Overview

Marist University is a Comprehensive institution located in Poughkeepsie, NY, in a suburban setting.

Location & Contact

Address 3399 North Road
Poughkeepsie, NY  12601
United States

Contact Mr. Kent Rinehart
Dean of Undergraduate Admissions
Email: admission@marist.edu
Phone: 845-575-3226
Fax: 845-575-3215

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Majors & Degrees

Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies	Associate	Bachelors
American/united States Studies/civilization	×
Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biochemistry	×
Biology/biological Sciences, General	×
Biomedical Sciences, General	×
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Accounting	×
Business Administration And Management, General	×
Fashion Merchandising	×
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Communication, General	×
Mass Communication/media Studies	×
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer And Information Sciences, General	×
Computer And Information Systems Security/auditing/information Assurance	×
Computer Science	×
Computer Software And Media Applications, Other	×
Data Modeling/warehousing And Database Administration	×
Information Technology	×
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Biology Teacher Education	×
Chemistry Teacher Education	×
Education/teaching Of Individuals In Elementary Special Education Programs	×
English/language Arts Teacher Education	×
French Language Teacher Education	×
History Teacher Education	×
Mathematics Teacher Education	×
Social Studies Teacher Education	×
Spanish Language Teacher Education	×
Special Education And Teaching, Other	×
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
English Language And Literature, General	×
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	Associate	Bachelors
French Language And Literature	×
Italian Language And Literature	×
Spanish Language And Literature	×
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Clinical Laboratory Science/medical Technology/technologist	×
History	Associate	Bachelors
History, General	×
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Applied Mathematics, General	×
Mathematics, General	×
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, General	×
Natural Resources And Conservation	Associate	Bachelors
Environmental Science	×
Environmental/natural Resources Management And Policy, General	×
Philosophy And Religious Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Philosophy	×
Philosophy And Religious Studies, General	×
Religion/religious Studies	×
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Chemistry, General	×
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Educational Psychology	×
Psychology, General	×
Psychology, Other	×
Public Administration And Social Service Professions	Associate	Bachelors
Human Services, General	×
Social Work	×
Security And Protective Services	Associate	Bachelors
Criminal Justice/law Enforcement Administration	×
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Economics, General	×
Political Science And Government, General	×
Political Science And Government, Other	×
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Art History, Criticism And Conservation	×
Fashion/apparel Design	×
Fine/studio Arts, General	×
Game And Interactive Media Design	×
Interior Design	×
Intermedia/multimedia	×

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

11,274

Applied

6,371

Accepted

5,551

Enrolled

Female Admissions

6,852

Females Applied

3,627

Females Accepted

53%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

4,410

Males Applied

2,736

Males Accepted

62%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

Admission Requirements
Required	Transcript of high school record Essay

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	Not reported	April 1st	No
Out of state Fall freshmen	February 15th	January 1st	No
Other early decision plan	Not reported	Not reported	No
Transfer	June 1st	Not reported	Yes

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
SAT Critical Reading	650	600	680
SAT Math	625	590	660
ACT Composite	28	25	31

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

48,800

Private

Fees

900

Full-time student fees

22,100

Room & board

14,700

Room only

Other Payment Considerations

Guaranteed tuition plan offered	No
Tuition pre-payment plan	No
Tuition payment plans offered	Yes
Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition	Employees

Financial Aid

32,591

Avg. Financial Aid Package

35,831

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

27,429

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

4,335

Avg. Loan Aid

18,021

Avg. Grant Aid

25,779

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

74%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

26%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

5,551

Total Undergrad students

2%

International Students

49%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	14.28%
Black or African American	3.42%
White or Caucasian	71.63%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.21%
Asian	3.94%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.04%
Two or more races	3.49%
Other	0.91%

Gender

Male (42.03%)

Female (57.97%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	None
Housing options	Co-ed housing Disabled housing International housing
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	61%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Campus events:
Giving Tree, Fox Fest/River Fest and Activities Fair

Student Services

Legal services

Health clinic

Personal/psychological counseling

Women's center

International students advisor

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities

Greek sororities

Local fraternities

Local sororities

Most popular organizations:
Marist Singers, Dance Club, Student Government, Theater Club and Community Service and Spiritual Life & Service

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services

24-hour patrols by trained officers

Student patrols

Late-night transport/escort services

Electronically-operated dormitory entrances

Other Campus Security & Safety:
night residence hall monitors

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Badminton		No	No
Baseball		Division 1
Basketball		Division 1
Bowling	No	No	No
Cheerleading	No		No
Crew	No	Division 1	No
Cross-country Running	No	Division 1
Equestrian Sports	No		No
Fencing	No		No
Football		Division 1B	No
Golf		No	No
Ice Hockey	No		No
Indoor Track	No	No	No
Lacrosse	No	Division 1
Rugby	No		No
Skiing (downhill)	No	No	No
Soccer		Division 1
Softball		No	No
Swimming And Diving	No	Division 1
Tennis	No	Division 1
Track And Field	No	Division 1
Ultimate Frisbee		No	No
Volleyball			No
Water Polo	No	No	No

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Badminton		No	No
Baseball	No	No	No
Basketball		Division 1
Bowling	No	No	No
Cheerleading	No		No
Crew	No	Division 1	No
Cross-country Running	No	Division 1
Equestrian Sports	No		No
Fencing	No		No
Football		No	No
Golf		No	No
Ice Hockey	No	No	No
Indoor Track	No	No	No
Lacrosse	No	Division 1
Rugby	No		No
Skiing (downhill)	No		No
Soccer		Division 1
Softball		Division 1	No
Swimming And Diving	No	Division 1
Tennis	No	Division 1
Track And Field	No	Division 1
Ultimate Frisbee		No	No
Volleyball		Division 1
Water Polo	No	Division 1

Faculty

583

Total Faculty

16:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 263

Part-time - 320

Male - 275

Female - 300