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    Marist University

    Poughkeepsie, NY · Northeast

    Acceptance rate
    56.5%
    SAT mid-50
    1190-1340
    Cost after aid
    $41,544
    Graduation rate
    80%

    What Marist University says matters

    How Marist University rates each admissions factor in its Common Data Set, with the full published numbers below.

    Acceptance rate
    57%
    6,371 of 11,274
    Yield
    20%
    1,267 enrolled
    SAT mid-50
    1210-1345
    ACT mid-50
    25-31
    CDS year
    2024-25

    Acceptance rate by gender

    Men
    62%2,736 of 4,410
    Women
    53%3,627 of 6,852

    Very important

    • Rigor of secondary school record
    • Academic GPA

    Important

    • Character or personal qualities

    Considered

    • Class rank
    • Standardized test scores
    • Application essay
    • Extracurricular activities
    • Talent or ability
    • First generation
    • Geographical residence
    • Volunteer work
    • Work experience
    • Level of applicant's interest

    Not considered

    • Interview
    • Alumni relation
    • State residency
    • Religious affiliation or commitment

    The full Common Data Set

    Every figure Marist University published for 2024-25, section by section.

    First-Time, First-Year Admission208

    Entrance Exams

    In addition, does your institution use applicants' test scores for academic advising?
    N
    Latest date by which SAT or ACT scores must be received for fall-term admission
    2024-02-15 00:00:00
    SAT
    X
    ACT
    X
    Institutional Exam
    X
    Does your institution make use of SAT or ACT scores in admission decisions for first-time, first-year, degree-seeking applicants?
    Y
    SAT or ACT
    Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
    ACT Only
    Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
    SAT Only
    Not required for admission, but considered if submitted

    Applications

    Total first-time, first-year men who applied
    4,410
    Total first-time, first-year women who applied
    6,852
    Total first-time, first-year another gender who applied
    12
    Total first-time, first-year unknown gender who applied
    0
    Total first-time, first-year men who were admitted
    2,736
    Total first-time, first-year women who were admitted
    3,627
    Total first-time, first-year another gender who were admitted
    8
    Total first-time, first-year unknown gender who were admitted
    0
    Total full-time, first-time, first-year men who enrolled
    540
    Total part-time, first-time, first-year men who enrolled
    0
    Total full-time, first-time, first-year women who enrolled
    725
    Total part-time, first-time, first-year women who enrolled
    0
    Total full-time, first-time, first-year another gender who enrolled
    2
    Total part-time, first-time, first-year another gender who enrolled
    0
    Total full-time, first-time, first-year unknown gender who enrolled
    0
    Total part-time, first-time, first-year unknown gender who enrolled
    0
    Total first-time, first-year students who applied
    11,274
    Total first-time, first-year students who were admitted
    6,371
    Total first-time, first-year students who enrolled
    1,267
    Total first-time, first-year who applied
    5,382
    Total first-time, first-year who were admitted
    2,687
    Total first-time, first-year who enrolled
    571
    Total first-time, first-year who applied
    5,512
    Total first-time, first-year who were admitted
    3,472
    Total first-time, first-year who enrolled
    659
    Total first-time, first-year who applied
    380
    Total first-time, first-year who were admitted
    212
    Total first-time, first-year who enrolled
    37
    Total first-time, first-year who applied
    0
    Total first-time, first-year who were admitted
    0
    Total first-time, first-year who enrolled
    0

    Wait List

    Do you have a policy of placing students on a waiting list?
    Y
    Number of qualified applicants offered a place on waiting list:
    3,867
    Number accepting a place on the waiting list:
    1,014
    Number of wait-listed students admitted:
    215
    Is your waiting list ranked?
    N

    Admissions Requirements

    High school diploma is required and GED is accepted
    X
    Require
    X
    Total academic units
    19
    English
    4
    Mathematics
    3
    Science
    3
    Foreign language
    2
    Social studies
    3
    History
    3
    Computer Science
    1
    Total academic units
    20
    English
    4
    Mathematics
    3
    Science
    3
    Foreign language
    3
    Social studies
    3
    History
    3
    Computer Science
    1

    Basis for Selection

    selective admission to some programs
    X
    Rigor of secondary school record
    Very Important
    Class rank
    Considered
    Academic GPA
    Very Important
    Standardized test scores
    Considered
    Application Essay
    Considered
    Interview
    Not Considered
    Extracurricular activities
    Considered
    Talent/ability
    Considered
    Character/personal qualities
    Important
    First generation
    Considered
    Alumni/ae relation
    Not Considered
    Geographical residence
    Considered
    State residency
    Not Considered
    Religious affiliation/commitment
    Not Considered
    Volunteer work
    Considered
    Work experience
    Considered
    Level of applicant’s interest
    Considered

