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How strong are the academics at Marist University?

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

16:1
Student to faculty ratio
19
Average class size
70%
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
106
10-19
438
20-29
483
30-39
44

Honors Programs

Marist University 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 University:

70%
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 University'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
Fashion Merchandising
Psychology, General
65.2
91.36
117.52
143.68
169.84
196

The Full List

Major Graduates
Area
  • American/United States Studies/Civilization 4
  • American/United States Studies/Civilization 1
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General 35
  • Biomedical Sciences, General 28
  • Biochemistry 2
Business
  • Business Administration and Management, General 196
  • Fashion Merchandising 102
  • Accounting 17
  • Business Administration and Management, General 10
  • Fashion Merchandising 2
Communication
  • Communication and Media Studies 126
  • Communication, General 126
  • Mass Communication/Media Studies 32
  • Communication, General 3
  • Communication and Media Studies 3
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • Computer Science 31
  • Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance 29
  • Computer Software and Media Applications, Other 8
  • Computer and Information Sciences, General 8
  • Information Technology 6
  • Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance 3
  • Computer and Information Sciences, General 2
Education
  • Education/Teaching of Individuals in Elementary Special Education Programs 31
  • History Teacher Education 8
  • Mathematics Teacher Education 6
  • English/Language Arts Teacher Education 2
  • Special Education and Teaching, Other 1
  • Biology Teacher Education 1
  • Spanish Language Teacher Education 0
  • French Language Teacher Education 0
  • Chemistry Teacher Education 0
  • Social Studies Teacher Education 0
English Language And Literature/Letters
  • English Language and Literature, General 16
Foreign Languages
  • Spanish Language and Literature 2
  • Italian Language and Literature 0
  • French Language and Literature 0
  • Spanish Language and Literature 0
Health Professions And Related Programs
  • Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist 20
  • Athletic Training/Trainer 3
History
  • History, General 7
  • History, General 2
Homeland Security
  • Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration 51
  • Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration 3
Mathematics And Statistics
  • Applied Mathematics, General 5
  • Applied Mathematics, General 2
  • Mathematics, General 1
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General 22
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General 22
  • MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES 22
  • International/Globalization Studies 3
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General 1
  • MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES 1
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General 1
  • International/Globalization Studies 0
Natural Resources And Conservation
  • Environmental/Natural Resources Management and Policy, General 11
  • Environmental Science 0
Philosophy And Religious Studies
  • Philosophy 5
  • Philosophy 1
  • Religion/Religious Studies 0
  • Philosophy and Religious Studies, General 0
Physical Sciences
  • Chemistry, General 6
  • Geology/Earth Science, General 1
Psychology
  • Psychology, General 87
  • Psychology, Other 34
  • Psychology, General 10
  • Educational Psychology 0
Public Administration And Social Service Professions
  • Social Work 16
  • Social Work 1
Social Sciences
  • Political Science and Government, Other 34
  • Economics, General 7
  • Economics, General 4
  • Political Science and Government, General 0
Visual And Performing Arts
  • Intermedia/Multimedia 26
  • Fashion/Apparel Design 24
  • Game and Interactive Media Design 21
  • Fine/Studio Arts, General 14
  • Fine/Studio Arts, General 2
  • Interior Design 0
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