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Marist University
Explore admissions details for Marist University, including acceptance rate, tuition, net price, testing data, student size, and an estimated 4.0 GPA fit range that can be used with your converter results.
About Marist University
Marist University is a private nonprofit institution in Poughkeepsie, NY. It is listed as a bachelor's degree institution in the current dataset. Based on the latest available data, Marist University is moderately selective with an acceptance rate of 65%. Reported student size is about 5,039, which helps frame the scale of the campus experience.
Marist University is included here as part of the CalcmyGPA US school discovery directory, which is designed to help students compare acceptance rate, tuition, SAT and ACT ranges, student size, and GPA-fit guidance in one place. If you are researching whether Marist University should be a reach, match, or stronger-fit option, this profile gives a faster planning summary before you move into application strategy.
Acceptance Rate
65%
Average SAT
1,285
Average ACT
28
Student Size
5,039
In-State Tuition
$46,140
Out-of-State Tuition
$46,140
Marist University Acceptance Rate, SAT, ACT, and Admissions Data
Marist University sits in the moderately selective range with an acceptance rate of 65%. The average SAT shown here is 1,285, and the midpoint ACT composite is 28. Graduation rate is 81%, which adds useful perspective beyond admissions alone.
Admissions data matters because school selectivity is rarely about one number alone. For Marist University, acceptance rate, SAT or ACT ranges, and graduation-rate signals work better when read together, especially for students comparing several US schools with similar reputations, cost, or GPA expectations.
Acceptance
65%
Graduation Rate
81%
SAT Average
1,285
ACT Composite
28
SAT Reading
647
SAT Math
632
Graduation Rate
81%
Control
Private Nonprofit
Marist University Tuition, Net Price, and Cost of Attendance
Marist University reports in-state tuition of $46,140 and out-of-state tuition of $46,140. Average net price is $39,660, which can be more useful than sticker tuition when comparing affordability. Estimated annual cost of attendance is $63,898 before individual aid differences. Median debt for completers is $25,000.
Cost is often where school lists change the most. This Marist University cost section is meant to help you compare tuition, average net price, and overall attendance cost more naturally, so you can judge whether the school looks realistic financially before spending more time on essays, applications, or score comparisons.
In-State Tuition
$46,140
Out-of-State Tuition
$46,140
Average Net Price
$39,660
Attendance Cost
$63,898
Average Net Price
$39,660
Cost of Attendance
$63,898
Median Debt
$25,000
Marist University Student Size, Graduation Rate, and Outcomes
Marist University enrolls about 5,039 students. Private Nonprofit control can affect tuition structure, funding, and campus priorities. Reported median earnings 10 years after entry are $77,819.
Student size and outcomes add important perspective that pure admissions numbers miss. For many applicants, the right US school is not just about getting in, but also about campus scale, graduation success, and longer-term earnings potential, which is why this Marist University profile keeps those factors visible before you drill into calculators or related schools.
Student Size
5,039
Median Earnings
$77,819
Marist University GPA Requirements and Academic Fit
A practical GPA floor for discovery purposes is around 2.90 on the 4.0 scale. A stronger target is around 3.20 to improve fit. This is an estimate used to turn converter results into school suggestions, not an official admissions guarantee.
The GPA fit range on this page is not an official minimum from Marist University. It is a planning layer that helps you compare your converted 4.0 GPA against other US school profiles in a more practical way. That makes it useful for deciding whether Marist University looks more like a reach, match, or stronger-fit school inside the wider directory.
Marist University is moderately competitive. GPA fit still matters, but the admissions picture is less compressed than at highly selective schools.
Estimated Floor
2.90
Recommended GPA
3.20
Estimated Floor
2.90
Recommended GPA
3.20
How to Apply to Marist University Strategically
Use this section as a quick application guide before you decide whether Marist University belongs in your reach, match, or safety group. The goal is to keep admissions fit, affordability, and official requirements in view at the same time.
Check your fit before treating it as a match
Compare Marist University with schools that have similar size, cost, selectivity, and GPA expectations before you decide where it belongs on your list.
Review cost early, not after you apply
Look at tuition, net price, and overall attendance cost early so affordability is part of the decision from the start, not something you discover after you are already committed.
Confirm official requirements on the school website
Use the official admissions and financial-aid pages for final requirements, deadlines, prerequisite expectations, and any updated testing or application-policy changes.
Marist University Admissions, GPA, Tuition, and FAQ
What is the acceptance rate at Marist University?
Marist University currently shows an acceptance rate of 65% in this dataset.
How competitive is Marist University?
Marist University is moderately competitive. GPA fit still matters, but the admissions picture is less compressed than at highly selective schools.
What GPA is competitive for Marist University?
This page estimates a discovery fit band around 2.90 to 3.20 on the 4.0 scale. These are guidance estimates, not official minimums.
How much does Marist University cost?
Marist University reports in-state tuition of $46,140, out-of-state tuition of $46,140, and an average net price of $39,660.
What test scores are shown for Marist University?
Marist University shows an average SAT of 1,285 and an ACT composite midpoint of 28.
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