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How strong are the academics at Marist College?

Let's cover class sizes, graduation rates, and outcomes.

16:1
Student to faculty ratio
20
Average class size
72%
4-year grad rate

Class Sizes

Class sizes likely stayed the same for you through high school. You'll find that college is much different. Some of the largest universities have classes that can seat hundreds of students in giant lecture halls. Conversely, as they progress and their focus narrows, higher-level courses can sometimes have just a handful of students.

Marist has an average student-to-faculty ratio of 16:1. The typical school is 14:1. While this ratio is important, what’s more important is how big a typical class is.

Class Sizes
2-9
77
10-19
391
20-29
494
30-39
35

Honors Programs

Marist College has an honors program and/or honors college. Specifics of these programs vary, but benefits of being in an Honors Program might include priority registration, being part of a tight-knit community, and accessing unique learning opportunities.

Learn more about honors options on Marist's website.

Outcomes

It’s critical to understand a school’s outcomes to understand if your four (or more) years at the school will be worth it. Here are some key statistics about the outcomes of students who enroll at Marist College:

89%
First-year retention rate
72%
4-year grad rate
80%
6-year grad rate

Majors

Many students choose a school largely based on the what they want to study. The are Marist College's most popular majors, ranked by how many people graduated with the concentration in the most recent year:

Business Administration and Management, General
Communication and Media Studies
Communication, General
Psychology, General
Fashion Merchandising
58.8
104.64
150.48
196.32
242.16
288

The Full List

Major Graduates
Area
  • American/United States Studies/Civilization 0
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General 45
  • Biomedical Sciences, General 33
  • Biochemistry 4
Business
  • Business Administration and Management, General 288
  • Fashion Merchandising 97
  • Accounting 29
Communication
  • Communication and Media Studies 164
  • Communication, General 164
  • Mass Communication/Media Studies 36
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • Computer Science 44
  • Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance 31
  • Computer and Information Sciences, General 10
  • Computer Software and Media Applications, Other 7
  • Information Technology 6
Education
  • Education/Teaching of Individuals in Elementary Special Education Programs 38
  • Special Education and Teaching, Other 3
  • History Teacher Education 3
  • Mathematics Teacher Education 3
  • Biology Teacher Education 1
  • English/Language Arts Teacher Education 1
  • Social Studies Teacher Education 0
  • Chemistry Teacher Education 0
  • French Language Teacher Education 0
  • Spanish Language Teacher Education 0
English Language And Literature/Letters
  • English Language and Literature, General 21
Foreign Languages
  • Spanish Language and Literature 5
  • French Language and Literature 0
  • Italian Language and Literature 0
Health Professions And Related Programs
  • Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist 18
  • Athletic Training/Trainer 5
History
  • History, General 15
Homeland Security
  • Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration 45
Mathematics And Statistics
  • Applied Mathematics, General 16
  • Mathematics, General 4
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES 14
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General 14
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General 14
Natural Resources And Conservation
  • Environmental/Natural Resources Management and Policy, General 11
  • Environmental Science 0
Philosophy And Religious Studies
  • Philosophy 3
  • Religion/Religious Studies 0
  • Philosophy and Religious Studies, General 0
Physical Sciences
  • Chemistry, General 4
Psychology
  • Psychology, General 102
  • Psychology, Other 23
  • Educational Psychology 0
Public Administration And Social Service Professions
  • Social Work 22
Social Sciences
  • Political Science and Government, Other 33
  • Economics, General 9
  • Political Science and Government, General 0
Visual And Performing Arts
  • Fashion/Apparel Design 31
  • Intermedia/Multimedia 21
  • Game and Interactive Media Design 12
  • Fine/Studio Arts, General 10
  • Interior Design 0

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