Marist College is a private liberal arts college in Poughkeepsie, New York. Founded in 1905, Marist was formed by the Marist Brothers, a Catholic religious institute, to prepare brothers for their vocations as educators. In 1929, Marist became accredited by the state to offer a wider range of degrees in the arts and sciences. Today, Marist offers 56 undergraduate and graduate degree programs and 21 certificate programs. Marist's 180-acre main campus overlooks the Hudson River and is situated along its east banks. Marist has a branch campus in Florence, Italy and offers 50 semester or academic year abroad options. A member of the NCAA's Division I, Marist sponsors 23 collegiate sports.
| Motto | Orare et Laborare (Latin) |
| Motto (English) | To Pray and To Work |
| Type | Private liberal arts college |
| Established | 1929 |
| Religious affiliation | Nonsectarian (formerly Roman Catholic (Marist Brothers)) |
| Endowment | $297.6 million (2020) |
| President | Dr. Dennis J. Murray (Interim) |
| Academic staff | 228 full-time, 350 adjuncts |
| Students | 6,657 |
| Undergraduates | 5,038 |
| Postgraduates | 982 |
| Campus | Suburban, total 240 acres 180 acres, Poughkeepsie Campus, 60 acres, Payne Estate, Urban 18,000 sqfoot, Manhattan Executive Center Urban 4,800 sqm, Florence, Italy Campus, Lorenzo de' Medici School |
| Colors | Red and White |
| Athletics | NCAA Division I, MAAC, FCS Football, Pioneer, ACHA Division II, SECHL |
| Mascot | Red Fox |
| Affiliations | NAICU |
About Marist College
Liberal arts college originally formed in 1905 by a Catholic religious institute of Brothers known as the Marist Brothers.
Achievement of Marist College
The school is consistently ranked by U.S. News & World Report and the Princeton Review as one of America's Best Colleges.
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Latest information about Marist College updated on July 28 2021.
