Marist College
Poughkeepsie, NY | marist.edu
Located on the banks of the historic Hudson River and at its Florence, Italy campus, Marist College is a comprehensive, independent institution grounded in the liberal arts. Its mission is to “help students develop the intellect, character, and skills required for enlightened, ethical, and productive lives in the global community of the 21st century.” Marist educates more than 5,500 traditional-age undergraduate students and 1,400 adult and graduate students in 47 undergraduate majors and numerous graduate programs, including fully online MBA, MPA, MS, and MA degrees, and also Doctor of Physical Therapy and Physician Assistant programs. Our core values have created a culture of collaboration across campus and beyond the classroom. Marist is commitment to transforming education inspires students to develop lifelong connections, make a difference in their community, and turn their passions into practice.
Representatives
Corinne Schell
She/Her/Hers
Director of West Coast Admission and Alumni Relations
(845) 575-3986 corinne.schell@marist.edu
Kimberly Burton
She/Her/Hers
West Coast Admission Representative
(845) 905-9089 kimberly.burton@marist.edu
Joanne Germano
Associate Director of West Coast Regional Recruitment
(845) 329-41166
joanne.germano@marist.edu
Based in San Diego, CA
Details
Institution Type
Private
Campus Setting
Suburban
Closest Airport (Distance)
JFK (75 mi)
Enrollment (Undergrad / Total)
5,037 / 6,650
Average Class Size
18 - 26
Student-to-Faculty Ratio
16:1
Student Population
(Out of State / Diverse / Intl)
No Answer
Athletics Division
Division I
Athletics League
Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC)
Mid-Range ACT / SAT
26 - 31 / 1210 - 1340
Mid-Range GPA
3.1 - 3.7
GPA Consideration (W or UW)
Admission: University Recalculated
Scholarships: University Recalculated
Applications / Admits (Admit Rate)
11,509 / No Answer (47%)
Deposits
1,265
Applications Accepted
Common App
University-Specific App
Application Information
Test Optional? Yes
Demonstrated Interest? Yes
Rolling Admission? No
Admission Interview? Sometimes
Need-blind Admission? Yes
WUE Tuition Exchange? No
CA Specific Scholarships? No
Freshman App Deadlines
Early Decision I: Nov 15
Early Action: Nov 15
Early Decision II: Feb 15
Regular Decision: Feb 15
Transfer App Deadline
Fall Preferred: June 1
Spring Preferred: Jan 15
Merit-Based Scholarship Consideration is Evaluated From
The Admission Application
Merit-Based Scholarship Deadline for Freshmen
No Answer
Merit-Based Scholarship Deadline for Transfers
No Answer
Link to Scholarship Info
marist.edu/admission/financial-aid/marist-scholarships
Points of Pride
Marist achieves its ideal of excellence in undergraduate, graduate, and professional education by actively engaging each student through exemplary teaching and distinctive learning opportunities.
Seeking to create relationships that will last a lifetime, we nurture the well-being and development of all our community members and cultivate their bonds with the College and each other.
The Marist ideal of service is predicated on our belief in the dignity and value of every human being. The College supports programs to meet a wide variety of community needs and to offer broader access to education.