    First-time, first-year Profile

    Submitting SAT Scores
    0.11
    Submitting ACT Scores
    0.03
    Submitting SAT Scores
    139
    Submitting ACT Scores
    39
    SAT Composite: 25th Percentile
    1,210
    SAT Composite: 50th Percentile
    1,270
    SAT Composite: 75th Percentile
    1,345
    SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 25th Percentile
    600
    SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 50th Percentile
    650
    SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 75th Percentile
    680
    SAT Math: 25th Percentile
    590
    SAT Math: 50th Percentile
    625
    SAT Math: 75th Percentile
    660
    ACT Composite: 25th Percentile
    25%
    ACT Composite: 50th Percentile
    28%
    ACT Composite: 75th Percentile
    31%
    ACT Math: 25th Percentile
    23%
    ACT Math: 50th Percentile
    25%
    ACT Math: 75th Percentile
    26%
    ACT English: 25th Percentile
    25%
    ACT English: 50th Percentile
    28%
    ACT English: 75th Percentile
    34%
    ACT Science: 25th Percentile
    24%
    ACT Science: 50th Percentile
    26%
    ACT Science: 75th Percentile
    30%
    ACT Reading: 25th Percentile
    29%
    ACT Reading: 50th Percentile
    32%
    ACT Reading: 75th Percentile
    34%
    SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 700-800
    0.223
    SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 600-699
    0.554
    SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 500-599
    0.201
    SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 400-499
    0.022
    SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: Total
    1
    SAT Math: 700-800
    0.101
    SAT Math: 600-699
    0.597
    SAT Math: 500-599
    0.273
    SAT Math: 400-499
    0.029
    SAT Math: Total
    1
    SAT Composite: 1400-1600
    0.065
    SAT Composite: 1200-1399
    0.712
    SAT Composite: 1000-1199
    0.194
    SAT Composite: 800-999
    0.029
    SAT Composite: Total
    1
    ACT Composite: 30-36
    0.333
    ACT Composite: 24-29
    0.615
    ACT Composite: 18-23
    0.026
    ACT Composite: 12-17
    0.026
    ACT Composite: Total
    1
    ACT Math: 30-36
    0.103
    ACT Math: 24-29
    0.615
    ACT Math: 18-23
    0.205
    ACT Math: 12-17
    0.077
    ACT Math: Total
    1
    ACT English: 30-36
    0.436
    ACT English: 24-29
    0.385
    ACT English: 18-23
    0.128
    ACT English: 12-17
    0.051
    ACT English: Total
    1
    ACT Writing: Total
    0
    ACT Science: 30-36
    0.256
    ACT Science: 24-29
    0.59
    ACT Science: 18-23
    0.128
    ACT Science: 12-17
    0.026
    ACT Science: Total
    1
    ACT Reading: 30-36
    0.641
    ACT Reading: 24-29
    0.282
    ACT Reading: 18-23
    0.051
    ACT Reading: 12-17
    0.026
    ACT Reading: Total
    1
    Percent in top tenth of high school graduating class
    20%
    Percent in top quarter of high school graduating class
    48%
    Percent in top half of high school graduating class
    80%
    Percent in bottom half of high school graduating class
    20%
    Percent in bottom quarter of high school graduating class
    4.7%
    Percent of total first-time, first-year students who submitted high school class rank:
    41%
    Percent who had GPA of 4.0
    27%
    Percent who had GPA between 3.75 and 3.99
    26%
    Percent who had GPA between 3.50 and 3.74
    14%
    Percent who had GPA between 3.25 and 3.49
    17%
    Percent who had GPA between 3.00 and 3.24
    7.7%
    Percent who had GPA between 2.50 and 2.99
    6.3%
    Percent who had GPA between 2.0 and 2.49
    2.1%
    Percent who had GPA between 1.0 and 1.99
    0.1%
    Total
    1
    Total
    0
    Percent who had GPA of 4.0
    27%
    Percent who had GPA between 3.75 and 3.99
    26%
    Percent who had GPA between 3.50 and 3.74
    14%
    Percent who had GPA between 3.25 and 3.49
    17%
    Percent who had GPA between 3.00 and 3.24
    7.7%
    Percent who had GPA between 2.50 and 2.99
    6.3%
    Percent who had GPA between 2.0 and 2.49
    2.1%
    Percent who had GPA between 1.0 and 1.99
    0.1%
    Total
    1
    Average high school GPA of all degree-seeking, first-time, first-year students who submitted GPA:
    3.62
    Percent of total first-time, first-year students who submitted high school GPA:
    100%

