Marist University
Private college · Poughkeepsie, NY · 5,182 undergraduates
Acceptance rate, SAT and ACT scores, cost, and financial aid
Acceptance rate
57%
Moderately selective
SAT (middle 50%)
1190–1340
ACT (middle 50%)
25–31
Average net price
$42,789
per year, after grants
Cost of attendance
$69,841
per year, before aid
Graduation rate
81%
within 6 years
These numbers haven't been checked against official data yet. Values marked changed a lot or disagree with another source. Costs, aid, and policies change every year — always confirm on the college's website before you decide.
How hard is it to get into Marist University?
Marist University accepts about 57 of every 100 applicants (57%), which makes it moderately selective. This number changed a lot in the latest data, so confirm it with the college.
The middle half of admitted students scored between 1190 and 1340 on the SAT. A score at or above 1340 puts you in the top quarter of admitted students; below 1190, your scores are below most.
On the ACT, the middle half scored 25–31.
The latest federal data says Marist University is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Marist University's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
How much does Marist University cost?
The full cost of attendance — tuition, fees, housing, food, books, and other expenses — is about $69,841 a year before financial aid.
After grants and scholarships, students who get federal aid pay $42,789 a year on average. Your price depends on your family's income — use the college's net price calculator for an estimate.
Tuition and fees are $49,900 a year.
- Tuition & fees (in-state)$49,900
- Tuition & fees (out-of-state)$49,900
- Room & board$19,350
- Total cost of attendance$69,841
- Average net price after grants$42,789
Popular majors
Business, Communications, Psychology, Computer Science, Visual & Performing Arts.
Marist University FAQ
- What is Marist University's acceptance rate?
- 57% — moderately selective.
- What SAT score do you need for Marist University?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 1190–1340. Aim for 1340 or higher to be above most admitted students.
- What ACT score do you need for Marist University?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 25–31.
- Is Marist University test-optional?
- The latest federal data says Marist University is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Marist University's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
- How much does Marist University cost?
- About $69,841 a year before aid; $42,789 on average after grants.
- What is Marist University's FAFSA school code?
- 002765. Add it in the "Colleges" section of the FAFSA at studentaid.gov so Marist University receives your information.
- What is Marist University's graduation rate?
- 81% of students finish within six years.
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