Marist University
Former names | Marist Normal Training School (1929–1946) Marian College (1946–1960) Marist College (1960–2025) |
|---|---|
| Motto | Orare et Laborare (Latin) |
Motto in English | To Pray and To Work |
| Type | Private university |
| Established | 1929 |
Academic affiliations | NAICU |
| Endowment | $464 million (2023) |
| President | Kevin Weinman |
Academic staff | 232 full-time 348 adjuncts |
| Students | 6,657 |
| Undergraduates | 5,037 |
| Postgraduates | 958 |
| Location | , New York , United States |
| Campus | Suburban, total 240 acres (0.97 km2)
180 acres (73 ha), Poughkeepsie Campus |
| Colors | Red and white |
| Nickname | Red Foxes |
Sporting affiliations | NCAA Division I, MAAC, FCS Football, Pioneer, ACHA Division II, SECHL |
| Mascot | Red Fox |
| Website | www |
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.