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Fast Facts

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Academic Overview

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Honors Program

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Pre-College Programs

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Marist LdM

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Marist Abroad Program

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Alumni

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Student Support

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Sports and Recreation

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Housing on Campus

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Applying for Admission

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Tuition & Financial Aid

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MARIST FACTS

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Men Women Total

Undergraduate

1,770 2,496 4,266

Graduate

355 442 797

Student-Faculty Ratio of 15:1

Average Class Size: 20-25

Maximum Class Size: 35

75% of Marist faculty have Ph.D.

or terminal degrees in their field

Founded: 1929

Location: Poughkeepsie, New York

Type: Independent, coeducational, residential, liberal arts

DEGREES CONFERRED

Bachelor of Arts

Bachelor of Professional Studies Bachelor of Science

Master of Arts Master of Science

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Geographic Breakdown for Incoming Freshmen

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Mid-Atlantic 827 New England 208 West 37 South 30 Midwest 14 International Students 20 This year’s freshman class are from 30 states

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Core/Liberal Studies

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A Commitment to Excellence

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broad array of liberal arts

courses

develops your ability to

think critically, precisely and

logically, and fosters the formation

of a value system and code of ethics

that will guide and influence you

throughout your life.

Core/Liberal Studies include:

Philosophy College Writing Natural Science Social Sciences History Literature Fine Arts Mathematics Religious Studies Foreign Language

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Schools/Majors

Communication and the Arts

Computer Science and Mathematics

Management

Liberal Arts

Science

Social and Behavioral Sciences

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School of Communication

and the Arts

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A leader in the use of technology in the classroom

Communication and the Arts

•Advertising

•Communication Studies

•Interactive Media/Games Studies •Journalism •Public Relations •Radio/Film/TV •Sports Communication Digital Media Fashion Design Fashion Merchandising Fine Arts •Art History •Studio Art UNDERGRADUATE MAJORS

Internships with MTV, ESPN, The Wall

Street Journal, and many others…

National Communication Association

honors Marist Student Research.

Silver Needle Fashion Show

highlights Fashion Program to NYC

Designers.

GRADUATE MAJORS

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School of Computer Science

and Mathematics

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Applied Mathematics Computer Science

Information Technology and Systems

•Information Systems •Information Technology

Mathematics

UNDERGRADUATE MAJORS

Morgan Stanley

recruits for Computer Science directly from Marist campus--only 1 of 10 in U.S.

Computer Gaming

concentration offers

bachelor’s degree in Computer Science and certificate in Game

Design. --Don’t miss our annual Gaming Day Competition! _{GRADUATE MAJORS}

M.S. Software Development (5 yr.) M.S. Information Systems (5 yr.)

Technology students

have

paid internships

(avg. $20 per hr.)

Career Placement

--95 % of Computer Science majors secure jobs before graduation.

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School of Liberal Arts

Home of the Hudson River Valley Institute and MIPO

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American Studies English •Literature •Theatre •Writing French History Philosophy •Religious Studies Political Science •International Studies •Public Affairs Spanish

*Pre-Law Program--100% law school placement past two years

MAJORS

Marist Washington Semester Program

provides access to internships in Congress, the White House, and major media outlets (16 credits)

Marist Institute for Public Opinion (MIPO)

offers students a front-row seat to breaking political and social events.

FDR Library and Museum

provides unique access to historical records of Franklin Roosevelt.

Hansard Scholars Program

pairs students with members of British Parliament (includes two courses at London School of Economics)

The Hudson River Valley Institute at Marist

is a teaching/research center for all U.S. history scholars.

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School of Management

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Accounting

Business Administration

•Finance

•Human Resource Management •International Business

•Marketing

Economics

UNDERGRADUATE MAJORS

Internship Programs

with top

Fortune 100 companies

AACSB Accreditation

given to all Marist Management programs. This is given to only the top 25 percent of all Business schools in the world.

GRADUATE MAJORS

M.B.A. Accounting (5 yr.)

M.B.A. Business Administration M.P.A. Public Administration

5-year Accounting Master’s of Business

Administration

satisfies the needs of students preparing to meet CPA examination requirements in New York State

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School of Science

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Athletic Training

Biochemistry (B.A. and B.S.) Biology

Biology Education Biomedical Sciences Chemistry (B.A. and B.S.) Environmental Science-Policy Environmental Science Medical Technology *Pre-Dental Program *Pre-Medical Program *Pre-Veterinary Program UNDERGRADUATE MAJORS

Athletic Training and Medical Technology

programs are nationally accredited, and offer hands-on training at nearby clinical sites.

