2025–2026 Cost of Attendance
Traditional Undergraduate
| Estimated Direct Charges | On-Campus | Off-Campus (Dependent) | Off-Campus (Independent) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $39,664 | $39,664 | $39,664 |
| Fees | $1,178 | $1,178 | $1,178 |
| Room (Standard) | $7,976 | - | - |
| Board (14 Meal Plan) | $5,854 | - | - |
| Total Estimated Direct Charges | $54,672 | $40,842 | $40,842 |
| Onboarding (New Student) | $458 | $458 | $458 |
| Onboarding (Transfer) | $114 | $114 | $114 |
| Onboarding (International) | $345 | $345 | $345 |
| Estimated Indirect Charges (Not Billed by MC) | |||
| Housing* | $1,100 | $5,024 | $9,076 |
| Meals | $2,928 | $5,854 | $8,782 |
| Books | $1,546 | $1,546 | $1,546 |
| Personal | $1,024 | $512 | $1,024 |
| Transportation | $1,028 | $1,540 | $1,540 |
| Total Estimated Indirect Charges | $7,626 | $14,476 | $21,968 |
| Loan Fees (Direct Stafford) | $70 | $70 | $70 |
| Loan Fees (Direct PLUS) | $624 | $624 | $624 |
| Total Estimated Cost of Attendance | $62,298 | $55,318 | $62,810 |
*Up-charges for non-standard rooms will be added directly to the student's account.
In the summer before the academic year begins, each student receives a detailed bill for tuition and fees. Any scholarship and grant awards from Marietta College, as well as federal and state sources, are included on these bills. Credits from outside awards are not available until the funds are received.
Advance payment is required.
Marietta College's students and families have a variety of options for making payments. For more information, read When financial aid doesn't cover everything.
2024–2025 Cost of Attendance
Traditional Undergraduate
| Estimated Direct Charges | On-Campus | Off-Campus (Dependent) | Off-Campus (Independent) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $38,508 | $38,508 | $38,508 |
| Fees | $1,144 | $1,144 | $1,144 |
| Room (Standard) | $7,668 | - | - |
| Board (14 Meal Plan) | $5,628 | - | - |
| Total Estimated Direct Charges | $52,948 | $39,652 | $39,652 |
| Onboarding (New Student)* | $445 | $445 | $445 |
| Onboarding (Transfer)* | $110 | $110 | $110 |
| Estimated Indirect Charges (Not Billed by MC) | |||
| Housing | $1,058 | $4,892 | $8,756 |
| Meals | $2,814 | $5,628 | $8,442 |
| Books | $1,506 | $1,506 | $1,506 |
| Personal | $988 | $494 | $988 |
| Transportation | $1,000 | $1,500 | $1,500 |
| Total Estimated Indirect Charges | $7,366 | $14,020 | $21,162 |
| Loan Fees (Direct Stafford) | $80 | $80 | $80 |
| Loan Fees (Direct PLUS) | $576 | $576 | $576 |
| Total Estimated Cost of Attendance | $60,314 | $53,672 | $60,814 |
*Onboarding fees are only charged in the Fall semester during the student's first year.
Indirect Costs
The Cost of Attendance (COA) for a student is an estimate of educational expenses for the period of enrollment.
You will only be billed Direct Costs by Marietta College. Indirect Costs are estimates of additional costs that you will likely be paying to attend college depending on your unique circumstances. Indirect costs are not billed by Marietta College. Please see below for additional information about Indirect Costs.
Living Expenses (Food and Housing)
For students who choose institutionally owned or operated food services (e.g., board or meal plans) or students who do not choose institutionally owned or operated food services and choose to purchase food off campus. A standard allowance is included and provides the equivalent of three meals per day.
For students who reside in institutionally owned or operated housing, standard allowances are provided for additional housing charges (upgrade to suite or apartment-style rooms).
For independent students living off campus (not in institutionally owned or operated housing), a standard allowance for rent or other housing costs are provided.
For dependent students residing at home with their parents, a standard allowance for living expenses are determined by Marietta College.
Books
Additional costs of books and supplies are included and are determined by Marietta College.
Miscellaneous Personal Expenses (only for students enrolled at least half time)
Miscellaneous personal expenses may include costs incurred by a student for a prior learning assessment (for example, an exam or a portfolio evaluation).
Transportation
The transportation allowance may include costs incurred by a student for transportation between school, residence, and place of work (including costs associated with operating and maintaining a vehicle used for such transportation), and other costs for transportation that are required as part of a student’s program of study (for example, transportation to conferences or medical residency interviews). However, the transportation allowance does not include costs for the purchase of a vehicle.
Loan Fees (Direct Loans)
For students receiving Direct Loans or loans under any other federal student loan program, the COA includes fees required to receive the loans (for example, the loan fee for a Direct Loan). Fees for non-federal student loans are not included. Marietta College includes the average of fees charged to borrowers of the same type of loan.
For additional information on how Cost of Attendance is calculated, please see the Federal Student Aid Handbook.
Terminology
Definitions of the various student aid sources and terminology used to describe your aid package at Marietta College are shared below:
- Scholarships and Grants are funds that are directly applied to your billing charges, and while you do not have to repay them, there is an expectation that you maintain satisfactory academic progress throughout your enrollment.
- Loans are funds that must be repaid according to the terms of the loan. Direct Loans are funds in which the US Department of Education is the lender. The net proceeds of the loan will be applied directly to your billing charges.
To accept your Direct Loans, you must complete the Master Promissory Note and Entrance Counseling by logging in to www.studentaid.gov. - Federal Work Study is a program in which an eligible student earns funds up to the amount noted on the eligibility notice, and is paid for such earnings via a paycheck, or the student can authorize the school to apply such earnings to their billing account.
- Net price is the amount you are required to pay after all applicable student aid has been applied to your account.
- The Cost of Attendance is a budget used to calculate your eligibility. This is NOT the same as your total direct cost of education. We encourage you to budget your funds. Please see helpful budgeting tools available to you here: Financial Literacy and Education Resources.
For additional terms and definitions related to student aid, please visit the Federal Student Aid Glossary.
Net Price Calculator
To obtain an estimate of what your family will pay if you choose to attend Marietta College, use our Net Price Calculator. This Net Price Calculator is designed to estimate the costs for first-time freshmen from the United States who are enrolled full-time and living on-campus. If you have questions about the calculator for affording a Marietta education, please get in touch with our Student Financial Services Office at 740.376.4712 or 1.800.331.2709 or by email at finaid@marietta.edu.