Marietta College Admission Viewbook

HAVE YOU HEARD WHAT HAPPENED TO THOSE WITH CURIOUS MINDS?

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WHAT WILL YOU DISCOVER? ABOUT THE WORLD? ABOUT YOURSELF? You won’t be the same after your four years at Marietta. The status quo doesn’t cut it here.

In an environment where we celebrate curiosity, inspire independence and praise perseverance, how could you possibly stay the same?

Professors will challenge you to dive deeper through independent projects and internships.

Coaches will demand extra reps after practice.

Friends will support your every step.

TIMID COMFORT IDLENESS HESITATION SPECTATORS

BOLD RISK ACTION DETERMINATION COMPETITORS YOU WILL EMERGE READY TO CHANGE THE WORLD.

ANSWER THE CALL.

OUR MAJORS Accounting Advertising & Public Relations Applied Physics Art (Studio Art) Asian Studies Athletic Training Biochemistry Biology Broadcasting Chemistry Communication Studies Economics Education Early Childhood Education Intervention Specialist Middle Childhood Education Secondary Education (AYA Certification) Engineering Dual Degree English Environmental Science Environmental Studies Finance Geology Graphic Design

IN THE HONORS PROGRAM, YOU’LL WRITE AND DEFEND YOUR RESEARCH THESIS AS A SENIOR— OPENING THE DOOR TO JOB OPPORTUNITIES AND GRADUATE SCHOOL.

OUR MINORS

Health Science History Information Systems International Business International Leadership Studies Journalism Land & Energy Management Management Marketing Mathematics Music Music Education Organizational Communication & Public Relations Petroleum Engineering Physics Political Science Pre-Dental Pre-Law Pre-Medicine Pre-Veterinary Psychology Public Accounting Spanish Sports Management Theatre (BA, BFA) Vocal Performance

Accounting Advertising & Public Relations Applied Physics Art (Studio Art) Art History Asian Studies Astronomy Biology Broadcasting Chemistry Communication Studies Economics Energy Systems Engineering Energy Systems Studies English Entrepreneurship Environmental Science Environmental Studies Finance Gender Studies Geology Graphic Design Health Communication History Information Systems Journalism Latin American Studies Leadership Studies Management Marketing Mathematics Music Organizational Communication & Public Relations Organizational Social Responsibility Petroleum Engineering Philosophy Physics Political Science Psychology Religion Spanish Sports Management Theatre

PRACTICAL

Stop us if you’ve heard this before:

“there’s no value in a liberal

arts education”

PI NEERING THE L BERAL RTS We beg to differ.

It’s the 21st century.

IT’S JUST COMMON SENSE

Employers want their staff to know the ins and outs of their unique industry. But they also value well-rounded individuals who think independently and solve problems, especially in management and top-level positions. At Marietta, you’ll get both.

Marietta ranked seventh in the nation (and ahead of every Ivy League school) on the Brookings “Common Sense” list, which rates colleges on the increase in their graduates’ earning potential.

Marietta’s unique approach to the liberal arts truly equips you with the tools you need to turn your passions into paychecks. Start by studying across disciplines, broadening your knowledge and gaining essential skills like communicating, thinking analytically and problem solving. As you progress in your academic program, you’ll learn the technical skills to advance in your chosen field, from leaders in the industry—Marietta faculty. Top employers all over the country consider such skill sets indispensable—and it shows in the organizations that employ Marietta graduates, such as NASA, IBM, Ernst & Young, NBC, the CIA and Los Alamos National Laboratory.

At Marietta, you’ll have the leverage to choose your employer, the technical skills to advance quickly, the insight to succeed in upperlevel positions and the well-rounded academic foundation to thrive in multiple careers—for far less than you’d expect.

TUITION AND FEES $36,040 FINANCIAL AID 97+ percent of domestic students received institutional aid in 2017-18 AVERAGE AID AMOUNT $24,234

90 PERCENT OF ALUMNI ARE EMPLOYED OR IN GRADUATE SCHOOL SIX MONTHS AFTER GRADUATION

100 PERCENT OF SENIORS HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO CONDUCT AN INDEPENDENT PROJECT WITH A FACULTY MENTOR 50+ PERCENT OF INTERNSHIPS ARE PAID

100 PERCENT OF MAJORS OFFER STUDY ABROAD

80+ CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS 40+ UNDERGRADUATE ACADEMIC PROGRAMS 12 STUDENTS IN THE AVERAGE CLASS

1,160 FELLOW PIONEERS

Marietta ranks in the top 25 percent in the nation in College Factual’s “Best Colleges for the Money” category.

ENTREPRENEUR: FANCY WORD FOR PIONEER. Win the PioBiz competition and you’ll earn $10,000 toward your new business’ startup expenses—while you’re still in school. Or join our PioPitch program, which brings together Marietta students and local entrepreneurs to present their ideas and form potential business partnerships.

Even our library buzzes with activity. And these students aren’t just finalizing their Friday night plans. They’re investigating thesis topics, practicing presentations, tossing around ideas for new business ventures. This entrepreneurial spirit drives us forward, motivating students to turn what they care about into a career.

Take Ashley Klopfenstein, who earned money during her freshman year in the PioBiz competition with a business plan that matches talented high schoolers with local businesses in need of social media and website services through paid, contracted work.

