Marist College: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1989 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #544 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #495 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #47 of 221 | In New York State |
| #2 of 2 | In Poughkeepsie |
| #629 of 1,028 | For Social Work |
| Top50% | For 16 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 63%
- Undergraduates
- 5,475
- Graduates
- 989
- Male:Female Ratio
- 42:58
- 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 63% and is among the top 24% 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 | 63% | 60% | 64% |
| Applicants | 10,966 | 4,275 | 6,690 |
| Admissions | 6,892 | 2,579 | 4,312 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 1,334 | 530 | 804 |
1,736 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
543 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
234 or 18%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1200
or below
75% of them
had 1378
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Marist College are 1200-1378 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
54 or 4%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 26
or below
75% of them
had 30
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Marist College are 26-30 (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 | 4270 (66%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 782 (12%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 436 (7%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 329 (5%) |
| Black or African American | 238 (4%) |
| Asian | 218 (3%) |
| Two or more races | 184 (3%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 4 (0.1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 2 (0%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Marist College is $39,364 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 | $24,780 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $29,650 |
| $48-75K | $33,311 |
| $75-110K | $36,118 |
| $110K+ | $41,602 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $43,900 | $16,020 |
| Tuition in-state | $43,900 | $16,020 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $43,900 | $16,020 |
| Fee in-district | $660 | $100 |
| Fee in-state | $660 | $100 |
| Fee out-of-state | $660 | $100 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 3,479 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $17,150 |
| Room charge | $10,750 |
| Meal charge | $6,400 |
Marist College majors
Marist College has granted 1,212 bachelor's degrees across 42 programs, 368 master's across 14 programs, and 26 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 | 263 | 55 | |
| Communication, General | 148 | ||
| Fashion Merchandising | 96 | ||
| Psychology, General | 81 | ||
| Accounting | 41 | 23 | |
| Psychology, Other | 28 | 33 | |
| Public Administration | 61 | ||
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | 56 | ||
| Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Administration | 54 | ||
| Physician Assistant | 47 | ||
| Computer Science | 46 | ||
| Political Science and Government, Other | 42 | ||
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 8 | 33 | |
| Mass Communication & Media Studies | 37 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 30 | ||
| Clinical Laboratory Science & Medical Technology & Technologist | 26 | ||
| Education & Teaching of Individuals in Elementary Special Education Programs | 26 | ||
| Physical Therapy & Therapist | 26 | ||
| Biomedical Sciences, General | 23 | ||
| Fashion & Apparel Design | 23 | ||
| Intermedia & Multimedia | 23 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 20 | ||
| Computer Software and Media Applications, Other | 6 | 12 | |
| Game and Interactive Media Design | 18 | ||
| Social Work | 18 | ||
| Computer and Information Systems Security & Auditing & Information Assurance | 17 | ||
| History, General | 17 | ||
| Economics, General | 15 | ||
| Information Technology | 14 | ||
| Applied Mathematics, General | 12 | ||
| Environmental & Natural Resources Management and Policy, General | 12 | ||
| Mental Health Counseling & Counselor | 12 | ||
| Educational Psychology | 11 | ||
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 11 | ||
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 10 | ||
| History Teacher Education | 10 | ||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, General | 10 | ||
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 10 | ||
| School Psychology | 9 | ||
| Athletic Training & Trainer | 7 | ||
| Computer Programming & Programmer, General | 5 | ||
| Biochemistry | 4 | ||
| English & Language Arts Teacher Education | 3 | ||
| Philosophy | 3 | ||
| American & United States Studies & Civilization | 2 | ||
| Italian Language and Literature | 2 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 2 | ||
| Biology Teacher Education | 1 | ||
| Chemistry Teacher Education | 1 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 1 | ||
| Computer & Information Technology Services Administration and Management, Other | 1 | ||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 1,212 | 368 | 26 |
Marist College has a graduation rate of 81%, which is among the 11% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 81% | 79% | 83% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Marist College has published 1,659 scientific papers with 14,812 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 7 | 16 |
| 1992 | 7 | 22 |
| 1993 | 8 | 21 |
| 1994 | 10 | 24 |
| 1995 | 23 | 23 |
| 1996 | 16 | 32 |
| 1997 | 17 | 24 |
| 1998 | 19 | 61 |
| 1999 | 16 | 39 |
| 2000 | 34 | 58 |
| 2001 | 16 | 69 |
| 2002 | 25 | 73 |
| 2003 | 24 | 102 |
| 2004 | 26 | 112 |
| 2005 | 23 | 139 |
| 2006 | 27 | 186 |
| 2007 | 31 | 209 |
| 2008 | 45 | 243 |
| 2009 | 37 | 323 |
| 2010 | 44 | 359 |
| 2011 | 63 | 438 |
| 2012 | 76 | 506 |
| 2013 | 81 | 533 |
| 2014 | 63 | 638 |
| 2015 | 64 | 677 |
| 2016 | 74 | 734 |
| 2017 | 107 | 767 |
| 2018 | 121 | 892 |
| 2019 | 96 | 1044 |
| 2020 | 110 | 1298 |
| 2021 | 85 | 1526 |
| 2022 | 87 | 1481 |
| 2023 | 80 | 1557 |
Marist College alumni
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Bill O'Reilly
- Enrolled in Marist College
- In 1971 graduated with Bachelor of Arts
- Occupations
- podcasterteacherradio personalitybaseball playertelevision presenter
- Biography
-
William James O'Reilly Jr. is an American conservative commentator, journalist, author, and television host.
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Eric Adams
- Occupations
- police officerpolitician
- Biography
-
Eric Leroy Adams is an American politician and former police officer, currently serving as the 110th mayor of New York City since 2022. An ideologically conservative 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 Senate district in Brooklyn. In November 2013, Adams was elected Brooklyn Borough President, the first African-American to hold the position, and reelected in November 2017.
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William Hung
- Occupations
- actorsingerpoker player
- Biography
-
William Hing Cheung Hung is a Hong Kong 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.
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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 | 957 |
| 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 |