Marietta College

Marietta College

Great Lakes Region
Small Town Campus Setting
Very Small Size
1,023 Undergrad Enrollment
10:1 Student:Faculty
Master's degree Highest Degree
Accepts Tuition Rewards

From Marietta College

At Marietta College, you are more than a name on a roster. Since 1835, this private liberal arts college has welcomed students into a close, supportive community where classes stay small, faculty know you, and learning reaches far beyond the classroom.

Through the Landmark Experience, every Pioneer gains real-world practice, whether that means leading a student organization, completing an internship, studying abroad, or collaborating on research. With more than 50 majors and programs, from business and communication to cybersecurity, graphic design, and musical theatre, you can follow your curiosity and shape your own path. Students drawn to energy will find a petroleum engineering program that is the nation's only accredited liberal arts-based undergraduate program of its kind.

Your walkable campus sits beside downtown Marietta, Ohio, a historic river town with First Friday events, riverfront walks, and hiking in nearby Wayne National Forest. Come see what Marietta feels like, and imagine what you might make of your story here.

Neighborhood

Located in downtown Marietta, the college sits in the heart of a charming historic rivertown where students can walk to restaurants, cafes, and shops along Fifth Street and the nearby Ohio River waterfront. The area offers a small-town atmosphere with easy access to local entertainment, galleries, and community events, while still maintaining the quieter pace ideal for academic focus. With most campus amenities and downtown attractions within walking distance, students can experience genuine small-town college life without feeling isolated from social and cultural activities.
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Very Walkable
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Minimal Transit
Transit Score
60
Bikeable
Bike Score

Admissions & Enrollment

2026-27 Application Deadlines Deadline  
Rolling Admission Open Applications are reviewed as they arrive
Application deadlines are based on information from the college website or publicly available sources. Deadlines can change, so be sure to verify all deadlines with the college before applying.
  REQ Required REC Recommended CON Considered NR Not Required
Highschool GPA
Highschool Rank
Highschool Record
College Preparatory Program
Recommendations
Admission test scores
Personal essay
· REQ = Required
· REC = Recommended
· CON = Considered
· NR = Not Required
Standardized Tests % Submitted Score Range  
SAT 12 1040 - 1200  
ACT 49 17 - 24  
Freshmen Class Total Men Women Another
Number of applicants 2,218 53 % 46 % -
Number admitted 1,759 52 % 47 % 1 %
Number enrolled 235 55 % 44 % -
Does not fall into either of the mutually exclusive binary categories provided

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Majors & Degrees

Degree is in the top 10 based on undergradate enrollment.
Degree is in the top 5 based on enrollment at the postgraduate level.
Area of Study Major Assoc. Bachelor Master
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Biochemistry
Biology/Biological Sciences
Neuroscience
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Accounting
Business Administration and Management
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
Finance
Actuarial Science
Marketing/Marketing Management
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs
Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Journalism
Communication Management and Strategic Communications
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
Computer and Information Sciences
Computer Science
Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance
Education
Education
Education/Teaching of Individuals in Elementary Special Education Programs
Education/Teaching of Individuals in Junior High/Middle School Special Education Programs
Music Teacher Education
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas
Engineering
Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering
Petroleum Engineering
English Language and Literature/Letters
English Language and Literature
Health Professions and Related Programs
Physician Assistant
Health and Wellness
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences
Mental Health Counseling/Counselor
Music Therapy/Therapist
History
History
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
General Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Mathematics and Statistics
Mathematics
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies
Natural Resources and Conservation
Land Use Planning and Management/Development
Environmental Science
Environmental Studies
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, and Kinesiology
Exercise Science and Kinesiology
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
Physical Sciences
Planetary Astronomy and Science
Chemistry
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences
Geology/Earth Science
Physics
Psychology
Psychology
Social Sciences
Economics
Political Science and Government
Visual and Performing Arts
Graphic Design
Acting
Directing and Theatrical Production
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts
Musical Theatre
Playwriting and Screenwriting
Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology
Fine Arts and Art Studies
Music

Athletics

NCAA Division III with football
Sport Men Women
All Track Combined
Baseball
Basketball
Football
Golf
Lacrosse
Rowing
Soccer
Softball
Tennis
Volleyball

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Mission Statement

Marietta College provides a strong foundation for a lifetime of leadership, critical thinking, and problem-solving. We achieve this mission by offering undergraduates a contemporary liberal arts education and graduate students an education grounded in advanced knowledge and professional practice. Intellectual and creative excellence defines the Marietta experience.