C+
Above Average
Score: 59/100
Overall (traditional)
A
Outcome Rating
87/100 · earnings-weighted

Marist College

4-Year Private Non-Profit
📍 Poughkeepsie, New York 12601
Outcomes
A
87/100
Affordability
F
8/100
Resources
C+
60/100
Experience
A
85/100
Prestige
C+
56/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

6,452
Total Enrollment
80%
Graduation Rate
89%
Retention Rate
16.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
65%
Acceptance Rate
N/A
Avg Net Price

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Marist College, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$77,819
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$62,546
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$25,000
Median debt at graduation
79.6%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
1,295
Average SAT
28
Median ACT
14.5%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 32% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 90th percentile among bachelor’s-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (NY wage index 1.10). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at Marist College

Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major1 yr after4 yrs aftervs. nationalRank (pay)Rank (wage-adj.)Median debt
Economics$55,614$118,557+43%#34 of 368#35$26,000
Computer Science$69,737$111,893+5%#105 of 349#134$24,500
Applied Mathematics—$109,170+19%#10 of 45#9$25,548
Accounting and Related Services$71,436$106,313+40%#30 of 796#39$22,946
Computer and Information Sciences$77,315$102,640+11%#106 of 459#144$27,000
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions—$101,370+33%#8 of 93#9—
Business Administration, Management and Operations$53,766$90,855+33%#51 of 1176#78$25,000
Biology$30,737$81,936+43%#21 of 841#23$25,494
Communication and Media Studies$41,818$74,726+33%#23 of 660#22$25,000
Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations$47,137$74,534+25%#3 of 42#3$25,000
Political Science and Government$43,238$74,308+17%#73 of 565#100$21,199
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics—$73,868+34%#15 of 225#18—
Psychology$47,348$67,205+32%#2 of 9#2$26,000
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies$57,906$67,076+33%#3 of 63#7$25,000
Design and Applied Arts$28,336$66,010+28%#40 of 299#54$26,644
Criminal Justice and Corrections$36,765$65,881+19%#57 of 660#97$25,954
Psychology$33,491$62,821+24%#58 of 1027#94$23,250
Environmental/Natural Resources Management and Policy—$58,610+4%#10 of 29#15—
Social Work—$55,501+7%#127 of 420#237$20,500
Fine and Studio Arts$31,907$55,296+34%#18 of 423#28$23,437
English Language and Literature$25,615$47,170-3%#341 of 576#416$25,831

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

For parents & investors

The Marist College Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $401,269
  • Avg rent near campus: $1,834/mo — vs ~$1,233/mo campus room rate
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 12603 (4.0% cap, Poughkeepsie)

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🏆 Where Marist College Ranks

Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.

#7
Fashion Merchandising
of 17 schools
#7
Psychology, Other
of 16 schools
#12
Political Science and Government, Other
of 12 schools
#19
Education/Teaching of Individuals in Elementary Special Education Programs
of 21 schools
#29
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication
of 39 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $45,330 $45,330
Room $11,100
Board $6,610
Total Cost (On-Campus) $68,410 $68,410

Financial Aid

98%
Receive Any Aid
15%
Receive Pell Grants
82%
Take Out Loans
N/A
Avg Net Price

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Business Administration and Management, General 287 grads/yr Computer and Information Sciences, General 132 grads/yr Communication, General 129 grads/yr Fashion Merchandising 104 grads/yr Psychology, General 97 grads/yr Psychology, Other 68 grads/yr Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration 54 grads/yr Physician Assistant 52 grads/yr Public Administration 52 grads/yr Computer Programming/Programmer, General 41 grads/yr Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication 40 grads/yr Legal Assistant/Paralegal 36 grads/yr Biology/Biological Sciences, General 35 grads/yr Political Science and Government, Other 34 grads/yr Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance 33 grads/yr Mass Communication/Media Studies 32 grads/yr Accounting 32 grads/yr Education/Teaching of Individuals in Elementary Special Education Programs 31 grads/yr Computer Science 31 grads/yr Biomedical Sciences, General 28 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from Marist College's top programs commonly pursue.

Chief executives
$206k/yr 309,400 jobs
Compensation and benefits managers
$140k/yr 20,900 jobs
Human resources managers
$140k/yr 221,900 jobs
Sales managers
$138k/yr 619,500 jobs
Managers, all other
$137k/yr 1,333,700 jobs
Training and development managers
$127k/yr 46,400 jobs
Industrial production managers
$121k/yr 241,900 jobs
Administrative services managers
$108k/yr 271,200 jobs

Student Demographics

6,452
Total Students
57%
Women
88%
Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 65%
Hispanic 12%
Black 4%
Asian 4%
Two or More 3%
Non-Resident 4%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 64%
Hybrid (Some Online) 28%
Fully Online 8%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 88%
25-64 (Adult) 2%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Marist College?
Marist College has an acceptance rate of 65%. This indicates a less selective admissions process with good chances for qualified applicants.
How much does it cost to attend Marist College?
Tuition at Marist College is $45,330 for in-state students and $45,330 for out-of-state students .
What is the graduation rate at Marist College?
The graduation rate at Marist College is 80%. This is considered an excellent graduation rate, indicating strong student success and support systems.
Is Marist College a good school?
Marist College has a Repit College Score of 59/100 (Grade: C+). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (A): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (F): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (C+): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (A): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (C+): Reputation and recognition
How many students attend Marist College?
Marist College has a total enrollment of 6,452 students. Most students (88%) are traditional college-age (18-24).

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology