Marist University

Poughkeepsie, NY · private nonprofit

Official site ↗

Admissions

Admit rate56.5%
Applicants
Middle-50% SAT1190–1340
Middle-50% ACT25–31
Avg GPA
Test policy
Avg net price / yr
Grad rate
Median earnings (10 yr)
Sourcescorecard_bulk · 2026

Application requirements

Early Decision2026-11-01
Early Decision II2/15/2027 11/15/2026
Restrictive EA2027-02-15
Regular / Rolling$50
Application fee$50 (US)
Personal essayRequired
PortfolioVia SlideRoom
Test policynever required
Counselor recommendationRequired
Mid-year reportRequired

Source: Common App first-year Requirements Grid, 2026-27 cycle. Confirm on the college's site — requirements can change mid-cycle.

Supplemental essays

~250 words each.

  1. Why do you think Marist is a good match for you?

Copied verbatim from the school's official admissions page (2025-26 cycle).