Marist College is a private liberal arts college located in Poughkeepsie, New York. The college was founded in 1929 and has since grown to become one of the leading institutions of higher education in the region. Marist College offers a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs in fields such as business, communication, education, and science. The college is known for its strong commitment to experiential learning, which includes internships, research opportunities, and study abroad programs. Marist College is also home to a number of research centers and institutes, including the Marist Institute for Public Opinion and the Center for Sports Communication. The college is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education.