Marist
Marist College
3399 North Road, Poughkeepsie, United StatesOverview of Marist College (Marist)
About this school
- www.marist.edu/
Website
Coeducational
Yes
Graduate Students
958
Institution Type
Private
Undergraduate Students
- Undergraduate Students:5,699
- Men:2,421 (42.5%)
- Women:3,278 (57.5%)
Location
Admission Information (Marist)
Freshman Admission Requirements
Difficulty of Admission
Admission to Marist College is very difficult: more than 50% of freshmen were in the top 10% of their high school class and scored over 1230 on the SAT I or over 26 on the ACT; about 60% or fewer of all applicants accepted.
High School Preparation
- High School Graduation:
High school diploma required and GED is accepted
- High School Program:
College preparatory program is required
Required Or Recomended High School Units
Subject | Required Units | Recommended Units |
---|---|---|
English | 4 | - |
Mathematics | 3 | 4 |
Science | 3 | 4 |
Foreign Language | 2 | 3 |
Social Studies | 2 | - |
History | 1 | - |
Academic Electives | 2 | - |
Examinations Required
Exam | Required | Scores Due Date |
---|---|---|
SAT or ACT | Considered if submitted | February 1 |
SAT Only | Considered if submitted | February 1 |
ACT Only | Considered if submitted | February 1 |
SAT and SAT Subject Tests, or ACT | - | - |
SAT Subject Tests Only | Not used if submitted | - |
Essay/Test | Status | Scores Due Date |
---|---|---|
SAT Essay Component Policy | Not reported | |
ACT Writing Test Policy | Accepted with or without writing component | |
Use of SAT/ACT Essay | SAT: Used for placement ACT: Used for placement |
Admission Details
Admissions Office
Address | 3399 North Road |
City, State, Zip | Poughkeepsie, NY 12601-1387 |
Phone | (845) 575-3226 |
Fax | (845) 471-6213 |
Email |
Application Dates And Fees
Regular Admission Deadline | February 1 |
Application Fee | $50 |
Application Fee Waiver | Available |
Regular Admission Notification | Rolling, notification begins April 1 |
Accept Offer Of Admission | May 1 |
Waiting List Used | Yes |
Defer Admission | Student can defer admission |
Transfer Admission | Transfer applications accepted |
Early Admission
Early Decision Offered | Yes |
Early Decision Deadline | November 15 |
Early Decision Notification | Rolling, notification begins December 15, February 15 |
Early Action Offered | Yes |
Early Action Deadline | November 15 |
Early Action Notification | Rolling, notification begins January 15 |
Application Form
Common Application | Accepted |
Universal College Application | Not accepted |
Electronic Application |
Other Application Requirements
Interview | Not Required |
Essay Or Personal Statement | Required for all freshmen |
Letters Of Recommendation | 2 required for all freshmen |
Other | - |
Financial Need | Financial need is not a consideration in the admissions process |
Selection of Students
Factors involed in acceptance process.
4 star = most important, 1 star = least important.
