Marist College
Poughkeepsie, NY
School Background
2022 Undergraduate Enrollment: 5,097
Graduate Enrollment: 886
Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs
Highest degree awarded:
Graduate
Religious Affiliation:
None
Campus Details
Suburb: Large (outside principal city, in urbanized area with population of 250,000 or more)
Four-year, medium, highly residential
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full-time, selective, lower transfer-in
Applicant and Admittance Traits
2022 Admission Rate: 59.95%
Male/Female: 40% / 60% (2017)
First generation college students: 18.8% (2017)
Percentage of students who are married when enrolled: 2.6% (2017)
Percentage of students who are veterans: 0.5% (2013)
Test scores for admission: Considered but not required
Appliants applying to 2+ schools: 73.9% (2017)
Appliants applying to 3+ schools: 65.6% (2017)
Appliants applying to 4+ schools: 59.8% (2017)
Appliants applying to 5+ schools: 54.0% (2017)
Ethnicity Information
White: 73.9%
Black: 4.4%
Hispanic: 12.3%
Asian: 3.3%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.0%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.1%
2+ races: 3.1%
Non-resident alien: 2.2%
Unknown race: 0.8%
Black: 4.4%
Hispanic: 12.3%
Asian: 3.3%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.0%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.1%
2+ races: 3.1%
Non-resident alien: 2.2%
Unknown race: 0.8%
Costs & Fees
2022 Average Tuition & Fees (Room/Board/Books): $60,386
In-State tuition: $43,410Out-of-State tuition: $43,410
Estimated books and supplies: $1,125 (2022)
Estimated on-campus room & board: $16,650 (2022)
Estimated on-campus other fees: $2,000 (2022)
Estimated off-campus room & board: $18,200 (2022)
Estimated off-campus other fees: $2,000 (2022)
Average Family Income: $135,625 (2017)
Median Family Income: $107,457 (2017)
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Percentage of students receiving Pell Grant: 14.7%Percentage of students with Federal Loans: 48.1%
Median federal loan debt at graduation: $25,000 (2021)
Median federal loan payment: $265 (2021)
| Household Income | Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0-$30k | $23,489 |
| $30k-48k | $27,189 |
| $48k-75k | $30,988 |
| $75k-110k | $33,831 |
| $110k+ | $40,365 |
Graduate Outcomes & Job Placements
4-year graduation rate: 75%6-year graduation rate: 82%
1 year post-graduation workforce participation: 95.3% (2020)
Loans
Median federal debt for graduates: $25,000 (2021)Median federal debt for non-graduates: $8,000 (2021)
Median federal debt for first-generation graduates: $22,142 (2021)
Median federal debt for Pell grant recipient graduates: $22,500 (2021)
Ability to Repay Loans
| Graduates, % of Loans in Repayment (Non-delinquent/default) |
Percentage |
|---|---|
| @1 Year | 81.6% (2015) |
| @3 year | 85.8% (2017) |
| @5 year | 93.9% (2017) |
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid (Non-delinquent/default) - Pell Grant Recipients: 61.1% (2015)
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid - 1st Generation Attendees: 66.3% (2015)
Earnings Power
Median earnings, 1 year post graduation: $47,847 (2020)Median earnings, 4 years post graduation: $66,460 (2020)
Popular Majors
| Type of Degree | Major | 2022 Graduates | Median Federal Debt | Median Monthly Payment | 1yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) | 4yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | Psychology, Other. | 13 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | 17 | $27,000 | $278 | $58,308 ($4,859) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | 13 | $37,522 ($3,127) | $59,369 ($4,947) | ||
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Legal Support Services. | 55 | $26,000 | $257 | $42,792 ($3,566) | $70,394 ($5,866) |
| Bachelor's Degree | English Language and Literature, General. | 29 | $27,000 | $274 | $19,388 ($1,616) | $48,372 ($4,031) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Biology, General. | 56 | $26,000 | $270 | $27,044 ($2,254) | $74,782 ($6,232) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Mathematics. | 16 | $42,201 ($3,517) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Applied Mathematics. | 15 | $26,000 | $271 | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General. | 43 | $31,142 | $265 | $53,508 ($4,459) | $58,631 ($4,886) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Philosophy. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Religion/Religious Studies. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Chemistry. | 11 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 66 | $470 | $105,224 ($8,769) | $103,203 ($8,600) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Psychology, General. | 77 | $25,000 | $246 | $35,956 ($2,996) | $52,002 ($4,334) |
| Master's Degree | Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology. | 25 | $59,315 ($4,943) | $64,675 ($5,390) | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Psychology, Other. | 61 | $26,000 | $276 | $35,194 ($2,933) | $60,881 ($5,073) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Criminal Justice and Corrections. | 54 | $26,000 | $275 | $35,442 ($2,954) | $54,179 ($4,515) |
| Master's Degree | Public Administration. | 89 | $348 | $77,155 ($6,430) | $84,436 ($7,036) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Social Work. | 24 | $24,251 | $217 | $54,749 ($4,562) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Economics. | 22 | $26,000 | $276 | $58,405 ($4,867) | $84,203 ($7,017) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Political Science and Government. | 32 | $23,250 | $225 | $39,018 ($3,252) | $57,508 ($4,792) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Design and Applied Arts. | 18 | $26,929 | $282 | $40,037 ($3,336) | $66,343 ($5,529) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Fine and Studio Arts. | 29 | $25,529 | $248 | $30,340 ($2,528) | $55,375 ($4,615) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | 12 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | 50 | $1,552 | $124,810 ($10,401) | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions. | 22 | $77,223 ($6,435) | $88,664 ($7,389) | ||
| Master's Degree | Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions. | 11 | $48,566 ($4,047) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 304 | $26,000 | $265 | $51,834 ($4,320) | $78,615 ($6,551) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Accounting and Related Services. | 54 | $23,250 | $243 | $66,680 ($5,557) | $79,786 ($6,649) |
| Master's Degree | Accounting and Related Services. | 9 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations. | 95 | $25,000 | $265 | $43,881 ($3,657) | $68,549 ($5,712) |
| Bachelor's Degree | History. | 15 | $23,210 ($1,934) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Natural Resources Management and Policy. | 12 | $37,754 ($3,146) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Communication and Media Studies. | 212 | $26,000 | $265 | $42,715 ($3,560) | $62,340 ($5,195) |
| Master's Degree | Communication and Media Studies. | 8 | ||||
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication. | 1 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication. | 52 | $235 | $65,027 ($5,419) | $81,901 ($6,825) | |
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Computer and Information Sciences, General. | 11 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Computer and Information Sciences, General. | 37 | $27,000 | $286 | $72,046 ($6,004) | $89,032 ($7,419) |
| Master's Degree | Computer and Information Sciences, General. | 42 | $288 | $86,648 ($7,221) | ||
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | Computer and Information Sciences, General. | 7 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Computer Science. | 62 | $25,897 | $260 | $72,051 ($6,004) | $102,815 ($8,568) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Computer Software and Media Applications. | 4 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Computer Software and Media Applications. | 19 | ||||
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management. | 1 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management. | 8 | $86,131 ($7,178) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Special Education and Teaching. | 1 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 1 |
Campus Resources
Average faculty salary: $89,721Full time faculty: 41%
Undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio: 16.0
School's endowment start of year: $312,885,533 (2022)
School's endowment end of year: $416,682,438 (2022)