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Marietta College Admission Requirements

Marietta, Ohio

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Your chances of getting into Marietta College

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Percent Admitted 

82.9%
Admission Difficulty for Marietta College
Measure Difficulty
Admission Standards Very Easy 
Applicant Competition Very Low 

Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at Marietta College is 82.9%.  Its admission rate is the 45th lowest in Ohio.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into Marietta College and can you get accepted?

Marietta College is an easy school to get into and you have a very good chance of acceptance if you meet the admission criteria. Last year, 2,044 out of the 2,467 who applied were admitted.

Marietta College typically accepts and attracts "B+" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.54. 16% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

Can you get into Marietta College?

83% are accepted, can you get in? Use the admission calculator to see if you have the grades and test scores needed to get in. See your admission chances based on your extracurriculars, intended major, background, and more.

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Admission Requirements in Brief

To have the best chance of getting into to Marietta College you should:

  • Have a high school GPA of 3.54 or better
  • Earn B+ grades in high school
  • Score 1040 on the SAT
  • Score 21 on the ACT

Marietta College GPA

GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA 

3.54

Typical High School Grades 

B+

What GPA do you need to get into Marietta College?

GPA Requirements

The GPA requirements for getting into Marietta College are to have around a 3.54 high school GPA. You are required to have very good grades in high school.

If your high school grades are above the average 3.54 GPA, you have a very good chance of being admitted as Marietta College accepts 83% of applicants.

Average GPA

The average unweighted GPA at Marietta College is 3.54 on the 4.0 scale. 26% of students who get in have perfect 4.0 GPA's in high school. To achieve the average GPA for admission, you need to earn B+ letter grades and regularly score around 87-89 percent on tests and assignments in high school.  The school ranks #28 in Ohio for highest average GPA.

Importance of GPA

Since Marietta College is a test optional college, extra focus will be placed on your GPA when the school considers your application. As a result, it is very important that you meet the GPA requirements.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.5 GPA range.

Competitiveness by GPA Ranges

The table below outlines the number of admitted freshmen by GPA range as well as how competitive your GPA will be as compared with other applicants.

High School GPA's for admitted Marietta College students
High School GPA Freshmen Within Range Competitiveness 
4.0 26.48% Good
3.75 to 3.99 15.89% Avg +
3.50 to 3.74 16.51% Avg -
3.25 to 3.49 15.26% Avg -
3.00 to 3.24 10.28% Reach
2.50 to 2.99 13.71% Reach
2.00 to 2.49 1.87% Low
1.00 to 1.99 0% Low
less than 1.00 0% Low

 What do these chances mean?

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2022

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Marietta College SAT Scores

Testing Requirements

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required for admission to Marietta College. If you optionally submit test scores, they will be considered with your application, but they are not mandatory. 19% of students submitted SAT scores and 61% submitted ACT scores for admission for the most recent academic year..

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 

940-1130

Applicants Submitting SAT 

19%
SAT Scores for Marietta College
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile 480
Math 25th Percentile 460
Composite 25th Percentile 940
SAT Scores for Marietta College
SAT Test 75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile 580
Math 75th Percentile 550
Composite 75th Percentile 1130
Average SAT Score 1040

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for you to be admitted to Marietta College?

Average Score & Range

The average SAT score at Marietta College is 1040 out of 1600 and the range for the middle 50% of accepted students is 940-1130. Students who get into Marietta College score in the top 71 percent of all SAT test takers..  Marietta College ranks #37 in the state of Ohio for highest average SAT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

You should target scoring 1040 or above to be most competitive with other applicants. Marietta College regularly admits students with SAT scores down to 940 on a 1600 scale. However, three quarter of admitted students score higher. If you score below a 940, admission should be considered a reach. Some students may be accepted with minimum SAT's as low as 840, but scores this low are outside the normal range.

Score Submission Requirements

Marietta College is a test optional school meaning do not have to submit SAT scores with your application. The position on SAT scores from the college is "not required for admission, but considered if submitted (test optional)".

View other colleges which accept students in the 1040 SAT score range.

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

The table below outlines your predicted admission chances based on SAT score alone. If you are an average applicant with a score of 1035, you have around a 83% chance of being admitted. A 1130 places you well ahead of most other applicants and gives you about a 90% chance of getting in.

Marietta College admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
1130 and Above Good >90%
1035 to 1130 Avg + 83%-90%
940 to 1035 Avg - 72%-83%
845 to 940 Reach 57%-72%
Less than 845 Low <57%
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Marietta College ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 

18-24 

Applicants Submitting ACT 

61%
ACT Scores for Marietta College
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile 15
Math 25th Percentile 16
Composite 25th Percentile 18
ACT Scores for Marietta College
ACT Test 75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile 23
Math 75th Percentile 24
Composite 75th Percentile 24
Average ACT Score 21

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for students to get into Marietta College?

Score Range

The average ACT score for admitted students to Marietta College is 21, while the middle 50% of students (25th to 75th percentile) score between a 18 and 24.  The school ranks #37 in Ohio for highest average ACT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

For the best chance of admission, you should have an ACT of 21. This will place you in solid competition against other applicants. At a minimum, you should aim for a 18 and score in the score in the top 62 percent nationally. The lowest ACT score likely to be admitted is a 15.

Scoring well on the ACT is very important as 61 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to Marietta College.

Score Submission Requirements

You do not have to to submit ACT scores with your application as Marietta College is test optional. The policy from the school on ACT scores is "not required for admission, but considered if submitted (test optional)".

Find other colleges with similar ACT score requirements

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

Here are your predicted chances of getting into Marietta College for different ACT score ranges. A typical applicant with a 21 score has around 83% chance of getting in. Your odds increase to about 90% with a 24 ACT score.

Marietta College admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
24 and Above Good >90%
21 to 24 Avg + 83%-90%
18 to 21 Avg - 72%-83%
15 to 18 Reach 57%-72%
Less than 15 Low <57%
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Applying

Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed the the table below.

Marietta College admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 1,204 1,263 2,467
Accepted 1,033 1,011 2,044
Acceptance Rate 86% 80% 83%
Enrolled 134 187 321
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 13% 18% 16%
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Marietta College is $0. The school is free to apply to.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Marietta College and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Marietta College Application Requirements
Test Scores Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
High School GPA Required to be considered for admission
High School Class Rank Not considered for admission, even if submitted
Completion of College Preparatory Program Required to be considered for admission
Recommendations Required to be considered for admission
Demonstration of Competencies Not required for admission, but considered if submitted

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at Marietta College
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences Yes

Admission Requirements Summary

Because Marietta College is lightly competitive to get into, you have a very good chance of acceptance with the right GPA and test scores. If you have a 3.54 GPA, you are almost certain to getting in. Combining this with an SAT score of 1040 and ACT of 21 will almost guarantee your admission.

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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=203845 IPEDS survey data for Marietta College.

Last updated February 24, 2024