Factor | Importance |
---|---|
Rigor of Secondary School Record | |
Academic GPA | |
Standardized Tests | |
Class Rank | |
Recommendations | |
Essay | |
Interview | |
Level of Applicant's Interest | |
Extracurricular Activities | |
Volunteer Work | |
Particular|Talent/Ability | |
Character/Personal Qualities | |
First Generation to Attend College | |
State Residency | |
Geographic Residence | |
Relation with Alumnus | |
Religious Affiliation/ Commitment | |
Ethnicity | |
Work Experience |
Profile of Fall Admission
Overall Admission Rate
Overall Admission Rate | 43% of 11,376 applicants were admitted |
Women | 40% of 6,808 applicants were admitted |
Men | 47% of 4,568 applicants were admitted |
Students Enrolled
Students Enrolled | 1,476 (30%) of 4,849 admitted students enrolled |
Women | 815 (30%) of 2,723 admitted students enrolled |
Men | 661 (31%) of 2,126 admitted students enrolled |
Grade Point Average of Enrolled First-Year Students
Average GPA | 3.30 |
375 And Above | 22% |
3.50 - 3.74 | 15% |
3.25 - 3.49 | 15% |
3.00 - 3.24 | 25% |
2.50 - 2.99 | 20% |
2.00 - 2.49 | 3% |
SAT Score of Enrolled First-Year Students
Sat Math | 604 average |550-660 range of middle 50% |
• Score 700 - 800 | 10% |
• Score 600 - 700 | 45% |
• Score 500 - 600 | 39% |
• Score 400 - 500 | 6% |
• Score 300 - 400 | 0% |
• Score 200 - 300 | 0% |
Sat Critical Reading | 611 average |570-660 range of middle 50% |
• Score 700 - 800 | 11% |
• Score 600 - 700 | 49% |
• Score 500 - 600 | 35% |
• Score 400 - 500 | 4% |
• Score 300 - 400 | 1% |
• Score 200 - 300 | 0% |
ACT Scores of Enrolled First-Year Students
Act Composite | 27 average |24-29 range of middle 50% |
• Score 30 - 36 | 20% |
• Score 24 - 29 | 63% |
• Score 18 - 23 | 17% |
• Score 12 - 17 | 0% |
• Score 6 - 11 | 0% |
• Score 5 Or Below | 0% |
Tuition & Financial Aid (Marist)
Tuition & Expenses
Cost of Attendance
- Books & Supplies: - $36,680 (65.99496221662469%)
- Room & Board: - $15,900 (28.607412738395105%)
- Other Expences: - $1,000 (1.7992083483267363%)
- Tuition & Fees: - $2,000 (3.5984166966534725%)
Payment Plans
Marist College accepts installment plan
Applying for Financial Aid
Financial Aid Office
Email | |
Website | |
Net Price Calculator Url |
Application Process
Application Deadline | Priority deadline November 15 | Final deadline May 1 |
Award Notification Date | On a rolling basis beginning March 31 |
Methodology For Awarding Institutional Aid | Federal Methodology |
Forms Required
Forms Required | Filing Cost |
---|---|
FAFSA| Code is 002765 | Free |
Profile of 2017-18 Financial Aid
First-Year Student
Financial Aid Applicants | 1,052 (81.9%) of freshmen |
Found To Have Financial Need | 768 (73.0%) of applicants |
Received Financial Aid | 768 (100.0%) of applicants with financial need |
Need Fully Met | 196 (25.5%) of aid recipients |
Average Percent Of Need Met | 72% |
Average Award | $27,579 |
• Need-Based Gift | Received by 749 (97.5%) of aid recipients, average amount $18,130 |
• Need-Based Self-Help | Received by 639 (83.2%) of aid recipients, average amount $5,351 |
• Merit Based Gift | Received by 115 (15.0%) of aid recipients |
Merit Based Gift | 393 (30.6%) of freshmen had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $9,150 |
All Undergraduates
Financial Aid Applicants | 3,582 (72.3%) of undergraduates |
Found To Have Financial Need | 2,858 (79.8%) of applicants |
Received Financial Aid | 2,857 (100.0%) of applicants with financial need |
Need Fully Met | 722 (25.3%) of aid recipients |
Average Percent Of Need Met | 67% |
Average Award | $26,750 |
• Need-Based Gift | Received by 2,766 (96.8%) of aid recipients, average amount $16,425 |
• Need-Based Self-Help | Received by 2,430 (85.1%) of aid recipients, average amount $6,310 |
• Merit Based Gift | Received by 305 (10.7%) of aid recipients |
Merit Based Gift | 1,409 (28.5%) of undergraduates had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $9,085 |
Borrowing
2016 Graduates with Loans | 63% |
Average Indebtedness Of 2016 Graduates | $37,681 |
