Marist College is a private institution located in Poughkeepsie, New York. The Computer Science Department operates under this private framework, offering programs accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education.
As a private college, Marist relies on tuition, donations, and endowments rather than state funding. This independence allows flexibility in curriculum design and resource allocation. The Computer Science Department emphasizes hands-on learning, industry partnerships, and small class sizes, characteristic of private institutions.
