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Marist College
Poughkeepsie,
NY
•4-Year Private•
Acceptance Rate63%
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About Marist College
Marist College offers students the power of a global university with the personal touch of a leading liberal arts college. Founded in 1929, Marist's 210-acre campus overlooks the Hudson River in the heart of the historic Hudson Valley, midway between New York City and Albany, the state capital. Marist also has a branch campus in Florence, Italy, offering study abroad, bachelor's and master's degrees. At Marist, student success begins with a focus on education across many disciplines – no matter your field of study. Even if you're entering undeclared, you'll learn to think logically and creatively and to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing. By the time you arrive at junior or senior year, not only will you have chosen your major, but you may also have participated in an off-campus learning opportunity, either at one of our 80 study abroad locations around the world or through the Marist in Manhattan program based at our executive center in New York City.
Marist College is a private, nonprofit college in the suburb of Poughkeepsie, New York. Marist College was founded in 1929. The college enrolls around 6,464 students a year, including 5,480 undergraduates.
Marist College Acceptance Rate 2022
It is very difficult to get into Marist College. In 2022, Marist College accepted 63% of applicants. Out of 10,966 applications received in 2022, 6,892 students were offered admission.
| Marist College Admissions Facts At-A-Glance | |
|---|---|
| Overall Acceptance Rate | 63% |
| Early Decision Acceptance Rate | 77% |
| Early Action Acceptance Rate | 77% |
| Average GPA | 3.6 |
| Test Optional | Yes |
| Applicants Submitting ACT scores | 77% |
| Applicants Submitting SAT scores | 19% |
Click below to find out more about the admissions requirements and deadlines, student life, academics, majors and more.
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Marist College is located in the town of Poughkeepsie, New York, near Albany and New York City.
If you want to see Marist College for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take New York State Thruway to Poughkeepsie, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Stewart International.
You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what Marist College and Poughkeepsie are like without leaving home.
College Info
Marist College Application Deadline
First-Year Applications are Due
Feb 15
Transfer Applications are Due
Jun 1
The deadline for Fall first-year applications to Marist College is Feb 15.
The deadline for Fall transfer applications to Marist College is Jun 1.
Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs
Marist College SAT Scores
Composite SAT Range
1220 - 1350
Math SAT Range
590 - 670
Reading SAT Range
610 - 690
Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score
SAT Score
Estimated Chance
1350 and Above
Good
1220 to 1350
Avg
1220 and Less
Low
SAT Scores Needed to Get Accepted
The median SAT score for Marist College students is 1276. Applicants with SAT scores of 1350 and above have a good chance of being admitted to Marist College, while applicants with SAT scores between 1220 to 1350 have an average chance of admittance, and prospective students with an SAT score below 1220 have a low chance of being offered a spot at Marist College.
Marist College Tuition & Fees
Tuition & Fees
$65,300
In State$65,300
Out-of-State
Cost Breakdown
In State
Out-of-State
State Tuition
$45,330
$45,330
Fees
$680
$680
Housing
$19,290
$19,290
Books
Unknown
Unknown
Student Life
Wondering what life at Marist College is like? There are approximately 6,464 students enrolled at Marist College, including 5,480 undergraduate students and 984 graduate students. 90% percent of students attend school full-time, 52% percent are from NY and 48% percent of students are from other states.
90%
Full Time10%
Part Time52%
In State48%
Out-of-StateData Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved
Quick Facts
Total Enrollment
6,464
Campus Setting
Suburban
Acceptance Rate
63%
Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline
Feb 15
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