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Strong graduate outcomes — known for business
Marist University is a private institution in Poughkeepsie with particular strength in business and psychology. With an average SAT of 1285, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.
A mid-sized campus of 5K undergraduates with a 16:1 student-faculty ratio. The suburban location offers a balance of campus life and nearby amenities.
80% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $77,819 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $39,660.
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News & Alerts
Marist University Launches New Data Science Minor
Starting Fall 2026, students can pursue an interdisciplinary data science minor combining CS, statistics, and domain courses.
Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27
The board of trustees approved a 3.2% tuition increase for the upcoming academic year, in line with peer institutions.
Admissions
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1285
ACT Score Range
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Financial Aid
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
37.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
3.2%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$21,500
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
36
Peer Average
37
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Academics
Programs (61)
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
89%
- •89% first-year retention rate
- •Active student organizations
- •Engaged campus community
Mental Health Services
Counselor Ratio
1:350
24/7 Crisis Line
Yes
Free Sessions
12 per year
Avg Wait
5 days
Walk-in hours available weekdays
Disability Services
ADA-compliant campus with ongoing accessibility improvements
Dining
Rating
★★★★☆
Score
4/5
Meal Plan
$6,200/yr
Multiple dining halls with farm-to-table options
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
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History & Fun Facts
- •History Foundation by the Marist Brothers (1905) St.
- •Ann's Hermitage, 1905The Marist Brothers, a Catholic society founded in France by Saint Marcellin Champagnat in 1816, focused on educational work throughout the world.
- •In 1905, members of the order arrived in the Mid-Hudson Valley to establish the first Marist house of studies in the United States.
- •" ChampagnatIn 1908, the Brothers purchased the Edward Bech estate to enable the hermitage to expand, increasing the size of their property to 150 acres (0.
- •By 1929, the training center at the hermitage had evolved into the Marist Normal Training School, offering college-level courses under the auspices of Fordham University.
Source: Wikipedia
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Housing and food costs are higher than national average