Marietta College's published cost of attendance is $53,709. Financial aid reshapes that figure across income levels: low-income families pay approximately $18,254, middle-income families pay around $18,547, and 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 |
Marietta College's published cost of attendance is $53,709. Financial aid reshapes that figure across income levels: low-income families pay approximately $18,254, middle-income families pay around $18,547, and higher-income families pay approximately $25,570. Azimuth ranks Marietta College #1008 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. Net prices by income band are medians within those bands; individual aid packages vary, so some families in each band pay more and some less than the figures shown. Marietta College participates in federal (Pell Grants, Direct Loans), state, and institutional aid programs. Need-based aid covers a meaningful share of cost for many students. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $27,000, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $39,556; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the Parent PLUS risk framework for how household context shapes PLUS decisions. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $64,527, median federal debt of $27,000 projects to a monthly payment of about $305 under standard ten-year repayment. In a downside earnings scenario anchored on lower-earning program clusters, four-year earnings of $49,719 would shift the real monthly burden substantially — a pattern worth exploring at the program level rather than the institutional average. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use Azimuth's Financial GPS tool.
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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.
