Marist University

Marist University

3399 North Rd - Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
Northeast Region
Suburban Campus Setting
Medium Size
5,545 Undergrad Enrollment
16:1 Student:Faculty
Doctoral Highest Degree
Accepts Tuition Rewards
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Marist University
3399 North Rd - Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
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Marist College offers students the power of a global university with the personal touch of a leading liberal arts college. Founded in 1929, Marist's 210-acre campus overlooks the Hudson River in the heart of the historic Hudson Valley, midway between New York City and Albany, the state capital. Marist also has a branch campus in Florence, Italy offering bachelor's and master's degrees as well as study abroad opportunities.

Recognized for excellence by U.S. News & World Report, Time, "Barron's Best Buys in College Education," and The Princeton Review's "Colleges That Create Futures: 50 Schools That Launch Careers By Going Beyond the Classroom" Marist has also received accolades for its internship and campus work opportunities, learning and employment outcomes and career development resources as well as its leadership in the use of technology to enhance the teaching and learning process.

What started as a school for the training of future Marist Brothers has developed into one of the leading colleges of the arts and sciences in the nation. Today, Marist is ecumenical in character and dedicated to helping all students develop the intellect, character and skills required for enlightened, ethical and productive lives in the global community of the 21st century.

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Neighborhood

Located on the Hudson River in Poughkeepsie, Marist College's campus sits in a scenic area with easy access to the charming downtown waterfront district, featuring local restaurants, shops, and cultural venues within a short drive or bus ride. The surrounding neighborhood offers a mix of residential charm and urban convenience, with the nearby Hudson River Greenway providing excellent opportunities for outdoor recreation and walking paths. Students benefit from Poughkeepsie's growing food and entertainment scene while enjoying the peaceful, tree-lined campus setting that balances small-town character with proximity to New York City amenities just 90 minutes away.
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Median rent nearby: ~$1,572/mo

Admissions & Enrollment

2026-27 Application Deadlines Deadline  
Early Decision Nov 1, 2026
Early Decision II Feb 15, 2027
Early Action Nov 15, 2026
Regular Decision Feb 15, 2027
Rolling Admission Open Applications are reviewed as they arrive
Application deadlines are based on information from the college website or publicly available sources. Deadlines can change, so be sure to verify all deadlines with the college before applying.
  REQ Required REC Recommended CON Considered NR Not Required
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Highschool Record
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· REQ = Required
· REC = Recommended
· CON = Considered
· NR = Not Required
Standardized Tests % Submitted Score Range  
SAT 15 1220 - 1360  
ACT 2 27 - 30  
Freshmen Class Total Men Women Another
Number of applicants 10,224 40 % 59 % -
Number admitted 6,616 43 % 56 % 1 %
Number enrolled 1,287 42 % 57 % -
Does not fall into either of the mutually exclusive binary categories provided

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Majors & Degrees

Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies
American/United States Studies/Civilization
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Biochemistry
Biology/Biological Sciences
Biomedical Sciences
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Accounting
Business Administration and Management
Fashion Merchandising
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs
Communication
Mass Communication/Media Studies
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
Computer and Information Sciences, Other
Computer and Information Sciences
Information Technology
Computer Programming, Specific Applications
Computer Programming/Programmer
Computer Science
Computer Software and Media Applications
Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance
Computer/Information Technology Services Administration and Management
Education
Education/Teaching of Individuals in Elementary Special Education Programs
Special Education and Teaching
Secondary Education and Teaching
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
Biology Teacher Education
Chemistry Teacher Education
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
French Language Teacher Education
History Teacher Education
Mathematics Teacher Education
Social Studies Teacher Education
Spanish Language Teacher Education
English Language and Literature/Letters
English Language and Literature
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
French Language and Literature
Italian Language and Literature
Spanish Language and Literature
Health Professions and Related Programs
Athletic Training/Trainer
Physician Assistant
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
Mental Health Counseling/Counselor
Physical Therapy/Therapist
History
History
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
Legal Professions and Studies
Legal Assistant/Paralegal
Mathematics and Statistics
Applied Mathematics
Mathematics
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
International/Globalization Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies
Museology/Museum Studies
Natural Resources and Conservation
Environmental/Natural Resources Management and Policy
Environmental Science
Philosophy and Religious Studies
Philosophy
Philosophy and Religious Studies
Religion/Religious Studies
Physical Sciences
Chemistry
Geology/Earth Science
Psychology
Educational Psychology
School Psychology
Psychology
Psychology
Public Administration and Social Service Professions
Human Services
Public Administration
Social Work
Social Sciences
Economics
Political Science and Government
Political Science and Government
Visual and Performing Arts
Fashion/Apparel Design
Game and Interactive Media Design
Interior Design
Fine/Studio Arts
Intermedia/Multimedia
Certificate
Bachelor’s
Master’s
Doctoral
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Top 5 in enrollment
Top 10 based on enrollment
Top 5 based on enrollment
Area of Study Major Bachelor Master Doctor Cert.
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies American/United States Studies/Civilization — — —
Biological and Biomedical Sciences Biochemistry — — —
Biology/Biological Sciences — — —
Biomedical Sciences — — —
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services Accounting — —
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Fashion Merchandising — — —
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs Communication — —
Mass Communication/Media Studies — — —
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication — — —
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services Computer and Information Sciences, Other — — —
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Information Technology — —
Computer Programming, Specific Applications — — —
Computer Programming/Programmer — — —
Computer Science — — —
Computer Software and Media Applications — —
Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance — —
Computer/Information Technology Services Administration and Management — —
Education Education/Teaching of Individuals in Elementary Special Education Programs — — —
Special Education and Teaching — — —
Secondary Education and Teaching — — —
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels — — —
Biology Teacher Education — — —
Chemistry Teacher Education — — —
English/Language Arts Teacher Education — — —
French Language Teacher Education — — —
History Teacher Education — — —
Mathematics Teacher Education — — —
Social Studies Teacher Education — — —
Spanish Language Teacher Education — — —
English Language and Literature/Letters English Language and Literature — — —
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics French Language and Literature — — —
Italian Language and Literature — — —
Spanish Language and Literature — — —
Health Professions and Related Programs Athletic Training/Trainer — — —
Physician Assistant — — —
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist — — —
Mental Health Counseling/Counselor — — —
Physical Therapy/Therapist — — —
History History — — —
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration — — —
Legal Professions and Studies Legal Assistant/Paralegal — — —
Mathematics and Statistics Applied Mathematics — — —
Mathematics — — —
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies International/Globalization Studies — — —
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies — — —
Museology/Museum Studies — — —
Natural Resources and Conservation Environmental/Natural Resources Management and Policy — — —
Environmental Science — — —
Philosophy and Religious Studies Philosophy — — —
Philosophy and Religious Studies — — —
Religion/Religious Studies — — —
Physical Sciences Chemistry — — —
Geology/Earth Science — — —
Psychology Educational Psychology — —
School Psychology — —
Psychology — —
Psychology — —
Public Administration and Social Service Professions Human Services — — —
Public Administration — —
Social Work — — —
Social Sciences Economics — — —
Political Science and Government — — —
Political Science and Government — — —
Visual and Performing Arts Fashion/Apparel Design — — —
Game and Interactive Media Design — — —
Interior Design — — —
Fine/Studio Arts — —
Intermedia/Multimedia — — —

Athletics

NCAA Division I-FCS
Sport Men Women
All Track Combined
Baseball
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Lacrosse
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Mission Statement

Marist is dedicated to helping students develop the intellect, character, and skills required for enlightened, ethical, and productive lives in the global community of the 21st century.