Marist University
Poughkeepsie, NY · Private four-year · Suburb: Large
5,545undergraduates
57%admitted
Test-optionalSAT/ACT
$40,106average net price per year
80%graduate in 6 years
89%return for year two
Admissions
- Applicants
- 10,224
- Admitted
- 6,616
- Admit rate
- 57%
- Admit rate, women
- 61%
- Admit rate, men
- 71%
- Admitted students who enroll
- 19%
- First-year students
- 1,287
- SAT/ACT
- Test-optional
- Students who sent SAT scores
- 15%
- SAT reading and writing (middle 50%)
- 620-690
- SAT math (middle 50%)
- 600-670
- Students who sent ACT scores
- 2%
- ACT composite (middle 50%)
- 27-30
| High school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| High school record | Required |
| College-prep coursework | Required |
| SAT or ACT scores | Considered, not required |
| Recommendations | Required |
| Essay or personal statement | Required |
| Class rank | Considered, not required |
| Demonstrated competencies | Considered, not required |
| English proficiency test | Required |
| Work experience | Considered, not required |
| Legacy status | Not considered |
Majors
42 undergraduate programs that awarded a degree or certificate last year, grouped by field. Numbers are how many were awarded.
Business, management, marketing, and related support services (3)
- Accounting Bachelor's (17 awarded)
- Business Administration and Management, General Bachelor's (196 awarded)
- Fashion Merchandising Bachelor's (102 awarded)
Communication, journalism, and related programs (2)
- Communication, General Bachelor's (126 awarded)
- Mass Communication/Media Studies Bachelor's (32 awarded)
Psychology (2)
- Psychology, General Bachelor's (87 awarded)
- Psychology, Other Bachelor's (34 awarded)
Computer and information sciences and support services (5)
- Computer and Information Sciences, General Bachelor's (8 awarded)
- Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance Certificate (under 1 year) (1 awarded), Bachelor's (29 awarded)
- Computer Science Bachelor's (31 awarded)
- Computer Software and Media Applications, Other Bachelor's (8 awarded)
- Information Technology Certificate (under 1 year) (2 awarded), Bachelor's (6 awarded)
Visual and performing arts (4)
- Fashion/Apparel Design Bachelor's (24 awarded)
- Fine/Studio Arts, General Bachelor's (14 awarded)
- Game and Interactive Media Design Bachelor's (21 awarded)
- Intermedia/Multimedia Bachelor's (26 awarded)
Biological and biomedical sciences (3)
- Biochemistry Bachelor's (2 awarded)
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General Bachelor's (35 awarded)
- Biomedical Sciences, General Bachelor's (28 awarded)
Homeland security, law enforcement, firefighting and related protective services (1)
- Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration Bachelor's (51 awarded)
Education (6)
- Biology Teacher Education Bachelor's (1 awarded)
- Education/Teaching of Individuals in Elementary Special Education Programs Bachelor's (31 awarded)
- English/Language Arts Teacher Education Bachelor's (2 awarded)
- History Teacher Education Bachelor's (8 awarded)
- Mathematics Teacher Education Bachelor's (6 awarded)
- Special Education and Teaching, Other Bachelor's (1 awarded)
Social sciences (2)
- Economics, General Bachelor's (7 awarded)
- Political Science and Government, Other Bachelor's (34 awarded)
Legal professions and studies (1)
- Legal Assistant/Paralegal Certificate (2-4 years) (36 awarded)
Health professions and related programs (2)
- Athletic Training/Trainer Bachelor's (3 awarded)
- Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist Bachelor's (20 awarded)
Multi/interdisciplinary studies (1)
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General Bachelor's (22 awarded)
English language and literature/letters (1)
- English Language and Literature, General Bachelor's (16 awarded)
Public administration and social service professions (1)
- Social Work Bachelor's (16 awarded)
Natural resources and conservation (1)
- Environmental/Natural Resources Management and Policy, General Bachelor's (11 awarded)
History (1)
- History, General Bachelor's (7 awarded)
Physical sciences (2)
- Chemistry, General Bachelor's (6 awarded)
- Geology/Earth Science, General Bachelor's (1 awarded)
Mathematics and statistics (2)
- Applied Mathematics, General Bachelor's (5 awarded)
- Mathematics, General Bachelor's (1 awarded)
Philosophy and religious studies (1)
- Philosophy Bachelor's (5 awarded)
Area, ethnic, cultural, gender, and group studies (1)
- American/United States Studies/Civilization Bachelor's (4 awarded)
Graduate programs (15)
- Computer and Information Sciences, Other Post-bachelor's certificate
- Computer and Information Sciences, General Master's
- Computer Programming/Programmer, General Master's
- Computer Software and Media Applications, Other Master's
- Accounting Master's
- Business Administration and Management, General Master's
- Mental Health Counseling/Counselor Master's
- Physical Therapy/Therapist Doctorate (professional)
- Physician Associate/Assistant Master's
- Human Services, General Post-bachelor's certificate
- Public Administration Post-bachelor's certificate, Master's
- Psychology, Other Master's
- School Psychology Master's
- Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication Master's
- Secondary Education and Teaching Master's
Cost and aid
- Tuition and fees, in-state
- $46,140
- Housing and food on campus
- $17,710
- Books and supplies
- $2,425
- Other on-campus costs
- $2,135
- Total cost on campus, in-state
- $68,410
- Total cost on campus, out-of-state
- $68,410
- Total cost living at home
- $51,265
Published prices for 2023-24.