    Admission Policies

    Does your institution have an application fee?
    Y
    Amount of application fee:
    50
    Can it be waived for applicants with financial need?
    Y
    Same fee
    X
    Can on-line application fee be waived for applicants with financial need?
    Y
    Does your institution have an application closing date?
    Y
    Application closing date (fall)
    2025-02-15 00:00:00
    Priority Date
    2025-11-15 00:00:00
    Are first-time, first-year students accepted for terms other than the fall?
    Y
    Yes, on a rolling basis:
    Y
    Beginning date
    2025-03-15 00:00:00
    Date
    2025-03-15 00:00:00
    Date
    2025-05-01 00:00:00
    Must reply by May 1st or within____weeks if notified after
    2
    Deadline for housing deposit (MMDD):
    2025-05-01 00:00:00
    Amount of housing deposit:
    750
    No
    X
    Does your institution allow students to postpone enrollment after admission?
    Y
    If yes, maximum period of postponement:
    1 YEAR
    Does your institution allow high school students to enroll as full-time, first-time, first-year students one year or more before high school graduation?
    Y
    Does your institution offer an early decision plan (an admission plan that permits students to apply and be notified of an admission decision well in advance of the regular notification date and that asks students to commit to attending if accepted) for first-time, first-year applicants for fall enrollment?
    Y
    First or only early decision plan closing date
    2025-11-15 00:00:00
    First or only early decision plan notification date
    2025-12-15 00:00:00
    Other early decision plan closing date
    2025-02-15 00:00:00
    Other early decision plan notification date
    2025-03-15 00:00:00
    Number of early decision applications received by your institution
    204
    Number of applicants admitted under early decision plan
    164
    Do you have a nonbinding early action plan whereby students are notified of an admission decision well in advance of the regular notification date but do not have to commit to attending your college?
    Y
    Early action closing date
    2025-11-15 00:00:00
    Early action notification date
    2025-01-15 00:00:00
    Is your early action plan a “restrictive” plan under which you limit students from applying to other early plans?
    N
    Transfer Admission40

    Fall Applicants

    Does your institution enroll transfer students? (If no, please skip to Section E)
    Y
    If yes, may transfer students earn advanced standing credit by transferring credits earned from course work completed at other colleges/universities?
    Y
    Men
    172
    Women
    233
    Another Gender
    24
    Total
    429
    Men
    113
    Women
    145
    Another Gender
    16
    Total
    274
    Men
    60
    Women
    57
    Another Gender
    5
    Total
    122

    Application for Admission

    Fall
    X
    Spring
    X
    Must a transfer applicant have a minimum number of credits completed or else must apply as an entering first-year student?
    Y
    High school transcript
    Required of All
    College transcript(s)
    Required of All
    Essay or personal statement
    Required of All
    Interview
    Required of Some
    Standardized test scores
    Not Required
    Statement of good standing from prior institution(s)
    Required of All
    If a minimum college grade point average is required of transfer applicants, specify (on a 4.0 scale):
    2.8
    Fall
    2025-06-01 00:00:00
    Spring
    2025-12-01 00:00:00
    Does an open admission policy, if reported, apply to transfer students?
    N

    Transfer Credit Policies

    Number
    12
    Unit Type
    CREDITS
    Number
    70
    Unit Type
    CREDITS
    Number
    90
    Unit Type
    CREDITS
    Minimum number of credits that transfers must complete at your institution to earn an associate degree:
    N/A
    Minimum number of credits that transfers must complete at your institution to earn a bachelor’s degree:
    120
    American Council on Education (ACE)
    Y
    College Level Examination Program (CLEP)
    Y
    DANTES Subject Standardized Tests (DSST)
    Y
    Are the military/veteran credit transfer policies published on your website?
    Y
    If yes, please provide the URL where the policy can be located:
    https://www.marist.edu/admission/military-veteran
    Academic Offerings and Policies25

    Special Study Options

    Accelerated program
    x
    Cross-registration
    x
    Distance learning
    x
    Double major
    x
    Dual enrollment
    x
    English as a Second Language (ESL)
    x
    Honors Program
    x
    Independent study
    x
    Internships
    x
    Liberal arts/career combination
    x
    Study abroad
    x
    Teacher certification program
    x
    Undergraduate Research
    x
    Weekend college
    x
    Other (specify):
    Undergraduates may take graduate courses. Cooperative education in arts, accounting, business, computer science, education, humanities, natural science, social/behavioral science, technologies

    Required Course Work

    Arts/fine arts
    x
    Computer literacy
    x
    English (including composition)
    x
    History
    x
    Humanities
    x
    Mathematics
    x
    Philosophy
    x
    Sciences (biological or physical)
    x
    Social science
    x
    Other (describe):
    Ethics is required.
    Student Life37

    Percent Participating

    Percent who are from out of state (exclude international/nonresidents from the numerator and denominator)
    54%
    Percent who live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing
    95%
    Percent who live off campus or commute
    5.2%
    Percent of students age 25 and older
    0
    Percent who are from out of state (exclude international/nonresidents from the numerator and denominator)
    49%
    Percent who live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing
    61%
    Percent who live off campus or commute
    39%
    Percent of students age 25 and older
    2.0%

    Average Age

    Average age of full-time students
    18
    Average age of all students (full- and part-time)
    18
    Average age of full-time students
    20
    Average age of all students (full- and part-time)
    20

