Molloy University

What Molloy University does

Molloy University is a private, non-profit Dominican Catholic institution headquartered at 1000 Hempstead Avenue in Rockville Centre, New York. Founded in 1955 (previously operating as Molloy College before transitioning to university status in 2022), it serves a primarily undergraduate and graduate student population across four academic schools: Arts and Sciences, Business, Education and Human Services, and the Barbara H. Hagan School of Nursing and Health Sciences. The academic portfolio spans more than 50 undergraduate majors, 23 master's degrees, and three doctoral programs, with 1,309 degrees awarded in the most recent year and an 85% retention rate. The institution is regionally accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education and holds numerous programmatic accreditations (CCNE, CACREP, CSWE, NASM, IACBE, CAA, CoARC, AHIMA, CAAHEP), supporting licensure-track programs in nursing, education, counseling, social work, business, and the health sciences.

The university delivers instruction through a Canvas-based LMS, supplemented by the proprietary Lion's Den student portal (course registration, degree audit, advising), the Molloy Health Portal (immunization tracking), the Accommodate platform (disability services), ErezLife (housing management), CORQ (campus life mobile), Handshake (career services), and supporting platforms (ACCUPLACER, Titanium Scheduling, ThrivingCampus, National Student Clearinghouse). Service delivery spans the main residential campus, a Manhattan center for the CAP21 Musical Theatre program, a Suffolk County off-campus site, and a growing blended/online learning channel. Student support infrastructure includes Learning Commons tutoring, a Writing Center, ACCESS disability services, The Hub advisement center, the St. Thomas Aquinas Program (STAP), CSTEP, and an NSF-sponsored LSAMP consortium partnership with six other Catholic colleges.

Molloy's revenue model is heavily tuition-driven, augmented by room and board across three residence halls (Fitzgerald, Maria Regina, Bogner), continuing education and certificate programs, lessing's-managed dining services, and philanthropic and grant inflows (e.g., a $1.5M Robert David Lion Gardiner Foundation grant in 2017). 99% of first-year students receive need-based or merit financial aid, and Molloy positions itself as one of the most affordable private universities in the New York and Long Island region. Go-to-market follows a traditional higher-education enrollment model (campus visits, virtual tours, virtual information sessions, new-student orientation, social media, and community outreach), targeting first-year, transfer, graduate, international, and military student segments across the New York metro and Long Island corridor.

Name

Molloy University

Legal name

Molloy University

Website

https://molloy.edu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1955

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Molloy University is a private, non-profit Dominican Catholic institution in Rockville Centre, New York, offering more than 50 undergraduate majors and graduate programs across nursing, business, education, and arts and sciences to traditional, transfer, graduate, international, and military students in the New York and Long Island region.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Online Nonprofit Universities (EDAHALAK)

akta.pro secondary industry

On-Campus University Housing Management (BPAJAJAA)

Keywords

• Higher education services
• Undergraduate degree programs
• Graduate degree programs
• Nursing education
• Online blended learning

Headquarters

HQ city

Rockville Centre

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: Revenue from undergraduate and graduate tuition, along with various academic and administrative fees. Financial aid is provided to 99% of first-year students.
2. Room and Board: Revenue from on-campus housing across three residence halls (Fitzgerald Hall, Maria Regina Hall, Bogner Hall) with various room configurations, plus dining services through Lessing's.
3. Continuing Education: Revenue from professional development programs, continuing education courses, and certificate programs for non-traditional students.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Molloy University is a private, Dominican-tradition higher education institution that delivers undergraduate, graduate, doctoral, and continuing education academic programs across four schools (Arts & Sciences, Business, Education & Human Services, and the Barbara H. Hagan School of Nursing & Health Sciences). It supplements academic instruction with on-campus housing, dining services, career counseling, accessibility/disability services, mental health counseling, and academic support centers (Learning Commons, Writing Center, Tutoring).

