Marist College

Campus Description
Marist College is a comprehensive institution with a strong liberal arts tradition and a national reputation for excellence in teaching and the use of technology in and out of the classroom. Located on the river in the historic Hudson River Valley and at its branch campus in Florence, Italy, the College offers 46 undergraduate majors, 13 Master's programs, and 14 Certificate programs. Extensive internship opportunities for all majors allow students to gain valuable professional experience while earning college credit. Marist is home to several Centers of Excellence, including the Marist Institute for Public Opinion, the Raymond A. Rich Institute for Leadership Development, the Hudson River Valley Institute, an Investment Center, the Center for Sports Communication, and the New York State Cloud Computing and Analytics Center. More than 80 clubs and organizations and 23 intercollegiate varsity sports teams offer a wide range of activities to complement the academic experience. The College regularly attracts top scholars and other leading speakers to campus, as well as hosting popular entertainers, film festivals, and social events.
3399 North Rd., Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
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Sports
Varsity Sports: NCAA Division I: Women's: basketball, crew, cross-country, lacrosse, soccer, softball, swimming and diving, tennis, indoor and outdoor track and field, volleyball, water polo. Men's: baseball, basketball, crew, cross-country, football, lacrosse, soccer, swimming and diving, tennis, indoor and outdoor track and field.
Intramural: Coed Sports: aerobics, basketball, cycling, flag football, softball, tennis, ultimate frisbee, volleyball.
Clubs and Activities
Over 80 clubs and organizations offering a wide range of activities to complement the academic experience, including: Band, Campus Ministry, Cheerleading, Chess Club, Dance, Equestrian Club, Fencing, Ice Hockey, Rugby, Ski Team, Student Government, Student Unions, Theatre, Track, Men's Volleyball.
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Enrollment for Fall 2015
26% enrolled in top 10% of high school class
SAT verbal range: 520 – 620
SAT math range: 530 – 630
ACT range: 23 – 28
76% have a high school GPA of 3.0 or higher
24% have a high school GPA of 2.0 to less than 3.0
Campus Demographics
Undergraduate Students | Graduate Students | |
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% Black / African American | 3.8% | 6.1% |
% Asian | 2.9% | 3.5% |
% Hispanic / Latino | 9.2% | 8% |
% White, Non-Hispanic | 78% | 56.2% |
% American Indian / Alaskan Native | 0.1% | 0.1% |
% Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0% |
% International / Nonresident Alien | 2.2% | 21.4% |
% Two or more races | 2% | 1.7% |
% Unknown Race / Ethnicity | 1.8% | 3% |
Tuition Information for 2015-2016
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Application Requirements
Transfers: HS transcript; college transcript(s); SAT or ACT considered if submitted; 1 letter of recommendation; HS college preparatory curriculum recommended; essay; $50 fee.