The Hudson River

provides an excellent instructional and research resource for Biology,

Chemistry and Environmental Science/Policy students.

Newly-remodeled Chemistry Labs

provide hands-on access to cutting-edge tools and technologies.

Science Majors have

outstanding placement

rates

into graduate, medical, and health professional schools.

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School of Social and

Behavioral Sciences

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Criminal Justice Psychology Psychology/Dual Certification Childhood/Special Education (1-6) Social Work UNDERGRADUATE MAJORS

Advanced Standing

designation at conclusion of Social Work program offers chance to complete

graduate work anywhere in U.S. in only one year.

SSBS grads are in demand--the

Criminal

Justice major

has its own

Career Fair

Psych-Special Childhood Education

provides dual certification in Childhood Education (1-6) and Childhood Education/Special Education (1-6).

100% job placement!

GRADUATE MAJORS

M.A. Education

M.A. Educational Psychology (5 Yr.) M.A. Psychology (5 Yr.)

M.A. School Psychology (MA)

M.P.A. Bachelor’s in Criminal Justice/ Master’s in Public Administration (5 Yr.)

*Adolescence Education Certification

English • History • French • Spanish • Math • Science

Internships are required

for all majors in the

School of Social and Behavioral Sciences.

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Honors Program

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•Participate in the

Dean’s Circle

•Faculty selected by Program Directors

•Seminars and co-curricular activities

•Honors ceremony at graduation

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tudents in the top five to seven percent of each incoming freshman class are

invited to join the Core/Liberal Studies Honors Program.

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Summer Pre-College

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Earn 3 College Credits in 2 Weeks

Get a taste of Campus/College Life

Future Success in your College Search

Business

Creative Writing

Criminal Justice

Environmental

Science

Fashion

Gaming

Spanish

Sports Communication

Theatre

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Marist Abroad Program

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Travel all over the world!

Last year, students traveled to approximately

70

different destinations, including: Africa and the Middle East, Asia, and the Pacific, Caribbean, Europe and South America.

Cost: The cost of studying abroad is roughly equivalent to studying at Marist. Tuition and housing are similar. Extras will differ (flight,

travel, shopping, etc.) www.marist.edu/international

Study abroad for a semester, a year or short-term.

Short-term opportunities occur during winter intersession, spring break, and spring attachment.

Sophomores, juniors and seniors can participate in all study abroad programs; freshmen may go on short-term trips, pending approval from Program Director.

INTERNSHIPS:

Last year, Marist

students participated in over 80 student

internships in England, Spain, Australia, Ireland and Italy.

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Marist-LdM: campus in Florence, Italy

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Study in Italy for a semester,

year, or all four years—in the

birthplace of the Renaissance

Florence exclusive degrees:

Art Conservation/Restoration Interior Design (portfolio req’d) Marist degrees offered:

Fine Arts–Art History Fine Arts–Studio Art Digital Media

Fashion Design (portfolio required) English–Theatre concentration

Classes are taught in English

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Italian language requirement

Furnished apartment-style housing

Campus is located in city center

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Alumni

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The Marist College Alumni

Association has

18 regional chapters

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stretching from NY to California.

There are 31,231 Marist alumni.

ALUMNI

J.W. Stewart’93

Sports Anchor ESPN

Bill O’Reilly’71

Anchor/Host, the O’Reilly Factor Fox News Network

Ryan Bingham’05

Mayor

Torrington, CT

Robert Gupta’05

Graduated at age of 17

Youngest violinist in Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra

Bernadette Grey ’84

Editor in Chief Scholastic, Inc.

The

online Alumni Career Network

has 1,390 members who have agreed

to help our students and other alumni

with the job search process.

*2,600 Alumni on LinkedIn.com

ALUMNI James Crutchfield’00 Vice President UBS Kathryn Brown ’74

Senior Vice President Verizon Scott Verderame’00 Vice President Morgan Stanley Jeff Yacobucci’02 Information Management Department of State, Washington DC Maureen O’Rourke ’85 Dean

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Student Support Services

•Academic Advisors

•Office of First-Year Programs

•The Center for Career Services

•First-Year Mentors

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A Focus on Students

Professionals are always available for support, advice, and guidance

Marist’s Retention Rate for first-year students: 88%

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Commissioner’s Cup

Awarded for overall excellence in athletics within the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC)--Marist has won 8 Cups since joining the MAAC in 1998 (5 times in the last 5 years).

