by our College Data Analytics TeamHome to about 5,682 undergraduates in 2020, Marist is a private college located in Poughkeepsie, New York. A safe, suburban environment can offer many of the amenities of city living without the constant hum. Should you tire of the campus however, Marist offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by Marist can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our Marist Guide to Distance and Online Learning.
Individuals with disabilities make up 13.0% of the student population at Marist. For more information on policies and accommodations that the college provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit Marist Disability Services.
While not a "service academy", Marist does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. Undergraduates have access to one or more ROTC programs and there is an active student veterans group on campus. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit Marist Veteran Services . For more information, check out our Marist for Veterans Guide.
Marist offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it. In the end though, most do choose to live in the dorms.
* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.
There were 5,682 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 4,947 (87.1%). Part-time attendance was 735 (12.9%).
| Full-time | Part-time | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 4,947 | 735 | 5,682 |
Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, Marist receives top marks for overall diversity. We rank Marist #613 out of 3,451.
The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.
You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at Marist by looking closer at the ethnic, gender, age, and geographic diversity metrics from the Marist Diversity Guide.
Marist has a total of 781 student athletes, 450 men and 331 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.
| Total Revenue (all teams) | $11,279,490 |
| Total Expenses (all teams) | $11,279,490 |
| Net | $0 |
For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to Marist College Athletics