Published cost of attendance is $53,709. After need-based aid, low-income families pay approximately $18,254, middle-income families pay around $18,547, higher-income families pay approximately $25,570.
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Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
| Cost Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price) | $53,709 |
| Tuition and Fees | $39,652 |
| Room and Board | $13,296 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,506 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$32,626 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $21,083 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $18,254 |
| $30–48k | $17,191 |
| $48–75k | $18,547 |
| $75–110k | $20,084 |
| $110k+ | $25,570 |
Published cost of attendance is $53,709. After need-based aid, low-income families pay approximately $18,254, middle-income families pay around $18,547, higher-income families pay approximately $25,570. Azimuth ranks Marietta College #1008 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions, in the 29.3 percentile. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $27,000; families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $39,556. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $64,527, median federal debt projects to a monthly payment of about $305 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios, use Azimuth's Financial GPS tool.
How much students borrow and whether debt is manageable given outcomes.
Debt is well below typical first-year earnings — generally considered very manageable.
How cost compares to graduate earnings and value added.
Graduates of Marietta College earn median 4-year earnings of $64,527, placing Marietta College in the 64.3 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn at roughly the same level as similar students at comparable institutions, placing Marietta College in the 60.9 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks Marietta College #580 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. The earnings pattern reflects Marietta College's concentration in business and professional fields. Petroleum Engineering is the largest program with 35 graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $99,295, representing 0.9× the national benchmark for the field. Digital Marketing and Business Administration follow as substantial programs, with Political Science and Psychology, General rounding out the institution's primary degree pathways. This program mix—anchored in Business—supports consistent outcomes across the student body and aligns with regional employer demand in Ohio's professional services and management sectors.
