Admissions
Getting in, fall 2025
Marietta admits about 8 in 10 applicants (78%). That puts it in the "Accessible" tier, more selective than 47% of the 1,547 colleges that report admissions.
Out of every 100 applicants…
The funnel
Applicants from Ohio and from other states were admitted at similar rates (84% and 81%).
No application fee
Grants credit for AP exams
Men and women
Men were admitted at 77%, women at 81%.
Yield
12% of admitted students enroll, on the lower end nationally.
No wait list
Applying early
Doesn't offer early decision or early action
Where you stand
How Marietta reads a record
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. Scores are optional. 12% of first-years sent an SAT and 54% an ACT.
What they look at
Considers whether an applicant's parent attended (legacy status).
| Very important | Important | Considered | Not considered | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Academic | |||||
| Rigor of high school record | Very important | ||||
| Class rank | Considered | ||||
| Academic GPA | Important | ||||
| Test scores | Considered | ||||
| Essay | Important | ||||
| Recommendations | Important | ||||
| Personal | |||||
| Interview | Considered | ||||
| Extracurricular activities | Important | ||||
| Talent or ability | Important | ||||
| Character and personal qualities | Important | ||||
| First generation | Not considered | ||||
| Alumni relation (legacy) | Considered | ||||
| Geographic residence | Considered | ||||
| State residency | Not considered | ||||
| Religious affiliation | Not considered | ||||
| Volunteer work | Considered | ||||
| Work experience | Considered | ||||
| Demonstrated interest | Considered | ||||
From the federal survey: high school record required; college-prep program required; demonstration of competencies considered; English proficiency test required
Transferring in
50% of transfer applicants were admittedvs. 78% of first-year applicants
124 applied · 62 admitted · 36 enrolled
Transfers may start in the fall, spring, and summer.
At least 12 credits completed to apply as a transfer.
Minimum college GPA: 2.3
Minimum high school GPA: 2.0
Grants credit for course work completed at another college
Dates
- Fall entry: decisions on a rolling basis
- Spring entry: decisions on a rolling basis
- Summer entry: decisions on a rolling basis
What the application needs
- High school transcript
- Recommended
- College transcripts
- Required
- Essay or personal statement
- Required
- Interview
- Recommended
- Standardized test scores
- Recommended
- Statement of good standing from a prior college
- Required
Applying
The regular round, as the college reports it. Early rounds have their own dates.
- Decisions are sent on a rolling basis.
- Admitted students must reply by May 1, or within 2 weeks if admitted later.
- $200 housing deposit, refundable.
- Admitted students may postpone enrollment for a gap year.
On the admissions map
↑ SAT midpoint (higher = higher scores)
Fall 2025 first-years
First-years' high school GPA
Average GPA 3.59
High schools grade differently, and colleges recalculate or weight GPAs their own way, so compare this college only with itself.
First-years by high school GPA (4.0 scale)
- 4.029%
- 3.75–3.9923%
- 3.50–3.7415%
- 3.25–3.4911%
- 3.00–3.248%
- below 3.014%
The middle half had GPAs of 3.25–4.0.
All nine bands
| GPA | All |
|---|---|
| 4.0 | 29.4% |
| 3.75–3.99 | 22.5% |
| 3.50–3.74 | 14.7% |
| 3.25–3.49 | 11.3% |
| 3.00–3.24 | 7.8% |
| 2.50–2.99 | 10.8% |
| 2.0–2.49 | 3.4% |
| 1.0–1.99 | 0.0% |
| below 1.0 | 0.0% |
Source:Marietta College Common Data Set 2025–26, Fall 2025About the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)
Test scores
What enrolled first-years scored
The typical enrolled first-year who sent scores is around 1120 on the SAT, 50 points below the median for colleges that report scores.
Optional
Scores are considered if you send them. For students entering in fall 2027.
Where would you land?
Middle 50% of enrolled first-years who sent scores This college's median National median midpoint
Score bands
41% of enrolled first-years who sent an ACT scored 18–23.
42% of enrolled first-years who sent an ACT scored 18–23.
35% of enrolled first-years who sent an ACT scored 18–23.
Shares of the 54% of first-years who sent an ACT; students who didn't send scores aren't in these bands.
Who submitted scores?
submitted SAT
submitted ACT
110 studentsAt least half of students submitted a score, so the ranges are reasonably representative.
Sources:Marietta College Common Data Set 2025–26, Fall 2025;IPEDS Admissions survey, Fall 2024;IPEDS Institutional Characteristics survey, 2023–24;IPEDS Institutional Characteristics survey (athletics, programs, services, religious affiliation), 2025–26;Marietta College Common Data Set 2025–26, Fall 2027 applicants;Marietta College Common Data Set 2025–26, 2025–26;Marietta College Common Data Set 2025–26, Fall 2026 cycleAbout the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)