Molloy University

Established in 1955 by the Dominican Sisters of the Congregation of the Holy Cross Amityville, Molloy University offers a unique approach to nursing education. Programs combine personalized instruction with hands-on experience, ensuring students are well-prepared for the demands of modern healthcare practice.

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New York, New York

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Molloy College is a 4 year or higher State Institution. It is a public and non-profit institution. The institution offers a variety of hybrid, on-campus, and online programs—including LPN to BSN, BSN, Entry Level BSN, RN to BSN, Accelerated BSN, MSN, DNP, MSN to DNP, PhD, BSN to PhD, CNS, NP, Post Grad Certificate, and Other degrees. Programs are accredited by the ACEN and CCNE and the institution is regionally accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. Molloy College admits 77% of applicants and graduates 72% of its students.

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Quick Overview

  • $83,280 Undergraduate Tuition
  • $57,274 Graduate Tuition
  • Master's College & University: Larger Programs
  • 3,207 Undergraduate Enrolled
    *Certificate and degree-seeking students
  • 1,536 Graduate Students Enrolled
  • 77% Acceptance Rate
  • 72% Graduation Rate

Student Demographics

  • 22 Average Age
  • 29% Men
  • 71% Women
  • 0% Veterans
  • 70% White
  • 11% Hispanic
  • 17% Black
  • 6% Asian

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Nursing Programs

  • Family Nurse Practitioner FNP

  • Hybrid BSN to DNP Program
  • $109,210 In-State Tuition
  • 67 Credits
  • 3.20 GPA Required
  • 1000 Clincal Hours
  • 4.2 Program Score

  • Family Nurse Practitioner FNP

  • Hybrid Post_Grad_Certificate to DNP Program
  • $48,900 In-State Tuition
  • 30 Credits
  • 3.20 GPA Required
  • 715 Clincal Hours
  • 4.5 Program Score

  • Family Nurse Practitioner FNP

  • Hybrid MSN to Post Grad Certificate Program
  • $26,100 In-State Tuition
  • 18 Credits
  • 12 Months
  • 3.20 GPA Required
  • 750 Clincal Hours
  • 4.4 Program Score

  • Nurse Educator

  • Hybrid BSN to MSN Program
  • $47,850 In-State Tuition
  • 33 Credits
  • 24 Months
  • 3.00 GPA Required
  • 4.0 Program Score

  • Nurse Educator

  • Online MSN to Post Grad Certificate Program
  • $26,100 In-State Tuition
  • 18 Credits
  • 12 Months
  • 4.1 Program Score

  • RN to BSN

  • Online BSN Program
  • $15,360 In-State Tuition
  • 24 Credits
  • 12 Months
  • 4.4 Program Score

  • Traditional BSN

  • On-Campus BSN Program
  • $151,200 In-State Tuition
  • 120 Credits
  • 48 Months
  • 4.0 Program Score

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In 1955, Molloy College, a private, non-profit, independent Catholic institution, was founded by the Dominican Sisters of the Congregation of the Holy Cross Amityville.

Undergraduate Programs

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Students gain experience in a variety of clinical settings including pediatrics, critical care, obstetrics, and psychiatry. Beginning sophomore year, students begin clinical experiences and end with a one-on-one practicum placement in the senior year.

Dual Degree/Second Degree

This program is designed for students that hold non-nursing bachelor degrees and are looking for an accelerated program of study. Upon completion, graduates are eligible to sit for the RN-NCLEX examination and be eligible for state RN licensure.

Admission Requirements (not all inclusive)

  • Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university
  • Undergraduate GPA of 3.3
  • Satisfactory completion of the math proficiency requirement
  • Nelson Denny score of 14 or ATI Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS) Exam of 92.5%
  • Personal interview may be necessary

RN to BSN

This program is specifically designed for Registered Nurses who hold an associate degree or diploma in nursing.

Admission Requirements (not all inclusive)

  • Graduate of an NLN accredited Associate Degree Nursing program or accredited Diploma in Nursing
  • Current license in NY State as an RN or eligible to sit for the next NCLEX-RN exam
  • Cumulative index of 2.7 for Associate Degree work with a grade of "C+" or better

LPN-BSN Mobility Program

Articulation Agreements

The School of Nursing has articulation agreements with the Departments of Nursing at Nassau Community College, Queensborough Community College, the State University of New York at Farmingdale, and Delhi College. Graduates of these programs, with a cumulative index of 2.5 and a grade of "C" or better in nursing, are accepted.

The program recognizes prior LPN clinical experience and provides advanced standing opportunities through credit equivalency.

After successfully completing the program students are eligible to sit for the RN-NCLEX examination and become eligible for state RN licensure.

Admission (not all inclusive)

  • Completed application and interview
  • Current New York State LPN license
  • Cumulative index of 3.0 and/or a program average of >83.0 from an accredited program
  • Current LPN malpractice insurance
  • Satisfactory completion of the math proficiency requirement
  • Minimal score of 480 on the SAT Critical Reading Test, a 12th grade-level on the Nelson Denny Test or completion of ENG 101 with a minimum grade of "C"

All Student Admission (not all inclusive)

  • Complete the ATI Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS) Exam during NUR 129
  • CPR for professional rescuers
  • Background check
  • Physical examination with immunizations, boosters and antibody titers
  • Liability insurance under a group plan sponsored by Molloy prior to clinical rotations

Graduate Programs

Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)

This program offers convenient evening courses delivered in both hybrid (online and classroom) and traditional (classroom only) formats.

