Marist University's published cost of attendance is $67,574. Need-based financial aid reshapes that figure across income levels: low-income families pay approximately $26,083, middle-income families pay around $36,178, and higher-income families pay approximately $45,643.
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Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
| Cost Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price) | $67,574 |
| Tuition and Fees | $47,750 |
| Room and Board | $18,460 |
| Books and Supplies | $2,425 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$26,030 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $41,544 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $26,083 |
| $30–48k | $27,200 |
| $48–75k | $36,178 |
| $75–110k | $42,001 |
| $110k+ | $45,643 |
Marist University's published cost of attendance is $67,574. Need-based financial aid reshapes that figure across income levels: low-income families pay approximately $26,083, middle-income families pay around $36,178, and higher-income families pay approximately $45,643. Azimuth ranks Marist University #1379 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. Net prices by income band are medians within those bands; individual aid packages vary, so some families in each band pay more and some less than the figures shown. Marist University meets demonstrated financial need for admitted students through a combination of need-based grants, loans, and work-study. Families apply using the FAFSA and CSS Profile. The university participates in federal (Pell Grants, Direct Loans), state, and institutional aid programs. Merit scholarships are also available for qualifying students, which can further reduce the net price below the need-based figures shown. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $25,000, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $51,958; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the Parent PLUS risk framework for how household context shapes PLUS decisions. For a graduate at Marist University's median four-year earnings of $78,561, median federal debt of $25,000 projects to a monthly payment of about $282 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use Azimuth's Financial GPS tool.
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Graduates of Marist University earn median 4-year earnings of $78,561, placing Marist University in the 86.0 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $4,680 less than similar students at comparable institutions, placing Marist University in the 37.8 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks Marist University #265 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. The earnings pattern reflects Marist University's concentration in business and professional fields. Business Administration is the largest program with 270 graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $90,855, performing at 1.3x the national benchmark for the field. The Communication and Media Studies program graduates 193 students with median 4-year earnings of $74,726, while Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations and Psychology, General round out the top programs with 99 and 96 graduates respectively, earning $74,534 and $62,821. These outcomes underscore Marist University's alignment with employer demand in business, finance, and applied professional fields where early-career earnings remain competitive and upward mobility is sustained through the decade following enrollment.
