Marist College: Statistics
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| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| # 1999 of 13,775 | In the World |
| # 546 of 2,137 | In North America |
| # 497 of 2,128 | In the United States |
| # 47 of 112 | In New York State |
| # 2 of 2 | In Poughkeepsie |
| # 731 of 1,054 | For Social Work |
| Top 1-3 | For 11 other topics |
Quick Review
Acceptance rate
57%
Enrollment
9,942
Average SAT
1,265
Average ACT
28
Avg. cost to attend
$42,508 /y
Aid receiving
97%
Undergraduates
5,551
Graduates
805
Male:Female Ratio
41:59
Type
Privatenot-for-profit
Highest Degree
Doctor's degree
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Acceptance rate & Admissions
Marist College has an acceptance rate of 57% and is among the top 1% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 57% | 57% | 57% |
| Applicants | 11,274 | 4,410 | 6,852 |
| Admissions | 6,371 | 2,736 | 3,627 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 1,267 | 540 | 725 |
Admissions requirements
| College-preparatory program | Required |
|---|---|
| Recommendations | Required |
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| ■ White | 67% |
|---|---|
| ■ Nonresident Alien | 3% |
| ■ Asian | 4% |
| ■ Hispanic | 13% |
| ■ Black or African American | 4% |
| ■ Two or more races | 3% |
| ■ Unknown | 6% |
Marist College majors
Marist College has granted 1,084 bachelor's degrees across 41 programs, 483 master's across 12 programs, and 20 doctorate degrees across 1 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Marist College.
| Major | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | 196 | 81 | - |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 8 | 122 | - |
| Communication, General | 126 | - | - |
| Fashion Merchandising | 102 | - | - |
| Psychology, General | 87 | - | - |
| Psychology, Other | 34 | 34 | - |
| Physician Assistant | - | 52 | - |
| Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Administration | 51 | - | - |
| Public Administration | - | 51 | - |
| Computer Programming & Programmer, General | - | 41 | - |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | - | 40 | - |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 35 | - | - |
| Political Science and Government, Other | 34 | - | - |
| Accounting | 17 | 15 | - |
| Mass Communication & Media Studies | 32 | - | - |
| Computer Science | 31 | - | - |
| Education & Teaching of Individuals in Elementary Special Education Programs | 31 | - | - |
| Computer and Information Systems Security & Auditing & Information Assurance | 29 | - | - |
| Biomedical Sciences, General | 28 | - | - |
| Intermedia & Multimedia | 26 | - | - |
| Fashion & Apparel Design | 24 | - | - |
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, General | 22 | - | - |
| Game and Interactive Media Design | 21 | - | - |
| Clinical Laboratory Science & Medical Technology & Technologist | 20 | - | - |
| Physical Therapy & Therapist | - | - | 20 |
| Mental Health Counseling & Counselor | - | 17 | - |
| English Language and Literature, General | 16 | - | - |
| Social Work | 16 | - | - |
| Computer Software and Media Applications, Other | 8 | 7 | - |
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 14 | - | - |
| Secondary Education and Teaching | - | 12 | - |
| Environmental & Natural Resources Management and Policy, General | 11 | - | - |
| School Psychology | - | 11 | - |
| History Teacher Education | 8 | - | - |
| Economics, General | 7 | - | - |
| History, General | 7 | - | - |
| Chemistry, General | 6 | - | - |
| Information Technology | 6 | - | - |
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 6 | - | - |
| Applied Mathematics, General | 5 | - | - |
| Philosophy | 5 | - | - |
| American & United States Studies & Civilization | 4 | - | - |
| Athletic Training & Trainer | 3 | - | - |
| Biochemistry | 2 | - | - |
| English & Language Arts Teacher Education | 2 | - | - |
| Biology Teacher Education | 1 | - | - |
| Geology & Earth Science, General | 1 | - | - |
| Mathematics, General | 1 | - | - |
| Special Education and Teaching, Other | 1 | - | - |
| Grand Total | 1,084 | 483 | 20 |
Publications & Citations
Marist College has published 2,000 scientific papers with 23,401 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Political Science, Law, Computer Science, Philosophy, Business, Sociology, Environmental Science, Engineering, and Psychology.
Publication / Citation count by topic
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23 Notable alumni
1. Jay Bowie
1992-. (aged 34)
basketball player
Julius "Jay" Bowie is an American professional basketball player who last played for La Union Formosa of the Liga Nacional de Básquetbol. He played college basketball for Marist College before playing professionally in the NBA Development League, Australia, England, Indonesia and Ecuador.
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2. Seán Sammon
1947-. (aged 79)
Brother Seán Sammon, F.M.S. was the former Superior General of the Marist Brothers order, a role he held from October 3, 2001, until 2009.
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3. Daniel Dromm
1955-. (aged 71)
teacher
politician
Daniel Dromm is an American politician who served on the New York City Council from the 25th district from 2010 to 2021. He is a Democrat. The district includes East Elmhurst, Elmhurst and Jackson Heights in Queens.
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4. Paul X. Rinn
1946-2022 (aged 76)
military officer
Paul Xavier Rinn was an officer in the United States Navy. He was the first commanding officer of the USS Samuel B. Roberts (FFG-58) and was in command when the ship struck a mine in the Persian Gulf on 14 April 1988. He later commanded USS Leyte Gulf (CG-55) and was the Iraqi Embargo Commander in the Red Sea and...
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All 23 notable alumni
General Info & Contacts
Founded
1929
Motto
Orare et LaborareTo Pray and To Work
Colors
red, white, black
Academic calendar
September to May (September - December; January-May)
Total staff
1,047
Classification
Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs
Address
3399 North Rd Poughkeepsie, New York, 12601 United States
City Population
32,000
Phone
8455753000
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