Marietta College

Private nonprofit four-year university in Marietta, OH that costs an average of $22,890 a year after financial aid, admits 79% of applicants and graduates 61% of full-time students.

Net price / year
$22,890
Acceptance rate
79%
Graduation rate
61%
Earnings after 10 yrs
$65,386

Private nonprofitTown (fringe)952 undergraduates

Cost of Marietta College

Total cost of attendance (per year)$55,590
Tuition and fees, in-state$40,842
Housing and food (on campus)$13,830
Books and supplies$1,546
Average net price after aid$22,890

Net price by family income

Family incomeAverage net price / year
$0–30,000$18,496
$30,001–48,000$20,237
$48,001–75,000$20,425
$75,001–110,000$20,883
$110,001+$26,903

Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships. Get your own estimate with Marietta College's net price calculator ↗.

Admissions

Acceptance rate79%
Average SAT1,088
SAT reading (25th–75th percentile)510–600
SAT math (25th–75th percentile)530–600
ACT composite (25th–75th percentile)17–24
Test scoresConsidered but not required

Graduation, earnings and debt

Graduation rate61%
First-year retention69%
Median earnings 6 years after enrolling$53,414
Median earnings 10 years after enrolling$65,386
Rank in Ohio (earnings)16th of 73 similar colleges
Median debt of graduates$27,000
Typical monthly loan payment$307 (10-year plan)
Students with Pell grants35%
Students with federal loans65%

Majors and programs at Marietta College

Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.

Bachelor's degree programs (46)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Petroleum Engineering38$87,881$26,550
Marketing40$48,047$27,000
Business Administration, Management and Operations21$44,414—
Special Education and Teaching24$40,738$27,000
Accounting and Related Services10——
Area Studies1——
Astronomy and Astrophysics1——
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology11——
Biology17——
Chemistry1——
Classical and Ancient Studies———
Communication and Media Studies12——
Computer and Information Sciences4——
Computer Science10——
Design and Applied Arts15——
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft8——
Economics12——
Education18——
English Language and Literature6——
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations7——
Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering7——
Environmental/Natural Resources Management and Policy5——
Finance and Financial Management Services16——
Fine and Studio Arts4——
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences6——
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences23——
History12——
International Business3——
International/Globalization Studies1——
Journalism9——
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities4——
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods2——
Mathematics6——
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other4——
Music7——
Natural Resources Conservation and Research13——
Neurobiology and Neurosciences2——
Physics8——
Political Science and Government29—$26,550
Psychology36—$27,000
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication19——
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions1——
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics1——
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness36—$25,000
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods1——
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas8——

Associate's degree programs (2)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Business Administration, Management and Operations———
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities1——

Master's degree programs (4)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions77$107,566$98,128
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions2——
Psychology8——
Sustainability Studies———

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Columbus College of Art & DesignColumbus$27,72368%$47,378
Ohio Christian UniversityCircleville$19,19738%$39,861
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Wilberforce UniversityWilberforce$16,22141%$41,874
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About Marietta College

TypePrivate nonprofit four-year university
LocationMarietta, OH
SettingTown (fringe)
Undergraduates952
Student-to-faculty ratio10 to 1
AccreditorHigher Learning Commission
Websitemarietta.edu ↗

Frequently asked questions

What is Marietta College's acceptance rate?

Marietta College admits 79% of applicants. Admitted students average 1,088 on the SAT.

How much does Marietta College cost per year?

The full cost of attendance is $55,590 a year (tuition and fees: $40,842). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $22,890 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $18,496.

How much do Marietta College graduates earn?

Former students earn a median of $65,386 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 16th of 73 similar colleges in Ohio. The best-paid bachelor's program is petroleum engineering ($87,881 a year after graduation).

What is Marietta College's graduation rate?

61% of full-time students graduate within six years, and 69% of first-year students return for a second year.