Poughkeepsie, NY · Private University
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Marist University admits 56% of applicants. The average SAT score of admitted students is 1,265. The average ACT score of admitted students is 28.
The student-to-faculty ratio is 15:1, supporting close academic mentorship.
Popular programs include Business, Communications, Psychology, Visual Arts.
| Acceptance Rate | 56% |
| Average SAT | 1,265 |
| Average ACT | 28 |
| Student-Faculty Ratio | 15:1 |
| Undergraduate Enrollment | 5,182 |
The average net price after financial aid is $6,206 per year. Tuition is $47,750 per year before aid.
| Tuition (Out-of-State) | $47,750 |
| Avg Net Price (after aid) | $6,206 |
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Get my free college plan →Marist University's acceptance rate is 56%. For every 100 applicants, approximately 56 receive an offer of admission.
The average SAT score of admitted students is 1265, and the average ACT score is 28. These are averages, not cutoffs — strong essays and activities matter just as much as test scores.
Test policies change frequently — check Marist University's admissions page for their current requirement.
Tuition is $47,750; the average net price (after aid) is $6,206. Financial aid is available — submit the FAFSA to see your personalized cost estimate.