Marist University
Poughkeepsie, New York · Private
Marist University admitted 56% of 11,248 applicants (Common Data Set 2025-2026). First-year students who sent the SAT scored 1200–1330 in the middle half. Test scores are optional. 80% of students graduate within six years.
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Application deadlines
Marist University’s first-year deadlines for 2026–27 on the Common App:
- Early decision
- November 1, 2026
- Early decision II
- February 15, 2027
- Early action
- November 15, 2026
- Regular decision
- February 15, 2027
The application fee is $50, and Marist University accepts the Common App fee waiver. Marist University asks for the Common App personal essay, a counselor recommendation, and a midyear report from your school.
Deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone. From Common App’s requirements grid, updated September 25, 2026. Check Marist University’s admissions site before you submit. See every college’s deadlines or early decision vs. early action.
Early decision and early action
Early decision applicants were admitted at 73% (172 of 236), compared with 56% for all applicants.
Marist University offers early action but didn’t report its early admit rate.
Early applicants often include recruited athletes and students with stronger applications, so the gap overstates how much applying early helps one student.
3,798 students were offered a spot on the waitlist, 844 took it, and 207 were admitted from it.
What admissions weighs
How Marist University rates each part of an application, from its Common Data Set.
Very important
- Course rigor
- GPA
Important
- Recommendations
- Character
Considered
- Class rank
- Test scores
- Essay
- Activities
- Talent or ability
- First generation
- Where you live
- Volunteering
- Work experience
- Showing interest
Not considered
- Interview
- Legacy
- State residency
- Religion
High school GPA
First-year students averaged a 3.63 GPA. 18% of those who reported a class rank were in the top 10% of their class.
Some colleges report weighted GPAs, so compare loosely.
What it costs
Full price with housing is $68,410 a year. After grants, students paid $40,106 on average.
Average price after grants, by family income:
Quick answers
What is Marist University’s acceptance rate?
Marist University admitted 56% of applicants: 6,298 of 11,248 (Common Data Set 2025-2026).
When is Marist University’s early decision deadline?
For 2026–27, early decision is due November 1, 2026, early decision II is due February 15, 2027, early action is due November 15, 2026, and regular decision is due February 15, 2027. Common App deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone.
What SAT score do you need for Marist University?
The middle half of admitted students who sent the SAT scored 1200 to 1330, with a median around 1270. A score at or above 1270 puts you in the top half of admitted students who sent one.
How much is Marist University’s application fee?
The application fee is $50 for 2026–27, and Marist University accepts the Common App fee waiver.
What does Marist University require?
Besides the application and transcript, Marist University asks for the Common App personal essay, a counselor recommendation, and a midyear report from your school.
Does Marist University have supplemental essays?
Yes. For 2026–27, Marist University asks 1 question of its own on top of the main essay (one short essay, up to 250 words). Its supplemental essays page lists each one word for word with the word limit.
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