Marietta College: Statistics

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# 2785 of 14,131 In the World
# 785 of 2,597 In North America
# 718 of 2,496 In the United States
# 29 of 1 In Marietta, OH
# 1598 of 14,131 For Math Teachers
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Quick Review

Acceptance rate

79%

Average SAT

1,120

Average ACT

21

Avg. cost to attend

$22,007 /y

Aid receiving

100%

Undergraduates

1,023

Graduates

86

Male:Female Ratio

50:50

Type

Privatenot-for-profit

Highest Degree

Master's degree

Acceptance rate & Admissions

Marietta College has an acceptance rate of 79% and is among the top 1% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.

Total Men Women
Acceptance Rate 79% 79% 79%
Applicants 2,218 1,185 1,033
Admissions 1,759 918 841
Freshmen enrolled full time 235 131 104

Admissions requirements

College-preparatory program Required
Recommendations Required
Secondary school GPA Required
Secondary school record Required
TOEFL Required
Formal demonstration of competencies Considered but not required
SAT/ACT Considered but not required
Other Tests Neither required nor recommended
Secondary school rank Neither required nor recommended

Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity

â–  White 82%
â–  Nonresident Alien 2%
â–  Hispanic 3%
â–  Black or African American 4%
â–  Two or more races 4%
â–  Unknown 4%

Tuition

Below is the standard credit pricing for the various degree levels offered at Marietta College.

Degree Level Cost Per Credit
Associate Degree 1,749 CR
Bachelor Program 1,950 CR
Master Program 2,149 CR
Ph.D. / Doctoral 2,850 CR
Final tuition fees may vary based on specific department requirements, residency status, and selected elective courses. Please contact the admissions office for a detailed financial breakdown.

Marietta College majors

Marietta College has granted 206 bachelor's degrees across 43 programs, and 45 master's across 3 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Marietta College.

Major Bachelor Master
Physician Assistant - 36
Psychology, General 18 6
Marketing & Marketing Management, General 16 -
Health Services & Allied Health & Health Sciences, General 15 -
Sport and Fitness Administration & Management 15 -
Education & Teaching of Individuals in Elementary Special Education Programs 11 -
Petroleum Engineering 11 -
Graphic Design 9 -
Biology & Biological Sciences, General 8 -
Political Science and Government, General 8 -
Exercise Science and Kinesiology 7 -
Business Administration and Management, General 6 -
Speech Communication and Rhetoric 6 -
Accounting 5 -
Education, General 5 -
Finance, General 5 -
Communication Management and Strategic Communications 4 -
Computer and Information Sciences, General 4 -
Economics, General 4 -
English Language and Literature, General 4 -
Journalism, Other 4 -
Athletic Training & Trainer - 3
Biochemistry 3 -
Education & Teaching of Individuals in Junior High & Middle School Special Education Programs 3 -
Environmental Science 3 -
Environmental & Environmental Health Engineering 3 -
Land Use Planning and Management & Development 3 -
Music, Other 3 -
Physics, General 3 -
Entrepreneurship & Entrepreneurial Studies 2 -
Geological and Earth Sciences & Geosciences, Other 2 -
History, General 2 -
Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 2 -
Actuarial Science 1 -
Chemistry, General 1 -
Computer Science 1 -
Directing and Theatrical Production 1 -
Environmental Studies 1 -
Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other 1 -
International Business & Trade & Commerce 1 -
Journalism 1 -
Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management 1 -
Music Teacher Education 1 -
Organizational Leadership 1 -
Technical Theatre & Theatre Design and Technology 1 -
Grand Total 206 45

Publications & Citations

Marietta College has published 1,941 scientific papers with 29,948 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Environmental Science, Materials Science, Biology, Quantum and Particle physics, Computer Science, and Organic Chemistry.

Publication / Citation count by topic

Engineering
1,107 / 21,605
Physics
1,088 / 22,821
Chemistry
960 / 21,963
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences
830 / 9,550
Environmental Science
788 / 13,457
Materials Science
784 / 18,305
Biology
776 / 17,885
Quantum and Particle physics
715 / 16,417
Computer Science
578 / 8,389
Organic chemistry
577 / 14,464
Medicine
472 / 6,782
Geology
466 / 8,715
Metallurgy
427 / 11,456
Political Science
420 / 4,292
Geography and Cartography
408 / 6,413
Philosophy
402 / 4,548
Law
376 / 4,239
Optics
346 / 7,933
Psychology
346 / 5,488
History
301 / 3,513
Sociology
266 / 2,661
Mathematics
258 / 4,649
Electrical Engineering
252 / 4,903
Paleontology
252 / 5,705
Business
231 / 2,073
Mechanical Engineering
219 / 2,798
Archaeology
219 / 3,218
Ecology
213 / 3,698
Nanotechnology
204 / 6,078
Biochemistry
202 / 5,945
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
196 / 2,901
Art & Design
192 / 1,334
Chemical Engineering
190 / 5,910
Linguistics
187 / 2,265
Physical
183 / 4,636
Economics
177 / 1,076
Genetics
177 / 4,858
Astrophysics and Astronomy
168 / 2,745
Nuclear Physics
154 / 3,655
Pathology
146 / 2,910

Annual publication & citation counts

Academic rankings

32 Notable alumni

John Poage Williamson

1. John Poage Williamson

1835-1917 (aged 82)
missionary writer politician
John Poage Williamson was an American missionary, politician, and writer.
Elsie Eaton Newton

2. Elsie Eaton Newton

1871-1941 (aged 70)
teacher
Elsie Eaton Newton was an American educator with the United States Indian Service, and the first Dean of Women at Marietta College in Ohio.
W. D. Chadwick

3. W. D. Chadwick

1883-1934 (aged 51)
basketball coach
William Dean Chadwick was an American college football, college baseball, and college basketball coach, and athletics administrator. Chadwick served as head football coach at Albion College, and the head football, basketball, baseball coach and athletic director at Mississippi A&M College (now known as Mississippi State University).
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Martin Dewey Follett

4. Martin Dewey Follett

1826-1911 (aged 85)
lawyer judge
Martin Dewey Follett was a Democratic politician in the U.S. State of Ohio who was an Ohio Supreme Court Judge 1883–1887.
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General Info & Contacts

Founded 1835
Motto Lux et VeritasLight and truth
Colors navy, white
Academic calendar August to May (August - December; January-May)
Total staff 275
Classification Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields
Address Irvine Bldg Marietta, Ohio, 45750 United States
City Population 13,000
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