Private not-for-profit

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Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference

Marist University SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements

SAT Range1210 to 1345

ACT Range25 to 31

Average GPAN/A

Acceptance Rate56.5%

Marist is test-optional, but submitted scores still matter when they are strong: the middle SAT range is 1210 to 1345. Aim to submit an SAT near 1345 or higher, while a score around 1210 can still make sense if your grades and activities are a clear strength.

Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.

Marist University facts and stats

Quick Facts

Marist University enrolls 5,551 undergraduates in a suburban campus setting. Marist has an 80% six-year graduation rate. The student-to-faculty ratio is 16:1.

Location

Poughkeepsie, NY

Undergrad Enrollment5,551

Freshman RetentionN/A

SettingSuburban

Student to Faculty Ratio16:1

Graduation Rate80%

Test PolicyTest-optional

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Key Marist University application dates

Key dates

Application deadlines

Regular Decision

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Early Action

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Early Decision

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Priority Deadline

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Financial aid deadlines

Financial Aid Priority

November 15

Test dates

SAT test dates

August 22, 2026

Registration deadline: August 7, 2026

September 12, 2026

Registration deadline: August 28, 2026

October 3, 2026

Registration deadline: September 18, 2026

ACT test dates

September 19, 2026

Registration deadline: August 14, 2026

October 17, 2026

Registration deadline: September 11, 2026

December 12, 2026

Registration deadline: November 6, 2026

Take tests early for the best outcomes

If you choose to submit scores to test-optional Marist, take your first SAT or ACT by spring of junior year so you can use the summer before senior year and an October retake to improve your superscore. For Marist’s November 15 early deadline, October is the last fall retake likely to arrive in time.

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What you'll actually pay

Marist is a private not-for-profit, so the same rate applies to all students, with tuition and fees at $47,620. About 56% of students receive aid, and the average merit award is $20,510. Submit the FAFSA by the November 15 priority deadline.

Tuition and Fees$47,620

Room and Board$21,000

Average Merit Award$20,510

Application FeeN/A

Students on Aid56%

Average Aid Package$35,831

Average Debt at Grad$37,846

Marist’s listed cost of attendance is about $68,620, including $47,620 in tuition and fees and $21,000 for room and board. About 56% of students receive aid, with an average aid package of $35,831. Merit aid is a significant part of the picture, with an average merit award of $20,510 and listed scholarships ranging from $2,500 to $25,000. Graduates leave with an average debt of $37,846.