Marietta College: Facts and Statistics
College Type
Private, coeducational, nonsectarian, undergraduate, residential, contemporary liberal arts founded in 1835. One of America’s 37 "Revolutionary Colleges," institutions with origins reaching back to the 18th century. Originally founded as the Muskingum Academy in 1797.
Enrollment
Total enrollment for 2008-09 academic year was approximately 1,350 students from more than 40 states and more than 10 countries.
Campus
The College’s picturesque 90-acre campus is in Marietta, Ohio, just two blocks from downtown. The campus includes a state-of-the-art recreation center, planetarium and library. View Campus Map
Location
Marietta, Ohio, (population 15,000) established in 1788 by Revolutionary War veterans led by Gen. Rufus Putnam, is the oldest organized city in the Northwest Territory. Marietta is a river town situated at the confluence of the Ohio and Muskingum rivers. Marietta is part of a much larger Mid-Ohio Valley metropolitan area that includes nearby Parkersburg, W.Va. This area sustains a combined population of around 150,000. Marietta is only a few hours from Columbus, Cleveland and Pittsburgh. Visit Us
Financial Aid
Approximately 93 percent of students receive need-based financial aid — more than $14.5 million of Marietta College’s funds are committed to financial assistance. Learn More
Faculty
Marietta College has 103 faculty members, approximately 92 percent of whom hold a Ph.D. or terminal degree in their field.
Student-Faculty Ratio
12:1
Average Class Size
20
2009-10 Costs
| Tuition: | $26,386 |
| Student Fee: | $576 |
| Health Center: | $104 |
| Room (average double): | $4,400 |
| Board: | $3,646 |
| Total: | $35,112 |
Academic Programs
Marietta offers more than 40 undergraduate majors. Programs include leadership, petroleum engineering, fine arts, sciences, athletic training, education and journalism. Students have boundless opportunities for field experience, professional internships and study abroad. Learn More
Academic Legacy
Chartered in 1860, the Marietta College chapter of Phi Beta Kappa is the 16th oldest in the nation.
Academic Calendar
Two semesters (fall & spring) and a summer session. Learn More
Graduate Studies
More than 120 students are working on master’s degrees in either Physician Assistant, Corporate Media or Psychology. Learn More
Admission Profile
- Percentage of applicants accepted: 76 percent
- Percentile of admitted students in the top 10 percent of their graduating class: 27.5 percent
- Average SAT score for an admitted student: 1100
- Undergraduate application deadline: Rolling Admission
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College Mission
Marietta College offers students a contemporary liberal arts education. The institution’s mission is to provide students with an integrated, multidisciplinary approach to critical analysis, problem solving, and the leadership skills required to translate what is learned into effective action. At the center of a Marietta College education are Nine Core Values that form the foundation for all the College does. Learn More
President
Dr. Jean A. Scott (2000)
President’s Cabinet
Rita Smith Kipp, Provost and Dean of Faculty (2007)
Dan Bryant, Vice President for Administration and Finance (2001)
Larry Hiser, Director of Athletics (2008)
Lori Lewis, Vice President for Advancement (2005)
David Rhodes, Vice President for Enrollment Management (2006)
Lon Vickers, Vice President for Student Life and Dean of Students (2003)
Recognition
U.S. News & World Report, "Best in the Midwest" and "Great Schools, Great Prices"; Peterson’s Competitive Colleges; Princeton Review’s "Best Midwestern College"; Barron’s Best Buys in College Education; Forbes.com, "Best in the Nation." Learn More
Accreditation
The College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association.
Alumni
24,000
Alma Mater
The Navy Blue and White
Athletics
NCAA Division III and Ohio Athletic Conference
18 teams and nearly 400 student-athletes
Women: basketball, crew, cross country, soccer, softball, tennis, track, and volleyball
Men: baseball, basketball, crew, cross country, football, soccer, tennis, and track
School Colors
Navy Blue & White
Athletics Mascot
Pioneers