MNU
MidAmerica Nazarene University
Olathe, KS
79% admitted · $30,947/yr after aid
Marietta College
Marietta, OH · Private nonprofit · Fringe town · Website
- Admission rate
- 79%
- Accessible
- Average net price
- $22,890
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 61%
- Median earnings
- $65,386
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
Marietta College is a private nonprofit college in Marietta, OH with 952 undergraduates. It admits 79% of applicants, and admitted students average 1088 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $22,890 per year ($18,496 for families earning under $30,000). 61% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $65,386 ten years after enrolling.
private nonprofit college
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 79%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test optional
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 2,516
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 1,978
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 16%
- of admitted students enrolled
Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.
SAT Reading & Writing510–600
200800
SAT Math530–600
200800
ACT Composite17–24
136
What Marietta College looks at
As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).
- High school recordRequired
- High school GPARequired
- College-prep courseworkRequired
- Class rankNot considered
- Essay or personal statementRequired
- RecommendationsRequired
- Demonstrated competenciesConsidered
- Legacy statusConsidered
- Work experienceConsidered
- English proficiency testRequired
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- $55,590
- sticker price, per year
- Tuition & fees
- $40,842
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k$18,496
- $30–48k$20,237
- $48–75k$20,425
- $75–110k$20,883
- $110k+$26,903
Get a personal estimate with Marietta College's net price calculator
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 61%
- Freshman retention
- 69%
- Median earnings
- $65,386
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $27,000
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 952
- Student–faculty ratio
- 10:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 35%
- White83%
- Hispanic3%
- Black4%
- Asian0%
Marietta College FAQ
What is Marietta College's acceptance rate?+
Marietta College admits 79% of applicants, which makes it accessible.
What SAT score do you need for Marietta College?+
The middle 50% of admitted students scored 510–600 on SAT Reading and Writing and 530–600 on SAT Math; the average total is 1088.
What ACT score do you need for Marietta College?+
The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 17–24.
Is Marietta College test optional?+
Test optional (considered if submitted).
How many students apply to Marietta College?+
In Fall 2023, 2,516 students applied to Marietta College and 1,978 were admitted; 314 enrolled.
Does Marietta College consider legacy status?+
Yes. Marietta College reported that legacy status is considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does Marietta College require an essay?+
Marietta College reported that an essay or personal statement is required for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does Marietta College cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $55,590 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $22,890.
What is Marietta College's graduation rate?+
61% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Sources
- Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
- Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
- IPEDS unit ID 203845 · How we use this data
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