Marist College

Marist College is a suburban private four-year institution located in Poughkeepsie, NY. As a private institution, it sets its own tuition and operates independently of state funding.

Marist College is less selective, with an acceptance rate of 64.7% based on IPEDS data. The middle 50% of admitted students scored between 1220 and 1360 on the SAT (620–690 Evidence-Based Reading and Writing, 600–670 Math). ACT composite scores for the middle 50% ranged from 27 to 30.

Tuition is $46,140 per year. Room and board costs approximately $22,270 annually. The average grant aid awarded to students is $22,361 per year. Approximately 84% of students receive some form of financial aid. 15% of students receive federal Pell Grants, which are reserved for students with demonstrated financial need.

Marist College has a strong six-year graduation rate of 80%, according to IPEDS data. High first-year retention (89%) indicates that the vast majority of freshmen return for their sophomore year — a strong signal of student satisfaction and institutional support.

The student body includes White (65%), Hispanic (12%), Black (4%), Asian (4%), and international (4%) students, reflecting a diverse campus community. All data on this page is sourced from verified government databases including IPEDS and the College Scorecard. GradFax does not accept paid placements or rankings — every data point is citeable.