Marist College Admission Requirements
Poughkeepsie, New YorkChances of getting into Marist College
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance Rate
46.2%| Measure | Difficulty | |
|---|---|---|
| Admission Standards | Unavailable | |
| Applicant Competition | Average |
How hard is it to get into Marist College and can I get accepted? The school has a 46% acceptance rate ranking it #34 in New York for lowest rate of acceptance. Last year, 5,181 out of 11,207 applicants were admitted making Marist College a more competitive school to get into with a good chance of acceptance for qualifying applicants. Marist College typically accepts and attracts "B+" average high school students. Only 25% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school. Most incoming freshmen graduated in the top quarter of their high school class.
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SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score
SAT Range
Not ReportedApplicants Submitting SAT
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| SAT Reading 25th | N/A |
| SAT Math 25th | N/A |
| SAT Composite 25th | N/A |
| SAT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
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| SAT Reading 75th | N/A |
| SAT Math 75th | N/A |
| SAT Composite 75th | N/A |
| Average SAT Score | N/A |
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Marist College ACT Scores
ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score
ACT Range
Not ReportedApplicants Submitting ACT
-| ACT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| ACT Reading 25th | N/A |
| ACT Math 25th | N/A |
| ACT Composite 25th | N/A |
| ACT Test | 75th Percentile Score |
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| ACT Reading 75th | N/A |
| ACT Math 75th | N/A |
| ACT Composite 75th | N/A |
| Average ACT Score | N/A |
Estimated GPA Requirements & Average GPA
Avg. High School GPA
3.3Typical High School Grades
B+You will need above average high school grades to get into Marist College. The average high school GPA of the admitted freshman class at Marist College was 3.3 on the 4.0 scale indicating that primarily B+ students are accepted and ultimately attend. The school ranks #60 in New York for highest average GPA. Even with a competitive GPA, admission to Marist College will be challenging as the school denies more applicants than it admits.
| High School GPA | Freshmen Within Range | Competitiveness |
|---|---|---|
| 3.75+ | 22% | Good |
| 3.50 to 3.75 | 17% | Good |
| 3.25 to 3.50 | 19% | Avg + |
| 3.00 to 3.25 | 23% | Avg - |
| 2.75 to 3.00 | 17% | Reach |
| 2.50 to 2.75 | 2% | Reach |
| 2.25 to 2.50 | 1% | Low |
| 2.00 to 2.25 | N/A% | Low |
High School Class Rank
64% of Marist College freshman were in the top twenty five percent of their high school graduating class.
| High School Class Rank | Freshmen Within Range |
|---|---|
| Top 10% of class | 32% |
| Top 25% of class | 64% |
| Top 50% of class | 92% |
| Bottom 50% of class | 8% |
| Bottom 25% of class | 1% |
Admission Statistics
| Women | Men | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Applied | 6,754 | 4,453 | 11,207 |
| Accepted | 2,915 | 2,266 | 5,181 |
| Acceptance Rate | 43% | 51% | 46% |
| Enrolled | 763 | 536 | 1,299 |
| Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) | 26% | 24% | 25% |
Fall 2020 Application Deadline
Applications were Due
Feb 1, 2020Days left to Apply
NoneThe application deadline for Fall 2020 has passed. Applications were due on Feb 1, 2020.
Admission Requirements
What are the requirements for admission to Marist College and what considerations affect admission decisions?
| Test Scores | Neither required nor recommended |
| High School GPA | Required |
| High School Class Rank | Recommended |
| Completion of College Preparatory Program | Required |
| Recommendations | Required |
| Demonstration of Competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
Credits Accepted
| AP Credit | Yes |
| Dual Credit | Yes |
| Credit for Life Experiences | Yes |
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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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is my chance of getting into Marist College?
46% of those who apply are granted admission to Marist College. Admission competition is low and the college has unavailable admission standards. See if your grades and scores are good enough for admission.
