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Marist University Business Programs

Marist University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Poughkeepsie, NY. The Suburbs Of A Large City offers a peaceful environment with access to urban amenities.

Marist University Rankings

Marist University is featured in these rankings for business programs at the bachelors level:

Ranking	Rank	Among
Overall Quality	#8 of 291	State — New York
Overall Quality	#29 of 758	Region — Middle Atlantic
Overall Quality	#123 of 4,630	Nationwide

Where Is Marist University?

Contact details for Marist University can be found below.

	Contact Details
Address:	3399 North Rd, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
Phone:	8455753000
Website:	www.marist.edu/
Admissions:	www.marist.edu/admission-financial-aid
Financial Aid:	www.marist.edu/admission-financial-aid

How Do I Get Into Marist University?

You can apply to Marist University online at: www.marist.edu/admission/undergraduate/marist-online-application

Marist University is classified as Moderately Selective (50-70%) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for Marist University

This is what Marist University considers when reviewing applications:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Required
Secondary School GPA	Required
Recommendations	Required
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Considered but not required

How Hard Is It To Get Into Marist University?

Marist University maintains an acceptance rate of 56%, making it fairly accessible. Be sure to prepare a complete application and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 20% choose to enroll — a modest enrollment yield, suggesting many admitted students choose other institutions.

Average Test Scores

10% of admitted students submitted SAT scores and 3% submitted ACT scores.

When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile of admitted students at Marist University, SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores ranged between 600 and 680. Math scores were between 590 and 660.

Combined SAT scores ranged from 1190 to 1340. ACT Composite scores for admitted students at Marist University ranged between 25 and 31.

Selectivity by Gender

Acceptance rates at Marist University are broken out by gender below.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	4,410	2,736	62%
Women	6,852	3,627	53%

Can I Afford Marist University?

The average net price after aid at Marist University is $39,660. Your actual cost will depend on your family’s circumstances since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$46,920
In-State Fees	$700
Out-of-State Tuition	$46,920
Out-of-State Fees	$700
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$47,620
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$47,620

Financial Aid

When including loans, work-study, and grants, 23% of students at Marist University receive some form of financial aid (1,287 students).

About 83% of students at Marist University receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $23,070 per student.

14% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $5,641.

Student Loan Debt

46% of Marist University undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $6,403 per year.

Marist University Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 1,243 students enrolled at Marist University. Marist University is classified as a 5,000 - 9,999 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Master’s Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs.

Gender Diversity

Of the 5,039 undergraduate students at Marist University, approximately 42% are male and 58% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Marist University undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	186
Black or African American	161
Hispanic	675
White	3,381
American Indian/Alaska Native	10
Two or More Races	166
Non-Resident	100

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at Marist University break down as follows.

State	First-Time UG Students
New York	571
New Jersey	215
Connecticut	173
Massachusetts	66
California	36

Additionally, approximately 2.0% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

Marist University Graduate Student Diversity

907 of Marist University’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at Marist University, approximately 37% are male and 63% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Marist University graduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	45
Black or African American	59
Hispanic	103
White	566
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	0
Two or More Races	22
Non-Resident	97

Online Learning at Marist University

Marist University delivers distance learning options for students who need flexibility.

1,647 undergraduate students at Marist University took at least one online class — of those, 110 took all of their classes online.

At the graduate level, 152 students took at least one online class and 383 took all classes online. Distance education is available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Business Programs at Marist University

Below are the business degree programs are offered by Marist University, showing degrees awarded by level in the most recent reporting year.

Program	Bachelor’s	Master’s	Doctorate	Total
Business Administration, Management and Operations	206	81	—	287
Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations	104	—	—	104
Accounting and Related Services	17	15	—	32

Academic Programs at Marist University

Marist University offers 22 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Institutional Profile

Marist University maintains an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Yes
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.