Marist is located in Poughkeepsie, New York (a large suburb). The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. The highest degree level offered by Marist is the Master's degree.
The school is known for its programs in media, fine arts, and family and social work.
Marist does not offer open admission. The school admitted just 50% of applicants in 2005. Three quarters of students in 2005 had SAT verbal scores of at least 540. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 550 and 640. Many applicants are from out of state, an indication of the quality or special character of the school.
Marist has a tenure system for senior faculty.
The school had 5,744 enrolled students in 2005.
Full-time students are the norm at Marist. The school offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. Marist values student athletics, and belongs to the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference.
More complete details are provided below.
Marist College
3399 North Rd
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
General Phone: (845) 575-3000
Admissions Phone: (845) 575-3226
Financial Aid Phone: (845) 575-3230
http://www.Marist.edu
Marist awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 305 | business management, accounting, fashion merchandising |
| Media | 240 | radio and television, public relations, advertising, digital communications, journalism, media studies, communication studies, communication and journalism |
| Liberal Arts | 207 | general studies, English, political science, history, economics, American studies, Spanish language, French language |
| Family And Social Work | 198 | public administration, social work |
| Therapy And Counseling | 157 | psychology, educational psychology, school psychology |
| Education And Teaching | 135 | special ed, social studies teaching, math teaching, English teaching, biology teaching, Spanish teaching, elementary school teaching, secondary teaching |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 106 | information technology, information science, computer and media applications, computer science |
| Law | 63 | legal assistant |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 54 | criminal justice and administration |
| Fine Arts | 43 | fine arts, art history and criticism |
| Science | 22 | biology, biochemistry, chemistry |
| Design | 14 | fashion design |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 7 | clinical lab tech |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 5 | environmental science |
| Mathematics | 5 | mathematics |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 5 | athletic trainer |
Number of programs and degrees for Marist in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 1,084 | 42 |
| Master's degree | 372 | 9 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 110 | 10 |
In 2005, Marist had a total enrollment of 5,744 students (5,030 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 42% |
| Women | 58% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 81% |
| Graduate | 19% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 77% |
| Black | 4% |
| Hispanic | 5% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 11% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 33% |
| 20-21 | 32% |
| 22-24 | 10% |
| 25-29 | 7% |
| 30-34 | 3% |
| 35-39 | 4% |
| 40-49 | 7% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| New York | 48% |
| New Jersey | 22% |
| Connecticut | 14% |
| Massachusetts | 5% |
| Pennsylvania | 2% |
| New Hampshire | 2% |
| Rhode Island | 1% |
| Vermont | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 90 % |
Marist offers campus housing for 2,858 of its 5,030 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Poughkeepsie, New York for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 7,077 | 3,513 | 50% | 1,017 | 29% |
| Men | 2,707 | 2,053 | 76% | 432 | 21% |
| Women | 4,370 | 1,460 | 33% | 585 | 40% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 540 | 620 |
| SAT Math | 550 | 640 |
| ACT Composite | 24 | 28 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 91% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 12% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Admissions Phone Number: (845) 575-3226
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 21,202 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 21,202 |
| Room and board | $ 9,364 |
| Room charge | $ 5,964 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,400 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,170 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,400 |
Financial Aid:
Marist participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 276500)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (845) 575-3230
Marist has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 46 | 34 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 29 | 29 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 40 | 21 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Associate professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 1 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| Lecturer | calendar year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 3 | $71,496 | 3 | $67,929 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 9 | $80,013 | 4 | $82,818 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 32 | $64,138 | 21 | $62,464 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 49 | $51,880 | 43 | $53,384 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 22 | $48,570 | 13 | $44,892 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 112 | $56,993 | 81 | $55,829 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference |
| Basketball | Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference |
| Track | Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 110 | 109 | 219 |
| Track | 12 | 16 | 28 |
| Basketball | 14 | 13 | 27 |
| Baseball | 25 | 0 | 25 |
| All Other Sports | 59 | 80 | 139 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Fashion Merchandising
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
Computer Software and Media Applications, Other
Information Science/Studies
Information Technology
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Science
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Biology Teacher Education
Elementary Education and Teaching
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
Mathematics Teacher Education
Secondary Education and Teaching
Social Studies Teacher Education
Spanish Language Teacher Education
Special Education and Teaching, General
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Public Administration
Social Work
FINE ARTS
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
Fine/Studio Arts, General
LIBERAL ARTS
American/United States Studies/Civilization
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
French Language and Literature
General Studies
History, General
Political Science and Government, General
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Advertising
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Communication and Media Studies, Other
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
Journalism
Public Relations/Image Management
Radio and Television
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Athletic Training/Trainer
SCIENCE
Biochemistry
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Educational Psychology
Psychology, General
School Psychology
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Marist Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in media (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | ![]() ![]() |
| % of degrees in family and social work (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | ![]() |
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | ![]() |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | ![]() |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | ![]() |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 14% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in fine arts (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 17% | ![]() |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | ![]() |
| Student SAT scores (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | ![]() |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits
Offers credit for life experience
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Offers weekend classes
Career counseling
Career placement services
Student employment services
Remedial classes for students
Offers remedial adult education
Option to study abroad
Offers campus housing
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Offers campus housing
Tenure system for quality teaching
Has ROTC (army)
Offers athletic scholarships
NCAA athletic conference member
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