Key differences on Getting in
- 1
Washington & Jefferson's yield is 1 pts higher than Marietta's
Yield rate - 2
Marietta admits 78% vs. 81% at Washington & Jefferson
Acceptance rate
Admissions
Getting in, fall 2024
Acceptance and yield, test score ranges, test policy, and what each college weighs.
The funnel
Quad's selectivity
- MariettaAccessible
- Washington & JeffersonAccessible
Men and women
Acceptance rate for men and women who applied, where a college reports admissions by sex.
Test scores
SAT total,
Axis runs 900–1600. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
ACT composite,
Axis runs 14–36. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
Test policy
- MariettaTest-optional
- Washington & JeffersonTest-blind
How they read a record
Marietta
is very important; GPA is important; class rank and tests are both considered. 52% of first-years had a 3.75 or higher, so and rarely sets an applicant apart; the courses behind it carry more of the weight.
Washington & Jefferson
GPA and the high school record are required; a college-prep program is considered.
What they look at
| Factor | Marietta | Washington & Jefferson |
|---|---|---|
| High school GPA | Important | Required |
| High school record | Required | Required |
| Class rank | Considered | Not considered |
| College-prep program | Required | Considered |
| Recommendations | Important | Considered |
| Essay | Important | Considered |
| Legacy status | Considered | Not considered |
| Work experience | Considered | Considered |
| Demonstration of competencies | Considered | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other tests | Not considered | Not considered |
Sources:Marietta College (Fall 2025), Fall 2025;IPEDS Admissions survey, Fall 2024;Marietta College Common Data Set 2025–26, Fall 2027 applicants;Marietta College Common Data Set 2025–26, Entered fall 2024;College Scorecard, most recent release;College Scorecard, Entered fall 2023About the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)
Figures are the newest each college has published; years can differ between colleges. Each value's ⓘ shows its source and year. Why