    Activities Offered

    Campus Ministries
    x
    Choral groups
    x
    Concert band
    x
    Dance
    x
    Drama/theater
    x
    International Student Organization
    x
    Jazz band
    x
    Literary magazine
    x
    Marching band
    x
    Model UN
    x
    Music ensembles
    x
    Musical theater
    x
    Pep band
    x
    Radio station
    x
    Student government
    x
    Student newspaper
    x
    Student-run film society
    x
    Symphony orchestra
    x
    Television station
    x

    ROTC

    On Campus
    x

    Housing

    Coed dorms
    x
    Apartments for single students
    x
    Special housing for disabled students
    x
    Theme housing
    x
    Living Learning Communities
    x
    Annual Expenses32

    Information

    Please provide the URL of your institution’s net price calculator:
    https://www.marist.edu/financial-aid/net-price-calculator
    If your institution's 2025-2026 academic year costs of attendance are not available at this time please respond.
    X
    Please provide an approximate date (i.e., month/day) when your institution's final 2025-2026 academic year costs of attendance will be available:
    2025-05-15 00:00:00

    Private Tuition

    Tuition
    48800
    Tuition
    48800

    All Institutions Expenses

    Required Fees:
    1100
    Food and housing (on-campus):
    19200
    Housing Only (on-campus):
    11950
    Food Only (on-campus meal plan):
    7250
    Required Fees:
    900
    Food and housing (on-campus):
    21002
    Housing Only (on-campus):
    13752
    Food Only (on-campus meal plan):
    7250

    Credits per Term

    Minimum
    12
    Maximum
    16

    Tuition Policies

    Do tuition and fees vary by year of study (e.g., sophomore, junior, senior)?
    N
    Do tuition and fees vary by undergraduate instructional program?
    N
    If yes, what percentage of full-time undergraduates pay more than the tuition and fees reported in G1?
    0

    Estimated Expenses

    Books and supplies:
    2425
    Transportation:
    1075
    Other expenses:
    1150
    Books and supplies:
    2425
    Food only:
    5825
    Transportation
    1650
    Other expenses:
    1150
    Books and supplies:
    2425
    Housing only:
    13800
    Food only:
    7250
    Food and housing total*
    21050
    Transportation:
    1650
    Other expenses:
    1150

    Per-Credit-Hour Charges

    PRIVATE INSTITUTIONS:
    900
    Financial Aid120

    Students Awarded Non-need-based Aid

    N. Number of students in line a who had no financial need and who were awarded institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid (exclude those who were awarded athletic awards and tuition benefits)
    477
    O. Average dollar amount of institutional non-need-based scholarship and grant aid awarded to students in line n
    20,510
    P. Number of students in line a who were awarded an institutional non-need-based athletic scholarship or grant
    75
    Q. Average dollar amount of institutional non-need-based athletic scholarships and grants awarded to students in line p
    19,319
    N. Number of students in line a who had no financial need and who were awarded institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid (exclude those who were awarded athletic awards and tuition benefits)
    1,994
    O. Average dollar amount of institutional non-need-based scholarship and grant aid awarded to students in line n
    18,021
    P. Number of students in line a who were awarded an institutional non-need-based athletic scholarship or grant
    251
    Q. Average dollar amount of institutional non-need-based athletic scholarships and grants awarded to students in line p
    19,061
    N. Number of students in line a who had no financial need and who were awarded institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid (exclude those who were awarded athletic awards and tuition benefits)
    8
    O. Average dollar amount of institutional non-need-based scholarship and grant aid awarded to students in line n
    8,406
    P. Number of students in line a who were awarded an institutional non-need-based athletic scholarship or grant
    2
    Q. Average dollar amount of institutional non-need-based athletic scholarships and grants awarded to students in line p
    7,951

    Reporting Year

    2024-2025
    X

    Methodology

    Federal methodology (FM)
    X

    Need-based Aid Awarded

    Federal
    6392468
    State all states, not only the state in which your institution is located
    1980919.4300000002
    Institutional: Endowed scholarships, annual gifts and tuition funded grants, awarded by the college, excluding athletic aid and tuition waivers (which are reported below).
    57582857.79
    Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college
    635890.14
    Total Scholarships/Grants
    66592135.36
    Student loans from all sources (excluding parent loans)
    14226256.5
    Federal Work-Study
    3099521
    State and other (e.g., institutional) work-study/employment (Note: Excludes Federal Work-Study captured above.)
    58880
    Total Self-Help
    17384657.5
    Parent Loans
    5990250.74
    Tuition Waivers Note: Reporting is optional. Report tuition waivers in this row if you choose to report them. Do not report tuition waivers elsewhere.
    N/A
    Athletic Awards
    1914962

