRS 3520, TRS 3740”
  Twenty-six TRS courses, including world religions, Judaism, Islam, and Contemporary Catholicism, satisfy the TRS requirement.
General education requires one philosophy course (plus a separate ethics course).
Sources (1)
1. General Education - BA, BFA, BS and BSW Degrees | Undergraduate Catalog 2026-2027molloy.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2026-2027/undergraduate-catalog/curriculum-for-degree-requirements/general-education-and-core-courses/general-education-ba-bfa-bs-and-bsw-degrees · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Ethics (3 Credits) | Ethics | 3 | Philosophy (3 Credits)”
  General education requires 3 credits of philosophy and a separate 3 credits of ethics.
All three residence halls are co-educational.
Sources (1)
1. Residence Halls | Molloy Universitymolloy.edu/student-life/housing/residence-halls · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “The three-floor, coeducational building houses approximately 100 students”
  Maria Regina Hall is co-educational; Fitzgerald and Bogner Halls are also described as co-educational.

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Campus ministry home

Office of Campus Ministries and Sacred Heart Chapel

Address: 1000 Hempstead Avenue, Rockville Centre, NY 11570
Location: On campus
Facilities: chapel, lounge

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Catholic clubs and student life

15 groups and regular activities · 9 on campus, 6 off campus

Retreats 1

Overnight retreatsOff campus
Fall and spring semesters
Off-campus overnight retreats run by Campus Ministries.
molloy.edu

Service 6

Appalachia ProjectOff campus
One week in summer
Running a children's camp at the Big Laurel Learning Center in West Virginia.
molloy.edu
El Salvador service weekOff campus
A week assisting a Dominican sister in running camps for children in El Salvador.
molloy.edu
Midnight RunOff campus
10 PM to 1 AM
Delivering food and clothing to homeless people in Manhattan.
molloy.edu
I.N.N. soup kitchenOff campus
Service at a local soup kitchen and outreach center.
molloy.edu
Sponsor a FamilyOff campus
Christmas
Gifts for families of Our Lady of Loretto Parish.
molloy.edu
Service CorpsOn campus
Students develop service projects on and off campus.
molloy.edu

Faith formation 1

Sacramental preparationOn campus
Campus Ministries helps students who have not received all sacraments or want to become Catholic.
molloy.edu

Clubs and groups 3

Dominican Young Adults (DYA) chapterOn campus
Chapter of the national Dominican Young Adults program for students and alumni; meets regularly.
molloy.edu
National Association of Catholic Nursing (NACN)On campus
Recognized student club for Catholic nursing students.
molloy.smartcatalogiq.com
Mission Scholars and HOPE TeamOn campus
Student teams that work with Campus Ministries.
molloy.smartcatalogiq.com

Liturgy and prayer 3

Sunday evening liturgyOn campus
Sundays 8 PM when school is in session
Weekly Sunday liturgy sponsored by Campus Ministries.
molloy.smartcatalogiq.com
Weekday liturgyOn campus
During the week at 12:15 PM when school is in session
Weekday midday liturgy.
molloy.smartcatalogiq.com
Liturgical and music ministryOn campus
Students serve as Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion, lectors, altar servers, ushers, gift bearers, and musicians.
molloy.edu

Social life 1

Campus Ministries loungeOn campus
Lounge in Public Square 390 open to students for study and hospitality.
molloy.edu

Everything listed is published by the school, its campus ministry, or the parish. Ask the campus minister what’s happening this semester.

Campus ministry

Campus Ministries

Sources (1)

Campus Ministries | Molloy Universitymolloy.edu/about/mission/office-of-mission-and-ministries · verified Oct. 8, 2026
“With a foundation of Catholic identity, Campus Ministries brings together students and employees in the common search for Truth in the Dominican Way in an accepting and inclusive environment. Campus Ministries offers people the chance to live out their individual faiths and grow spiritually while at Molloy University. Campus Ministries sponsors retreats, Masses, prayer services, and service experiences both locally and globally.”
Campus Ministries, rooted in Catholic identity and the Dominican charism, sponsors retreats, Masses, prayer services, and service experiences.
“The Office of Campus Ministries is in Public Square 390. All are welcome to come relax in the Campus Ministries lounge where we offer friendly hospitality to students and employees.”
The Campus Ministries office and lounge are in Public Square 390 on campus.
“Dr. Michelle Martin Director of Mission and Ministry Public Square Room 390 516-323-3226 mmartin2@molloy.edu”
Dr. Michelle Martin is Director of Mission and Ministry.
“The Office of Campus Ministries is in Public Square 390. All are welcome to come relax in the Campus Ministries lounge where we offer friendly hospitality to students and employees.”
The Campus Ministries office and lounge are in Public Square 390 on campus.
“The Sacred Heart Chapel is open day and evenings. All are welcome.”
The campus chapel is open day and evening.
“1000 Hempstead Avenue, Rockville Centre, Long Island, NY 11570”
Molloy's campus address is 1000 Hempstead Avenue, Rockville Centre, NY 11570.

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Academic Excellence

76 of 100

From federal data, on fixed published scales.

Each measure counts for the share shown.

Graduation rate 35% of score70%
First-year retention 20% of score85%
Entering students' test scores 15% of scoreSAT 1,187 · ACT 25
Student-to-faculty ratio 15% of score12 to 1
Instructional spending per student 15% of 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))

Cost and value

Federal data, shown separately. Cost, debt, and earnings are never part of any grade.

Value and outcomes
Undergraduate students Fall enrollment (IPEDS)	3,259
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%
First-year retention	85%
Median earnings 10 years after entry	$77,789
Admission rate	82%
Students receiving Pell grants	34%

Admission test scores (middle 50% of admitted students who submitted scores)
Average SAT	1187
SAT reading & writing	540–640
SAT math	548–650
ACT composite	22–28
Test policy	Considered but not required

Value index: 57 / 100 (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.

Local Church

Diocese of Rockville Centre

The Most Reverend John O. Barres, Bishop of Rockville Centre

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

Source: drvc.org, verified Oct. 7, 2026.

Diocese determined from the county, using the diocese’s county list (Wikipedia). Confirm with the diocese.

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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Is Molloy University a Catholic college?: Yes. Molloy University is a Catholic college in the Diocese of Rockville Centre.
What is Molloy University’s Compass Score?: 71 out of 100 (grade C). It combines faith (75%) and academics (25%), each rated from official sources.

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