Marist University
Poughkeepsie, New York 12601
Data last updated: August 29, 2026
Strong graduate outcomes — known for business
Marist University is a private institution in Poughkeepsie with particular strength in business and psychology. With an average SAT of 1285, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.
A mid-sized campus of 5K undergraduates with a 16:1 student-faculty ratio. The suburban location offers a balance of campus life and nearby amenities.
80% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $77,819 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $39,660.
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History & Fun Facts
- •History Foundation by the Marist Brothers (1905) St.
- •Ann's Hermitage, 1905The Marist Brothers, a Catholic society founded in France by Saint Marcellin Champagnat in 1816, focused on educational work throughout the world.
- •In 1905, members of the order arrived in the Mid-Hudson Valley to establish the first Marist house of studies in the United States.
- •" ChampagnatIn 1908, the Brothers purchased the Edward Bech estate to enable the hermitage to expand, increasing the size of their property to 150 acres (0.
- •By 1929, the training center at the hermitage had evolved into the Marist Normal Training School, offering college-level courses under the auspices of Fordham University.
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Admissions
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1285
ACT Score Range
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
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Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Financial Aid
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
37.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
4.5%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$21,500
Academics
Programs (61)
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
89%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
36
Peer Average
37
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
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Arson
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Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
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Estimated from NY state average + suburban adjustment
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