Marietta College Acceptance Rate (79%) & SAT/ACT Scores

Q: What percent of applicants does Marietta College accept?

Marietta College's acceptance rate was 79% for fall 2024: it admitted 1,759 of 2,218 first-year applicants, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education.

Acceptance rate: 79% for fall 2024

SAT, middle 50%: 510–600 reading and writing, 530–600 math

ACT, middle 50%: 17–24 composite

Average net price: $21,333 a year (2022–23)

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Marietta College GPA requirements

Marietta College requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.

Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and Marietta College hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.

Marietta College acceptance rate

Marietta College admitted 1,759 of 2,218 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 79%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Marietta College is a private nonprofit 4-year college in Marietta, Ohio, with 1,023 undergraduates.

SAT and ACT scores

Scores of the first-year students who entered Marietta College in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:

Test	25th percentile	Median	75th percentile
SAT Reading and Writing	510	540	600
SAT Math	530	540	600
ACT Composite	17	21	24
ACT English	17	21	24
ACT Math	16	20	23

12% submitted SAT scores and 49% submitted ACT scores, as Marietta College reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1088 for admitted students.

Admission requirements

What Marietta College looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:

Admission factor	Status
High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average.	Required
High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned.	Required
College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school.	Required
RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors.	Required
Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application.	Required
Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores.	Considered if submitted
Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations.	Considered if submitted
Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work.	Considered if submitted
Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college.	Considered if submitted
High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class.	Not considered
Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III.	Not considered

Requirements can differ by program and applicant type, so check with Marietta College's admissions office before you apply.

AP credit

Marietta College awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.

It also awards credit for life experience, such as work or military service.

Average net price

First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $21,333 a year at Marietta College in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.

Frequently asked questions

How hard is it to get into Marietta College?

Not very selective: at least 3 in 4 applicants got in. Marietta College admitted 79% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.

What SAT and ACT scores do Marietta College students have?

The middle 50% of Marietta College's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had SAT 510–600 in reading and writing and 530–600 in math; ACT composite 17–24, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.

Does Marietta College require the SAT or ACT?

Check Marietta College's admissions website for the current rule: testing policies change from year to year. Marietta College was test optional: it considered SAT or ACT scores if you sent them, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education (fall 2024). Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 12% sent SAT scores and 49% sent ACT scores.

What GPA does Marietta College look for?

Marietta College requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.

What percent of applicants does Marietta College accept?

Marietta College's acceptance rate was 79% for fall 2024: it admitted 1,759 of 2,218 first-year applicants, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education.

How important is GPA for getting into Marietta College?

A lot: Marietta College requires high school GPA, high school record, college preparatory program, recommendations and essay or personal statement. It considers test scores, demonstration of competencies, work experience and legacy status if you send them. It doesn't consider high school class rank and other tests. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.

Do I have a chance at Marietta College with a 3.0 GPA?

GPA alone can't tell you here. Marietta College admitted 79% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.

Does it matter at Marietta College if a parent went there?

Yes. Marietta College considers whether a parent or other relative attended, though it isn't required, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.

Does Marietta College accept AP credit?

Yes. Marietta College awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.

What is the average net price at Marietta College?

First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $21,333 a year at Marietta College in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.

Sources

College Navigator: Marietta CollegeU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).

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