Marietta Facts

9:1

student to faculty ratio

50+

student clubs and organizations

99%

of Marietta's December 2023 graduates were employed, in graduate school, or participating in a fellowship or service commitment within three months of graduation

35+

number of consecutive years Marietta has been ranked in the Top 20 of U.S. News & World Report rankings

$38k

is the average financial aid award our students receive

39%

how much more our students earn in mid-career salary

86%

of Marietta's students live on campus in one of 13 residence halls or 3 sorority houses

6,612

number of community service hours logged by McDonough Scholars in 2022-23

98%

of Marietta's 2023 graduates were employed, in graduate school, or participating in a fellowship or service commitment within six months of graduation

98

majors, minors and areas of concentration

30

different countries our students have studied abroad in over the past decade

$83,000

average salary of MC's 2023 Computer Science graduates

Now is the time.

Happening Now

Planetarium 2024-25

Planetarium Show – Forward! To the Moon

Marietta College is excited to offer a free, public showing of "Forward! To the Moon" at 7:00 p.m., Thursday, November 21, in the Anderson Hancock Planetarium.

Nov21

Athletics

Fortnite: Marietta at ECAC Playoff Finals

The Fortnite esports team has qualified for the ECAC playoff finals. The duo team is among the top 50 teams in the ECAC who will compete in a five-game series.

Nov21

Academics

Writing Center Drop-In Hours for Fall 2024 - Cloned - Cloned

Students can get support through the Academic Resource Center's Writing Center by scheduling an appointment or by taking advantage of newly added drop-in hours:

Nov24

Campus

Offices Closed: Thanksgiving Break

Marietta College is officially closed for Thanksgiving break starting Wednesday, November 27. That means no classes, no homework, and no worries until Monday!

Nov27

Campus

Offices Closed: Thanksgiving Break

Happy Thanksgiving, Pioneers! Welcome to the best day for turkey, football, and family time. Hope you are enjoying a delicious feast and making memories wherever you are today.

Nov28

Campus

Offices Closed: Thanksgiving Break

Happy Black Friday, Pioneers! Hope you scored some epic deals today. Even though the malls are packed, Marietta's campus is still closed on Friday, November 29, for the holiday so keep enjoying that Thanksgiving break!

Nov29

Campus

Offices Closed: Thanksgiving Break

It's Saturday, November 30 and Marietta's campus is still closed up for the holiday weekend. That means two more days to lounge and eat leftovers before you get back for the final few weeks of the semester.

Nov30

Campus

Offices Closed: Thanksgiving Break

Alright Pioneers, all good things must come to an end! Today — Sunday, December 1 — marks the final day of Thanksgiving break. Hope you enjoyed your time off and are getting ready to head back to Marietta rested, recharged, and motivated!

Dec1

Students

PioBiz Competition

Marietta College's PioBiz competition begins at 4:00 p.m. December 5, in The Gathering Place. Students who have a great idea for a side hustle or a for- or non-profit business will begin Round 1 of the competition to win cash prizes.

Dec5

Christmas with the Marietta College Choirs

Marietta College Choirs will be performing their Christmas concert at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, December 5, at the First Congregational Church, located at 318 Front St. in Marietta. This event is free and open to the public.

Dec5

Handel's Messiah

The 2024 performance of Handel's Messiah will take place at 7:00 p.m. Sunday, December 8, in the Basilica of St. Mary of the Assumption, located at 506 Fourth Street in Marietta. This is a free event open to the public.

Dec8