Parents Borrowing Plus Loans | - |
Parents Of Students Receiving Aid | 10.0% |
Parents Of Students Not Receiving Aid | 1.0% |
Financial Aid Programs
Scholarchips And Grants
Need Based Available | Federal Pell grants, SEOG, State scholarships, Institutional scholarships, Private scholarships |
Non Need Based Available | Academic scholarships, Creative arts/performance scholarships, Special characteristics (minority, religious affiliation, other scholarships) |
Non-Need Awards
Academic Interest/Achievement | Not reported |
Creative Arts/Performance | Music, Theater/Drama |
Special Achievements/Activities | Not reported |
Special Characteristics | Local/State Students |
Employment
Work-Study Programs | Federal work study available, other work study available |
Average Earnings from On-Campus Employment | $2,687 |
Academics & Instruction (Marist)
Academics Overview
Academic Calendar System
Semester
Summer Session
Offered
Graduation Requirements
General Education/Core Cirriculum
Required
Computer
Required
Foreign Language
Not required
Math/Science
Required for all students
Faculty & Instruction
Full-Time Faculty
243
Part-Time Faculty
365
Full-Time Faculty With Ph.D./Terminal Degree
30%
Regular Class Size
- 2-9 students: - 6% of classes
- 10-19 students: - 36% of classes
- 20-29 students: - 50% of classes
- 30-39 students: - 7% of classes
Discussion Section/Lab Class Size
- 2-9 students: - 6% of discussion sections/labs
- 10-19 students: - 44% of discussion sections/labs
- 20-29 students: - 50% of discussion sections/labs
Advanced Placement
International Baccalaureate
Accepted
Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations
Accepted for placement and credit
Sophomore Standing
Available through AP examinations
Academic Resources
Libraries
Library Available On Campus | Yes |
Holdings | 429,143 |
Computing
Computer Ownership | Students not required to own/lease a computer |
Computers Available On Campus | 879 |
Internet E Mail Access | Not reported |
Academic Support Services
Remedial Instruction
Offered
Tutoring
Available
Services for Students Requiring Accommodations
Available
Services for Students with Accessibility Needs
Marist College provides hearing impaired services, speech disorders services, visually impaired services, wheelchair access
Undergraduate Retention & Graduation
Returning First-Year Students
89.0%
Students Graduating Within 4 Years
75.3%
Students Graduating Within 5 Years
83%
Students Graduating Within 6 Years
83.0%
Programs & Majors (Marist)
Undergraduate Education
Undergraduate Majors (41)
- Accounting
- American/United States Studies/Civilization
- Applied Mathematics, General
- Art History, Criticism and Conservation
- Art/Art Studies, General
- Athletic Training/Trainer
- Biochemistry
- Biology Teacher Education
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General
- Biomedical Sciences, General
- Business Administration and Management, General
- Chemistry Teacher Education
- Chemistry, General
- Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
- Computer Science
- Computer and Information Sciences, General
- Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
- Economics, General
- English Language and Literature, General
- English/Language Arts Teacher Education
- Fashion Merchandising
- Fashion/Apparel Design
- Fine/Studio Arts, General
- French Language Teacher Education
- French Language and Literature
- History, General
- Interior Design
- Intermedia/Multimedia
- Italian Language and Literature
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
- Mathematics Teacher Education
- Mathematics, General
- Philosophy
- Political Science and Government, General
- Psychology, General
- Psychology, Other
- Radio and Television
- Social Studies Teacher Education
- Social Work
- Spanish Language Teacher Education
- Spanish Language and Literature
Most Popular Disciplines
Offered
Professional Degree Programs
Some online degree programs
Special Programs
