Marist College

One of the best things about Marist College (that I think all prospective students should know) is the accuracy of certain statistics regarding academics. For example, information from www.marist.edu and resources from the Office of Admissions indicate that the average class size is between 20 and 25 students, with no classes exceeding 30 students. In addition to the small class sizes, there is concurrently a student-to-faculty ratio of 15:1. This ensures that each student receives more than enough academic support.

Based on my own experiences at Marist, I know that these facts are not only true, but the efforts made by all faculty and staff to uphold these standards are successful. I have never had more than thirty students in one of my classes, and the majority of them have had between 18 and 25 students- depending on which type of course it is. Each professor that I have had has been a qualified and effective instructor that knew each student personally. I was able to communicate with my professors inside and outside of class, and take advantage of extra help opportunities such as appointments, review sessions, and office hours to help me better understand the material and/or ask questions about assignments. I have been thoroughly impressed by many other features of Marist College such as the aesthetically pleasing campus, housing options, special academic opportunities (internships, study abroad, etc.), and the clubs and activities. However, I feel that the high quality of the education that students of all majors receive is the most important.

2nd Year Female -- Class 2008

Individual Value: A+, Surrounding City: B

Marist has really great study abroad programs, faculty, the campus is gorgeous. It screams "college." It's academics are great, and the faculty is amazing (especially the Psychology department!). The student body, on the other hand, is less than desirable. This school is full of overly privileged rich kids. Some of these kids don't know how to make their own coffee, do their laundry, or cook whatsoever because their parents have always done it for them. They have snobby attitudes and are not inviting. Of course not everyone is like that, but a good amount. I love the school itself but the people who fill it just aren't my kind of people, personally. And they're really awful with financial aid. I have one working parent and got nothing, but I've met kids who clearly don't need the help and got more than me.

1st Year Female -- Class 2016

Education Quality: A+, Surrounding City: C

I am currently a tour guide at Marist College, I also played on the baseball team. I am now a senator on the student government, so I have been involved. My advice to all the prospective college students is to follow YOUR heart, not anyone elses. Remember that it is YOU who will be attending the college for X amount of years, not your parents, not your friends. You must feel happy with where you are going. Also, college is an expirence that affects everyone differently, some love it right off the bat, others hate it, then grow to love it. So remember to be proactive, not passive, in your decision making process. Good Luck to all.

3rd Year Male -- Class 2011

Faculty Accessibility: A+, Surrounding City: B+