Marist College: A Parent's Guide to Admissions, Cost & Outcomes

Marist College is a private institution located in Poughkeepsie, New York with a moderately selective admissions profile. For the most recent reporting cycle, Marist College admits about half to three-quarters of applicants, with an overall admission rate of 57%. Admitted students typically post a median SAT of 1270 and an ACT composite around 28. The average net price after grants and scholarships is $41,544 per year, which is the figure most families actually pay rather than the published sticker price.

What GPA does my child need for Marist College?

Marist College admits students with a wide GPA range, but most successful applicants present an unweighted GPA of 3.3 or higher with a college-prep curriculum.

SAT and ACT scores Marist College typically admits

The middle-50 SAT Math range is 590–660, with an EBRW midpoint near 647. The middle-50 ACT composite range is 25–31. Many applicants here submit scores; even slightly below the average can be competitive when combined with a strong GPA and curriculum.

Where admitted students ranked in their high school class

Class rank distribution gives parents a clear sense of how academically dominant a typical admitted student was within their own high school cohort, often a more meaningful signal than absolute GPA.

How much does Marist College actually cost?

Published tuition is $47,750 for in-state students and $47,750 for out-of-state, before grants and scholarships. Room and board adds roughly $18,460 annually. After need-based and merit aid, the average family pays a net price of $41,544 per year, and that is the number that actually matters for budgeting. Roughly 14% of students receive Pell Grants.

Application deadlines and early decision data for Marist College

Will my child graduate from Marist College?

These predict outcomes at Marist College better than its acceptance rate does. How to read retention and graduation rates

Most popular majors at Marist College

The most popular undergraduate programs at Marist College, measured by the number of students who actually graduate each year, are Business Administration, Management and Operations, Communication and Media Studies and Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations. Across all programs, Marist College confers roughly 865 bachelor's degrees a year. Graduates of its Business Administration, Management and Operations program report a median income of about $89,506 five years after entering college. What these figures mean

Is Marist College safe? Campus crime & safety

In its most recent Clery Act report (2024), Marist College disclosed 20 total criminal offenses across its campus and surrounding public property, about 3.9 per 1,000 students. That figure includes 0 violent offenses and 16 reported sexual assaults or VAWA offenses. Why per-1,000 rates, not counts

What is campus life like at Marist College?

About 61% of undergraduates at Marist College live in campus housing, making it a largely residential campus. Residential rate and Greek participation shape day-to-day social life and are worth weighing alongside academics and cost.

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Common questions parents ask about Marist College