Marist College

Poughkeepsie, NY

Marist College

Poughkeepsie, NY

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Tuition & Fees

$48,275

not including housing and food

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undergraduateRatios

42%

male

58%

female

16

students

1

faculty

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Moderately Selective

62%

acceptance rate

Accepted 6,892
Declined 4,074
Total Received 10,966
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Private

5,475

undergraduate students

989

graduate students

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School Facts

Founded in 1929, Marist College is a private four-year comprehensive college that is known for its strong liberal arts programs, focus on experiential learning, and a global perspective. It is located on a 210-acre campus in Poughkeepsie, New York.

Official website Visit website
Application link Apply online
Public/private Private
Campus enrollment 6,464
Established in 1929
Coeducational Coeducational
Religious affiliation Other

210-acre campus in Poughkeepsie (population: 30,614), 75 miles from New York City; branch campuses in Fishkill and Goshen and abroad in Florence, Italy. Served by bus and train; air serves Newburgh (24 miles) and New York City. School operates transportation to local shopping areas. Public transportation serves campus.

  • Campus Setting: Large town

Marist College
3399 North Road
Poughkeepsie, NY
12601

Campus Life

yes
Housing available
64%
of undergraduates that live in campus-owned housing
98%
of freshmen that live in campus-owned housing
no
Students are not required to live in school housing
no
Students may not have cars on campus
yes
Alcohol is permitted on campus to students of legal age

Fun Facts

  • The Marist Institute for Public Opinion at Marist College, founded in 1978, was the first college-based survey center in the United States to involve undergraduates in conducting survey research.
  • In 2013, the Marist College women's basketball team won its eighth consecutive Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference championship.

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% freshman classHigh School Class Rank

Top 1/10
24%
Top 1/4
51%
Top 1/2
84%
Bottom 1/2
16%
Bottom 1/4
2%

Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

75th
698
25th
610
75th
680
25th
590
75th
33
25th
25
75th
28
25th
23
75th
30
25th
26

Admissions Facts

Application fee $50
Admissions interview (required or recommended) Neither
Common application accepted Yes
Application deadline (final deadline) February 1
School has early decision program Yes
Early decision program application deadline November 15
School has early action program Yes
Early action program application deadline November 15
SAT/ACT requirements SAT or ACT Considered if submitted

Moderately Selective

62%

acceptance rate

Accepted 6,892
Declined 4,074
Total Received 10,966

Admissions Factors

Required

Secondary School GPA
Recommendations
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)
Completion of college-preparatory program
Secondary School Record

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Counseling services

  • Academic
  • Career
  • Older student
  • Personal
  • Psychological
  • Religious

Remedial services offered

  • Math
  • Reading
  • Writing

Career placement services

  • Alumni network
  • Career/job search classes
  • Interest inventory
  • Internships
  • Interview training
  • On-campus job interviews
  • Other
  • Resume assistance

Percent of the campus accessible to physically disabled students

95%

Additional services

  • Health insurance
  • Health service
  • Nonremedial tutoring
  • Placement service

Special programs for physically disabled students

  • Adaptive equipment
  • Braille services
  • Note-taking services
  • Other
  • Reader services
  • Talking books
  • Tape recorders
  • Tutors

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Financial Aid

97%

Of undergraduate students
receiving financial aid

$21,233

Average financial aid

Cost

Tuition $46,140
Housing $11,100
Food $6,610
Additional fees $2,135
Books & supplies $2,425
Total $68,410
Average Financial Aid - $21,233
Total with Avg. Aid $47,177

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Financial Facts

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Financial Aid Office


P: 800 436-5483
F: 845 575-3099
studentfinancialservices@marist.edu

Varsity Sports

M W
All track combined yes yes
Baseball yes
Basketball yes yes
Football yes
Lacrosse yes yes
Rowing yes yes
Soccer yes yes
Softball yes
Swimming and diving yes yes
Tennis yes yes
Volleyball yes
Water polo yes

Club Sports - Men's

bowling, cheerleading, equestrian sports, fencing, ice hockey, rugby, sailing, skiing, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball

