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Marietta Facts
9:1
student to faculty ratio
50+
student clubs and organizations
99%
of Marietta's December 2023 graduates were employed, in graduate school, or participating in a fellowship or service commitment within three months of graduation
35+
number of consecutive years Marietta has been ranked in the Top 20 of U.S. News & World Report rankings
$38k
is the average financial aid award our students receive
39%
how much more our students earn in mid-career salary
86%
of Marietta's students live on campus in one of 13 residence halls or 3 sorority houses
6,612
number of community service hours logged by McDonough Scholars in 2022-23
98%
of Marietta's 2023 graduates were employed, in graduate school, or participating in a fellowship or service commitment within six months of graduation
98
majors, minors and areas of concentration
30
different countries our students have studied abroad in over the past decade
$83,000
average salary of MC's 2023 Computer Science graduates
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Planetarium 2024-25

Marietta College is excited to offer a free, public showing of "Forward! To the Moon" at 7:00 p.m., Thursday, November 21, in the Anderson Hancock Planetarium.

Nov21
Athletics

The Fortnite esports team has qualified for the ECAC playoff finals. The duo team is among the top 50 teams in the ECAC who will compete in a five-game series.

Nov21
Academics

Students can get support through the Academic Resource Center's Writing Center by scheduling an appointment or by taking advantage of newly added drop-in hours:

Nov24
Campus

Marietta College is officially closed for Thanksgiving break starting Wednesday, November 27. That means no classes, no homework, and no worries until Monday!

Nov27
Campus

Happy Thanksgiving, Pioneers! Welcome to the best day for turkey, football, and family time. Hope you are enjoying a delicious feast and making memories wherever you are today.

Nov28
Campus

Happy Black Friday, Pioneers! Hope you scored some epic deals today. Even though the malls are packed, Marietta's campus is still closed on Friday, November 29, for the holiday so keep enjoying that Thanksgiving break!

Nov29
Campus

It's Saturday, November 30 and Marietta's campus is still closed up for the holiday weekend. That means two more days to lounge and eat leftovers before you get back for the final few weeks of the semester.

Nov30
Campus

Alright Pioneers, all good things must come to an end! Today — Sunday, December 1 — marks the final day of Thanksgiving break. Hope you enjoyed your time off and are getting ready to head back to Marietta rested, recharged, and motivated!

Dec1
Students

Marietta College's PioBiz competition begins at 4:00 p.m. December 5, in The Gathering Place. Students who have a great idea for a side hustle or a for- or non-profit business will begin Round 1 of the competition to win cash prizes.

Dec5

Marietta College Choirs will be performing their Christmas concert at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, December 5, at the First Congregational Church, located at 318 Front St. in Marietta. This event is free and open to the public.

Dec5

The 2024 performance of Handel's Messiah will take place at 7:00 p.m. Sunday, December 8, in the Basilica of St. Mary of the Assumption, located at 506 Fourth Street in Marietta. This is a free event open to the public.

Dec8
Academics

The time has come to put your knowledge to the test, Pioneers. Marietta College's fall semester final exams begin at 8:30 a.m., Monday, December 9.

Dec9
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Experiential Learning
The 2024 Experiential Education Day (ExEd Day) at Marietta highlighted the outstanding work and real-world experiences of current students, who presented their summer internships, capstone projects,…
BIG Workshop 2024: Empowering the Next Generation of Entrepreneurs
Campus, Community
Marietta College hosted a meaningful ceremony on Veterans Day outside of Gilman Hall to honor the service and sacrifice of U.S. military veterans.
McDonough Leadership Program, Community
Shannan Tschopp’s week started with a visit from Staci Matheney, President of Peoples Insurance and Peoples Bank Foundation, who presented a $5,000 to McDonough’s Nonprofits LEAD Program.
Economics; Accounting; Public Accounting, Business, Petroleum Engineering
Students in Professor Grace Johnson’s Business in Global Contexts course as well as Dr. Susan Peterson’s Engineering Economics course got the chance to hear from William Bates ’20 on living and…
Business, Economics; Accounting; Public Accounting
An accomplished expert in financial investigation and healthcare economics visited the Department of Business & Economics on October 24 and 25 to share his insights with students and faculty.
Students, Academics, Campus, Athletics
Great things are happening at Marietta College, thanks to our engaged students, talented faculty and staff, and our commitment as a campus to blaze new trails. Each week, the College will share this…
Alumni, Student Life, Campus
 Marietta College Homecoming 2024: A Celebration of Community and Achievement
Student Life
Marietta College is gearing up for an exciting Homecoming Week 2024, featuring 22 special Pioneers vying for the titles of Homecoming King and Queen.
Campus, Academics, Alumni, Faculty
Great things are happening at Marietta College, thanks to our engaged students, talented faculty and staff, and our commitment as a campus to blaze new trails. Each week, the College will share this…
Economics; Accounting; Public Accounting, Academics
Marietta College’s accounting capstone students recently participated in a nationwide competition sponsored by the Association of Government Accountants (AGA).
McDonough Leadership Program
Marietta College's Nonprofits LEAD program has been awarded the prestigious Spirit of Philanthropy Award in the category of Critical Impact by Philanthropy West Virginia. This honor recognizes…

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