Marist College: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1999 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #546 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #497 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #47 of 221 | In New York State |
| #2 of 2 | In Poughkeepsie |
| #731 of 1,063 | For Social Work |
| Top50% | For 13 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 57%
- Undergraduates
- 5,551
- Graduates
- 805
- Male:Female Ratio
- 41:59
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- www.marist.edu
Marist College Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Marist College has an acceptance rate of 57% and is among the top 20% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 57% | 62% | 53% |
| Applicants | 11,274 | 4,410 | 6,852 |
| Admissions | 6,371 | 2,736 | 3,627 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 1,267 | 540 | 725 |
1,799 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
493 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
133 or 10%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1190
or below
75% of them
had 1340
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Marist College are 1190-1340 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
36 or 3%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 25
or below
75% of them
had 31
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Marist College are 25-31 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| College-preparatory program | Required |
|---|---|
| Recommendations | Required |
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 4229 (67%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 835 (13%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 406 (6%) |
| Asian | 244 (4%) |
| Black or African American | 231 (4%) |
| Two or more races | 202 (3%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 195 (3%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 8 (0.1%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 3 (0%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Marist College is $42,508 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $26,083 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $27,200 |
| $48-75K | $36,178 |
| $75-110K | $42,001 |
| $110K+ | $45,643 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $46,920 | $17,100 |
| Tuition in-state | $46,920 | $17,100 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $46,920 | $17,100 |
| Fee in-district | $830 | $100 |
| Fee in-state | $830 | $100 |
| Fee out-of-state | $830 | $100 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 3,465 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $21,100 |
| Room charge | $14,130 |
| Meal charge | $6,970 |
Marist College majors
Marist College has granted 1,084 bachelor's degrees across 41 programs, 483 master's across 12 programs, and 20 doctorate degrees in Physical Therapy/Therapist. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Marist College.
| Major | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | 196 | 81 | |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 8 | 122 | |
| Communication, General | 126 | ||
| Fashion Merchandising | 102 | ||
| Psychology, General | 87 | ||
| Psychology, Other | 34 | 34 | |
| Physician Assistant | 52 | ||
| Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Administration | 51 | ||
| Public Administration | 51 | ||
| Computer Programming & Programmer, General | 41 | ||
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | 40 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 35 | ||
| Political Science and Government, Other | 34 | ||
| Accounting | 17 | 15 | |
| Mass Communication & Media Studies | 32 | ||
| Computer Science | 31 | ||
| Education & Teaching of Individuals in Elementary Special Education Programs | 31 | ||
| Computer and Information Systems Security & Auditing & Information Assurance | 29 | ||
| Biomedical Sciences, General | 28 | ||
| Intermedia & Multimedia | 26 | ||
| Fashion & Apparel Design | 24 | ||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, General | 22 | ||
| Game and Interactive Media Design | 21 | ||
| Clinical Laboratory Science & Medical Technology & Technologist | 20 | ||
| Physical Therapy & Therapist | 20 | ||
| Mental Health Counseling & Counselor | 17 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 16 | ||
| Social Work | 16 | ||
| Computer Software and Media Applications, Other | 8 | 7 | |
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 14 | ||
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 12 | ||
| Environmental & Natural Resources Management and Policy, General | 11 | ||
| School Psychology | 11 | ||
| History Teacher Education | 8 | ||
| Economics, General | 7 | ||
| History, General | 7 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 6 | ||
| Information Technology | 6 | ||
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 6 | ||
| Applied Mathematics, General | 5 | ||
| Philosophy | 5 | ||
| American & United States Studies & Civilization | 4 | ||
| Athletic Training & Trainer | 3 | ||
| Biochemistry | 2 | ||
| English & Language Arts Teacher Education | 2 | ||
| Biology Teacher Education | 1 | ||
| Geology & Earth Science, General | 1 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 1 | ||
| Special Education and Teaching, Other | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 1,084 | 483 | 20 |
Marist College has a graduation rate of 80%, which is among the 12% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 80% | 76% | 82% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Marist College has published 2,000 scientific papers with 23,401 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Political Science, Law, Computer Science, Philosophy, Business, Sociology, Environmental Science, Engineering, and Psychology.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 8 | 26 |
| 1994 | 10 | 27 |
| 1995 | 24 | 30 |
| 1996 | 16 | 45 |
| 1997 | 18 | 46 |
| 1998 | 19 | 77 |
| 1999 | 16 | 65 |
| 2000 | 39 | 97 |
| 2001 | 18 | 90 |
| 2002 | 28 | 98 |
| 2003 | 28 | 139 |
| 2004 | 28 | 141 |
| 2005 | 25 | 188 |
| 2006 | 31 | 242 |
| 2007 | 29 | 262 |
| 2008 | 50 | 306 |
| 2009 | 38 | 406 |
| 2010 | 47 | 420 |
| 2011 | 84 | 543 |
| 2012 | 88 | 619 |
| 2013 | 87 | 643 |
| 2014 | 73 | 801 |
| 2015 | 76 | 867 |
| 2016 | 85 | 908 |
| 2017 | 115 | 997 |
| 2018 | 134 | 1242 |
| 2019 | 101 | 1339 |
| 2020 | 132 | 1925 |
| 2021 | 95 | 2075 |
| 2022 | 101 | 2124 |
| 2023 | 97 | 2281 |
| 2024 | 81 | 2183 |
| 2025 | 86 | 1903 |
Marist College alumni
-
Bill O'Reilly
- Enrolled in Marist College
- In 1971 graduated with Bachelor of Arts
- Occupations
- baseball playerradio personalityteacherpodcasterjournalist
- Biography
-
William James O'Reilly Jr. is an American conservative commentator, journalist, author, and television host.
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Eric Adams
- Occupations
- politicianpolice officer
- Biography
-
Eric Leroy Adams is an American politician and former police officer who served as the 111th mayor of New York City from 2022 to 2025. A member of the Democratic Party, Adams was an officer in the New York City Transit Police and then the New York City Police Department (NYPD) for more than 20 years, retiring at the rank of captain. He served in the New York State Senate from 2006 to 2013, representing the 20th district in Brooklyn. In 2013, Adams became the first black American to be elected Brooklyn Borough President; he was re-elected in 2017.
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William Hung
- Occupations
- singeractorpoker player
- Biography
-
William Hing Cheung Hung is a Hong Kong-born American motivational speaker and former singer who gained fame in 2004 as a result of his unsuccessful audition singing Ricky Martin's hit song "She Bangs" on the third season of the television series American Idol.
-
Rik Smits
- Occupations
- basketball player
- Biography
-
Rik Smits, nicknamed "the Dunking Dutchman", is a Dutch former professional basketball player who spent his entire career with the Indiana Pacers of the National Basketball Association (NBA). The 7-foot-4-inch (2.24 m) center was drafted by the Pacers out of Marist College with the second overall pick in the 1988 NBA draft. An NBA All-Star in 1998, Smits reached the NBA Finals in 2000.
General info
| Founded | 1929 |
|---|---|
| Motto | Orare et Laborare To Pray and To Work |
| Colors | red, white, black |
| Academic calendar | September to May (September - December; January-May) |
| Total FTE staff | 1,047 |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
Location and contacts
| Address | 3399 North Rd Poughkeepsie, New York, 12601 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 32,000 |
| Phone | 8455753000 |