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Marist University

Marist University is a private nonprofit university in a large suburb of the Kiryas Joel, NY metro with 5,545 students and a 57% acceptance rate.

Poughkeepsie, New York · Private nonprofit · Suburb, large · 5,545 students

NCAA Division I · Metro Atlantic Athletic ConferenceEarly action Nov 15

Admission rate

57%

of applicants admitted

SAT average

1,295

combined, admitted students

ACT, middle half

27–30

25th to 75th percentile

Average net price

$41,544

per year, after grants

Graduation rate

80%

within 6 years

Freshman retention

89%

return for sophomore year

Median earnings

$77,819

10 years after entry

Students

5,545

total enrollment

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS) · data snapshot October 2, 2026 · Updated October 2, 2026

First-year deadlines, 2026–27

PlanDeadline
Early decision
Apply early, hear early, and you must enroll if admitted. Binding.		November 1, 2026
Early action
Apply early, hear early, not binding.		November 15, 2026
Early decision II
A second, later early decision round. Also binding.		February 15, 2027
Regular decision
The standard deadline, with answers in spring. Not binding.		February 15, 2027

Plans are listed in calendar order. What the plans mean

Source: marist.edu · checked September 19, 2026

What families actually pay

Average yearly net price after grants, all students, by family income

$0–30,000$26,083
$30,001–48,000$27,200
$48,001–75,000$36,178
$75,001–110,000$42,001
Over $110,000$45,643

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026

AP credit

Most-taken exams, lowest score that earns credit
ExamMin scoreMarist University courseCredits
Calculus AB3MATH 241L Calculus I4 credits
Calculus BC3MATH 241L & 242L Calculus I & II8 credits
Biology3BIOL 101L Topics in Biology3 credits
Chemistry3CHEM 101L Intro to Chemistry3 credits
Physics 14PHYS 201L & 213L College Physics I &Lab4 credits
United States History4HIST 226L OR 227L US History I or II3 credits
Psychology4PSYC 101L Intro Psychology3 credits
Statistics3MATH 130L Intro Statistics3 credits
Show all 41 exams and every score level
ExamMin scoreCourseCredits
Calculus AB3MATH 241L Calculus I4 credits
Calculus BC3MATH 241L & 242L Calculus I & II8 credits
Biology3BIOL 101L Topics in Biology3 credits
Biology4BIOL 130L Gen Biology I4 credits
Biology5BIOL 130L & 131L Gen Biology I & II8 credits
Chemistry3CHEM 101L Intro to Chemistry3 credits
Chemistry4CHEM 111L & 115L Gen Chem I & Lab4 credits
Chemistry5CHEM 111L, 115L, 112, & 116 Gen Chem I&II + Labs8 credits
Physics 14PHYS 201L & 213L College Physics I &Lab4 credits
United States History4HIST 226L OR 227L US History I or II3 credits
United States History5HIST226L & 227L US History I & II6 credits
Psychology4PSYC 101L Intro Psychology3 credits
Statistics3MATH 130L Intro Statistics3 credits
World History: Modern4HIST 101L Themes Modern History3 credits
Physics 24PHYS 202L & 214L College Physics II & Lab4 credits
European History4HIST 902L History Course3 credits
Human Geography3GEO 901L Geography Course3 credits
Spanish Language and Culture3SPAN 105L Interm Spanish I3 credits
Spanish Language and Culture4SPAN105L & 106L Interm Spanish I & II6 credits
Art History3ART 901L Art History Course3 credits
African American Studies4HIST 234L African American History3 credits
Art 2D Design4ART 101N Fund Art Design3 credits
Art 3D Design4ART 903N Art Studio Course3 credits
Art Drawing4ART 902N Art Studio Course3 credits
Aural Subscr3MUS 220L Music Theory II3 credits
Chinese Language and Culture3CHIN 105L Interm Chinese I3 credits
Chinese Language and Culture4CHIN 105L & 106L Interm Chinese I & II6 credits
Computer Sci A4CMPT 901L Computer Science Course3 credits
Computer Sci Principles4CMPT 902L Computer Science Course3 credits
Econ - Micro3ECON 103L Microeconomics3 credits
Econ-Macro3ECON 104L Macroeconomics3 credits
Eng Lang/Comp or Cult4ENG 120L Writing for College3 credits
Eng Lit/Comp4ENG 911L English Lit Course3 credits
Environmental Science: Majors4ENSC 101L Intro Environmental Science3 credits
Environmental Science: Non-Science Majors3ENSC 101L Intro Environmental Science3 credits
French Language and Culture3FREN 105L Interm French I3 credits
French Language and Culture4FREN105L & 106L Interm French I & II6 credits
German Language and Culture3GERM 105L Interm German I3 credits
German Language and Culture4GERM 105L & 106L Interm German I & II6 credits
Gov and Pol Comp3POSC 901L Political Sci Course3 credits
Gov and Pol Comp5POSC 901L & 902L Political Sci Courses6 credits
Gov and Pol US4POSC 110L American National Government3 credits
Italian Language and Culture3ITAL 105L Interm Italian I3 credits
Italian Language and Culture4ITAL 105L & 106L Interm Italian I & II6 credits
Japanese Language and Culture3JPN 105L Interm Japanese I3 credits
Japanese Language and Culture4JPN 105L & 106L Interm Japanese I & II6 credits
Latin3LAT 105L Interm Latin I3 credits
Music Theory I3MUS 120L Music Theory I3 credits
Nonaural Subscr3MUS 901L Music Course3 credits
Physics C - Elec4PHYS212L & 214L Physics II & Lab4 credits
Physics C: Mechanics4PHYS211L & 213L Physics I & Lab4 credits
Precalculus3MATH 120L Precalculus3 credits
Spanish Literature and Culture3SPAN 281L & 282L Spanish Conv & Culture I & II6 credits