Club Sports - Women's

bowling, cheerleading, dance, equestrian sports, fencing, rugby, skiing, ultimate Frisbee

Intramural/Recreational Sports

basketball, dance, non-tackle football, soccer, softball, volleyball

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Athletic Facts

Athletic conference memberships
Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference, Pioneer League (football)

Majors

Assc. Bach. Mast. Doct.
Accounting yes yes
Applied Mathematics, General yes
Athletic Training/Trainer yes
Biochemistry yes
Biology Teacher Education yes
Biology/Biological Sciences, General yes
Biomedical Sciences, General yes
Business Administration and Management, General yes yes
Chemistry Teacher Education yes
Chemistry, General yes
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist yes
Computer Programming/Programmer, General yes
Computer Science yes
Computer Software and Media Applications, Other yes yes
Computer and Information Sciences, General yes yes
Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance yes
Computer/Information Technology Services Administration and Management, Other yes
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration yes
Economics, General yes
Education/Teaching of Individuals in Elementary Special Education Programs yes
Educational Psychology yes yes
English Language and Literature, General yes
English/Language Arts Teacher Education yes
Fashion Merchandising yes
Fashion/Apparel Design yes
Fine/Studio Arts, General yes
French Language Teacher Education yes
French Language and Literature yes
Game and Interactive Media Design yes
History Teacher Education yes
History, General yes
Information Technology yes
Interior Design yes
Intermedia/Multimedia yes
Italian Language and Literature yes
Mathematics Teacher Education yes
Mathematics, General yes
Mental Health Counseling/Counselor yes
Museology/Museum Studies yes
Philosophy yes
Philosophy and Religious Studies, General yes
Physician Associate/Assistant yes
Political Science and Government, General yes
Political Science and Government, Other yes
Psychology, General yes yes
Psychology, Other yes yes
Public Administration yes
Religion/Religious Studies yes
School Psychology yes
Secondary Education and Teaching yes
Social Studies Teacher Education yes
Social Work yes
Spanish Language and Literature yes
Special Education and Teaching, Other yes
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels yes

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Most Popular Majors

  1. Business Administration/management
  2. Communication/media Studies
  3. Psychology

Programs Offered

  • Accelerated study
  • Certificate programs
  • Distance Learning
  • Double majors
  • Dual degrees
  • Honors program
  • Independent study
  • Internships
  • Pass/fail grading option
  • Weekend College

Cooperative Education Programs

  • Art
  • Business
  • Computer Science
  • Education
  • Humanities
  • Natural Science
  • Social/Behavioral Science
  • Technologies
  • Other

Pre-professional Programs

  • Pre-dentistry
  • Pre-law
  • Pre-medicine
  • Pre-veterinary science

6,464

total students

43%

in-state

57%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

85%

5,475
students

Female
58%
3,186

Male
42%
2,289

15%

989
students

Female
56%
557

Male
44%
432

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

90%

4,919
students

Female
59%
2,891

Male
41%
2,028

10%

556
students

Female
53%
295

Male
47%
261

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Student Break-down

1%
Nonresident aliens
3%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native American or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic/Latino
3%
Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
12%
Hispanic/Latino
68%
White, non-Hispanic/Latino
7%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown
3%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino

Transfer Enrollment

Not Reported

Transfer applicants enrolled

Not Reported

Students are transfer students

Transfer Requirements

Minimum requirements College GPA: 2.80
High school transcript Required of All
College transcript(s) Required of All
Essay or personal statement Required of All
Interview Not Required/Recommended
Standardized test scores Not Required/Recommended
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) Required of All

Transfer Application Deadline

Fall: June 1

Spring: December 1

Transfer Credits

Maximum transferred

90

semester hours

Minimum transfers must complete

30

semester hours

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International Students

Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens 63
Countries most often represented Canada
Ghana
India
Italy
Rwanda
Spain
Special services offered for international applicants English lab
International student center
Other
Special counselors/advisors
Special orientation

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