    Non-need-based Aid Awarded

    Federal
    173152
    State all states, not only the state in which your institution is located
    261915
    Institutional: Endowed scholarships, annual gifts and tuition funded grants, awarded by the college, excluding athletic aid and tuition waivers (which are reported below).
    43654002.21
    Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college
    1080494.5100000002
    Total Scholarships/Grants
    45169563.72
    Student loans from all sources (excluding parent loans)
    16236415.5
    State and other (e.g., institutional) work-study/employment (Note: Excludes Federal Work-Study captured above.)
    1286620
    Total Self-Help
    17523035.5
    Parent Loans
    10063295.26
    Tuition Waivers Note: Reporting is optional. Report tuition waivers in this row if you choose to report them. Do not report tuition waivers elsewhere.
    N/A
    Athletic Awards
    4800169

    Students Awarded Aid

    A. Number of degree-seeking undergraduate students (CDS Item B1 if reporting on Fall 2024 cohort)
    1,267
    B. Number of students in line a who applied for need-based financial aid
    1,062
    C. Number of students in line b who were determined to have financial need
    719
    D. Number of students in line c who were awarded any financial aid
    719
    E. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based scholarship or grant aid
    708
    F. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based self-help aid
    516
    G. Number of students in line d who were awarded any non-need-based scholarship or grant aid
    200
    H. Number of students in line d whose need was fully met (exclude PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans)
    224
    I. On average, the percentage of need that was met of students who were awarded any need-based aid. Exclude any aid that was awarded in excess of need as well as any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans)
    79%
    J. The average financial aid package of those in line d. Exclude any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans)
    35830.508859527115
    K. Average need-based scholarship and grant award of those in line e
    28472.583884180793
    L. Average need-based self-help award (excluding PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) of those in line f
    8348.036821705426
    M. Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) of those in line f who were awarded a need-based loan
    3390.9497487437184
    A. Number of degree-seeking undergraduate students (CDS Item B1 if reporting on Fall 2024 cohort)
    4,978
    B. Number of students in line a who applied for need-based financial aid
    3,653
    C. Number of students in line b who were determined to have financial need
    2,587
    D. Number of students in line c who were awarded any financial aid
    2,584
    E. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based scholarship or grant aid
    2,544
    F. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based self-help aid
    1,841
    G. Number of students in line d who were awarded any non-need-based scholarship or grant aid
    534
    H. Number of students in line d whose need was fully met (exclude PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans)
    670
    I. On average, the percentage of need that was met of students who were awarded any need-based aid. Exclude any aid that was awarded in excess of need as well as any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans)
    74%
    J. The average financial aid package of those in line d. Exclude any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans)
    32591.3635487616
    K. Average need-based scholarship and grant award of those in line e
    25778.81446933962
    L. Average need-based self-help award (excluding PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) of those in line f
    9416.413633894623
    M. Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) of those in line f who were awarded a need-based loan
    4334.908732764281
    A. Number of degree-seeking undergraduate students (CDS Item B1 if reporting on Fall 2024 cohort)
    84
    B. Number of students in line a who applied for need-based financial aid
    34
    C. Number of students in line b who were determined to have financial need
    20
    D. Number of students in line c who were awarded any financial aid
    16
    E. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based scholarship or grant aid
    12
    F. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based self-help aid
    13
    G. Number of students in line d who were awarded any non-need-based scholarship or grant aid
    0
    H. Number of students in line d whose need was fully met (exclude PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans)
    2
    I. On average, the percentage of need that was met of students who were awarded any need-based aid. Exclude any aid that was awarded in excess of need as well as any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans)
    43%
    J. The average financial aid package of those in line d. Exclude any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans)
    7670.146875
    K. Average need-based scholarship and grant award of those in line e
    5054.695833333333
    L. Average need-based self-help award (excluding PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) of those in line f
    8256.615384615385
    M. Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) of those in line f who were awarded a need-based loan
    4562.888888888889

    Graduating Cohort

    Provide the number of students in the 2024 undergraduate class who started at your institution as first-time students and received a bachelor's degree between July 1, 2023 and June 30, 2024. Exclude students who transferred into your institution.
    889

    Source Type Loan

    A. Any loan program: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized, institutional, state, private loans that your institution is aware of, etc. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.
    536
    B. Federal loan programs: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.
    522
    C. Institutional loan programs.
    0
    D. State loan programs.
    0
    E. Private student loans made by a bank or lender.
    150
    A. Any loan program: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized, institutional, state, private loans that your institution is aware of, etc. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.
    0.6029246344206974
    B. Federal loan programs: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.
    0.5871766029246345
    C. Institutional loan programs.
    0
    D. State loan programs.
    0
    E. Private student loans made by a bank or lender.
    0.1687289088863892
    A. Any loan program: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized, institutional, state, private loans that your institution is aware of, etc. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.
    37846
    B. Federal loan programs: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.
    22110
    C. Institutional loan programs.
    0
    D. State loan programs.
    0
    E. Private student loans made by a bank or lender.
    58295

    Aid to Nonresidents

    Institutional need-based scholarship or grant aid is available
    X
    Institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid is available
    X
    If institutional financial aid is available for undergraduate degree-seeking nonresidents, provide the number of undergraduate degree-seeking nonresidents who were awarded need-based or non-need-based aid:
    127
    Average dollar amount of institutional financial aid awarded to undergraduate degree-seeking nonresidents:
    27,429.346
    Total dollar amount of institutional financial aid awarded to undergraduate degree-seeking nonresidents:
    3,483,527

