Marist University

Marist provides housing for over 3,300 undergraduate students in corridor, suite, apartment, and townhouse-style residences. Living on campus is also a part of education journey. Students get to spend more time around campus and with batchmates.  The cost of housing and food is around $11,490 and $6,970 respectively. 

Students living off campus can have more independent life and have flexibility with managing their life. They also have to commute to the college daily which takes time and is exhausting. The cost of apartments near Marist College starts from $1,600. Overall living off or on campus depends on a student's personal choice.

Marist is a comprehensive four-year university. Its distinctive educational philosophy emphasizes experiential learning to enhance classroom instruction while fusing pre-professional degrees with the liberal arts. According to US News and World Report, Marist College ranked #39 in Best Value Schools, #4 in Best Undergraduate Teaching and #117 in Top Performers on Social Mobility.

The Federal Work-Study (FWS) programme offered by the college allows to earn money to pay the educational expenses, interpersonal skills, time management, and workplace etiquette within the student's job. Students receive a bi-weekly pay-check. Students who don't have a work-study programme are also eligible for on-campus employment. The jobs are posted on handshake portal. Students are limited to a maximum of 20 hours per week of campus employment during the academic year and they can work up to 40 hours during summer and semester breaks. 

Marist College is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB). Other programs at Marist have specific accreditations which ensure high-quality education. EduRank ranked the college #1989 of 14,131 in the world, #495 of 2,496 in the US, #544 of 2,597 in North America, and #47 of 221 in the New York State. The student body at Marist College represents over 40 states and 60 countries which shows rich ethnic diversity. International students are awarded financial aid in the form of a Tuition Scholarship. Marist College offers robust career services and internship opportunities that help students gain practical experience and improve their employability

The most preferred course by Indian students at Marist College is MBA. The AACSB-accredited Marist online MBA programme is ranked among the top in the nation by U.S. News & World Report's "Best Online Education Programs". As an MBA student at Marist, you'll benefit from intensive coursework in core skills and can explore unique concentrations, including Ethical Leadership, Health Care Administration, and Financial Management. According to the US Labor Report 2023, the average MBA pay in the United States is $115,000.Potential job fields and estimated salaries for MBA graduates are mentioned below:

Getting into Marist College is moderately competitive. It has an acceptance rate of 65%. Students are required to have a high school Diploma or equivalent. The college is test-optional so SAT/ACT scores are not mandatory for admission. However, for applicants who choose to submit them, scores are usually between 1210-1360 SAT/ 26-31 ACT. International students need to submit English proficiency test scores. Students should also submit one additional letter of recommendation and one personal essay to enhance their application. 

Marist College is a good choice for international students. According to US News and World Report, Marist College ranked #39 in Best Value Schools, #4 in Best Undergraduate Teaching and #117 in Top Performers on Social Mobility. The student body at Marist College represents over 40 states and 60 countries which shows rich ethnic diversity. International students are awarded financial aid in the form of a Tuition Scholarship. Marist College offers robust career services and internship opportunities that help students gain practical experience and improve their employability. The college is test-optional so it has a holistic approach to application review which makes it accessible to a wide range of students. 

The application deadlines for International/Indian students at Marist College are as follows:

Early Decision: November 15
Early Action: November 15
Regular Decision: February 15

Students must submit their completed application no later than the appropriate deadline.

Marist College admissions has an acceptance rate of 65% and an early acceptance rate of 73.2%. Of the applicants who submitted test results for admission to Marist College, half had SAT scores between 1210 and 1350 or ACT scores between 27 and 30. 

All eligible international students who are admitted to a Marist College graduate programme are awarded financial aid in the form of a Tuition Scholarship. The scholarship is merit based and is granded on the basis of UG academic performance and GRE scores in accordance with the sliding scale as shown below. 

The application fee for Marist College is $50 (INR 4,323) for both undergraduate and graduate students. The application fee is non-refundable and can be paid via VISA, MasterCard, or Discover credit card.  Students who are struggling financially, however, can ask to have their fees waived.

Marist offers online courses and degrees through Brightspace, a collaborative learning environment. While pursuing an online degree from Marist, students can complete the coursework from anywhere. Programmes offered online at Marist College are as follows: 

• Undergraduate majors
• MBA
• Educational Psychology (MA),
• Information Systems (MS)
•  Integrated Marketing Communication (MA)
•  Public Administration (MPA)
• Advanced Certificates in Business Analytics and Information Systems.

Marist College has the following notable rankings:

According to US News and World Report, Marist College ranked #39 in Best Value Schools, #4 in Best Undergraduate Teaching and #117 in Top Performers on Social Mobility. 

EduRank ranked the college #1989 of 14,131 in the world, #495 of 2,496 in the US, #544 of 2,597 in North America, and #47 of 221 in the New York State. 

Marist College is one of the top universities in Poughkeepsie, United States. It is ranked #301-350 in US UNI (universities) 2021 by QS rankings.

On Forbes list the college ranked #443 in Top Colleges 2025, #231 in Private Colleges, and #158 in The Northeast.

Marist College has earned a spot on the prestigious Wall Street Journal/College Pulse 2025 ranking of the best U.S. colleges, a testament to its commitment to preparing students for success after graduation.