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About Marietta College

private liberal artssmall class sizeshighly accessible admissionsbusiness and engineering focuslow student faculty ratio

Marietta College is a private liberal arts college in Marietta, OH, known for its private liberal arts, small class sizes, and highly accessible admissions. With an acceptance rate of 83%, Marietta College is accessible for most qualified applicants, typically enrolling around 321 students each year. Marietta College is test optional; students who submit scores are typically admitted with SATs between 910–980, though many competitive applicants choose not to submit. Marietta College offers merit scholarships regardless of financial need, with awards averaging $31,950 per year; the sticker price of $52,146 may look very different from what your family actually pays.

Admissions

Marietta College acceptance rate and admitted student profile

accessible for most qualified applicants

83%
Overall Accept Rate
1.00
Typical Admitted GPA
945
Median Admitted SAT
SATSubmitted score range: 910 – 980 (test optional)

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Application Strategy

Strategy tips for applying to Marietta College

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Essay Strategy
Marietta College has a well-known Petroleum Engineering program along with strong programs in Leadership Studies and Theatre. If any of these fields connect to your interests, mention that specific program by name in your essay or additional information section to show you have done real research into what Marietta offers.
Test Score Strategy
Since Marietta is test optional and your score is below their 75th percentile range, leaving it off lets your GPA, activities, and essays carry the application without the drag of a lower score.

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Financial Aid & Cost

What Marietta College actually costs your family

Average net prices by income bracket from College Scorecard data.

Family IncomeSticker PriceEst. Net Cost / yr
0-30k~$52k/yr$18.3k
30k-48k~$52k/yr$17.2k
48k-75k~$52k/yr$18.5k
75k-110k~$52k/yr$20.1k
110k+~$52k/yr$25.6k

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Outcomes & Campus

Student outcomes and campus profile

58%
6-Year Graduation Rate
$51k
Median Earnings (6 yrs)
8:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
1,091
Undergrad Enrollment
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