Specialty Tracks

  • Nursing Education
  • Nursing Administration with Informatics
  • Clinical Nurse Specialist: Adult-Gerontology
  • Family Nurse Practitioner
  • Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
  • Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
  • Family Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Admission (not all inclusive)

  • BSN from accredited program
  • Undergraduate GPA 3.0
  • Current New York State RN license registration certificate
  • One year of clinical nursing experience
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Nurse Practitioner and Clinical Nurse Specialty applicants' letters must attest to clinical competency
  • Personal interview

Post-Master's Certificates

Admission (not all inclusive)

  • MSN from accredited program
  • Graduate GPA 3.0
  • Current New York State RN license registration certificate
  • One-year recent clinical experience in specialty area
  • Three letters of reference
  • Personal interview
  • Statement from a Nurse Practitioner and/or physician agreeing to serve as clinical preceptor (for NP applicants)
  • Basic physical assessment course or its C.E. equivalent
  • Health and professional requirements as determined by the nursing program

Alternative Admission Pathway to Master's

The Alternative Admission Pathway to Master's program offers an opportunity to a master's degree program for registered nurses that hold a non-nursing baccalaureate degree. After completing the Bridge course (NUR 471) with a minimum grade of "B" and by meeting the following criteria, the applicant is then eligible for admission into the graduate program.

Admission (not all inclusive)

  • RN from an accredited College
  • Non-nursing baccalaureate degree from an accredited college/university
  • Current malpractice insurance
  • NUR 471 minimum grade of "B"
  • Undergraduate 3.0 GPA
  • Current New York State RN license registration certificate
  • Three years of recent clinical nursing experience
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Personal interview
  • Undergraduate statistics
  • Undergraduate (nursing) research

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

Admission (not all inclusive)

  • BSN and/or MSN (or equivalent) from accredited programs
  • Minimum GPA of 3.5 from MSN program
  • GRE official results
  • Complete official transcripts from all college programs and courses
  • Current RN license in U.S and eligible for New York State licensure
  • Statement of career goals and proposed area of research
  • Three letters of reference
  • Current curriculum vitae or professional resume
  • Master's-level statistics course within last 5 years
  • Copy of a recent scholarly paper, research report or publication
  • Interview with the Associate Dean and Director of the Doctoral program and faculty of the Doctoral program
  • Concurrent on-site brief writing sample evaluated by designated PhD admission committee

Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)

Admissions Criteria (not all inclusive)

  • Master's degree from Adult Nurse Practitioner, Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner, Family Nurse Practitioner, Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, Family Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, and/or Clinical Nurse Specialist program
  • State and national certification as an ANP, FNP, PNP, NPP or CNS
  • Undergraduate GPA 3.5 and overall minimum graduate GPA of 3.5
  • Current New York State Registration as an RN
  • Current New York State Registration as an NP
  • Current National Certificate as a Nurse Practitioner or Clinical Nurse Specialist
  • One-year recent clinical nursing experience
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Current curriculum vitae or professional resume
  • Transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate coursework
  • Written essay
  • Health and professional requirements as determined by the nursing program
  • Interview with Associate Dean and Director of DNP program and Faculty of the DNP program
  • Concurrent on-site brief writing sample evaluated by the designated DNP admission committee

Accreditation

The Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) granted accreditation of the undergraduate and graduate nursing programs.

The Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools accredited Molloy College.

Rankings and Recognitions

US News & World Report (2019)

  • #25 (tie) in Regional Universities North
  • #10 (tie) in Best Colleges for Veterans
  • #50 in Best Value Schools
  • #129 (tie) in Best Nursing Schools: Master's
  • #143-182 in Best Nursing Schools: Doctor of Nursing Practice

NICHE (2019)

  • Best Catholic Colleges in America #55 of 165
  • Best Colleges for Nursing in America #87 of 599
  • Best Value Colleges in America #137 of 1,590
  • Best Small Colleges in America #211 of 997
  • Top Private Universities in America #310 of 975
  • Best College Locations in America #433 of 1,553
  • Best College Campuses in America #479 of 1,408
  • Best Colleges in America #493 of 1,647
  • Most Conservative Colleges in America #549 of 725
  • Most Diverse Colleges in America #1,188 of 1,592
  • Best Colleges for Nursing in New York #5 of 38
  • Best Catholic Colleges in New York #5 of 15
  • Best Value Colleges in New York #16 of 121
  • Most Conservative Colleges in New York #16 of 24
  • Best Small Colleges in New York #19 of 72
  • Best College Campuses in New York #20 of 109
  • Top Private Universities in New York #30 of 91
  • Best Colleges in New York #46 of 131
  • Best College Locations in New York #52 of 123
  • Most Diverse Colleges in New York #101 of 126
  • Best Value Colleges in New York City Area #10 of 83
  • Best Colleges in New York City Area #28 of 89

College Factual (2018-2019)

  • #72 Best Colleges for the Money in New York
  • Top 1%: Nursing
  • Top 1%: Top Ranked Veteran: Nursing
  • Top 1%: Best For Returning Adults: Nursing

The Princeton Review listed Molloy College Best Northeastern (2018-2019).

MONEY Magazine for 2019 ranked Molloy College #139 Best Colleges For Your Money.

Molloy College Barbara H. Hagan School of Nursing is recognized by the Colleges of Distinction.

Molloy is named among the "best in the country for earnings by graduates" by a Georgetown University study.

Molloy is named among the best private colleges in the greater New York metro area by the Wall Street Journal.

Per the ranking of College Values Online, Molloy earned a #10 value in the country.

For 2018, nurse.org listed Molloy College Barbara H. Hagan School of Nursing in their Top 10 Nursing Schools.

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