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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Athletics

Men's Basketball at Wilmington

The Marietta College men's basketball team hits the road Saturday, January 25, for a crucial Ohio Athletic Conference matchup at Wilmington. Tip-off will be at 4:00 p.m.

Jan25

Students, Economics; Accounting; Public Accounting, Employees

Economic Roundtable of the Ohio Valley Speaker Series: Joe Chlapaty H’10, P’97

The Economic Roundtable of the Ohio Valley kicks off its 2025 Speaker Series with industry leader and current Marietta College Trustee Joe Chlapaty H’10, P’97.

Jan27

Marietta College Blood Drive

Volunteers and Blood Donors Needed! On Tuesday, January 28, Marietta College will be hosting an American Red Cross Blood Drive from 9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. in Dyson Baudo Recreation Center on Court 1.

Jan28

Academics, Students

ARC–Planner Workshop

Join the staff of the Academic Resource Center to map out your semester during the ARC's Planner Workshop on Tuesday, January 28, from 4:30–6:00 p.m. in Andrews 305.

Jan28

Athletics

Men's Basketball vs. Mount Union

The Marietta College men's basketball team will take on Mount Union at home for a crucial Ohio Athletic Conference matchup in Ban Johnson Arena. Tip-off will be at 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, January 29.

Jan29

Bingo!

PAC is hosting a Bingo night at 6:30 p.m. January 30 in The Gathering Place. Students are invited for an evening of fun and prizes courtesy of the Pioneer Activities Council.

Jan30

Planetarium 2024-25

Planetarium Show – Mars: The Ultimate Voyage

Marietta College is excited to offer a free, public showing of "Mars: The Ultimate Voyage" at 7:00 p.m., Thursday, January 30th, in the Anderson Hancock Planetarium.

Jan30

Entrepreneurship, Careers

PioSolve Hackathon Info Session

The Center for Entrepreneurship and Career Development is hosting a PioSolve Hackathon Information Session for current MC students to learn how to compete and win cash prizes during the upcoming PioSolve Hackathon.

Jan30

Entrepreneurship, Careers

PioSolve Hackathon Information Session

The PioSolve Hackathon Information Session will take place from 7:15 p.m.–8:15 p.m. Thursday, January 30, in Thomas 327.

Jan30

Student and faculty during a mock interview

Careers

CECD Speed Mock Interviews

The Center for Entrepreneurship and Career Development is hosting Speed Mock Interviews from 4:00-6:00 p.m. February 6, in The Gathering Place. Current MC students can work on mastering job interviews, one question at a time.

Feb6

Fine Arts

Esbenshade Series: Marc Harshman

Marc Harshman, the Poet Laureate of West Virginia since 2012, is a distinguished poet and children’s author. On Thursday, February 6, Harshman will present at Marietta College as part of the Esbenshade Series.

Feb6

Students, Employees

February First Friday

Marietta Main Street presents the February First Friday from 5:00 –9:00 p.m. Friday, February 7, in downtown Marietta.

Feb7

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Leadership, Campus, Student Life

Marietta College Hosts Mid-Year Involvement Fair

College can be daunting, especially when navigating it without a sense of community.

Esbenshade Series

W.Va. Poet Laureate to present an evening of poetry and reflection at Marietta College

The Esbenshade Series and Marietta College welcome Marc Harshman, West Virginia’s Poet Laureate since 2012, for an evening of poetry, storytelling, and musical accompaniment in the Alma McDonough…

Diversity & Inclusion

Marietta honors the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with week-long celebration

Marietta College will celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. during a week of meaningful events, volunteer opportunities, and reflection starting Saturday, January 18.

Trustees

Retired industry leader, MC Trustee to be featured speaker at upcoming ERT series

The Economic Roundtable of the Ohio Valley kicks off its 2025 Speaker Series with industry leader and current Marietta College Trustee Joe Chlapaty H’10, P’97.

Esbenshade Series

Free tickets available for January 16 Esbenshade performance

The Esbenshade Series and Marietta College proudly present The Narrative Quintet, featuring acclaimed saxophonist Adam Larson, on Thursday, January 16. The performance will occur at the Peoples Bank…

Trustees

MC rings in 2025 with Interim President Dr. Kathleen Poorman Dougherty

As the Marietta College community celebrates the start of the new year, it also ushers in a new chapter in its leadership. Dr.

Fine Arts

Art and Design Capstone Exhibition

Marietta College Art Department is proud to present the “Art and Design Capstone Exhibition,” a show featuring the work of the graduating seniors in the Art Department.

McDonough Leadership Program

Marietta College Students Present Economic Development Strategies at Symposium Sponsored by the Appalachian Regional Commission

On December 6-7, 2024, Marietta College students participated in the 24th annual Appalachian Collegiate Research Initiative (ACRI) Symposium, a capstone conference sponsored by the Appalachian…

Entrepreneurship, PioBiz