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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
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Athletics

The Marietta College men's basketball team hits the road on Wednesday, February 5, for an Ohio Athletic Conference matchup with Otterbein University. Tip-off is set for 7:00 p.m. at the Rike Center in Westerville.

Feb5
Athletics

The Marietta College women's basketball team returns to Ban Johnson Arena on Wednesday, February 5,, welcoming Otterbein University for a key Ohio Athletic Conference matchup. Tip-off is set for 7:00 p.m. on Fenton Court.

Feb5
Athletics

The Rainbow Six: Siege esports team begins its spring season this week. After finishing second in their NECC regional conference last fall, the team is ready to aim higher this semester.

Feb5
Careers

The Center for Entrepreneurship and Career Development is hosting Speed Mock Interviews from 4:00-6:00 p.m. February 6, in The Gathering Place. Current MC students can work on mastering job interviews, one question at a time.

Feb6
Fine Arts

Marc Harshman, the Poet Laureate of West Virginia since 2012, is a distinguished poet and children’s author. On Thursday, February 6, Harshman will present at Marietta College as part of the Esbenshade Series.

Feb6
Students, Employees

Marietta Main Street presents the February First Friday from 5:00 –9:00 p.m. Friday, February 7, in downtown Marietta.

Feb7

The Office of Admission is hosting an Open House for prospective students and their families on Saturday, February 8.

Feb8
Planetarium 2024-25

From the creators of the multi award-winning MESMERICA comes a brand-new epic immersive experience unlike any other.

Feb8
Diversity & Inclusion, Students, Community

Marietta College's Multicultural Festival will be from 4:00-7:00 p.m. in The Gathering Place. Free admission and food from various cultures provided for free at the event.

Feb8

The Pioneer Activities Council is hosting a Super Bowl Watch Party starting at 6:00 p.m. February 9 in The Gathering Place. Food, snacks and drinks will be provided.

Feb9

Pause for a midday throwback to Valentine's class parties from elementary school! Join the staff of the Writing Center in our new satellite space at Legacy Library for all your childhood favorites.

Feb10
Careers

The Center for Entrepreneurship and Career Development presents the next installment of the Life After Graduation Mini-Series: Managing Debt from 12:20–12:50 p.m. February 11 in Thomas 327.

Feb11
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Diversity & Inclusion, Community, Student Life
After months of planning, one of the most celebrated events — Marietta College’s Multicultural Festival — is just around the corner.
Leadership, Campus, Student Life
College can be daunting, especially when navigating it without a sense of community.
Esbenshade Series
The Esbenshade Series and Marietta College welcome Marc Harshman, West Virginia’s Poet Laureate since 2012, for an evening of poetry, storytelling, and musical accompaniment in the Alma McDonough…
Diversity & Inclusion
Marietta College will celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. during a week of meaningful events, volunteer opportunities, and reflection starting Saturday, January 18. 
Trustees
The Economic Roundtable of the Ohio Valley kicks off its 2025 Speaker Series with industry leader and current Marietta College Trustee Joe Chlapaty H’10, P’97.
Esbenshade Series
The Esbenshade Series and Marietta College proudly present The Narrative Quintet, featuring acclaimed saxophonist Adam Larson, on Thursday, January 16. The performance will occur at the Peoples Bank…
Trustees
As the Marietta College community celebrates the start of the new year, it also ushers in a new chapter in its leadership. Dr.
Fine Arts
Marietta College Art Department is proud to present the “Art and Design Capstone Exhibition,” a show featuring the work of the graduating seniors in the Art Department.
McDonough Leadership Program
On December 6-7, 2024, Marietta College students participated in the 24th annual Appalachian Collegiate Research Initiative (ACRI) Symposium, a capstone conference sponsored by the Appalachian…
Entrepreneurship, PioBiz
More than a dozen Marietta students pitched their best business ideas in Round 1 of the PioBiz Competition, with concepts ranging from an app for scheduling landscaping services to a mobile stress-…
Students, Commencement
Marietta College held its Fall Commencement on Saturday, December 7, 2024, in the Alma McDonough Auditorium, where 21 new graduates were recognized for their academic achievements.
Community
Children in Wood County who are interested in attending Marietta College’s summer STREAM Camp are set to receive financial assistance, thanks to a generous grant awarded to the College’s Education…

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