Source: marist.edu · checked September 19, 2026

Biggest majors

MajorGraduates
Business Administration and Management196
Communication126
Fashion Merchandising102
Psychology87
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration51
Biology/Biological Sciences35
Political Science and Government, Other34
Psychology, Other34
Show the other 33 majors
Mass Communication/Media Studies32
Computer Science31
Education/Teaching of Individuals in Elementary Special Education Programs31
Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance29
Biomedical Sciences28
Intermedia/Multimedia26
Fashion/Apparel Design24
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies22
Game and Interactive Media Design21
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist20
Accounting17
English Language and Literature16
Social Work16
Fine/Studio Arts14
Environmental/Natural Resources Management and Policy11
Computer and Information Sciences8
Computer Software and Media Applications, Other8
History Teacher Education8
Economics7
History7
Information Technology6
Mathematics Teacher Education6
Chemistry6
Applied Mathematics5
Philosophy5
American/United States Studies/Civilization4
Athletic Training/Trainer3
English/Language Arts Teacher Education2
Biochemistry2
Geology/Earth Science1
Mathematics1
Biology Teacher Education1
Special Education and Teaching, Other1

Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026

Sports and campus life

Men’s varsity · NCAA Division I, Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference

Baseball, Basketball, Football, Lacrosse, Rowing, Soccer, Swimming and Diving (combined), Tennis, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)

Women’s varsity · NCAA Division I, Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference

Basketball, Lacrosse, Rowing, Soccer, Softball, Swimming and Diving (combined), Tennis, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Volleyball, Water Polo

Faith groups

Newman Connection

Also

Study abroad

Greek life

62% of women in sororities · 35% of undergraduates overall (Common Data Set 2024–25)

Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), Common Data Set (Greek life), connection.newmanministry.com · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026

The place

Setting

Suburb, large

Federal locale classification

Metro area

Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY

711,730 people

Big-city metro (1 million+)

No

More about the place

Nearest airport

New York Stewart International (SWF)

Nearest hub airport

Laguardia (LGA)

Walkability

EPA walkability index 12.5 of 20

Elevation

81 ft

Time zone

Eastern

January low

19°F

July high

83°F

Annual snowfall

59.2 in

Days at 90°F or higher

13 per year

One-bedroom fair market rent

$1,520 per month

Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026

Colleges nearby

Straight-line distance between campuses

Similar colleges

Private nonprofit, suburban campus, NCAA Division I, similar size