Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $53,709. College Scorecard.
Net price by family income
Average after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard, latest reported year
Sticker price, line by line
| Per year, living on campus | All students |
|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $39,652 |
| Housing & meals | $12,544 |
| Books & supplies | $1,476 |
| Personal & travel | $1,854 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$1,817 |
| Total cost of attendance | $53,709 |
Cost items: IPEDS 2023-24, on-campus budget. Total: College Scorecard, which averages students living on and off campus; the adjustment row reconciles the two.
Debt after graduation
College Scorecard; Urban Institute Education Data Portal
Who gets aid
State aid: Ohio residents with household income up to $96,000 and a Student Aid Index of 3,750 or less may receive an Ohio College Opportunity Grant: up to $5,000 a year at private nonprofit colleges in 2026-27. Not included in the prices above. Ohio Department of Higher Education, OCOG 2026-27 award memo (FA27-001)
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Marietta College net price compared with other Ohio colleges
Marietta College has the 62nd-lowest average net price of 96 Ohio colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Avg. net price | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 58 | Ohio Wesleyan University | $20,897 | 59% | $55,624 |
| 59 | Malone University | $20,948 | 45% | $48,909 |
| 60 | Lake Erie College | $20,961 | 38% | $50,417 |
| 61 | Hiram College | $21,058 | 55% | $54,311 |
| 62 | Marietta College | $21,083 | 61% | $57,180 |
| 63 | Ohio University | $21,637 | 65% | $52,581 |
| 64 | Kettering College | $21,650 | 65% | $67,492 |
| 65 | University of Northwestern Ohio | $21,807 | 54% | $50,968 |
| 66 | Ashland University | $21,988 | 61% | $52,928 |
College Scorecard, latest year. Average for all aided students; your price depends on income. All Ohio colleges →
Why Marietta College costs more or less than similar schools
| School | Acceptance | You'd pay | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs | Price gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marietta College | 79% | $21,083 | 61% | $57,180 | This school |
| Kettering College | 77% | $21,650 | 65% | $67,492 | |
| Muskingum University | 82% | $19,532 | 56% | $48,440 | |
| Ursuline College | 75% | $16,164 | 67% | $56,878 | |
| University of Mount Union | 78% | $23,280 | 59% | $53,217 |
College Scorecard, latest reported year. “You'd pay” follows your residency and income choices above.
Why the price is different
Marietta College would cost you $567 less per year than Kettering College, on average.
- Higher sticker price at Marietta College, mostly from higher tuition & fees (+$23,332).
- Marietta College gives aided families $21,437 more in grants, on average.
| Per year, Ohio resident | Marietta College | Kettering College | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $39,652 | $16,320 | +$23,332 |
| Books & supplies | $1,476 | $1,962 | −$486 |
| Housing & meals | $12,544 | $9,270 | +$3,274 |
| Personal & travel | $1,854 | $5,856 | −$4,002 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$1,817 | −$569 | −$1,248 |
| Sticker price | $53,709 | $32,839 | +$20,870 |
| Average grants | −$32,626 | −$11,189 | −$21,437 |
| You pay | $21,083 | $21,650 | −$567 |
“+” means Marietta College costs more; “−” means it costs less. Grants are the sticker price minus the net price. Cost items: IPEDS, on-campus budget. Sticker and net price: College Scorecard, latest reported year; the adjustment reconciles the two. Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote.
Marietta College cost questions
How much is tuition at Marietta College?
Tuition and fees are $39,652 a year.
What is the total cost of attending Marietta College?
The total cost of attendance, including housing, meals, books and personal costs, is $53,709 a year.
What do families actually pay at Marietta College?
After grants and scholarships, students receiving federal aid pay $21,083 a year on average. Families earning $0–30k pay $18,254; $48–75k pay $18,547; $110k+ pay $25,570.
How much debt do Marietta College graduates have?
The median federal loan debt at graduation is $12,000, and 5.4% of borrowers defaulted within three years of entering repayment (2017 cohort).
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS; Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-By). Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote; confirm with the school's net price calculator. Back to Marietta College overview