Product overview

Molloy University is a private Dominican university offering more than 50 undergraduate majors, 23 master's degrees, and 3 doctoral degrees across four schools: the Barbara H. Hagan School of Nursing and Health Sciences, School of Business, School of Arts and Sciences, and School of Education and Human Services. The institution operates Canvas LMS as its core learning management system, supplemented by the Lion's Den student portal for registration and academic management, the CORQ mobile app for campus life engagement, and the Molloy Health Portal for health documentation. Academic support is delivered through the Learning Commons (walk-in tutoring), Writing Center, Tutoring Services, and the Center for Access and Disability (ACCESS). Student success programs include The Hub advisement center, St. Thomas Aquinas Program (STAP), CSTEP, and LSAMP. The Student Counseling Center provides mental health services, while the Career Center connects students to employers via Handshake. Housing management uses ErezLife.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Undergraduate Degree Programs (School of Arts and Sciences)

Quantifiable outcome

• 85% student retention rate, among the nation's highest
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration14 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• LHVCCUC Consortium (Lower Hudson Valley Catholic Colleges and Universities Consortium)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSeven-institution consortium including Molloy University, Manhattan University, Mount Saint Mary College, St. Francis College, St. John's University, St. Joseph's University New York, and St. Thomas Aquinas College. Focused on the LHVCCUC LSAMP Program addressing challenges in the STEM workforce pipeline with faculty-led research, peer mentoring, tutoring, workshops, internships, and book stipends.
• Lessing's Dining ServicescoreOthersCampus dining services provider operating dining facilities and managing meal plans for residential and commuter students. Website: molloy.lessingsfsm.com
• PM PediatricsminorOthersUrgent care facility for young adults through age 26, located at 350 Sunrise Hwy, Rockville Centre, NY 11570. Open Monday-Sunday 12pm-12am. Serves as referral partner for student health services.
• CITY MDminorOthersUrgent care facility at 560 Merrick Rd, Rockville Centre, NY 11570. Provides vaccinations including MMR, Meningitis, Flu, Tetanus, PPD, Titers. Open Monday-Friday 8am-8pm, Saturday-Sunday 8am-5pm.
• GO HEALTH URGENT CARE / NORTHWELL HEALTHminorOthersUrgent care facility at 243 Merrick Rd, Rockville Centre, NY 11570. Provides flu vaccinations. Part of Northwell Health system.
• HandshakecoreTechnology or IntegrationCareer platform integration enabling students to connect with employers for internships and job opportunities. Used for scheduling career center appointments and accessing employment resources.
• Hampton Inn Rockville CentreminorGTM or Marketing PartnerHotel partner offering discounted rates for Molloy University visitors, located near campus with free hot breakfast, parking, and fitness center.
• Best Western Mill River ManorminorGTM or Marketing PartnerHotel partner offering 20% discount for Molloy visitors, located at 173 Sunrise Highway, Rockville Centre, NY.
• The Rockaway Hotel and SpaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBoutique hotel partner offering discounted rates for Molloy community, combining NYC beach access with resort amenities.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• St. Thomas Aquinas College: Private Catholic college in Sparkill, NY and LHVCCUC consortium partner, similar Dominican-inspired mission focus and academic scope to Molloy.
• Hofstra University: Private university in Hempstead, NY on Long Island with similar doctoral offerings, comparable scale, and direct competition for the same regional student pool.
• Adelphi University: Private Long Island-based university offering undergraduate and graduate programs across multiple schools, similar size and mission, competing directly for NY metro students.
• St. John's University: Catholic university in Queens, NY and consortium partner via LHVCCUC LSAMP. Comparable private faith-based institution offering doctoral programs across business, education, and health sciences.
• Iona University: Private Catholic university in New Rochelle, NY serving similar undergraduate and graduate segments in the NY metro market with comparable program breadth.
• Long Island University (LIU): Multi-campus private university system with major Long Island presence, competing directly with Molloy for the same regional student and graduate program market.
• Manhattan University: Private Catholic university in Riverdale, NY and LHVCCUC consortium partner, comparable size with undergraduate and doctoral programs across business, engineering, and health.
• St. Joseph's University New York: Private Catholic university with Long Island presence and consortium partner, similar faith-based identity and academic scope, competing for the same NY metro student base.
• Mount Saint Mary College: Private Catholic college in Newburgh, NY and LHVCCUC consortium partner with comparable mission-driven identity and broad undergraduate/graduate program offerings.
• St. Francis College: Private Catholic college in Brooklyn, NY and LHVCCUC consortium partner, recently transitioned to university status similarly to Molloy, with comparable program breadth.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/MolloyUNews
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/MolloyCollege
• Facebookfacebook.com/130272470319155
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/molloy-college
• Instagraminstagram.com/molloy_u

Compliance16 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles26 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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