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Marist College is a private liberal arts college that was founded in Poughkeepsie, New York in 1905. The school currently serves around 6,700 students a year, of which around 5,800 are undergraduates. At the time of its founding, the college has a religious affiliation to the Marist Brothers Catholic institute whose mission was to prepare brothers in service for lifelong careers as educators. After becoming accredited by the state of New York in 1929, Marist College began expanding its degree offerings and now has 56 undergraduate and graduate degrees, as well as 21 certificate programs. Students looking to major in the arts and sciences will more than likely be able to find a suitable program of study for their interests.


Overview of Marist College


Marist College also boasts several additional draws for students. First, its 180-acre campus offers scenic walks along the Hudson River’s east bank, perfect for students looking to add a bit of nature to their everyday studies. Additionally, Marist College’s alternative campus in Florence, Italy offers 50 semester or academic year abroad programs, which is perfect for students looking to build an international component into their college studies. Students who find athletics to be an important part of their educational experience are also welcome to join any of Marist’s 23 collegiate sports teams and represent the school when it competes in the NCAA Division I conference every year.

General Information


School Type Private not-for-profit
Campus Setting Suburb: Large
Campus Housing Yes
Student Faculty Ratio 16:1
Graduation Rate 84%
Year Founded 1929

Student Enrollment


Total Students6,738

Undergraduate
5,824
Graduate
914

Undergraduate Student

Male 2,446
2,446
Female 3,378
3,378

Graduate Student

Male 384
384
Female 530
530

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Marist College Acceptance Rate and Admissions


APPLICATIONS11,260

Male 4,517
Female 6,743

ACCEPTANCE5,517

Male 2,349
Female 3,169

Acceptance Rate49%

Male 52%
Female 47%

Enrollment 1,324

Male   536
Female 788
Admissions
Application Fee NA
High School GPA Required
High School Rank NA
High School Transcripts Required
College Prep Courses Required
Recommendations Required
SAT/ACT NA
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) NA
Application Deadline December 1
Common Application Accepted Yes

Marist College Tuition Cost & Financial Aid


Given that Marist is a private institution, its tuition fees are also quite high, with a full annual price tag of $58,150 between tuition and housing expenses for students living on campus in 2018-2019. However, students should note that 92% of students attending Marist will receive some type of financial aid through scholarships, grants, and loans. On average, students received around $18,600 in grant aid in 2018-2019 and took out around $9,600 in student loans to cover the cost of attendance. The result is an average net price of attendance of $38,715 for the 2018-2019 school year, which is significantly less than the full price tag. The fact that Marist provides thousands of dollars in financial aid to students so that they can attend college is a testament to the fact that the college aims to support students in their pursuit of higher education. The slight drawback is that for students coming from families earning $0-30,000, the average net price of attendance after financial aid was still around $24,000 a year in 2018-2019, so financial aid alone will not be able to cover all expenses. Students from lower-income backgrounds may need to take out additional student loans to cover the cost of attending.

Average net price 2018-2019
Net Price $38,715
Average Total Aid $18,651
Students Receiving Financial Aid 92%
Room & Board $15,920

Sticker Price


  • Tuition In-State - $42,500
  • Tuition Out-of-State - $42,500
  • Books and Supplies - $1,125
  • Room & Board - $15,920
  • Other - $2,000

Academics


Marist College is a relatively selective school, with less than 50% of applicants granted admission in the 2019-2020 admissions cycle. Students who do enroll at the school can experience a 16 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio, which allows for many small classes, especially as you reach your junior and senior years in your major. This allows students to have a closer relationship with their professors, which can be important to build relationships for mentorship and to secure strong letters of recommendation for graduate school and job applications beyond college. Similarly, smaller classes allow students to build a stronger bond with their classmates and immerse themselves in a network of close friends during college. Overall, MC also boasts a high retention rate of 88%, meaning that the vast majority of students who are beginning their bachelor’s degree for the first time return to the school in the second year of their degree. The retention rate signals to potential students that most students at Marist enjoy their college experience, both academically and socially, and are willing to come back their second year to continue their schooling rather than drop out. This strong academic footing is corroborated by Marist’s 84% graduation rate, which shows that students can expect their investment of time, money, and effort into their postsecondary education to translate into a college degree a few years in the future. Likewise, the high graduation rate signals to potential students that Marist’s faculty want their students to succeed and come out of their studies with a college degree to show for their time and efforts.

Student Population Total


Student Population 6,738

Undergraduate
5,824
Graduate
914
Evening Classes : Yes
Online Learning : Yes

Most Popular Programs & Majors

(# of Diplomas Awarded by Subject)


All Business Majors 420 Total Graduates / 33%
Business Administration and Management, General 289 Graduates
Fashion Merchandising 96 Graduates
Accounting 35 Graduates
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs 182 Total Graduates / 14%
Communication, General 153 Graduates
Mass Communication/Media Studies 29 Graduates
All Psychology Majors 149 Total Graduates / 12%
Psychology, General 92 Graduates
Psychology, Other 57 Graduates
All Computer Information Science Majors 101 Total Graduates / 8%
Computer Science 56 Graduates
Information Technology 23 Graduates
Computer and Information Sciences, General 8 Graduates
Computer Software and Media Applications, Other 8 Graduates
Visual and Performing Arts 73 Total Graduates / 6%
Intermedia/Multimedia 25 Graduates
Fashion/Apparel Design 20 Graduates
Game and Interactive Media Design 15 Graduates
Fine/Studio Arts, General 13 Graduates
All Other Diplomas 28%

Outcome & Salary


Marist College supports multiple types of students, including first-time bachelor’s degree-seeking students, non-first-time bachelor’s degree-seeking students, and part-time students. Of these, the first-time degree-seeking students fare the best, with 84% of students graduating with a bachelor’s degree overall. Of non-first-time degree seekers, around 70% graduate with their bachelor’s degree, and 8% graduate with a certificate. Part-time students fared the worst, with only 39% on average graduating with their bachelor’s degree and 7% receiving a certificate. Of the different degree programs offered by Marist, business majors were by far the most popular, with 420 students out of 1,277 graduating in 2020 having studied either accounting, business management, or fashion merchandising.

Graduates Salary
College Grads Early Career Salary $57,100
College Grads Average Salary $67,895
College Grads Mid Career Salary $104,800
Return on Investment (ROI)
10 Year Salary Earnings Potential $678,950
20 Year Salary Earnings Potential $1,726,950
Cost of Education (Net Price) 4 Year $154,860
10 Year Projected ROI $524,090
20 Year Projected ROI $1,572,090
No College Education Salary Comparison
National Average Salary $38,792
10 Year Projected Income $387,920
20 Year Projected Income $775,840

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