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Marietta College

Marietta, Ohio 45750

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Known for business — close-knit campus

Marietta College is a private institution in Marietta with particular strength in business and engineering. With an average SAT of 1103, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A small campus of 1K undergraduates with a 9:1 student-faculty ratio. The town location creates a classic college-town feel.

58% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $57,180 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $18,372.

Established
1835
Motto
Lux et veritas
Type
Private liberal arts college
Conference
NCAA Division III and the Ohio Athletic Conference
Division
Division III

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79%Acceptance
1103SAT Avg
1,035Students
9:1Student:Faculty
58%Grad Rate
$57,180Earnings 10yr
$18,372Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Marietta College Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate78.6%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1103

Reading & WritingMid: 545
500640
MathMid: 525
490655

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 21
1824

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

78.6%

Trend

SAT Avg

1103

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$38,974
Room & Board$12,544
Books & Supplies$1,476
Total Cost of Attendance$52,360
Average Net Price$18,372
Median Debt at Graduation$27,000
Monthly Payment (10yr)$286

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$14,987
$30–48K$14,731
$48–75K$16,626
$75–110K$20,834
$110K+$25,625

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$18,372

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

3900.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$12,000

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

6

Peer Average

13

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Programs (46)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
1,035
Gender Split
48% / 52%
Women / Men
First Generation
26%
Pell Grant Recipients
27%

Race & Ethnicity

White 83%
Black 4%
Hispanic 3%
Two+ 5%
Int'l 2%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate58.1%
Freshman Retention73.4%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$51,252
8 Years$51,840
10 Years$57,180

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$49,300
Men
$64,900

Rankings

U.S. News
#3
Washington Monthly
#32

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

89Low

Estimated from OH state average

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 30"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Columbuspop. 900K
91 mi(158 min)
Pittsburghpop. 300K
105 mi(182 min)
Clevelandpop. 370K
144 mi(250 min)

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