Overview
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| Location | Poughkeepsie, New York |
| Online | marist.edu |
| School Type | Private 4 Year |
| Setting | Large Suburban |
| Size | Mid-size |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
Situated along the Hudson River in Poughkeepsie, New York, approximately 75 miles north of New York City, Marist College occupies a 240-acre campus featuring a mix of modern and historic architecture. The institution began as a seminary training school in 1929 and has evolved into a comprehensive liberal arts college, maintaining selective admission standards while drawing students from across the United States and internationally. Marist's academic offerings center on business, communications, computer science, and fashion design, with the fashion program benefiting from its proximity to New York City's fashion industry. The campus includes traditional residence halls and apartment-style housing accommodating most students for all four years, while its waterfront location facilitates Division I athletics in rowing and other sports, competing as the Red Foxes in the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference.
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Marist College is rated within the top 31% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 7 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Rankings
Rankings for Marist College within the 2025 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#217 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#166 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#35 in Best Colleges in New York
#30 in Best Private Colleges in New York
#538 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#72 in Best Value Colleges in New York
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1220/1360 |
| ACT | 27/30 |
| GPA | 3.56 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Feb 15, 2025 |
| Applicant Competition | Low |
| Application Fee | $50 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $2,425 |
| Other Fees | $810 |
| Room and Board | $17,710 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $2,135 |
| Total One Year Cost | $68,410 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Business | 24% |
| Communication | 16% |
| Psychology | 12% |
| Visual and Performing Arts | 12% |
| Biology | 5% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=192819 IPEDS survey data for Marist College.
Current students may use the Marist College GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.
Last updated February 24, 2025