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
Athletic Training/trainer	×
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

11,248

Applied

6,298

Accepted

5,644

Enrolled

Female Admissions

6,759

Females Applied

3,586

Females Accepted

53%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

4,483

Males Applied

2,710

Males Accepted

60%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

50

Application Fee

3.63

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements
Required	Transcript of high school record Essay

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	February 15th	March 15th	No
Out of state Fall freshmen	February 15th	January 1st	No
Early decision plan	November 15th	December 15th	No
Other early decision plan	November 15th	January 15th	No
Transfer	Not reported	Not reported	No

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
SAT Critical Reading	650	600	683
SAT Math	620	580	665
ACT Composite	29	27	31

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

50,760

Private

Fees

940

Full-time student fees

20,130

Room & board

12,430

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

34,637

Avg. Financial Aid Package

36,302

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

23,147

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

3,639

Avg. Loan Aid

19,398

Avg. Grant Aid

27,943

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

76%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

28%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

5,644

Total Undergrad students

2%

International Students

46%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	15.41%
Black or African American	3.59%
White or Caucasian	70.19%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.16%
Asian	3.79%
Two or more races	3.98%
Other	0.72%

Gender

Male (41.92%)

Female (58.08%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	None
Housing options	Co-ed housing Disabled housing
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	60%

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
Rock Climbing	No	No	No
Rugby	No		No
Sailing	No	No	No
Skiing (cross-country)	No	No	No
Skiing (downhill)	No	No	No
Soccer		Division 1
Softball		No	No
Swimming And Diving	No	Division 1
Table Tennis	No	No	No
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	No
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	No
Rock Climbing	No	No
Rugby	No		No
Sailing	No	No
Skiing (cross-country)	No	No
Skiing (downhill)	No
Soccer		Division 1
Softball		Division 1	No
Swimming And Diving	No	Division 1
Table Tennis	No	No
Tennis	No	Division 1	No
Track And Field	No	Division 1	No
Ultimate Frisbee		No	No
Volleyball		Division 1	No
Water Polo	No	Division 1

Faculty

610

Total Faculty

15:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 267

Part-time - 343

Male - 292

Female - 318