Marist College
A good fit for students considering a private nonprofit institution in New York. no major red flags in the data. solid earnings of $62,600 within 10 years; strong 80% graduation rate.
About This School
Marist College is a private nonprofit institution located in Poughkeepsie, New York with approximately 5,039 undergraduate students enrolled. Marist College has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 65%. The average net price after financial aid is $39,660 per year. The graduation rate is 80%, and the typical graduate earns $62,600 within 10 years of enrollment.
Marist University is a private university in Poughkeepsie Town, New York, United States. Marist was founded by the Marist Brothers, a Catholic religious institute, in 1905 to prepare brothers for their vocations as educators. In 1929, Marist became accredited by the state to offer a wider range of degrees in the arts and sciences. Marist's 180-acre main campus overlooks the Hudson River. Marist has a branch campus in Florence, Italy. A member of NCAA Division I, Marist sponsors 23 collegiate sports. In 2003 the Catholic Church declared Marist a secular institution.
Worth considering if you want a mid-sized private college experience without the hyper-competitive admissions pressure — the 65% acceptance rate means strong students have a real shot, and an 89% freshman retention rate suggests most students are happy once they arrive. The 80% graduation rate and $62,600 median earnings at 10 years are solid, and the $21,500 median debt is relatively manageable for a private school. The main concern is the $39,660 average net price — even after aid, that's a significant annual commitment, so run the net price calculator carefully before assuming you'll see that figure.
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Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (5,039 undergraduates).
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