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 Acceptance Rate

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Acceptance rate

79.3%

Admission Standards

Easy

Applicant Competition

Very Low

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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

3.54

Typical High School Grades

A-

Average GPA (4.0 Scale) 3.54

0.0 1.0 2.0 3.0 4.0

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.

High school GPA ranges for enrolled Marietta College freshmen
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 figures mean?

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2024

Marietta College SAT Scores

SAT scores of enrolled freshmen

SAT Range

1040-1200

Freshmen who sent SAT

12%

25th Percentile Scores

  • Reading 510
  • Math 530
  • Composite 1040
SAT 25th percentile scores for Marietta College

75th Percentile Scores

  • Reading 600
  • Math 600
  • Composite 1200
SAT 75th percentile scores for Marietta College

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

800 1000 1200 1400 1600

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.

SAT ranges vs last year's enrolled testers at Marietta College
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness Admission Chances
1200+ Above 75th >88%
1120 to 1200 Avg + 79%-88%
1040 to 1120 Avg - 66%-79%
Below 1040 Below mid-50 <66%

What do these figures mean?

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Marietta College ACT Scores

ACT scores among enrolled freshmen

ACT Range

17-24

Freshmen reporting ACT

49%

25th Percentile Scores

  • English 17
  • Math 16
  • Composite 17
ACT 25th percentile scores for Marietta College

75th Percentile Scores

  • English 24
  • Math 23
  • Composite 24
ACT 75th percentile scores for Marietta College

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

1 9 18 27 36

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.

ACT bands compared with last year's enrolled testers at Marietta College
ACT Score (36 scale) Competitiveness Admission Chances
24+ Above 75th >89%
20 to 24 Avg + 79%-89%
17 to 20 Avg - 68%-79%
Below 17 Below mid-50 <68%

How to read these figures

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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Applying

Admission Statistics

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

Marietta College admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 1,033 1,185 2,218
Accepted 841 918 1,759
Acceptance Rate 81% 77% 79%
Enrolled 104 131 235
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 12% 14% 13%

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?

Marietta College application requirements
Requirement Used for Admission
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

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

High school credits accepted at Marietta College
Credit Type Accepted
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences Yes

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