    Financial Aid Forms

    FAFSA
    X
    CSS PROFILE
    X (beginning Fall 2025)
    CSS/Financial Aid PROFILE
    X

    Financial Aid Deadlines

    Priority date for filing required financial aid forms:
    2025-11-15 00:00:00
    No deadline for filing required forms (applications processed on a rolling basis)
    X

    Financial Aid Notification

    b) Students notified on a rolling basis:
    Y
    If yes, starting date:
    2025-01-20 00:00:00

    Financial Aid Reply

    Students must reply by (date):
    2025-05-01 00:00:00

    Aid Available

    Federal Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
    X
    Federal Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
    X
    Federal Direct PLUS Loans
    X
    Federal Pell Grants
    X
    Federal SEOG
    X
    State scholarships/grants
    X
    Private scholarships
    X
    College/university scholarship or grant aid from institutional funds
    X

    Institutional Aid

    Academics
    X
    Alumni affiliation
    X
    Athletics
    X
    Leadership
    X
    Music/drama
    X
    Religious affiliation
    X
    Music/drama
    X
    Disciplinary Areas of Degrees Conferred81

    Diploma/Certificates

    Agriculture
    0
    Natural resources and conservation
    0
    Architecture
    0
    Area, ethnic, and gender studies
    0
    Communication/journalism
    0
    Communication technologies
    0
    Computer and information sciences
    0.174
    Personal and culinary services
    0
    Education
    0
    Engineering
    0
    Engineering technologies
    0
    Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics
    0
    Family and consumer sciences
    0
    Law/legal studies
    0.783
    English
    0
    Liberal arts/general studies
    0
    Library science
    0
    Biological/life sciences
    0
    Mathematics and statistics
    0
    Military science and military technologies
    0
    Interdisciplinary studies
    0
    Parks and recreation
    0
    Philosophy and religious studies
    0
    Theology and religious vocations
    0
    Physical sciences
    0
    Science technologies
    0
    Psychology
    0
    Homeland Security, law enforcement, firefighting, and protective services
    0
    Public administration and social services
    0.043
    Social sciences
    0
    Construction trades
    0
    Mechanic and repair technologies
    0
    Precision production
    0
    Transportation and materials moving
    0
    Visual and performing arts
    0
    Health professions and related programs
    0
    Business/marketing
    0
    History
    0
    Other
    0
    TOTAL (should = 100%)
    100%

    Associate

    TOTAL (should = 100%)
    0

    Bachelors

    Agriculture
    0
    Natural resources and conservation
    0.01
    Architecture
    0
    Area, ethnic, and gender studies
    0.004
    Communication/journalism
    0.146
    Communication technologies
    0
    Computer and information sciences
    0.076
    Personal and culinary services
    0
    Education
    0.045
    Engineering
    0
    Engineering technologies
    0
    Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics
    0
    Family and consumer sciences
    0
    Law/legal studies
    0
    English
    0.015
    Liberal arts/general studies
    0
    Library science
    0
    Biological/life sciences
    0.06
    Mathematics and statistics
    0.006
    Military science and military technologies
    0
    Interdisciplinary studies
    0.02
    Parks and recreation
    0
    Philosophy and religious studies
    0.005
    Theology and religious vocations
    0
    Physical sciences
    0.006
    Science technologies
    0
    Psychology
    0.112
    Homeland Security, law enforcement, firefighting, and protective services
    0.047
    Public administration and social services
    0.015
    Social sciences
    0.038
    Construction trades
    0
    Mechanic and repair technologies
    0
    Precision production
    0
    Transportation and materials moving
    0
    Visual and performing arts
    0.078
    Health professions and related programs
    0.021
    Business/marketing
    0.291
    History
    0.006
    Other
    0
    TOTAL (should = 100%)
    100%
    Enrollment And Persistence201

