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Marietta College

Marietta, OH·Private nonprofit·1,035 students
Last updated: March 22, 2026

A good fit for students who want accessible admissions and students who want small classes and close faculty access. no major red flags in the data. solid earnings of $57,700 within 10 years; generous financial aid cuts net price well below sticker.

79%
Accept
1,035
Students
$18,372
Net Price
58%
Grad Rate
$57,700
Earnings
10 yr
$12,000
Debt

About This School

Marietta College is a private nonprofit institution located in Marietta, Ohio with approximately 1,035 undergraduate students enrolled. Marietta College has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 79%. The average net price after financial aid is $18,372 per year. The graduation rate is 58%, and the typical graduate earns $57,700 within 10 years of enrollment.

Marietta College is a private liberal arts college in Marietta, Ohio, United States. Its campus encompasses approximately six city blocks next to downtown Marietta and enrolls 1,109 students.

The numbers tell a mixed story here — a 58% graduation rate and 73% freshman retention suggest a meaningful share of students struggle to finish, which is worth taking seriously before enrolling. On the upside, median debt at graduation is a low $12,000, and graduates earn a median of $57,700 after ten years, making the financial picture reasonably solid for those who do complete their degree. Worth considering if you're drawn to a small-town, close-knit campus and have a clear plan to stay engaged and on track.

Founded
1835
Setting
Fringe town

Popular Programs

Business & Marketing18%
Engineering11%
Education11%
Communications9%
Biological Sciences7%
Psychology6%
Social Sciences6%
Visual & Performing Arts5%

Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.

Notable Alumni

Charles G. DawesStory MusgraveCarte GoodwinNick GehlfussTheodore Earl ButlerWilliam Irwin

Source: Wikidata. Used for context only.

Admissions

SAT Scores

Average Composite1103
Reading 75th %ile640
Math 75th %ile655

ACT Scores

Midpoint Composite21

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
$38,974
Out-of-State Tuition
$38,974
Avg Net Price
$18,372
after aid

Financial Aid

Students receiving Pell Grants27%
Median debt at graduation$12,000

Full Cost

After Graduation

Graduation Rate
58%
within 6 years
Retention Rate
73%
freshmen returning
Earnings (10 yr)
$57,700
after enrollment
Median Debt
$12,000
at graduation

Will This School Pay Off?

Median Debt
$12,000
at graduation
Earnings (6 yr)
$45,400
after enrollment
Earnings (10 yr)
$57,700
after enrollment
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio: 4.8x

Strong return. Graduates earn well above their debt load.

Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.

Student Body

White83%
Black4%
Hispanic/Latino3%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (1,035 undergraduates).

Contact & Location

Address

Marietta College

Irvine Bldg

Marietta, OH 45750

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Sources & Methodology

Data

Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.

Contextual Enrichment

School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.

Important Caveats
  • Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
  • Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
  • Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
  • Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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