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Marist College is a private, liberal arts college located on the east bank of the Hudson River near Poughkeepsie, New York. It was established in 1929. The campus is spread across an area of more than 180 acres. The college offers more than 40 bachelors and masters degree programs, and over 15 certificates in many areas of study. The college is organized into the following academic schools:
Marist College's athletics teams compete in the NCAA Division I's MAAC Conference. Its official mascot is the Red Fox.
Marist is located in Poughkeepsie, NY (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.
Marist does not offer open admission. The school admitted just 42% of applicants in 2007. Three quarters of students in 2007 had SAT verbal scores of at least 520. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 540 and 630.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.
Marist had 5,727 enrolled students in 2007.
Full-time students are the norm at the school. Marist has a residential or campus feel. 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.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Marist is dedicated to helping students develop the intellect and character required for enlightened, ethical, and productive lives in the global community of the 21st century."
More complete details are provided below.
Marist College
3399 North Rd
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
General Phone: (845) 575-3000
http://www.Marist.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 352 | business management, fashion merchandising, accounting |
| Media | 276 | public relations, radio and television, advertising, media studies, digital communications, organizational communications, journalism, communication studies, ... |
| Liberal Arts | 161 | general studies, English, political science, history, economics, Spanish language, American studies, French language |
| Therapy And Counseling | 160 | psychology, educational psychology, school psychology, counseling psychology |
| Education And Teaching | 150 | special ed, social studies teaching, math teaching, English teaching, biology teaching, Spanish teaching, French language teaching, elementary school teaching, ... |
| Family And Social Work | 103 | public administration, social work |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 78 | information science, information technology, computer science, computer and media applications, computer programming |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 66 | criminal justice and administration |
| Law | 55 | legal assistant |
| Science | 34 | biology, biomedical sciences, chemistry, biochemistry |
| Fine Arts | 22 | fine arts, art history and criticism |
| Mathematics | 12 | mathematics, applied mathematics |
| Design | 9 | fashion design |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 8 | environmental science |
| Medical Support And Technology | 7 | clinical lab tech |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 7 | athletic trainer |
| Religion And Philosophy | 1 | philosophy |
Number of programs and degrees for Marist in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 1,152 | 46 |
| Master's degree | 265 | 11 |
| Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years | 55 | 1 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 16 | 3 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 13 | 10 |
In 2007, Marist had a total enrollment of 5,727 students (5,080 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 45% |
| Women | 55% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 83% |
| Graduate | 17% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 74% |
| Black | 4% |
| Hispanic | 5% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 14% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 35% |
| 20-21 | 34% |
| 22-24 | 10% |
| 25-29 | 6% |
| 30-34 | 3% |
| 35-39 | 3% |
| 40-49 | 5% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| New York | 53% |
| New Jersey | 21% |
| Connecticut | 13% |
| Massachusetts | 4% |
| Pennsylvania | 2% |
| California | 1% |
| New Hampshire | 1% |
| Maryland | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 91 % |
Marist offers campus housing for 2,855 of its 5,080 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Poughkeepsie, New York for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other New York Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 8,328 | 3,488 | 42% | 1,019 | 29% |
| Men | 3,394 | 1,445 | 43% | 458 | 32% |
| Women | 4,934 | 2,043 | 41% | 561 | 27% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 520 | 620 |
| SAT Math | 540 | 630 |
| SAT Writing | 530 | 630 |
| ACT Composite | 22 | 27 |
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 | 21% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 24,040 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 24,040 |
| Room and board | $ 10,250 |
| Room charge | $ 6,580 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,670 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,230 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,540 |
Financial Aid:
Marist participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 276500)
Marist has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 50 | 35 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 33 | 32 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 39 | 29 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Associate professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 2 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| Lecturer | calendar year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 1 | * | 4 | $85,147 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 10 | $95,622 | 7 | $89,235 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 33 | $67,691 | 27 | $70,404 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 50 | $60,647 | 37 | $57,663 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 26 | $55,919 | 15 | $50,364 |
| No academic rank | academic year | 2 | * | 6 | $35,000 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 121 | $64,019 | 92 | $61,136 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| 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 (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 110 | 139 | 249 |
| Track | 13 | 22 | 35 |
| Basketball | 13 | 13 | 26 |
| Baseball | 24 | 0 | 24 |
| All Other Sports | 60 | 104 | 164 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Fashion Merchandising
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming/Programmer, General
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
French Language 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
Applied 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
Organizational Communication, General
Public Relations/Image Management
Radio and Television
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Athletic Training/Trainer
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
SCIENCE
Biochemistry
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Biomedical Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Counseling Psychology
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% |  |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | |
| Student SAT scores (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in family and social work (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 19% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
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 services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Option to study abroad 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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