Rockville Centre, NY — Molloy University has been named a College of Distinction for the 2023-2024 academic year, marking its commitment to providing a high-quality undergraduate education that focuses on hands-on learning, strong student-teacher relationships, a vibrant campus life, and successful outcomes.
Colleges of Distinction’s selection process comprises a sequence of in-depth research and detailed interviews with the schools, accepting only those that adhere to the Four Distinctions: Engaged Students, Great Teaching, Vibrant Community, and Successful Outcomes. In addition to being named a College of Distinction, Molloy also was honored in a number of categories that included Catholic institutions, as well as colleges and universities within New York State. Molloy was also singled out for its academic programs in Nursing, Education and Business.
“We are pleased to have earned this recognition,” said James Lentini, President of Molloy. “The criteria considered by Colleges of Distinction – including strong faculty-student interaction, an excellent student life program, and a commitment to community service – have been priorities for Molloy for many years.”
“We believe that engaged students are successful students,” said Tyson Schritter, Chief Operating Officer at Colleges of Distinction. And Molloy’s dedication to experiential learning shows us that each of its students has the opportunity to play an active role in their education. This evaluation process differs from those of popular college rankings publications, whose formulas grade institutions based on things like faculty salaries, endowment size, and peer opinion.”
”We don’t rank our schools,” said Schritter. “Every student has individual needs and flourishes in a specific environment. We prefer to focus on the innovative ways that colleges all around the country are providing an enriching undergraduate experience. Molloy’s inclusion as a College of Distinction is a testament to the way it caters to its own students’ potential and goals, helping them achieve success in unique ways that cannot be ranked against others.”
Schritter continued, “We are deeply inspired by how Molloy immerses students in their academic pursuits, fostering a welcoming community that provides unwavering support throughout their college years and beyond."
About Colleges of Distinction
Since 2000, Colleges of Distinction has been committed to honoring schools with a dedicated focus on the undergraduate experience. Its website provides dynamic college profiles, customized tools, and resources for students, parents, and high school counselors. For more information, and to learn how to become a College of Distinction, visit CollegesofDistinction.com
About Molloy University
Molloy University, an independent Catholic University based in Rockville Centre, was founded in 1955 by the Sisters of Saint Dominic in Amityville, NY. The University serves a student population of approximately 4,800 undergraduate and graduate students. Molloy students can earn degrees in a variety of outstanding academic programs, including nursing, business, education, social work, music therapy, computer studies and many more.