    Institutional Enrollment

    Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: men
    541
    Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: women
    726
    Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: another gender
    0
    Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: unknown
    0
    Other first-year, degree-seeking: men
    105
    Other first-year, degree-seeking: women
    99
    Other first-year, degree-seeking: another gender
    0
    Other first-year, degree-seeking: unknown
    0
    All other degree-seeking: men
    1,462
    All other degree-seeking: women
    2,118
    All other degree-seeking: another gender
    0
    All other degree-seeking: unknown
    0
    Total degree-seeking: men
    2,108
    Total degree-seeking: women
    2,943
    Total degree-seeking: another gender
    0
    Total degree-seeking: unknown
    0
    All other undergraduates enrolled in credit courses: men
    2
    All other undergraduates enrolled in credit courses: women
    1
    All other undergraduates enrolled in credit courses: another gender
    0
    All other undergraduates enrolled in credit courses: unknown
    0
    Total undergraduate Full-Time Students: men
    2,110
    Total undergraduate Full-Time Students: women
    2,944
    Total undergraduate Full-Time Students: another gender
    0
    Total undergraduate Full-Time Students: unknown
    0
    Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: men
    0
    Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: women
    0
    Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: another gender
    0
    Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: unknown
    0
    Other first-year, degree-seeking: men
    2
    Other first-year, degree-seeking: women
    2
    Other first-year, degree-seeking: another gender
    0
    Other first-year, degree-seeking: unknown
    0
    All other degree-seeking: men
    64
    All other degree-seeking: women
    63
    All other degree-seeking: another gender
    0
    All other degree-seeking: unknown
    0
    Total degree-seeking: men
    66
    Total degree-seeking: women
    65
    Total degree-seeking: another gender
    0
    Total degree-seeking: unknown
    0
    All other undergraduates enrolled in credit courses: men
    157
    All other undergraduates enrolled in credit courses: women
    209
    All other undergraduates enrolled in credit courses: another gender
    0
    All other undergraduates enrolled in credit courses: unknown
    0
    Total undergraduate Part-Time Students: men
    223
    Total undergraduate Part-Time Students: women
    274
    Total undergraduate Part-Time Students: another gender
    0
    Total undergraduate Part-Time Students: unknown
    0
    Total undergraduate students: men
    2,333
    Total undergraduate students: women
    3,218
    Total undergraduate students: another gender
    0
    Total undergraduate students: unknown
    0
    Degree-seeking, first-time: men
    29
    Degree-seeking, first-time: women
    42
    Degree-seeking, first-time: another gender
    0
    Degree-seeking, first-time: unknown
    0
    All other degree-seeking: men
    112
    All other degree-seeking: women
    250
    All other degree-seeking: another gender
    0
    All other degree-seeking: unknown
    0
    All other graduates enrolled in credit courses: men
    0
    All other graduates enrolled in credit courses: women
    0
    All other graduates enrolled in credit courses: another gender
    0
    All other graduates enrolled in credit courses: unknown
    0
    Degree-seeking, first-time: men
    35
    Degree-seeking, first-time: women
    47
    Degree-seeking, first-time: another gender
    0
    Degree-seeking, first-time: unknown
    0
    All other degree-seeking: men
    119
    All other degree-seeking: women
    171
    All other degree-seeking: another gender
    0
    All other degree-seeking: unknown
    0
    All other graduates enrolled in credit courses: men
    0
    All other graduates enrolled in credit courses: women
    0
    All other graduates enrolled in credit courses: another gender
    0
    All other graduates enrolled in credit courses: unknown
    0
    Total graduate Part-Time Students: men
    154
    Total graduate Part-Time Students: women
    218
    Total graduate Part-Time Students: another gender
    0
    Total graduate Part-Time Students: unknown
    0
    Total Graduate Students: men
    295
    Total Graduate Students: women
    510
    Total Graduate Students: another gender
    0
    Total Graduate Students: unknown
    0
    Total All Students: men
    2,628
    Total All Students: women
    3,728
    Total All Students: another gender
    0
    Total All Students: unknown
    0
    Total all undergraduates
    5,551
    Total all graduate
    805
    Grand Total All Students
    6,356

    All

    Total graduate Full-Time Students: men
    141
    Total graduate Full-Time Students: women
    292
    Total graduate Full-Time Students: another gender
    0
    Total graduate Full-Time Students: unknown
    0

    Enrollment by Racial/Ethnic Category

    Nonresidents
    32
    Hispanic/Latino
    212
    Black or African American, non-Hispanic
    39
    White, non-Hispanic
    859
    American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic
    6
    Asian, non-Hispanic
    52
    Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic
    0
    Two or more races, non-Hispanic
    55
    Race and/or ethnicity unknown
    12
    TOTAL
    1,267
    Nonresidents
    108
    Hispanic/Latino
    740
    Black or African American, non-Hispanic
    177
    White, non-Hispanic
    3,712
    American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic
    11
    Asian, non-Hispanic
    204
    Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic
    2
    Two or more races, non-Hispanic
    181
    Race and/or ethnicity unknown
    47
    TOTAL
    5,182
    Nonresidents
    109
    Hispanic/Latino
    743
    Black or African American, non-Hispanic
    178
    White, non-Hispanic
    3,726
    American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic
    11
    Asian, non-Hispanic
    204
    Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic
    2
    Two or more races, non-Hispanic
    182
    Race and/or ethnicity unknown
    396
    TOTAL
    5,551

    Persistence

    Certificate/diploma
    39
    Associate degrees
    0
    Bachelor's degrees
    1,084
    Postbachelor's certificates
    7
    Master's degrees
    483
    Post-Master's certificates
    0
    Doctoral degrees – research/scholarship
    0
    Doctoral degrees – professional practice
    20
    Doctoral degrees – other
    0

