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Marietta College

Type 4 year, Private
Business Model Non Profit
Campus locale Town: Fringe
Degrees offered Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Small
Common app member Yes
Dormitory capacity 1,207
Student to faculty ratio 8 to 1
Acceptance rate 83%
Students retention rate 67%
On-time graduation rate 51%

Located in Marietta, Ohio, Marietta College is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 83% indicates that Marietta College is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Marietta College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 8-to-1, Marietta College emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

The student retention rate of 67% at Marietta College suggests that a significant percentage of students choose to continue their studies at the institution after their first-year.


  • Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
  • The institution provides on-campus housing

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

83.1%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$37,460

Cost of attendance at Marietta College in 2022 for students from Ohio.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Ohio's average $7,987
National average $30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$37,460

Cost of attendance at Marietta College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Ohio's average $16,946
National average $30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 99 of freshman students at Marietta College received on average $29,018 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$29,018
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 104 31% $4,744 $493,380
Other Federal Grant 108 32% $5,580 $602,672
State Grant/Scholarships 59 17% $4,813 $283,994
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 335 99% $26,371 $8,834,313
Total Grant & Scholarships 335 99% $29,018 $9,720,979

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Marietta College students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Marietta College students is 50.9%. Female students graduated at a rate of 58.7%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 47.1%.

50.9%

  • African American 21.7% 5 students
  • white 52.3% 104 students
  • unknown 55.6% 5 students
  • hispanic 28.6% 2 students
  • International Students 68.8% 22 students
  • Mixed Race 55.6% 5 students

Sport Conferences

  • Football Ohio Athletic Conference
  • Baseball Ohio Athletic Conference
  • Basketball Ohio Athletic Conference
  • Track and Cross Country Ohio Athletic Conference

Athletic Associations

  • NCAA
    National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Marietta College provides the following additional services to its students
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Marietta College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic
  • Postbaccalaureate Recreational or avocational education

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Study abroad
  • Teacher certification

Veteran Services

  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Credit for military training
  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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