About Marietta College

Founded in 1835, Marietta College. is a Private college. Located in Ohio, which is a city setting in Ohio, the campus itself is Town. The campus is home to 1,144 full time undergraduate students, and 80 full time graduate students.

The Marietta College Academic calendar runs on a Semester basis. In the school year the student to faculty ratio was 11:1. There are 91 full time instructional teachers. Degrees awarded at Marietta College include: Bachelor's Degree, Masters Degree, Post-master's certificate, Doctor's degree.

Quick Facts

Acceptance Rate61%
Application Deadline
Application Fee25
SAT Range950-1230
ACT Range21-26

Admissions at are considered Selective, with ,19% of all applicants being admitted.

In the school year, of the students who applied to the school, only 9 of those who were admitted eventually ended up enrolling.

84% of incoming freshmen are in the top half of their high school class. 56% were in the top quarter, and 30% were in the top tenth. You can apply online.

STUDENT LIFE Reviews

We asked, and students answered these important questions about student life at Marietta College.

0%
“We”re apathetic”
33%
“We know about current events and vote”
67%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
0%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
0%
“We save it for the classroom”
11%
“Sometimes, but not often”
56%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
33%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
0%
“I only go out in groups”
22%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
78%
“I feel extremely safe”
11%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
11%
“We bought the gear”
78%
“We live for the big game”
11%
“It”s not really our thing”
0%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
67%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
22%
“We”re a very artistic group”
0%
“Haven”t met them”
11%
“Available in class”
22%
“They keep regular office hours”
67%
“They”re always available”
0%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
44%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
56%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
0%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
22%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
33%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
33%
“We only party on weekends”
11%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
22%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
67%
“There might be people who do”
11%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
0%
“There”s a huge drug scene”
0%
“We”re apathetic”
33%
“We know about current events and vote”
67%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
0%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
0%
“We save it for the classroom”
11%
“Sometimes, but not often”
56%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
33%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
0%
“I only go out in groups”
22%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
78%
“I feel extremely safe”
11%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
11%
“We bought the gear”
78%
“We live for the big game”
11%
“It”s not really our thing”
0%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
67%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
22%
“We”re a very artistic group”
0%
“Haven”t met them”
11%
“Available in class”
22%
“They keep regular office hours”
67%
“They”re always available”
0%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
44%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
56%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
0%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
22%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
33%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
33%
“We only party on weekends”
11%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
22%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
67%
“There might be people who do”
11%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
0%
“There”s a huge drug scene”
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  • How would you rate on-campus housing?

    37 Students rated on-campus housing 3.8 stars. 22 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate off-campus housing?

    22 Students rated off-campus housing 3.2 stars. 0 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus food?

    38 Students rated campus food 3.2 stars. 11 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus facilities?

    38 Students rated campus facilities 4.3 stars. 45 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate class size?

    38 Students rated class size 4.8 stars. 87 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate school activities?

    38 Students rated school activities 4.3 stars. 50 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate local services?

    38 Students rated local services 4.5 stars. 66 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate academics?

    38 Students rated academics 4.2 stars. 39 % gave the school a 5.0.

Marietta College REVIEWS

What's your overall opinion of Marietta College?

11 Students rated Marietta College

Kyla - 06/06/2023

Marietta college is a great school that has a beautiful campus with historic buildings and well kept green spaces. I love laying out on Harrison Lawn to do some homework! In my experience, the professors are very knowledgeable and are always ready to lend their help. Go Pios!

Eric - 03/15/2020

Marietta College is an okay school. The professors are (generally) friendly. If you have a problem, it's pretty easy to find someone to help fix it for you. There are a lot of resources for students to become involved on campus but it feels like everyone is spread too thin to be effective.

Prabhawa - 01/14/2020

Marietta College is a great college. It will teach you values that are appreciated not only in the USA but in the world. The main thing you will take away from this college are: how to be a leader, and how to unite a diverse group of people working towards a similar goal. The world is rapidly changing and despite some professors, everyone else teaches values and education that will prepare the student for the future. In the world where right and wrong is subjective, and the moral values are ever changing, you or your child will learn how to be a productive member of the society. I was a drop out but I without marietta college values I would be truly lost.

Madison - 03/16/2019

Marietta is a small school. They offer a lot of programs for incoming freshman. I also love how friendly everyone was in helping me to where I needed to go. Although town is a little further then I would like it to be, it’s still very beautiful. This campus is also on the border of Ohio and West Virginia which makes it a lot easier to visit home (WV) on holidays or weekends. Plus there is no out of state tuition, everyone pays the same price.

