Marist College

4-years Private College In Poughkeepsie, NY

Marist College (referred to as Marist) is a Private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years school located in Poughkeepsie, NY. It is classified as Master's College and University (larger programs) school by Carnegie Classification and its highest level of offering is Doctor's degree- professional practice. The 2023 tuition & fees at Marist College is $46,140. The school has a total enrollment of 6,464 and student to faculty ratio is 6.25% (16 to 1).The highest degree offered at Marist College is Doctor's degree- professional practice. It offers 1 Year Certificate, 2 Year Certificate, 2-4 Year Certificate, Master's, and Doctorate (Professional Practice) degrees and programs.
2023 Key Facts
Tuition & Fees$46,140 (2023)
Acceptance Rate62.85%
Student Population6,464
Test Scores1,280 (SAT) 28 (ACT)
Graduation Rate81%
Student to Faculty Ratio16 to 1
Marist College is accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education (1/1/1964 - Current).
2021-2022 Tuition & Fees
The undergraduate tuition & fees at Marist College is $46,140 for academic year 2021-2022. The graduate tuition & fees at Marist College is $16,660 for academic year 2021-2022. Marist College offers the alternative tuition plans. 83 students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $21,233 (exclude student loans).
Admission, Enrollment, and Graduation
The acceptance rate at Marist College is 62.85% and the admission yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 19.36%. The average SAT score is 1,280 and the average ACT score is 28. Marist College accepts dual credit, credit for life experiences, advanced placement(AP) credits. Total 6,464 students are attending at Marist College (5,475 undergraduate students). There are 240 full-time faculty (instructional/teaching staffs) and 323 part-time faculty working for Marist College. The students to faculty ratio is 16 to 1 (6.25%). The number of non-teaching staffs is 821 (full-time) and 376 (part-time). The graduation rate at Marist College is 81% and transfer-out rate is 15%. The retention rate is 86% at the school.
Special Learning Opportunities & On-Campus Services
Marist College offers the distance education programs that all courses for completing a degree program can be done through online exclusively for undergraduate and graduate programs. In addition, the distance learning courses are offered for students who are not enrolled online exclusively. Marist College offers ROTC, study abroad, weekend/evening college, teacher certification program. On Marist College campus, academic/career services, employment services for students, placement services for completers are provided for their students.
Special Learning Opportunities & On-campus Services at Marist College
Distance Learning (Online Classes)
  • Graduate Level Courses & Programs
Special learning Opportunities
  • ROTC (Army)
  • Study abroad
  • Weekend/evening college
  • Teacher certification
On-Campus Student Services
  • Academic/career services
  • Employment services for students
  • Placement services for completers
Marist College Mission Statement
Marist is dedicated to helping students develop the intellect, character and skills required for enlightened, ethical, and productive lives in the global community of the 21st century.