At a glance
Average net price
$41,544
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
79.6%
Admission rate
57%
Undergrad size
5,182
In-state tuition
$47,750
Out-of-state tuition
$47,750
Cost of attendance
$67,574
Median earnings (10y)
$77,819
Admissions
- SAT average
- 1,295
- ACT midpoint
- 28
- Retention
- 86.1%
- Locale
- Suburb
Programs breakdown
20 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by business (28%), humanities & arts (26%), social sciences (24%).
- STEM15%
- Health2%
- Business28%
- Humanities & arts26%
- Social sciences24%
- Trades & services5%
- Business28.1%~1,454 students/yr · BusinessCompare schools
- Communication14.1%~729 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Psychology10.8%~558 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Computer science7.6%~392 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~392 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~300 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~235 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Education4.4%~226 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Social sciences3.6%~189 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Legal3.2%~166 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~106 students/yr · HealthCompare schools
- ~102 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- English1.4%~74 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~74 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~51 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~32 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- History0.6%~32 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Mathematics0.5%~27 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~23 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~19 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
40 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor's | 561 | $49,869 | $26,000 |
| Communication and Media Studies. | Bachelor's | 397 | $39,947 | $26,000 |
| Psychology, General. | Bachelor's | 221 | $34,617 | $25,000 |
| Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations. | Bachelor's | 203 | $45,004 | $25,000 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master's | 134 | $87,291 | — |
| Biology, General. | Bachelor's | 132 | $22,690 | $26,000 |
| Public Administration. | Master's | 118 | $69,088 | — |
| Legal Support Services. | Undergraduate certificate | 116 | — | $26,000 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | Bachelor's | 114 | $39,476 | $26,000 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication. | Master's | 105 | $59,669 | — |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | Master's | 96 | $117,460 | — |
| Computer Science. | Bachelor's | 93 | $73,698 | $25,897 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | Master's | 88 | — | — |
| Design and Applied Arts. | Bachelor's | 88 | $38,263 | $26,929 |
| Political Science and Government. | Bachelor's | 79 | $39,009 | $23,250 |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Bachelor's | 74 | $61,007 | $23,250 |
| Fine and Studio Arts. | Bachelor's | 72 | $25,920 | $25,529 |
| Psychology, Other. | Master's | 69 | — | — |
| Special Education and Teaching. | Bachelor's | 67 | — | — |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. | First professional | 59 | — | — |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management. | Bachelor's | 55 | — | — |
| Psychology, Other. | Bachelor's | 51 | $37,117 | $26,000 |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Master's | 48 | — | — |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions. | Bachelor's | 44 | $67,648 | — |
| English Language and Literature, General. | Bachelor's | 43 | $16,210 | $27,000 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | Bachelor's | 42 | $68,483 | $27,000 |
| Social Work. | Bachelor's | 41 | — | $24,251 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology. | Master's | 37 | $57,582 | — |
| Computer Programming. | Master's | 36 | — | — |
| Economics. | Bachelor's | 36 | $61,215 | $26,000 |
| History. | Bachelor's | 35 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Master's | 34 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | Bachelor's | 34 | — | $27,000 |
| Applied Mathematics. | Bachelor's | 30 | $58,290 | $26,000 |
| Environmental/Natural Resources Management and Policy. | Bachelor's | 24 | — | — |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General. | Bachelor's | 24 | $50,617 | $31,142 |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions. | Master's | 23 | $46,998 | — |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | Bachelor's | 17 | $45,890 | — |
| Computer Software and Media Applications. | Master's | 16 | — | — |
| Philosophy. | Bachelor's | 16 | — | — |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About Marist University
Marist University is a large institution located in Poughkeepsie, New York, primarily awarding the bachelor's degree. It enrolls roughly 5,182 undergraduate students in a suburb setting. The most popular fields of study include Business, Communication, Psychology.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at Marist University — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $41,544 per year, which is premium-priced compared to other U.S. institutions. Published tuition is $47,750 per year before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $67,574 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 79.6%, a strong completion outcome. 86.1% of first-time students return for a second year, a useful proxy for student satisfaction and academic fit. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $77,819 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
Marist University confers degrees and certificates across 20 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Business, Communication, Psychology. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by business (28% of credentials), humanities & arts (26% of credentials), social sciences (24% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
Marist University accepts 57% of applicants, making it moderately selective. Admitted students have an average SAT score around 1,295. The ACT midpoint for admitted students is roughly 28.
Location & campus
Set in Poughkeepsie, New York (suburb), Marist University draws students from across New York and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about Marist University
Q.How much does Marist University cost?
The average net price at Marist University is $41,544 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $67,574.
Q.What is the graduation rate at Marist University?
Marist University has a 6-year graduation rate of 79.6% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How hard is it to get into Marist University?
Marist University admits 57% of applicants, which is considered moderately selective.
Q.How much do Marist University graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median Marist University graduate earns $77,819 per year.
Q.What is tuition at Marist University?
Published tuition is $47,750 in-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is Marist University located?
Marist University is located in Poughkeepsie, New York (ZIP 12601).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with Marist University at their official website.