Marist College: Courses, Admission, Cost

Marist is a comprehensive, independent four-year university that was founded in 1929. Its distinctive educational philosophy emphasizes experiential learning to enhance classroom instruction while fusing pre-professional degrees with the liberal arts. According to US News and World Report, Marist College ranked #39 in Best Value Schools, #4 in Best Undergraduate Teaching and #117 in Top Performers on Social Mobility. Some of the notable alumni of Marist College include Adam Ferrara '88 – actor and comedian,  Jon Gabrus '04 – comedian, and television personality and Bill O'Reilly '71 – political commentator. Popular courses at Marist College include business, management, marketing, communication, journalism, psychology and computer science. 

Marist provides housing for over 3,300 undergraduate students in corridor, suite, apartment, and townhouse-style residences. Living on campus is also a part of education journey. Students get to spend more time around campus and with batchmates.  The cost of housing and food is around $11,490 and $6,970 respectively. 

Students living off campus can have more independent life and have flexibility with managing their life. They also have to commute to the college daily which takes time and is exhausting. The cost of apartments near Marist College starts from $1,600. Overall living off or on campus depends on a student's personal choice.

The Federal Work-Study (FWS) programme offered by the college allows to earn money to pay the educational expenses, interpersonal skills, time management, and workplace etiquette within the student's job. Students receive a bi-weekly pay-check. Students who don't have a work-study programme are also eligible for on-campus employment. The jobs are posted on handshake portal. Students are limited to a maximum of 20 hours per week of campus employment during the academic year and they can work up to 40 hours during summer and semester breaks.