More selective than 76% of New York colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
15% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 2% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose Marist University over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
What Marist University weighs when deciding
How much each part of an application counts for first-year applicants, as Marist University reports it. Programs with their own criteria (nursing, music, honors) can weigh things differently.
- Rigor of high school courses
- High school GPA
- Recommendations
- Character and personal qualities
- Class rank
- SAT/ACT scores
- Essay
- Extracurricular activities
- Talent or ability
- First-generation college student
- Where you live
- Volunteer work
- Work experience
- Your demonstrated interest
- Interview
- Alumni relation (legacy)
- State residency
- Religious affiliation
Item C7. Common Data Set 2025-26 (fall 2025 first-year students), published by the college.
High school GPA of Marist University first-year students
Share of fall 2025 first-year students in each high school GPA range; the average was 3.63. Colleges report GPAs as they record them, weighted or not.
100% of first-year students reported a high school GPA.
Items C11-C12; enrolled students, not admitted students. Common Data Set 2025-26 (fall 2025 first-year students), published by the college.
Early decision, early action and the waitlist
73% of early decision applicants were admitted (172 of 236). Admitted students must enroll.
You hear early and can still apply elsewhere.
3,798 offered a spot, 844 took it, 207 admitted.
Items C2, C21-C22. Common Data Set 2025-26 (fall 2025 first-year students), published by the college.
Marist University SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, Marist University is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 600 | 680 |
| SAT math | 590 | 660 |
| ACT composite | 25 | 31 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 1190 | 1340 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
Marist University admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 57% | 600–680 | 590–660 | 25–31 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 65% | 620–690 | 600–670 | 27–30 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is Marist University compared with other New York colleges?
Marist University has the 35th-lowest acceptance rate of 140 New York colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 | CUNY Hunter College | 54% | 57% | $2,984 |
| 32 | St Lawrence University | 54% | 79% | $28,651 |
| 33 | Yeshiva University | 56% | 83% | $49,965 |
| 34 | Davis College | 56% | 27% | $12,875 |
| 35 | Marist University | 57% | 80% | $41,544 |
| 36 | CUNY Lehman College | 57% | 51% | $3,148 |
| 37 | CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice | 57% | 56% | $3,203 |
| 38 | CUNY Brooklyn College | 58% | 54% | $3,103 |
| 39 | Fordham University | 59% | 82% | $44,338 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All New York colleges →
Who enrolls at Marist University
College Scorecard; IPEDS
Marist University admissions questions
What is the Marist University acceptance rate?
Marist University accepts 57% of applicants, about 1 in 2. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 6,616 of 10,224 applicants were admitted.
Does Marist University require the SAT or ACT?
Marist University considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 15% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 2% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for Marist University?
The middle 50% of Marist University enrolled first-year students scored 1190–1340 on the SAT and 25–31 on the ACT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at Marist University?
19% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (1,287 of 6,616).
What does Marist University look for in applicants?
Marist University reports these as very important for first-year applicants: rigor of high school courses, high school GPA. Important: recommendations, character and personal qualities. Considered: class rank, sAT/ACT scores, essay, extracurricular activities, talent or ability, first-generation college student, where you live, volunteer work, work experience, your demonstrated interest. (Common Data Set 2025-26).
Does Marist University have early decision?
Yes. Marist University offers binding early decision; 73% of early decision applicants were admitted for fall 2025 (172 of 236). It also offers non-binding early action.
How many students get off the Marist University waitlist?
For fall 2025, 3,798 applicants were offered a waitlist spot, 844 accepted one and 207 were admitted (25% of those who stayed on the list).
Is Marist University getting harder to get into?
Marist University accepted 57% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 65% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; Marist University's Common Data Set 2025-26; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to Marist University overview