School Information

73.9
Total Enrollment 6,179
Student-to-Faculty Ratio 15 : 1

Marist College

http://www.marist.edu
3399 North Rd, Poughkeepsie, New York 12601
(845) 575-3000

“MARIST IS DEDICATED TO HELPING STUDENTS DEVELOP THE INTELLECT AND CHARACTER REQUIRED FOR ENLIGHTENED, ETHICAL, AND PRODUCTIVE LIVES IN THE GLOBAL COMMUNITY OF THE 21 ST CENTURY

General Information
Institution Type 4-year, Private not-for-profit
Special Learning Opportunities ROTC (Army)
Teacher certification
Distance learning opportunities
Study abroad
Weekend/evening college
Student Services Remedial services
Academic/career counseling service
Employment services for students
Placement services for completers
Credit Accepted Dual credit
Credit for life experiences
Advanced placement (AP) credits
Religious Affiliation Not applicable
Federal Aid Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).
Degrees/Certificates Offered One but less than two years certificate
Two but less than 4 years certificate
Bachelor's degree
Postbaccalaureate certificate
Master's degree
Campus Setting Suburb: Large
Disability Services Student 6%
 
School Costs

At Marist College, 89.0% percent of first-time undergrads receive financial aid, 78.0% receive grants and/or scholarships (an average of $10,463), and 59% receive loans ($7,147 on average). On-campus room and board costs about $11,225. Off campus it is around $10,250.

Taking into account total living expenses and financial aid, the average net cost of attending Marist College is $27,473 per year.

 
Enrollment & Graduation Rates

In Fall 2009, 10,004 people applied to Marist College. Of the applicants, 36.0% were admitted (38.0% male & 34.0% female ) and 29.0% accepted (31.0% male and 27.0% female)

Of the 5,330 undergraduate students at Marist College, 15.0% are part-time. A majority (92.0%) of the undergrad students are under 25 years of age. And 77.0% of the 849 graduate students are part-time.

Percent of In-State Undergrads     49.0%
Full Time Retention Rate     88.0%
Four-Year Graduation Rate     70.0%
Six-Year Graduation Rate     79.0%
Overall Graduation Rate     83.0%
 
Admissions
Yearly Application Deadline May 1
Admissions Office Phone 845.575.3226
Admissions Office Email admission@marist.edu
Admissions Office Address 3399 North Road, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
Admissions Transfer URL http://www.marist.edu/admission/transfer/
Admissions Website http://www.marist.edu/admission/ (find financial aid info here)
Application Website http://www.marist.edu/admission/freshman/onlineapp.html
Application Fee $50

In order to be accepted to Marist College, you should have:

  • A High School GPA
  • A High School Record
  • SAT and ACT test scores
  • TOEFL
 
Test Scores
Marist College SAT SCORES
SAT Reading (25th Percentile) 520
SAT Reading (75th Percentile) 620
SAT Math (25th Percentile) 540
SAT Math (75th Percentile) 640
SAT Writing (25th Percentile) 530
SAT Writing (75th Percentile) 640
ACT Composite (25th Percentile) 23
ACT Composite (75th Percentile) 28
 
Marist College Programs
 

Number of Reported Graduates Last Year
(According to the US National Center for Education Statistics)

Program Name Certificate Associate Bachelor Master Doctorate
Area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies 5
American/United States Studies/Civilization 5
Biological and biomedical sciences 57
Biochemistry 3
Biology/Biological Sciences, General 25
Biomedical Sciences, General 29
Business, management, marketing, and related support services 31 324 61
Accounting 23
Business Administration and Management, General 31 243 48
Fashion Merchandising 58
Management Information Systems, General 13
Communication, journalism, and related programs 218 26
Advertising 31
Communication and Media Studies, Other 26
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric 6
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other 0
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia 28
Journalism 15
Organizational Communication, General 26
Public Relations/Image Management 52
Radio and Television 60
Communications technologies/technicians and support services 4
Animation, Interactive Tech, Video Graphics and Special Effects 4
Computer and information sciences and support services 0 33 37
Computer Programming/Programmer, General 0
Computer Science 0 15
Computer Software and Media Applications, Other 3 18
Information Science/Studies 0 7 16
Information Technology 0 8 3
Education 0 136 0
Biology Teacher Education 3
Chemistry Teacher Education 0
English/Language Arts Teacher Education 5
French Language Teacher Education 1
Mathematics Teacher Education 12
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education 1
Secondary Education and Teaching 0
Social Studies Teacher Education 16
Spanish Language Teacher Education 1
Special Education and Teaching, General 97 0
English language and literature/letters 22
English Language and Literature, General 22
Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics 0
French Language and Literature 0
Spanish Language and Literature 0
Health professions and related clinical sciences 12 22
Athletic Training/Trainer 5
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist 7
Mental Health Counseling/Counselor 22
History 16
History, General 16
Legal professions and studies 0
Legal Assistant/Paralegal 0
Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities 56
General Studies 56
Mathematics and statistics 12
Applied Mathematics 2
Mathematics, General 10
Natural resources and conservation 3
Environmental Science 3
Philosophy and religious studies 2
Philosophy 2
Physical sciences 4
Chemistry, General 4
Psychology 3 61 72
Counseling Psychology 0
Educational Psychology 0 42
Psychology, General 61 11
School Psychology 3 19
Public administration and social service professions 0 21 38
Public Administration 0 38
Social Work 21
Security and protective services 40
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration 40
Social sciences 31
Economics, General 5
Political Science and Government, General 26
Visual and performing arts 0 20
Art History, Criticism and Conservation 4
Fashion/Apparel Design 13
Fine/Studio Arts, General 0 3
 
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