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10:1
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
30
different countries our students have studied abroad in over the past decade
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Marietta College is excited to offer a free, public showing of “The Cowboy Astronomer” at 7:00 p.m., Thursday, October 16th, in the Anderson Hancock Planetarium.

Oct16

Marietta College's League of Legends Team will compete against Harper College on Thursday, October 16, 2025. The match is scheduled to begin at 8:00 p.m.

Oct16

Marietta College's Rainbow Six: Siege will compete against the Pilgrims of New England College on Wednesday, October 16, 2025. The match is scheduled to start at 9:00 p.m.

Oct16

The Rock and Jazz Ensemble will perform music numbers featuring the whole group and small combos. Come out for an evening of upbeat entertainment featuring jazz singers, guitarists, and rockin' drums!

Oct17

Marietta College's Men's and Women's Cross Country Teams travel to Wilmington College for the Wilmington JennaStrong Fall Classic on Friday, October 17, 2025. The Women's race begins at 4:30 p.m., followed by the Men at 5:15 p.m..

Oct17

Live music in the Gathering Place on Friday, October 17, 2025 from 7:30 to 9:00 p.m. for Homecoming 2025.

Oct17

Marietta College's Overwatch 2 Team takes on the Spartans of York College of Pennsylvania on Friday, October 17, 2025. The match is scheduled to begin at 8:00 p.m.

Oct17

On Saturday, October 18, 2025 head down to Don Drumm Stadium for the Football Game Tailgate at 11:30 a.m. Then head into the stadium for the  Homecoming game at 1:30 p.m.

Oct18

Are you ready to support a great cause and show off your competitive spirit? This year, Chi Omega is hosting Weenies-For-Wishes.

Oct18

Marietta College's Football Team hosts the Muskies of Muskingum University on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. Kick-off is scheduled for 1:30 p.m. in Don Drumm Stadium.

Oct18

Marietta College's Volleyball Team host the Tartans of Carnegie Mellon University for their Marietta Tri-Match on Saturday, October 18, 2025. The match start time is 4:30 p.m.

Oct18
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Marietta College will celebrate the inauguration of Kathleen Poorman Dougherty, Ph.D., as its 21st president during a formal ceremony on Friday, Oct.
If silence is golden, then the sound of music is platinum. Marietta College’s Edward E.
Marietta College is celebrating Homecoming Week 2025 and preparing to crown this year’s royalty, with 20 standout Pioneers running for the titles of Homecoming King and Queen.
Marietta College’s New Plays in One Day Festival (NPIOD) is returning to the Friederich Theater over Homecoming weekend, celebrating its 20th annual performance date.
Marietta Serenade
Marietta College invites alumni, students, families, and community members to step back on campus for Homecoming 2025, taking place Thursday, Oct. 16 through Sunday, Oct. 19.
The Marietta College Art Department is proud to present “Quiet Majesty: Transversing the Monochromatic Landscape,” a solo exhibition featuring the photography of Marietta College alumna Chri
Marietta College is proud to announce the appointment of Dr. Ben J. Stuart as dean of the Center for Earth, Energy and the Environment. Dr.
Marietta College Athletics is proud to announce the launch of a new partnership with BSN Sports that will expand opportunities for fans, families, and alumni to show their Pioneer pride while
CAEP
Marietta College is proud to announce that the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) has recognized its Education Department with the prestigious 2025 Frank Murray…
Future scientists, innovators, engineers, and problem-solvers are invited to attend Marietta College’s STEM Visit Day on Friday, Sept. 26.
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Recent national recognitions for Marietta — the town and the College — underscore a broader trend in this place we call home. From local businesses and historic landmarks to a vibrant campus,…

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