Marist College Description:
Marist College sits on an attractive 150-acre campus overlooking the Hudson River, midway between Albany and New York City in Poughkeepsie, New York. Founded in 1929 as a school for training Marist Brothers, the college has undergone significant change and growth over the decades. Today Marist is a well-regarded liberal arts college that earns high marks for its value, its computer connectivity, its business school and its overall academic quality. The college has a 15 to 1 student / faculty ratio, and undergraduates can choose from 32 Bachelor's degree programs. On the athletic front, the Marist Red Foxes compete in the NCAA Division I Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC).
Admissions Data (2011):
- Percent of Applicants Admitted: 34%
- What Are Your Chances? (from Cappex.com)
- Test Scores -- 25th / 75th Percentile
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Enrollment (2010):
- Total Enrollment: 6,140 (5,189 undergraduates)
- Gender Breakdown: 43% Male / 57% Female
- 87% Full-time
Costs (2011 - 12):
- Tuition and Fees: $28,890
- Books: $1,700 (why so much?)
- Room and Board: $12,100
- Other Expenses: $2,100
- Total Cost: $44,790
Marist College Financial Aid (2009 - 10):
- Percentage of New Students Receiving Aid: 91%
- Marist College Scholarships (Cappex.com)
- Percentage of New Students Receiving Types of Aid
- Grants: 87%
- Loans: 64%
- Average Amount of Aid
- Grants: $11,688
- Loans: $7,454
Most Popular Majors:
Advertising, Business Administration, Criminal Justice, Fashion Merchandising, General Studies, Psychology, Public Relations, Special Education
Graduation and Retention Rates:
- First Year Student Retention (full-time students): 88%
- 4-Year Graduation Rate: 76%
- 6-Year Graduation Rate: 83%
Data Source:
National Center for Educational Statistics
Marist College Mission Statement:
mission statement from http://www.marist.edu/registrar/catalog/pdfs/undergrad0506/generalinfo.pdf
"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."
