Marietta College
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; financial aid brings net price below sticker.
About This School
Marietta College is a private nonprofit institution located in Marietta, Ohio with approximately 952 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 $21,083 per year. The graduation rate is 61%, 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.
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Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
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After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 38% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (952 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
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Sources & Methodology
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.
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