Marietta College FAQS

  1. What is the Acceptance Rate at Marietta College?

    The fall 2020 acceptance rate for Marietta College is 61%. That means, out of _____ applications received in 2020 , _____ students were offered admission. The number of males who applied was _____ vs the number of females which was _____.

  2. What should every freshman at your school know before they start?

    I have got a lot out of my college experience so far. I have become much more responsible and independent. The teachers treat you like adults and you are forced to grow up quickly. which is a good thing. My abilities get tested every day in class and I am pushed to reach my highest potential. I plan on attending law school after I graduate, a dream that most of my teachers back in high school thought was far-fetched. However, my professors at college incourage my aspirations and give me the confidence I need to be successful in achieving my goal. I have also met some amazing people from all around Ohio, as well as the nation and the world. I wouldn't trade my experience at college for anything.

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  3. Describe the students at your school.

    Members of my family that are always there to support me and to be a resource to help me strive to succeed.

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  4. What do you consider the worst thing about your school? Why?

    Marietta College is situated in a smaller town and is nowhere near a larger city.

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  5. What kind of person should not attend this school?

    Some one who doesn't want to work for their grades. Needs big places and lots of people.

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  6. What's unique about your campus?

    the profs. They know what they're talking about & they will help you alot if you need it.

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  7. Describe how your school looks to someone who's never seen it.

    It is a small, liberal arts school that succeeds in providing students with a great education.

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  8. What's the most frustrating thing about your school?

    There is very limited parking. The food is not very good and you have to purchase the meal plane to live on campus which is why I moved off campus. Some of the administrative staff are not very friendly or helpful.

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  9. What do you brag about most when you tell your friends about your school?

    The quality of education that I'm receiving here at MC. It's amazing! Being an education major, I also brag about how fast the Education department gets its students out within the first year. Finally, I always note how much my advisor checks in with me during the year and makes sure that I'm keeping up with my studies.

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  10. Describe your favorite campus traditions.

    A liberal arts reputation for petrolium engeineering and sportsmedicine.

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  11. Here's your chance: Say anything about your college!

    After driving up to the campus, I didn't consider any other schools. I decided on Marietta on my first visit!

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  12. What's the one thing you wish someone had told you about freshman year?

    I wish I would have known to use facebook as much as possible. I wish I would have talked to people more and gotten to know more people before I came here. Upon arrival everyone was super nice and so willing to help me out, but I could tell that people had really taken advantage of facebook and already made connections that I would have to work on starting at that moment.

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  13. What kind of person should attend this school?

    Someone who knows High School does not prepare students for college and is willing to work hard the first semester and first year of school. Freshman year is the roughest on our students.

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Student Body

Students

39%

female

61%

male

1,144

Total Undergrad Enrollment

80

Total Grad Students

31%

Out-Of-State

57%

In-State

12%

International

Organizations

80

Student Organizations

3

Fraternities

4

Sororities

Housing

Yes

On-Campus Housing

76%

of students living on campus

Student Diversity

% American Indian/Alaskan Native
N/A
% Asian/Pacific Islander
1%
% Black or African-American
5%
% Hispanic/Latino
2%
% White or Caucasian
65%

TUITION & AID

All students must apply yearly for financial aid. This process starts with the FAFSA. Though financial aid deadlines vary by school, it is a good idea to apply as soon as possible. For the upcoming school year, you can apply as early as October 1 for the FAFSA. Additional school aid will be dependent on the FAFSA results.

93% of students attending Marietta College receive some sort of financial aid. 35% were awarded federal grants. While 70% received federal loans. Many students do also need to apply for additional private student loans.

Cost Out of State

$35,330

Tuition and fees(Out of state)

$1,208

Books and Supplies

$11,100

Room and Board

47,638

Total On Campus

Actual Cost By Income Level(W/Financial Aid)

Family Income
Cost
$0 - $30K
$21,640
$30 - $48K
$21,611
$48 - $75K
$22,933
$75 - $110K
$26,719
$110K & UP
$28,549

We use student reviews and the most current publicly available data on our school pages. As such, we don't typically remove or edit college information. Sources for school statistics and data include the U.S. Department of Education's National Center for Education Statistics and the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System. Portions of college data include copyrighted material, which is reproduced on this website by permission of Wintergreen Orchard House, a division of Carnegie Communications. © 2009-2016 by Wintergreen Orchard House. All rights reserved.

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