# Marist University

Private nonprofit college in Poughkeepsie, NY. IPEDS ID 192819.
Source page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/marist-university · Data: https://educationguide.com/data/colleges/marist-university.json · Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score

## Key numbers
- Acceptance rate: 56% (Fall 2024, College Scorecard)
- Average net price after grants: $41,544 per year (AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25)
- Graduation rate (6 years): 80%; beats 82% of NY colleges and 89% nationwide
- Median earnings 10 years after starting: $77,819; beats 82% of NY colleges and 92% nationwide
- Median debt at graduation: $21,500

## Net price by family income (per year, after grants)
| Family income | Net price |
|---|---|
| 0-30k | $26,083 |
| 30-48k | $27,200 |
| 48-75k | $36,178 |
| 75-110k | $42,001 |
| 110k+ | $45,643 |

Average after grants for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid. Negative values mean grants exceed cost.

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
Graduates took 4.1 years on average (72% finished in 4 years; Fall 2017 entrants, IPEDS). Earnings gain = $77,819 (median earnings of former students 10 years after starting college (College Scorecard)) minus $34,633 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in NY (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $26,083 | $106,940 | 2.5 years |
| 30-48k | $27,200 | $111,520 | 2.6 years |
| 48-75k | $36,178 | $148,330 | 3.4 years |
| 75-110k | $42,001 | $172,204 | 4.0 years |
| 110k+ | $45,643 | $187,136 | 4.3 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Sticker price
- Cost of attendance: $67,574
- Tuition and fees: $47,750
- Housing and meals: $17,710; books: $2,425

## Admissions
- SAT reading & writing: 600–680; SAT math: 590–660; ACT: 25–31 (25th–75th percentile, Fall 2024)
- Fall 2023: 10,224 applicants, 6,616 admitted, 1,287 enrolled; test scores considered but not required
- Fall 2024: acceptance 56%, ACT 25–31 (College Scorecard)
- Fall 2023: acceptance 65%, ACT 27–30 (IPEDS Admissions)

## Majors (36 bachelor's majors)
| Major | Earnings 1 yr | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economics | $55,614 | $118,557 | $26,000 |
| Computer Science | $69,737 | $111,893 | $25,897 |
| Applied Mathematics | not reported | $109,170 | $26,000 |
| Accounting | $71,436 | $106,313 | $23,250 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | $77,315 | $102,640 | $27,000 |
| Medical Laboratory Science | not reported | $101,370 | not reported |
| Business Administration | $53,766 | $90,855 | $26,000 |
| Biology | $30,737 | $81,936 | $26,000 |
| Communications | $41,818 | $74,726 | $26,000 |
| Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations | $47,137 | $74,534 | $25,000 |
| Political Science | $43,238 | $74,308 | $23,250 |
| Spanish / French / Romance Languages | not reported | $73,868 | not reported |
| Psychology, Other | $47,348 | $67,205 | $26,000 |
| Interdisciplinary Studies | $57,906 | $67,076 | $31,142 |
| Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design | $28,336 | $66,010 | $26,929 |
| Criminal Justice | $36,765 | $65,881 | $26,000 |
| Psychology | $33,491 | $62,821 | $25,000 |
| Environmental / Natural Resources Management and Policy | not reported | $58,610 | not reported |
| Social Work | not reported | $55,501 | $24,251 |
| Studio Art | $31,907 | $55,296 | $25,529 |
| English | $25,615 | $47,170 | $27,000 |
| Environmental Science / Conservation | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Area Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Software and Media Applications | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Information Technology | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Special Education | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Education (Subject Teaching) | not reported | not reported | $27,000 |
| Biochemistry | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Mathematics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Philosophy and Religious Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Philosophy | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Religious Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Chemistry | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Psychology (Clinical / Counseling) | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health (Imaging / Therapy / Tech) | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| History | not reported | not reported | not reported |

## Major to career
- Business Administration → Management analyst: median wage $102,190 (Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY), $112,250 (NY), $101,860 (U.S.)
- Communications → Public relations specialist: median wage $72,390 (Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY), $81,250 (NY), $74,750 (U.S.)

## Sources and years
- Net price: AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; cost of attendance: AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; tuition: AcadYr 2024-25, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25
- Graduation: Fall 2018 or AcadYr 2018-19 cohort (differs by institutional calendar), reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; earnings: Treasury AY2009-10, AY2010-11 pooled cohort measured in CY2020, CY2021, inflation adjusted to 2022 dollars; debt: NSLDS FY2020, FY2021 pooled cohorts
- Major earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars

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