| Family income | Per year |
|---|---|
| $0-30,000 | $25,331 |
| $30,001-48,000 | $27,034 |
| $48,001-75,000 | $34,963 |
| $75,001-110,000 | $38,862 |
| Over $110,000 | $43,143 |
Net price is the full cost minus grants and scholarships, for full-time first-year students who got aid in 2022-23.
- First-year students who got any aid
- 98%
- Got grants or scholarships
- 97%
- Average grant or scholarship
- $23,836
- Got a grant from the college
- 96%
- Average grant from the college
- $22,444
- Undergraduates with a Pell grant
- 15%
- First-year students who borrowed
- 82%
- Average amount borrowed
- $8,551
Graduation
- Bachelor's in 4 years
- 72%
- Bachelor's in 5 years
- 79%
- Bachelor's in 6 years
- 80%
- Bachelor's in 8 years
- 82%
- Any degree in 6 years (all students)
- 80%
- Transferred to another college
- 16%
- Came back for year two
- 89%
| Pell grant students | 77% |
|---|---|
| Subsidized loan, no Pell | 82% |
| Neither | 80% |
| Group | Students | Graduated |
|---|---|---|
| Women | 733 | 83% |
| Men | 552 | 76% |
| Asian | 39 | 72% |
| Black | 45 | 67% |
| Hispanic | 143 | 72% |
| White | 992 | 83% |
| Two or more races | 29 | 76% |
| Race unknown | 10 | 70% (small group) |
| International | 27 | 59% |
| Started | Students | Earned a degree or certificate here | Enrolled at another college |
|---|---|---|---|
| Started here, full-time | 1,209 | 82% | 14% |
| Transferred in, full-time | 317 | 76% | 12% |
| Transferred in, part-time | 69 | 52% | 20% |
Graduation rates follow students who started full-time for the first time in fall 2017. Groups under 20 students are marked because a few students change the rate a lot.
Students
- Total students
- 6,452
- Undergraduates
- 5,545
- Full-time undergraduates
- 4,881
- Part-time undergraduates
- 664
- Graduate students
- 907
- Students per faculty member
- 16 to 1
- First-year students from in state
- 44%
- From out of state
- 54%
- From other countries
- 2%
- Undergraduates age 25 and up
- 2%
- Undergraduates taking all classes online
- 2%
- Undergraduates registered with disability services
- 20%
| Women | 57% |
|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0% |
| Asian | 3% |
| Black | 3% |
| Hispanic | 12% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0% |
| White | 67% |
| Two or more races | 3% |
| Race unknown | 10% |
| International | 2% |
Campus life
- Setting
- Suburb: Large
- Address
- 3399 North Rd, Poughkeepsie, NY, 12601
- County
- Dutchess County
- Type
- Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs
- Highest degree
- Doctor's degree - professional practice
- Academic calendar
- Semester
- Athletics
- NCAA
- Teams include
- football, basketball, baseball, cross country and track
- Offers
- Army ROTC, Study abroad, Teacher certification, Weekend or evening classes, Online programs, Credit for AP exams, Yellow Ribbon (veterans)
Source: U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2022-23 to 2024-25 surveys), and the College Scorecard.