Marist University

Poughkeepsie, NY
PrivateSuburbanWebsite
Acceptance Rate
65%
Enrollment
5,039
Graduation Rate
80%
Student-Faculty Ratio
16:1
Median Earnings (10yr)
$77,819
Retention Rate
89%

Admissions

SAT Range (25th–75th)12201360
8001600
ACT Range (25th–75th)2730
136

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Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
$46,140
Out-of-State Tuition
$46,140
Avg Net Price
$39,660
Room & Board
$17,710
Total COA
$63,898
Median Debt
$25,000

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30,000
$25,331
$30,001–48,000
$27,034
$48,001–75,000
$34,963
$75,001–110,000
$38,862
$110,001+
$43,143
Pell Grant Rate: 15%
Federal Loan Rate: 63%

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Sticker Price$63,850
Estimated Net Price$39,660 (avg)

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Outcomes

Graduation Rate
80%
Median Earnings (10yr)
$77,819
Retention Rate
89%
Median Debt
$25,000

Top Programs

Business & Marketing
31.2%
Communication
15.1%
Psychology
9.4%
Computer Science
7.5%
Biology
6.2%
Visual & Performing Arts
5.6%
Legal Studies
4.4%
Education
3.7%
Criminal Justice
3.4%
Social Sciences
3.2%

Top Majors

MajorGraduatesEarnings (4yr)
Business Administration, Management and Operations293$78,615
Communication and Media Studies185$62,340
Psychology, General102$52,002
Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations99$68,549
Biology, General65$74,782
Criminal Justice and Corrections61$54,179
Psychology, Other57$60,881
Computer Science56$102,815
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General41$58,631
Political Science and Government39$57,508
Fine and Studio Arts39$55,375
Accounting and Related Services39$79,786
Design and Applied Arts38$66,343
Computer and Information Sciences, General33$89,032
Economics25$84,203

Demographics

Men 42%Women 58%
White
73.3%
Black
3.5%
Hispanic
13.3%
Asian
3.8%
Two or More
3.3%
International
1.8%

Application Info

Deadlines

ED2025-11-15
EDII2026-02-15
EA2025-11-15
REA2026-02-15
App Fee (Domestic)$50
App Fee (International)$50

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Data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Last updated January 2026.