Marist University

Poughkeepsie, New York

Private nonprofitBachelor's to graduateFounded 1929Large suburbSEVP certified

About

Marist University (formerly Marist College before 2025) is a private university in Poughkeepsie, New York, United States. Marist was founded by the Marist Brothers, a Catholic religious institute, in 1905 to prepare brothers for their vocations as educators. In 1929, Marist became accredited by the state to offer a wider range of degrees in the arts and sciences. Marist's 180-acre main campus overlooks the Hudson River. Marist has a branch campus in Florence, Italy. A member of NCAA Division I, Marist sponsors 23 collegiate sports. In 2003 the Catholic Church declared Marist a secular institution.

Cost per year

Tuition and fees (out of state): US$49,900
Estimated total for international students: US$69,841

Net price calculatormarist.edu

International students at public universities pay the out-of-state rate. The estimated total adds housing, food and books to that tuition; it is derived from Scorecard figures, so check the university's own cost page.

Students

Undergraduates: 5,182
Graduate students: 805
International undergraduates: 2%
Students per teacher: 15 to 1

Admissions

Admission rate: 57%
SAT: Reading and writing 600–680 · Maths 590–660
ACT: 25–31

Test scores show the middle 50% of admitted students.

Outcomes

Graduation rate: 81%
Median earnings 10 years after starting: US$84,453

Earnings are for students who received US federal aid, so they may not reflect international graduates.

Programmes (67)

Bachelor's degrees38 subjects

Accounting and Related ServicesAllied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment ProfessionsApplied MathematicsArea StudiesBiochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular BiologyBiology, GeneralBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsChemistryClinical, Counseling and Applied PsychologyClinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied ProfessionsCommunication and Media StudiesComputer ScienceComputer Software and Media ApplicationsComputer and Information Sciences, GeneralComputer/Information Technology Administration and ManagementCriminal Justice and CorrectionsDesign and Applied ArtsEconomicsEnglish Language and Literature, GeneralEnvironmental/Natural Resources Management and PolicyFine and Studio ArtsGeological and Earth Sciences/GeosciencesHistoryInternational/Globalization StudiesMathematicsMulti-/Interdisciplinary Studies, GeneralNatural Resources Conservation and ResearchPhilosophyPhilosophy and Religious Studies, GeneralPolitical Science and GovernmentPsychology, GeneralPsychology, OtherReligion/Religious StudiesRomance Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsSocial WorkSpecial Education and TeachingSpecialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing OperationsTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas

Master's degrees16 subjects

Accounting and Related ServicesAllied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment ProfessionsBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsClinical, Counseling and Applied PsychologyCommunication and Media StudiesComputer ProgrammingComputer Software and Media ApplicationsComputer and Information Sciences, GeneralComputer/Information Technology Administration and ManagementMental and Social Health Services and Allied ProfessionsMuseology/Museum StudiesPsychology, GeneralPsychology, OtherPublic AdministrationPublic Relations, Advertising, and Applied CommunicationTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods

Doctoral degrees1 subject

Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions

Professional degrees (MD, JD and similar)1 subject

Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions

Undergraduate certificates5 subjects

Computer ProgrammingComputer and Information Sciences, GeneralComputer/Information Technology Administration and ManagementFine and Studio ArtsLegal Support Services

Post-baccalaureate certificates1 subject

Public Administration

Graduate certificates5 subjects

Business Administration, Management and OperationsClinical, Counseling and Applied PsychologyComputer and Information Sciences, GeneralHuman Services, GeneralPublic Administration

Subjects and degree levels reported to the US Department of Education. See the university's course catalogue for course-by-course details.