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Marietta College is a private, coeducational college located in Marietta, Ohio, United States. It was initially founded as Muskingum Academy in 1797 and was chartered with the present name in 1835. The college offers a large number of baccalaureate degrees in various fields, including liberal arts, natural science and business management.
The small town campus of Marietta College is home to a number of student organizations and clubs, including Marietta College Math Club, Model United Nations, National Broadcast Society, Marietta College Athletic Training Student Organization and Association for Computing Machinery.
The athletics teams of Marietta College are known as the Pioneers. The college fields several intercollegiate sports teams in basketball, baseball, crew, soccer, football, tennis, softball, volleyball and track & field. The college also encourages students to participate in a number of intramural sports, such as, flag football, soccer and basketball.
Marietta is located in a small city, in Marietta, OH. The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. Degree levels at Marietta top out at the Master's degree.
One of the good things about the school is its wide range of programs leading to degrees. Students at Marietta often study engineering, media, drama and performing arts, and photography and commercial art.
The admissions department at the school does not accept all those who apply. Most students' verbal SAT scores were in the range of 460 to 600 in 2007. A quarter of students admitted in 2007 scored 600 or higher on the math SAT.
The school's tenure system is geared toward rewarding and keeping the most valuable professors.
Marietta offers classes to 1,605 students (1,534 full-time equivalent).
The school serves primarily full-time students. Marietta has a residential or campus feel. Many students live in housing on or near campus. Students sports include formal participation in Ohio Athletic Conference competitions.
More complete details are provided below.
Marietta College
Irvine Bldg
Marietta, OH 45750
General Phone: (740) 376-4643
http://www.marietta.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 56 | business management, accounting, marketing, human resources, international business, finance |
| Media | 41 | public relations and advertising, radio and television, journalism, mass communication, organizational communications, communication studies |
| Liberal Arts | 37 | history, political science, English, general studies, international studies, Spanish language, economics, liberal arts and humanities, ... |
| Education And Teaching | 32 | education, early childhood education, middle school teaching |
| Medical Support And Technology | 25 | physician assistant, health service and sciences |
| Engineering | 25 | petroleum engineering |
| Science | 24 | biology, physics, biochemistry, geological and earth sciences, chemistry |
| Therapy And Counseling | 23 | psychology |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 11 | commercial art |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 9 | athletic trainer |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 8 | drama |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 5 | computer science, computer and info science |
| Fine Arts | 3 | fine arts studies |
| Mathematics | 2 | mathematics |
| Music | 1 | various music studies |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 0 | environmental science, environmental studies |
Number of programs and degrees for Marietta in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 255 | 39 |
| Master's degree | 47 | 5 |
| Associate's degree | 0 | 2 |
In 2007, Marietta had a total enrollment of 1,605 students (1,534 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 51% |
| Women | 49% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 90% |
| Graduate | 10% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 80% |
| Black | 3% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 7% |
| (Foreign Students) | 6% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 42% |
| 20-21 | 35% |
| 22-24 | 13% |
| 25-29 | 3% |
| 30-34 | 1% |
| 35-39 | 1% |
| 40-49 | 1% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Ohio | 58% |
| Pennsylvania | 10% |
| West Virginia | 10% |
| (International Students) | 7% |
| New Jersey | 2% |
| Michigan | 2% |
| Massachusetts | 2% |
| Maryland | 1% |
| Connecticut | 1% |
| New York | 1% |
| Virginia | 1% |
| Florida | 1% |
| Tennessee | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 80 % |
Marietta offers campus housing for 1,199 of its 1,534 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Marietta, Ohio for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Ohio Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 2,446 | 1,856 | 76% | 416 | 22% |
| Men | 1,103 | 876 | 79% | 214 | 24% |
| Women | 1,343 | 980 | 73% | 202 | 21% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 460 | 600 |
| SAT Math | 480 | 600 |
| ACT Verbal | 20 | 26 |
| ACT Math | 19 | 26 |
| ACT Composite | 20 | 26 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | recommended |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 43% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 76% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 24,842 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 24,842 |
| Room and board | $ 7,390 |
| Room charge | $ 4,070 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,320 |
| Books and supplies | $ 680 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,180 |
Financial Aid:
Marietta participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 307300)
Marietta has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 35 | 18 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 15 | 10 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 12 | 8 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 2 | * |
| Instructor | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 3 | $85,710 | 4 | $62,091 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 16 | $73,675 | 7 | $63,694 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 19 | $55,658 | 9 | $53,170 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 22 | $46,249 | 12 | $43,281 |
| Instructor | academic year | 2 | * | 3 | $35,491 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 59 | $56,748 | 31 | $50,007 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Ohio Athletic Conference |
| Basketball | Ohio Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | Ohio Athletic Conference |
| Track | Ohio Athletic Conference |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Finance, General
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
International Business/Trade/Commerce
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
Computer and Information Sciences, General
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Science
Environmental Studies
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Education, General
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
ENGINEERING
Petroleum Engineering
FINE ARTS
Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other
LIBERAL ARTS
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, and Gender Studies, Other
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
General Studies
History, General
International/Global Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Journalism
Mass Communication/Media Studies
Organizational Communication, General
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication, Other
Radio and Television
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
Physician Assistant
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Athletic Training/Trainer
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Commercial and Advertising Art
SCIENCE
Biochemistry
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences, Other
Physics, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Marietta Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in media (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% |  |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| % of degrees in drama and performing arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in photography and commercial art (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in engineering (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching NCAA athletic conference member
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