Marietta College Admission Requirements
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Marietta College Admission Overview
Marietta College admission requirements are summarized from last year's class. Last year Marietta College admitted 79.3% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.54 GPA (A-) and SAT 1040-1200 / ACT 17-24. Marietta College is test-optional, so you choose whether to send SAT or ACT. Those figures describe last year's class, not a score you must hit.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Marietta College is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT or ACT.
Marietta College Acceptance Rate
Admission Rate & Difficulty
Acceptance rate Share of applicants offered admission last year.
Admission Standards Measure of enrolled testers' SAT/ACT scores vs. other colleges.
Applicant Competition Measure of this school's acceptance rate vs. other colleges. A low acceptance rate indicates high competition.
Very Low
Admission difficulty for Marietta College
Acceptance Rate
The Marietta College acceptance rate is 79.3%. Last year, 1,759 of 2,218 applicants were admitted. That is the 40th lowest acceptance rate 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, admitting most applicants. You have a very good chance of acceptance if you meet last year's profile.
Marietta College typically attracts "A-" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.54. 13% of those admitted chose to enroll.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Marietta College GPA
GPA of enrolled freshmen
Avg. High School GPA The average high school GPA for incoming freshmen on a 4.0 scale.
3.54Typical High School Grades Letter grade on a 4.0 scale for last year's average, not a cutoff.
A-Average GPA (4.0 Scale) 3.54
Average GPA
Enrolled freshmen at Marietta College typically have around a 3.54 GPA (A-) on a 4.0 scale. That is last year's class average, not a cutoff. Enrolled students typically have very good grades in high school. Marietta College is test-optional. If you withhold SAT or ACT, GPA carries more weight.
26% of enrolled freshmen had a 4.0. The school ranks #28 in Ohio for highest average GPA.
See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.5 GPA range.
Competitiveness by GPA Ranges
Share of last year's freshmen in each GPA range, compared with the rest of the class.
GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2024
Marietta College SAT Scores
SAT scores of enrolled freshmen
SAT Range The middle 50% of enrolled testers who sent SAT. The maximum score is 1600.
1040-1200Freshmen who sent SAT Share of enrolled freshmen who submitted SAT scores. This is enrolled testers, not all applicants.
12%25th Percentile Scores
- Reading 510
- Math 530
- Composite 1040
75th Percentile Scores
- Reading 600
- Math 600
- Composite 1200
Average SAT
Enrolled testers at Marietta College typically score around a 1120 SAT (middle 50% 1040–1200) out of 1600. That is last year's class, not a cutoff. The average SAT of enrolled testers is about the 63rd percentile nationally. Marietta College ranks #26 in the state of Ohio for highest average SAT composite score.
SAT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 1040 to 1200
SAT policy
Marietta College is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT. If you send a score, it is considered.
View other colleges which accept students in the 1120 SAT score range.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
How SAT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers
This table compares SAT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. It is not a personal chance of admission. If you withhold SAT, skip this table.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Marietta College ACT Scores
ACT scores among enrolled freshmen
ACT Range Mid-50 ACT composite among enrolled testers who sent ACT. The scale tops out at 36.
17-24Freshmen reporting ACT Percent of enrolled freshmen who reported ACT. Counts enrolled testers, not the full applicant pool.
49%25th Percentile Scores
- English 17
- Math 16
- Composite 17
75th Percentile Scores
- English 24
- Math 23
- Composite 24
Average ACT
Incoming testers at Marietta College typically have around a 20 ACT (mid-50 17–24) on the 36 scale. That reflects last year's enrolled testers, not a cutoff. That average sits near the 51st percentile of ACT takers nationwide. Marietta College places #46 among colleges in Ohio for highest average ACT composite.
ACT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 17 to 24
ACT policy
You may apply to Marietta College without ACT. A score you do send is still reviewed.
See colleges with similar ACT profiles in the 20.0 ACT score range.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
How ACT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers
This table compares ACT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. They are not your individual odds. If you leave ACT off your application, you can skip this table.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Estimate How You Compare
See how your GPA and scores compare with last year's enrolled testers. You can mark that you will withhold scores.
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Admission Statistics
Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed in the table below.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Application Requirements
What are the requirements for admission to Marietta College and what student information is used for admission decisions?
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Application Fee
The cost for prospective students to apply to Marietta College is $0. The school is free to apply to.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Credits Accepted
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Admission summary
Marietta College is test-optional for 2024-25. Last year it admitted 79.3% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.54 GPA (about an A- average). Send SAT/ACT if you are at or above this campus mid-50 (1040-1200); otherwise withhold. Mid-50 scores, where shown, are enrolled testers, not cutoffs.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=203845.
GPA calculator: Marietta College GPA calculator.
Last updated: August 2026