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What Marist College's own numbers say, from its Common Data Set 2024-25.

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Only 20% of admits enroll, so Marist College admits far more students than it has seats.

Enroll20%

Go elsewhere80%

Source: Marist College's Common Data Set 2024-25

The share of international students in the first-year class has risen from 0% to 3% since 2020-21, about 0.4 points a year.
Early Decision filled about 13% of the 2024-25 first-year class, less than most similar colleges.
Applications fell 4% from 2020-21 to 2024-25 (11,715 to 11,274).
After ED, 1,103 of 1,267 seats were left for 11,070 other applicants: about one seat for every 10.
ED applicants were admitted at 80%, against 56.1% for everyone else: 1.4 times the rate.
1,014 students stayed on the waitlist and 215 were admitted from it (21.2%).
Women were admitted at a lower rate: 52.9% for women against 62.0% for men.

From students' own posts on Reddit and admissions forums: self-reported, unverified, never used in your odds.

Three of the four admits who posted applied Early Action.
Admits showed long commitment to one activity, like years of competitive running or swimming, or music ensembles, often ending in a coaching or leader role.
Several admits did hands-on helping work, such as camp counselor, peer tutor, lifeguard and swim instructor, or health fundraising.
Students report many Early Action applicants were deferred into the regular pool and asked for new grades and an interview.
Students report portal glitches, like missing items or the wrong round listed, and admissions fixing them once contacted.
Students report decisions arrive by mail in waves, so the portal status is not a reliable sign of the outcome.
Students report merit awards vary, from none to about 20k a year, and that asking for a larger award when another college offers more can work.
Students worry that the cost, including dorm housing, stays high even after aid.