Marietta College
Marietta College is a private research university in Marietta, Ohio, enrolling about 952 students. Admission is moderately selective, with an acceptance rate of about 79.31% in federal reporting data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $57,180 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $39,652
- 2024 Average Net Price: $21,083 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 79.31% Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 952 96.4% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 61.38%
- Average SAT Score: 1088
Marietta College: what the data shows
Common questions about Marietta College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Marietta College?
Marietta College is located in Marietta, OH (ZIP 45750).
NCES locale classification: Town fringe.
Is Marietta College public or private?
Marietta College is a Private Non-profit institution.
How much does Marietta College cost?
Published tuition: $39,652.
Average net price after aid: $21,083.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $18,254 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $17,191 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $18,547 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $20,084 |
| $110,001+ | $25,570 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $158,608.
How hard is it to get into Marietta College?
Admission rate: 79.31%.
Among enrollees who submitted scores: average SAT 1088 and midpoint ACT 21.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is Marietta College?
Total enrollment: 952 students.
About 96% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Marietta College?
150%-time completion rate: 61.38%.
First-year retention: 69.4%.
What do graduates of Marietta College earn?
Median earnings: $51,252 six years after entry; $57,180 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $27,000.
33.55% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Marietta College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Other/Unknown Programs (268 completions)
- CIP 510912 (36 completions)
- General Psychology (24 completions)
- Marketing/Marketing Management, General (19 completions)
- CIP 310504 (15 completions)
- Health Professions and Related Programs (15 completions)
- Education - 13.1017 (11 completions)
- CIP 142501 (11 completions)
- Social Sciences (10 completions)
- Visual & Performing Arts (9 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Marietta College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 79.31%; completion rate 61.38%; median earnings $57,180 at 10 years; net price $21,083. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Costs
Tuition Costs
$39,652
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Marietta College was $39,652.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$21,083
2024 Value
In 2024 Marietta College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $21,083.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$84,332 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$21,083 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$158,608 4-Year Tuition
Costs include tuition and fees. Room & board, books, and other expenses are additional.
4-year total cost breakdown for Marietta College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
33.55% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
68.66% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Marietta College was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Marietta College in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $31,940 | $31,940 | $22,473 |
| 2014 | $33,140 | $33,140 | $22,779 |
| 2015 | $34,300 | $34,300 | $19,611 |
| 2016 | $35,330 | $35,330 | $25,081 |
| 2017 | $36,040 | $36,040 | $24,022 |
| 2018 | $36,040 | $36,040 | $19,793 |
| 2019 | $36,040 | $36,040 | $20,786 |
| 2020 | $36,764 | $36,764 | $19,826 |
| 2021 | $37,460 | $37,460 | $19,568 |
| 2022 | $38,022 | $38,022 | $19,827 |
| 2023 | $38,974 | $38,974 | $18,372 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
79.31% Acceptance Rate
This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
SAT Average: 1088
ACT Average: 21
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
Estimated GPA Range: 3.0 - 3.4
Estimated Median GPA: 3.20
Note: GPA requirements are estimated based on admission selectivity and test scores. Actual requirements may vary.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
96.4% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Marietta College in 2024 is 952 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
69.4%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
48.99% 100% Completion Time
61.38% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 48.99% of students graduating from Marietta College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Marietta College.
Return on Investment
$27,000 Median Student Debt
$57,180 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
47.22% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
578.03% Return on Investment
4.7 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Marietta College.
Top Programs by Completions
10 Programs Reporting Data
CIP 51.0912: 36 completions
General Psychology: 24 completions
Marketing/Marketing Management, General: 19 completions
CIP 31.0504: 15 completions
Health Professions and Related Programs: 15 completions
Education - 13.1017: 11 completions
CIP 14.2501: 11 completions
Social Sciences: 10 completions
Visual & Performing Arts: 9 completions
Other/Unknown Programs: 268 completions
Most popular programs at Marietta College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Marietta College graduates.
About
Marietta College is a private non-profit institution located in Marietta, OH, offering 49 distinct degree programs across various academic disciplines. The institution enrolls approximately 952 students. The admission rate is 79.31%. Average SAT scores for admitted students are 1088. The institution maintains a 61.38% graduation rate. Approximately 33.55% of students receive Pell Grants.
Institution Type
Private Non-profit
Location
Marietta, OH 45750
Region: Great Lakes
Insights and Analysis
Marietta College provides educational opportunities for students seeking higher education. Prospective students should carefully evaluate all factors including costs, outcomes, and program offerings when making their enrollment decisions.
FAQ
How much does Marietta College cost?
Reported in-state tuition is $39,652 and average net price is $21,083 in the latest College Scorecard data.
How hard is it to get into Marietta College?
The admission rate is 79.3% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data.
What test scores do students need for Marietta College?
Among enrolled students who submitted scores, Marietta College reports midpoint SAT about 1088 and midpoint ACT about 21.
What do graduates of Marietta College earn?
Median earnings are $51,252 six years after entry and $57,180 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Marietta College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 61.4% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Marietta College students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $27,000.
How big is Marietta College?
Total enrollment is about 952 students in the latest reporting year.
Is Marietta College public or private?
Marietta College is a private nonprofit institution located in Marietta, OH.
Is Marietta College an HBCU?
No. Marietta College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Marietta College a tribal college?
No. Marietta College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Marietta College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Marietta College does not meet that proxy (reported share 3.4%).
Is Marietta College religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Marietta College in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.