Marist College

Founded: 1929   Total Students: 6,657+

Overview

Located on the banks of the historic Hudson River and at its Florence, Italy campus, Marist College is a comprehensive, independent institution grounded in the liberal arts. Its mission is to “help students develop the intellect, character, and skills required for enlightened, ethical, and productive lives in the global community of the 21st century.” Marist educates more than 5,000 traditional-age undergraduate students and 1,400 adult and graduate students in 47 undergraduate majors and numerous graduate programs, including fully online MBA, MPA, MS, and MA degrees, and also Doctor of Physical Therapy and Physician Assistant programs.

Marist is also home to numerous Centers of Excellence and is engaged in innovative partnerships and initiatives that set us apart from peer institutions. These include:

  • Center for Civic Engagement and Leadership
  • Center for Social Media
  • Center for Sports Communication
  • Hudson River Valley Institute
  • IDCP: Data Center Education
  • Marist/IBM Joint Study
  • Marist Mindset List
  • Marist Poll
  • Raymond A. Rich Institute for Leadership Development

Programs Offered in Marist College

  • 4-Year Bachelor's Degree
  • Master's Degree
  • Highlights

    • Marist is again one of a small group of schools included in the 2nd edition of The Princeton Review's  Colleges That Create Futures: 50 Schools That Launch Careers By Going Beyond the Classroom, along with such top schools as Duke, Stanford, and Columbia. The Princeton Review cited Marist's leadership development, internship opportunities, campus work opportunities, such as the Marist Poll, and career development resources.
    • Forbes magazine ranks Marist on its list of 'America's Top Colleges'.
    • Marist has the world's 22nd best undergraduate fashion program, according to top industry website The Business of Fashion.
    • Marist's online MBA program was ranked in U.S. News & World Report’s “Best Online Education Program” rankings for 2019. 
    • Marist's online Bachelor’s degree program in Professional Studies was ranked in U.S. News & World Report’s “Best Online Education Program” rankings for 2019. 

    Campus Detail

    Main Campus Address

    3399 North Rd, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601, United States