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Marist University

Poughkeepsie, NY · Private Nonprofit · 5,182 students

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$78k

Median earnings 10 years
after starting college

57%Acceptance Rate

80%Graduation Rate

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Academic Performance

Graduation Rate (150% time)79.6%

Students who graduate within 6 years

Graduation Rate (4 years)69.7%

Students who graduate on time

First-Year Retention Rate86.1%

Students who return for sophomore year

First-Generation Students18.8%

Share of first-gen college students

Test Scores

1295

Average SAT Score

Combined Math + Reading/Writing (out of 1600)

800 (min)1600 (max)

ACT Midpoint Score

Middle 50% of admitted students (out of 36)

Programs & Majors

Percentage of graduates in each field of study, based on IPEDS data.

Business & Marketing28.1%

Communications14.1%

Psychology10.8%

Computer Science7.6%

Biological Sciences5.8%

Education4.4%

Social Sciences3.6%

Health Sciences2.1%

History0.6%

Mathematics0.5%

Faculty & Resources

$11k

Average Faculty Salary/Year

$15k

Instructional Spend per Student

$468M

Total Endowment

Marist University — Academics

Marist University has a graduation rate of 79.6%, which is above the national average and reflects strong academic support and student outcomes.

The first-year retention rate is 86.1%, meaning the vast majority of students return for their sophomore year — a strong indicator of student satisfaction.

The average SAT score for enrolled students is 1295, and the ACT midpoint is 28. These scores reflect the academic profile of the typical incoming student.

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