5 Conference (MAAC) titles in 2010

150 students on All-MAAC Academic Honor Roll (most among the 10 full-time MAAC colleges)

Varsity Programs WOMEN’S Basketball Crew Cross-Country Diving Lacrosse Soccer Softball Swimming Tennis Track Volleyball Water Polo MEN’S Baseball Basketball Crew Cross-Country Diving Football Lacrosse Soccer Swimming Tennis Track

Sports Illustrated listed Marist among the top 200 Collegiate Athletic Programs in U.S.

The MARIST RED FOXES

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Clubs and Organizations

Student Activities

A Focus on Students

From Greek Life to Volunteer Organizations, Honorary Council to

Production Performance—more than 80 clubs and organizations

A few popular programs:

•Anime/Gaming •Campus Ministry •Circle K •Dance Team •Theatre Arts •Marist College TV

•Model United Nations The Music Program

at Marist:

•Marist Band •Marist Orchestra •Marist Singers

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Campus Living

Over 90% of ALL students who wish to reside on campus are accommodated

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A Focus on Students

Traditional Residence Halls Garden Apartments Townhouses

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The East Campus

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The Hudson River School

East Campus

•Townhouses

•Tennis Courts

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The Application

Many ways to apply:

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Paper Application

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Online and Downloadable

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Common Application

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Application Timeline

Application

Deadlines

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Regular Decision

: February 15

Notification Date: March 30

Deposit Due: May 1

Early Decision

: November 15

Notification Date: Mid-December

Deposit Due: February 15

Early Action

: December 1

Notification Date: January 30

Deposit Due: May 1

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Academic Profile:

Fall 2010 Accepted Freshmen

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SAT : 1730 – 1920

ACT: 25 – 29

The middle 50% of Accepted Students scored between 1730 and 1920 on the SAT

The middle 50% of Accepted Students scored between 25 and 29 on the ACT

GPA: 3.2 – 3.7

The middle 50% of Accepted Students had a GPA average between 3.2 and 3.7

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Applying for Admission

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Secondary School Transcript

– 4 years of English

– 3 years of Science – 3 years of Mathematics

– 3 years of Social Studies/History – 2 years of a foreign language

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Optional Standardized Test Scores

(SAT/ACT including writing)

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Personal Essay

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Recommendations (2)

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Leadership qualities and extra-curricular activities

NOTE: Strength of schedule (including honors level, AP/IB courses) is strongly considered in admission decisions

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Tuition & Fees

2010-2011 Costs:

Tuition: $27,150

Room & Board: 11,730

Fees: 740

Total $39,620

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Merit Scholarships

* Merit Awards are made at the discretion of the scholarship committee. In addition to GPA & optional SAT/ACT results, strength of schedule is a consideration in awarding merit scholarships.

Merit Scholarships

Amount Awardable

Presidential Scholarship

$12,000

Presidential Scholarship

$10,000

Marist College Scholarship

$8,000

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Forms Required:

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FAFSA form only

• Forms available: December 1

• Recommended filing date: January 1

• Marist sends financial aid packages: April 1st

Types of Aid Available:

Institutional Aid

• Merit-based (academic scholarships)

• Need-based (information supplied via FAFSA) • Other scholarships (athletics, music, etc.)

Federal Aid

• Loans

• Work-Study • PELL/SEOG

State Aid

• TAP (New York residents only)

• RIHEA (Rhode Island residents only) • VSAC (Vermont residents only)

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Financial Aid Information

Marist Federal School

Code: 002765

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Outside Recognition

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U.S. News & World Report: Marist was tied for 13th out of 171 colleges and universities in the North United States.

U.S. News named Marist one of 70 “Schools to Watch”

Barron’s named Marist one of the 247 “Best Buys in College Education”

Kiplinger’s Personal Finance Magazine’s Annual Review of the “100 Best Buys in Private College” ranked Marist 41st in U.S.

Marist was included as “A Best 368 College” in America by the Princeton Review

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