Accelerated program, Cooperative work study program, Distance learning, Double major, English as a second language, Honors program, Independent study, Internships, Study abroad, Summer session
Study Abroad
Business/marketing, Communication/journalism, Psychology
Online Degrees
None
Graduate and Professional Education
Master's Degrees Offered
Master of Science, Master of Business Administration, Master of Education, Master of Arts, Master of Public Administration
Master's Programs of Study (14)
- Business Administration and Management--General
- Communication--General
- Computer Science
- Corporate and Organizational Communication
- Counseling Psychology
- Education--General
- Management Information Systems
- Management of Technology
- Marketing
- Museum Studies
- Psychology--General
- Public Administration
- School Psychology
- Software Engineering
Campus Life (Marist)
Location & Geography
Population
30,639
Nearest Metropolitan Area
210 acres
Environment
Suburban environment
Campus Size
Albany, New York City
Weather
Temperature | 11 average low in January, 79 average high in September |
Rain | 119 rainy days per year |
Available Transportation
Nearest Airport | 24 mile(s) from campus in Newburgh |
Nearest Bus Station | 1 mile(s) from campus in Poughkeepsie |
Nearest Train Station | 1 mile(s) from campus in Poughkeepsie |
Housing
College Housing
College offers housing to students
Types of Housing
Coed housing, disabled student housing
Students of College Housing
66% of all students
Housing Restrictions
Freshman Housing Guarantee
Freshmen are guaranteed housing
Students Living Off Campus/Commuting
39%
Security
24-Hour Emergency Phone/Alarm Devices
Available
24-Hour Security Patrols
Available
Late-Night Transport/Escort Services
Available
Electronically Operated Housing Entrances
Available
Personal Support Services
Health Service
Offered
Personal Counseling
Offered
Child Care
Not offered
Sports & Recreation
School Athletics
Athletic Conferences | NCAA Division I |
Mascot | Red Fox |
School Colors | White and red |
Intercollegiate Athletics (Women)
Factor | Offered | Scholarships Given |
---|---|---|
Baseball | ||
Basketball | ||
Crew | ||
Cross-Country Running | ||
Football | ||
Lacrosse | ||
Soccer | ||
Softball | ||
Swimming And Diving | ||
Tennis | ||
Track And Field | ||
Volleyball | ||
Water Polo |
Intercollegiate Athletics (Men)
Sport | Offered | Scholarships Given |
---|---|---|
Baseball | ||
Basketball | ||
Crew | ||
Cross-Country Running | ||
Football | ||
Lacrosse | ||
Soccer | ||
Softball | ||
Swimming And Diving | ||
Tennis | ||
Track And Field | ||
Volleyball | ||
Water Polo |
Recreational Sports
Intramural Sports | basketball, field hockey, soccer, softball, volleyball |
Student Activities
Activities And Organizations
Marist College offers choral groups, marching band, drama theatre, radio station, student newspaper, television station, national fraternities, national sororities, marist singers, dance club, student government, theater club, community service and campus ministry
Sororities
Fraternities
ROTC
Army ROTC offered on campus
Student Body
Co-educational
Yes
Number of Full-Time Undergraduates
5,085
Undergraduates
Ethnicity of Students from U.S.
- 0.1% American Indian/Alaskan Native
- 2.8% Asian
- 4.3% Black/African-American
- 10.5% Hispanic/Latino
- 2.3% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
- 0.0% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
- 79.1% White
- 0.8% Unknown
International Students
2.3% from 67 countries
Average Age
21
Number of Graduate Students
958
Student Resources (Marist)
Study resources
Popular Departments
- Biology115 Documents
- Psychology83 Documents
- English45 Documents
- Philosophy18 Documents
- History15 Documents
Popular Courses
- PSYC 101 - Introduction to PsychologyPsychology
- BIOL 130 - General Biology IBiology
- PHIL 101 - Philosophical PerspectivesPhilosophy
- ENG 001 - Introduction to College WritingEnglish
- BIOL 131 - General Biology IIBiology
Popular Professors
- BunnPSYC 203
- robinsonPHYS 201
- F Y SENG 001
- Mark MorrealeFYS 101
- mottHIST 228