Marist University
About
Situated on a picturesque campus overlooking the Hudson River in Poughkeepsie, New York, Marist College is renowned for blending a strong liberal arts foundation with high-caliber professional preparation, particularly in business, communications, computer science, and fashion design. The vibrant student experience is defined by an active, community-oriented culture and exceptional hands-on learning, supported by a historic technology partnership with IBM and the nationally recognized Marist Institute for Public Opinion (The Marist Poll). Additionally, Marist sets itself apart with a deeply ingrained global focus, boasting one of the highest study abroad participation rates in the nation and a unique full-branch campus in Florence, Italy.
Wikipedia:Marist University is a private university in Poughkeepsie, New York, United States. Marist was founded by the Marist Brothers, a Catholic religious institute, in 1905 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. Marist's 180-acre main campus overlooks the Hudson River. Marist has a branch campus in Florence, Italy. A member of NCAA Division I, Marist sponsors 23 collegiate sports. In 2003 the Catholic Church declared Marist a secular institution.
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Marist University accepts the Common Application. All Common App schools require the personal statement essay. Some schools also require supplemental essays — check the school's page on Common App for current prompts and word limits.
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