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Marist University

Poughkeepsie, New York 12601

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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.

Established
1929
Motto
Orare et Laborare
Mascot
Red Fox
Type
Private university
Conference
Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC); with the only exception being football
Division
Division I

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65%Acceptance
1285SAT Avg
5,039Students
16:1Student:Faculty
80%Grad Rate
$77,819Earnings 10yr
$39,660Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Marist University Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate64.7%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1285

Reading & WritingMid: 647
620690
MathMid: 632
600670

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 28
2730

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

64.7%

Trend

SAT Avg

1285

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$46,140
Room & Board$17,710
Books & Supplies$2,425
Total Cost of Attendance$63,898
Average Net Price$39,660
Median Debt at Graduation$25,000
Monthly Payment (10yr)$265

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$25,331
$30–48K$27,034
$48–75K$34,963
$75–110K$38,862
$110K+$43,143

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$39,660

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

Programs (61)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
5,039
Gender Split
58% / 42%
Women / Men
First Generation
19%
Pell Grant Recipients
15%

Race & Ethnicity

White 73%
Black 4%
Hispanic 13%
Asian 4%
Two+ 3%
Int'l 2%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate79.8%
Freshman Retention89.4%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$62,546
8 Years$70,306
10 Years$77,819

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$55,800
Men
$70,900

Rankings

U.S. News
#8
Forbes
#189
Wall Street Journal
#29
Washington Monthly
#240

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

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