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Marietta is located in a small city, in Marietta, Ohio. 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 science, media, drama and performing arts, nutrition and exercise therapy, and conservation and resource management.
The admissions department at the school does not accept all those who apply. Most students' verbal SAT scores were in the range of 480 to 590 in 2005. A quarter of students admitted in 2005 scored 600 or higher on the math SAT. It's not unusual for students to find their classmates include those from other parts of the country.
Students at Marietta benefit from the low student/teacher ratio. The school's tenure system is geared toward rewarding and keeping the most valuable professors.
Marietta offers classes to 1,466 students (1,394 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
Admissions Phone: (740) 376-4600
Financial Aid Phone: (740) 376-4712
http://www.marietta.edu
Marietta awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 67 | business management, accounting, marketing, international business, human resources |
| Liberal Arts | 51 | political science, history, liberal arts and humanities, English, Spanish language, economics, area and Cultural studies, general studies |
| Education And Teaching | 33 | education, early childhood education, middle school teaching |
| Media | 28 | public relations and advertising, radio and television, mass communication, journalism, communication studies, organizational communications |
| Science | 24 | biochemistry, biology, geological and earth sciences, physics, chemistry |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 21 | athletic trainer |
| Therapy And Counseling | 17 | psychology |
| Engineering | 13 | petroleum engineering |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 13 | physician assistant |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 10 | commercial art |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 7 | environmental science, environmental studies |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 6 | drama |
| Music | 4 | various music studies |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 3 | computer and info science, computer science |
| Mathematics | 3 | mathematics |
| Fine Arts | 2 | fine arts studies |
| Religion And Philosophy | 0 | philosophy |
Number of programs and degrees for Marietta in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 253 | 37 |
| Master's degree | 47 | 4 |
| Associate's degree | 2 | 2 |
In 2005, Marietta had a total enrollment of 1,466 students (1,394 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 54% |
| Women | 46% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 89% |
| Graduate | 11% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 86% |
| Black | 2% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Other Races | 5% |
| (Foreign Students) | 3% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Ohio | 61% |
| West Virginia | 11% |
| Pennsylvania | 10% |
| Foreign countries | 3% |
| Maryland | 2% |
| New Jersey | 2% |
| Florida | 2% |
| Maine | 1% |
| Texas | 1% |
| New York | 1% |
| New Hampshire | 1% |
| Indiana | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 71 % |
| Part-Time | 45 % |
Marietta offers campus housing for 1,081 of its 1,394 (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.)
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 2,237 | 1,748 | 78% | 391 | 22% |
| Men | 1,128 | 843 | 75% | 211 | 25% |
| Women | 1,109 | 905 | 82% | 180 | 20% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 480 | 590 |
| SAT Math | 470 | 600 |
| ACT Verbal | 19 | 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 | 51% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 78% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Admissions Phone Number: (740) 376-4600
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 22,656 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 22,656 |
| Room and board | $ 6,446 |
| Room charge | $ 3,446 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,000 |
| Books and supplies | $ 635 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,110 |
Financial Aid:
Marietta participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 307300)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (740) 376-4712
Marietta has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 25 | 16 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 22 | 7 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 8 | 16 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Associate professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 2 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 1 | * |
| Instructor | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| No academic rank | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 3 | $57,317 | 5 | $62,943 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 15 | $69,332 | 5 | $59,682 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 12 | $53,897 | 11 | $51,141 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 24 | $44,586 | 9 | $41,732 |
| Instructor | academic year | 1 | * | 9 | $32,519 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 52 | $53,798 | 34 | $44,977 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| 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
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
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 ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Physician Assistant
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Athletic Training/Trainer
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Commercial and Advertising Art
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% |  |
| % of degrees in media (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in conservation and resource management (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in drama and performing arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in science (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (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 placement services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching NCAA athletic conference member
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