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Marietta Colleges

Marietta Colleges and Schools

Colleges in Marietta

There are at least 6 colleges in Marietta, listed and descibed below. These schools represent 12,796 or more students (full-time and part-time), a combined student body equivalent to 9,228 full-time students, and a reported 1,394 dorm rooms.

Nearby cities and towns have as many or more colleges or students than Marietta; see particularly Atlanta, and Kennesaw colleges.

The largest schools here include Chattahoochee Technical College and Southern Polytechnic State University.

Please also check for colleges in the nearby cities and towns, shown at the left. We also provide an extensive list of Georgia Colleges.

Of Note For College Students

  • Marietta is notable for the large percent of its residents with college degrees.
  • There are a lot of studio and one-bedroom apartments in Marietta.

Marietta QuickSchools™

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Everest Institute
Marietta, Georgia

Founded in 1851 as Duff's Business Institute, the school offers career education programs in 12 states with greater than 25 locations.

  • Programs: Basic Skills, Business And Management, Computer Science And Engineering, Construction Trades, Engineering Technician, Law, Medical Administration, Medical Support And Technology, Nursing And Emergency Medicine, Office And Administration, Security And Law Enforcement, Therapy And Counseling
  • Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Certificate, Diploma, Non-Degree
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Lincoln College of Technology
Marietta, Georgia

Lincoln College of Technology (LCT) has 37 campuses in 17 different states, with online programs as well, in a variety of different fields.

  • Programs: Beauty And Cosmetology, Business And Management, Computer Science And Engineering, Cooking And Culinary Arts, Engineering Technician, Mechanics And Repair, Medical Administration, Medical Support And Technology, Security And Law Enforcement, Therapy And Counseling
  • Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Bachelor, Coursework
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Marietta Open Admission Colleges

Schools open to most or all qualified applicants (qualifications vary).
Based on 2007 information.

Chattahoochee Technical College
980 S Cobb Drive
Marietta, Georgia 30060-3398

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: accounting technology, automobile mechanics, radio and TV tech, food prep and kitchen assistant, electrician, motorcycle mechanic, HVAC, operations management.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
  • Student Body: 6,264 students, 3,762 full-time equivalent.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. Weekend classes available. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. On-campus daycare. Remedial services. Member of a national athletic association.

Roffler Moler Hairstyling College
1311 Roswell Rd
Marietta, Georgia 30062

  • Programs: cosmetology, barber, personal grooming.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 165 students, 165 full-time equivalent.
  • Flexibility: Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

Colleges With Selective Admissions

These schools do not admit all qualified applicants.
Based on 2007 information.

Life University
1269 Barclay Circle
Marietta, Georgia 30060

  • Programs: chiropractic, biology, business, dietitian, MIS, nutrition sciences, exercise science, anatomy.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Associate's. Bachelor's. Master's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 1,907 students, 1,784 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 240 student capacity.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 403-533. Math: 385-510. Writing: 360-475.
  • Flexibility: AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Placement assistance. Remedial services. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.

Southern Polytechnic State University
1100 S. Marietta Parkway
Marietta, Georgia 30060-2896

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: computer science, construction management, information technology, electronics tech, entrepreneurship, engineering technology, mechanical engineering tech, civil engineering tech.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's. Bachelor's. Master's.
  • Student Body: 4,460 students, 3,517 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 1,154 student capacity.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 495-580. Math: 520-620.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. Weekend classes available. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.

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Colleges in Nearby Cities and Towns

(Student count includes part-time and full-time; not all students live in the city or town. Data as of 2007.)

City/TownCollegesPop.
(2000)		StudentsDorms
Acworth Colleges113,4222,222 
Atlanta Colleges34416,47481,78721,404
Chamblee Colleges19,552243 
Kennesaw Colleges421,67520,6522,131
Powder Springs Colleges112,48149 

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