Marist College

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About Marist College

School Type: Private

Religious Affiliation: Not applicable

Status: Non-profit

Military Friendly: Yes

Accreditation: regional

Marist College is a medium-sized private college located on a suburban campus in Poughkeepsie, New York. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 5,510, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 60%. The college offers 53 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 82%, and a student-faculty ratio of 16:1. Tuition and fees for students are $40,675.

Poughkeepsie, NY

$40,675

Avg tuition

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Admissions Breakdown

60%

Acceptance Rate Insight

60% of students were accepted during the 2021-2022 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.

86%

Retention Rate Insight

86% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2020 and returned in Fall 2021.

82%

Graduation Rate Insight

82% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2015. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.

Application Considerations

Test scoresConsidered (not required)

High school transcriptRequired

High school rankConsidered (not required)

Letter of recommendationRequired

High school GPARequired

Open admissionNo

Completion of college prep programRequired

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL)Considered (not required)

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollmentYes

Credit for qualified life experience*Yes

Advance placement (AP) creditsYes

*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

SAT & ACT

ACT 25th-75th Percentile26-29

SAT 25th-75th Percentile1196-1360

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

7k

Students enrolled

37%

Online student enrollment

16:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

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On-campusCheck Bold
HybridCheck Bold
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Demographics

White

68%

Unknown

7%

Black

4%

Hispanic

11%

Two or more races

3%

Non-U.S. Citizen

3%

Asian

3%

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%

Socio-economic diversity

14% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

14%

Online Programs

Offers Online Programs

Yes

Online Programs

9

Total Online Enrollment

2,357

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

89% On-campus

11% Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

CertificatesCheck Bold33% online

AssociateX BoldNot offered

Bachelor'sCheck Bold2% online

Graduate CertificateCheck Bold25% online

Master'sCheck Bold28% online

DoctorateX BoldNot offered

Student Charges

Tuition and Required Fees

Student LevelIn-stateOut-of-state
Undergraduate$59,784$59,784
Graduate$54,672$54,672

Cost of Undergraduate Attendance

Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2021–2022 academic year.

Costs to ConsiderPrice
Books and supplies$1,200
On-campus room and board$17,758
On-campus other expenses$2,600
Off-campus (not with family) room and boardCurrently unavailable
Off-campus (not with family) other expensesCurrently unavailable
Off-campus (with family) other expensesCurrently unavailable

Total Undergraduate Cost

Total cost by categoryIn-stateOut-of-state
On-campus$81,342$81,342
Off-campus without family$60,984$60,984
Off-campus with family$60,984$60,984

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

16%

State Grant Aid

7%

Institution Grant Aid

94%

Pell Grant

14%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid$5,531
State Grant Aid$3,714
Institution Grant Aid$21,419
Pell Grant Aid$4,862

Financial Outlook

$25k

Average student debtafter graduation

$48k

Average salary 6 years after starting school

Varsity Athletic Teams

NCAA Division I-FCS

12.2%

of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.

Participation

MenWomen
  • All Track Combined
  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Football
  • Lacrosse
  • Rowing
  • Soccer
  • Swimming Diving
  • Tennis
  • Softball
  • Volleyball
  • Water Polo

Degrees Awarded by Program

Degrees given for the 2021-2022 academic year.

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1Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies.
2Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, And Group Studies.
3Biological And Biomedical Sciences.
4Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services.
5Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs.
6Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services.
7Education.
8English Language And Literature/Letters.
9Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics.
10Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences.
11Health Professions And Related Programs.
12History
13History.
14Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services.
15Mathematics And Statistics.
16Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies.
17Natural Resources And Conservation.
18Philosophy And Religious Studies.
19Physical Sciences.
20Psychology.
21Public Administration And Social Service Professions.
22Security And Protective Services.
23Social Sciences.
24Visual And Performing Arts.

Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2021-2022]. In the absence of IPED data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.