Marist University

Poughkeepsie, NY · Large suburb

AskSchool #135 of 300Private nonprofitMaster's university – larger programsTest optional
Acceptance rate
56.5%
Most recent year reported
Average net price
$41,544
Sticker price $67,574
Graduation rate
80%
Within 6 years
Median earnings
$77,819
10 years after starting

Admissions

Acceptance rate (most recent year)
56.5%
Applicants (fall 2023)
10,224
Admitted (fall 2023)
6,616
Enrolled freshmen (fall 2023)
1,287
Yield (admitted who enroll)
19%
Acceptance rate – women (fall 2023)
61%
Acceptance rate – men (fall 2023)
71%
SAT reading, middle 50%
600–680
SAT math, middle 50%
590–660
ACT composite, middle 50%
25–31
Enrollees who sent SAT / ACT
15% / 2%

Source: IPEDS Admissions survey, fall 2023 entering class; test ranges and rate from U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

What they look at

High school GPA
required
High school class rank
considered
High school record (transcript)
required
College-prep program completed
required
Recommendations
required
Demonstration of competencies
considered
SAT/ACT scores
considered
English proficiency test (TOEFL etc.)
required
Other test
not considered
Work experience
considered
Personal statement or essay
required
Legacy status
not considered

“Considered” means the college uses it if you submit it, but it isn’t required.

Source: IPEDS Admissions survey, fall 2023 entering class

What families actually pay

Average yearly net price (after grants and scholarships) for first-time, full-time students who got aid, by family income.

Family income $0–30k$26,083
Family income $30–48k$27,200
Family income $48–75k$36,178
Family income $75–110k$42,001
Family income $110k+$45,643
Full sticker price (per year)
$67,574
Tuition & fees – in-state
$47,750
Tuition & fees – out-of-state
$47,750
Median debt at graduation
$25,000
Students with federal loans
46%

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

Outcomes

Graduate within 6 years
80%
Freshmen who return for year 2
86%
Median earnings, 1 year after graduating
$49,831
Median earnings, 10 years after starting
$77,819

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

Students & campus

Undergraduates
5,182
Graduate students
805
Student-to-faculty ratio
15 : 1
Women
58%
Students receiving Pell grants
14%
Full-time faculty
45%

Undergraduate diversity

White72%
Hispanic14%
Asian3.9%
Two or more3.5%
Black3.4%
International2.1%
Unknown0.9%
American Indian/Alaska Native0.2%
Pacific Islander0.0%

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

Most popular majors

Business & Marketing27%
Communication & Journalism14%
Psychology9.9%
Computer & Information Sciences8.3%
Visual & Performing Arts8.2%
Biology & Biomedical Sciences6.0%
Homeland Security & Law Enforcement4.6%
Education4.2%

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release) (share of bachelor’s degrees awarded)

Contacts & links

President
Kevin Weinman
Main phone
(845) 575-3000
Address
3399 North Rd, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601

Source: IPEDS Institutional Characteristics, 2024–25

How to apply

We haven’t verified this college’s deadlines and requirements yet. Check its admissions website.