    Graduation Rates

    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    198
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    376
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    725
    Total
    1,299
    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    0
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    0
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    0
    Total
    0
    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    198
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    376
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    725
    Total
    1,299
    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    119
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    279
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    507
    Total
    905
    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    27
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    36
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    55
    Total
    118
    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    1
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    2
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    8
    Total
    11
    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    147
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    317
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    570
    Total
    1,034
    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    0.742
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    0.843
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    0.786
    Total
    0.796
    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    186
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    390
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    709
    Total
    1,285
    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    0
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    0
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    0
    Total
    0
    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    186
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    390
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    709
    Total
    1,285
    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    123
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    297
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    511
    Total
    931
    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    18
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    20
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    50
    Total
    88
    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    3
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    1
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    3
    Total
    7
    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    144
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    318
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    564
    Total
    1,026
    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    0.774
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    0.815
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    0.795
    Total
    0.798
    2021 Cohort
    0
    2020 Cohort
    0

    Retention Rates

    For the cohort of all full-time bachelor’s (or equivalent) degree-seeking undergraduate students who entered your institution as first-year students in Fall 2023 (or the preceding summer term), what percentage was enrolled at your institution as of the date your institution calculates its official enrollment in Fall 2024.
    86%
    Instructional Faculty And Class Size43

    Instructional Faculty

    A. Total number of instructional faculty
    263
    B. Total number who are members of minority groups
    50
    C. Total number who are women
    133
    D. Total number who are men
    129
    E. Total number who are nonresidents (international)
    16
    F. Total number with doctorate, or other terminal degree
    167
    G. Total number whose highest degree is a master’s but not a terminal master’s
    50
    H. Total number whose highest degree is a bachelor’s
    22
    I. Total number whose highest degree is unknown or other (Note: Items f, g, h, and i must sum up to item a.)
    24
    J. Total number in stand-alone graduate/professional programs in which faculty teach virtually only graduate-level students
    7
    A. Total number of instructional faculty
    320
    B. Total number who are members of minority groups
    29
    C. Total number who are women
    167
    D. Total number who are men
    146
    E. Total number who are nonresidents (international)
    0
    F. Total number with doctorate, or other terminal degree
    82%
    G. Total number whose highest degree is a master’s but not a terminal master’s
    173
    H. Total number whose highest degree is a bachelor’s
    30
    I. Total number whose highest degree is unknown or other (Note: Items f, g, h, and i must sum up to item a.)
    35
    J. Total number in stand-alone graduate/professional programs in which faculty teach virtually only graduate-level students
    33
    A. Total number of instructional faculty
    583
    B. Total number who are members of minority groups
    79
    C. Total number who are women
    300
    D. Total number who are men
    275
    E. Total number who are nonresidents (international)
    16
    F. Total number with doctorate, or other terminal degree
    249
    G. Total number whose highest degree is a master’s but not a terminal master’s
    223
    H. Total number whose highest degree is a bachelor’s
    52
    I. Total number whose highest degree is unknown or other (Note: Items f, g, h, and i must sum up to item a.)
    59
    J. Total number in stand-alone graduate/professional programs in which faculty teach virtually only graduate-level students
    40

    Student to Faculty Ratio

    based on ____ students
    15.627
    and ____ faculty
    5,776.667

    Undergraduate Class Size

    30-39
    106
    40-49
    438
    50-99
    483
    100+
    44
    Total
    0
    2-9
    1,071
    30-39
    3
    40-49
    17
    50-99
    7
    100+
    0
    Total
    0
    Source: Marist University's Common Data Set 2024-25

    About Marist University

    Marist University is a small private university in Poughkeepsie, NY, in a city setting.

    What Marist University looks for

    Marist University admits the majority of applicants who meet its baseline academic profile. For most students applying here, the work is in writing applications that reflect real fit rather than treating the application as a checklist. Demonstrated interest matters more here than at the most selective schools. Visiting, attending an info session, and asking real questions of admissions all move the needle.

    Frequently asked

    • What SAT score do I need for Marist University?

      Marist University's middle 50% SAT range is 1190 to 1340. A score in or above that band keeps you in the conversation; below it, the rest of your application has to do more work.

    • What ACT score do I need for Marist University?

      Middle 50% ACT range is 25 to 31. The top of that range or above is what most admitted students submit when they choose to send a score.

    • What is the acceptance rate at Marist University?

      Marist University admits roughly 57% of applicants. An acceptance rate above 40% means a strong application can land here without high-end stats.

    • What does Marist University actually cost after financial aid?

      Average net cost (after institutional aid) is about $41,544 per year. Net cost varies enormously by family income; run the school's net price calculator for an estimate that reflects your situation.

    • Is Marist University a reach, match, or safety for me?

      Compare your stats to the middle 50% above. If you are at or below the 25th percentile, treat Marist University as a reach. If you are in the middle 50%, it is a match. Above the 75th percentile and the school accepts above 25% overall, it is closer to a safety. Selectivity below 20% should be treated as a reach for everyone, period.

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