Marist College is a highly selective comprehensive liberal arts institution noted for its leadership in the use of technology in and out of the classroom. Marist overlooks the Hudson River in Poughkeepsie, New York, midway between New York City and Albany, the state capital. The College seeks students who are eager to participate in the campus community and wish to make a positive contribution to the student body.

Admission
A student interested in applying to Marist College should rank in the top half of their graduating class and hold a recalculated average between 3,2-3,7 or better. The difficulty and quality level of each class is also taken into account. Candidates should meet the following minimum requirements:
-    4 years of English;
-    3 years of Science;
-    3 years of Math;
-    3 years of History/Social Studies;
-    2 years of a foreign language.
Then you should complete the following steps:
-    Fill out and complete the application. Marist offers two methods for applying to the college, online and print.
-    Download, print, and complete the Counselor Recommendation and Transcript Request Form.
-    Submit official copies of your secondary school transcripts.
-    Forward official results of the SAT or ACT exam.
-    Attach a personal essay.
-    Send one additional letter of recommendation.
-    Pay the non-refundable application fee.

Financial Aid
Marist offers several types of financial assistance programs:
-    Merit Scholarships;
-    Endowed Scholarships;
-    Additional Scholarship Opportunities;
-    Marist Grants;
-    Federal Grants;
-    State Grants;
-    Loans;
-    Marist Military Discount;
-    Marist Army ROTC;
-    Veterans Benefits.
As a Marist student, the Office of Student Financial Services will make every effort to assist you with financing the cost of your education.