About Marist College

Marist is a liberal arts institution run by a private foundation. It was created in 1905 by the Marist Brothers and obtained state recognition in 1929. The school began offering college-level courses in 1929, and the state of New York granted it an official four-year franchise in 1946. Following that, the campus began to grow with the building of a gymnasium, library, and residence halls.

It now provides a wide range of academic degrees, including as accounting, biology, cybersecurity, economics, art history, and many others. The School of Communication and the Arts, the School of Computer Science and Mathematics, the School of Liberal Arts, the School of Management, the School of Science, the School of Professional Programs, and the School of Social and Behavioral Sciences all offer these programmes.

Marist's main campus is in Poughkeepsie, New York, which is roughly 90 minutes from New York City and right along the gorgeous Hudson River. There are numerous options for lodging, dining, and sporting activities. Within the site, it maintains study facilities and academic buildings. Football, basketball, softball, tennis, and swimming are all part of the full-fledged sporting department. The teams play in NCAA Division I, and the institute is committed to not only intellectual but also physical development of its students. Florence, Italy, New York City, and Esopus, New York are all home to the college.

Marist College has a total enrollment of 6,657 students and employs a teaching staff of 232 full-time faculty and 348 adjuncts. It accepts students from all around the world, and student diversity has expanded by more than 50% in the last ten years. Marist College also has a Military Community that assists persons who have been in the military on active duty or in the reserves. It follows the Yellow Ribbon Program and offers Active Duty members, their adult dependents, and spouses a 25% tuition reduction.

Why Marist College?

• Marist College has been recognised for its leadership in the use of technology to enhance the teaching and learning process by U.S. News & World Report, Time, and "The Princeton Review."
• U.S. News & World Report has ranked Marist as the 9th best regional university in the north.
• Forbes included it in their list of top private institutions in 2016.
• The 210-acre Marist University campus is halfway between New York City and Albany, the state capital.
• The Princeton Review has named Marist as one of the best colleges in the United States.
• The student-to-faculty ratio at college is on average 16:1.

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Marist College International Student Admissions

The Marist College accepts international applicants in a variety of fields of study, including management, liberal arts, science, computer and technology, and many others, at both the graduate and undergraduate levels. Students who are unable to attend classes in person can take advantage of the college's online offerings. Admission to the college is possible if all academic records are presented on time and all other conditions are completed.

Application portal: Students can apply online through the Marist Online Application or the Common Application, or they can download and print an application form.

Students applying for graduate school must fill out the Marist Online Graduate Admission Application.

Application fee: The candidate must pay a non-refundable and required application fee of $50 USD.

Basic Admission Requirements: In order to be considered for admission, applicants must meet the following requirements:

• A complete application form
• Personal essay
• One letter of recommendation
• Official high school transcripts (evaluated ad with translation in English)
• Proof of English proficiency
• Resume of the applicant
• Affidavit of financial support

Optional requirements: ACT and SAT scores

Marist College English Proficiency Test Scores

International applicants whose native language is not English must provide test scores as proof of English language ability. The Marist College accepts TOEFL/ IELTS/ Duo Lingo/ SAT results that meet the minimum requirements listed in the table below:

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