MARIETTA STUDENTS ASK THE QUESTION: “HOW CAN I TAKE WHAT I’M LEARNING AND MAKE THE WORLD A BETTER PLACE?” AND THEN THEY DO.

HARDWORKING. DRIVEN. INDEPENDENT. BOLD. ADVENTUROUS. CONNECTED. CREATIVE. INSPIRING. SOUND LIKE YOU? GOOD, YOU’LL FEEL RIGHT AT HOME.

MARIE TA’S A RETTY QUIET TO N. Unless it’s game day.

During basketball games, Marietta students rock Ban Johnson Arena, better known as the BanJo, which consistently ranks in the Top 10 nationally for home attendance. You’ll get used to the noise. You might not get used to the silence that consumes the place when a Pioneer toes the free-throw line.

Our 22 varsity athletic teams compete in the Ohio Athletic Conference, facing some of the top programs in NCAA Division III. More than a third of our students are studentathletes. And the rest are still athletes. That’s why they fill up all 84,000 square feet of Dyson Baudo Recreation Center: four multipurpose courts, two racquetball courts, a two-story fitness center and a climbing wall where you can hang 35 feet off the ground.

ATHLETIC TEAMS

INTRAMURALS

Baseball Basketball (M/W) Cross Country (M/W) Football Golf (M/W) Lacrosse (M/W) Rowing (M/W) Soccer (M/W) Softball Tennis (M/W) Track and Field (M/W) Volleyball (W)

3-on-3 Basketball 5-on-5 Basketball Cornhole Dodgeball Flag Football Floor Hockey Indoor Soccer Sand Volleyball Softball Volleyball Walleyball

OUR STUDENT-ATHLETES PLAY ON SOME OF THE PREMIER ATHLETIC FACILITIES IN THE COUNTRY. Our most recent update? In 2016, the Lindamood-VanVoorhis Boathouse underwent $1 million in renovations, which include new locker rooms and a second-floor space with 40 ergometers overlooking the river. It’s no surprise we attract some of the top rowers in the country.

Each spring break, the men’s and women’s rowing teams train on Lake Lanier in Georgia, the site of the 1996 Summer Olympics rowing competition.

MARIETTA’S BASEBALL TEAM, THE ETTA EXPRESS, HAS WON MORE GAMES (OVER 2,000) THAN ANY OTHER PROGRAM IN THE HISTORY OF THE SPORT—NOT TO MENTION THEIR SIX NATIONAL TITLES, 22 REGIONAL TITLES AND 41 NCAA TOURNAMENT APPEARANCES—ALL NCAA DIVISION III RECORDS. OH, AND SIX ETTA EXPRESS ALUMNI HAVE PLAYED IN THE MAJOR LEAGUES.

RETHINK. REFUEL. REFRESH. REACT. REROUTE. REDO. REGRET.

MARIETTA, OHIO, OFFERS THE PERFECT COLLEGE ENVIRONMENT BECAUSE LEARNING IS ONLY ONE OF THE THINGS WE DO HERE.

PEDESTRIAN’S GUIDE TO MARIETTA:

Escape the daily grind—take a study break and jog alongside the Muskingum River or strap on your GoPro as you mountain bike down Cisler Trail.

In this natural, action-packed atmosphere, you’ll notice you can really breathe out here.

7 min. Fresh shrimp fajitas at Tampico

Brick-paved streets, pubs and cafes, two rivers, galleries, live music, historic graveyards, a comedy club and all your best friends living within two city blocks—where else can you find that?

6 min. Live music at The Galley

8 min. Trivia night at Marietta Brewing Co. 9 min. Lunar Pie at Over the Moon Pizza 10 min. Riverfront views

at The Levee House 12 min. “The Thang” (aka the largest

banana split you’ve ever seen)

at Cone & Shake

YOU WON’T HAVE ANY PROBLEM GETTING YOUR STEPS IN. Nearby North Bend State Park has 14 hiking trails and a 305-acre lake that’s perfect for fishing (or drifting-induced napping).

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DO. TEACH.

MARIETTA FACULTY WORK. AS IN, THEY CONDUCT ONGOING RESEARCH, RUN LOCAL BUSINESSES AND NATIONWIDE ORGANIZATIONS, AND EVOKE DEEP CURIOSITY IN THEIR STUDENTS. They’re accomplished artists, renowned engineers, published authors, certified public accountants, award-winning teachers. By sharing real-world experience and behind-the-scenes insight into their industries, faculty give students unique perspectives, newfound inspiration and a big advantage in the job market. Thanks to our small class sizes, professors get to know you as an individual, allowing you to develop relationships and participate in customized lessons that encourage you to achieve your specific goals.

STUDENTS AND FACULTY COLLABORATE ON GROUNDBREAKING RESEARCH—SOMETIMES WELL INTO THE NIGHT. BECAUSE LET’S FACE IT, THE BEST DISCOVERIES AND MOST INNOVATIVE IDEAS CAN COME AT ANY TIME.

Eighty-two percent of faculty hold the highest degree in their field.

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WRITING MY OWN SCI-FI THRILLER.

Taking the mound in the NCAA regional.

RECEIVING THE BID TO JOIN SIGMA KAPPA.

Road-tripping home with my roommate to meet her family.

Brainstorming sessions with advertising professors.

WHAT WILL YOUR ADVENTURE BE?

CELEBRATING MY FIFTH-GRADE MENTEE’S FIRST A IN MATH.

TWILIGHT JOGS ALONG THE RIVER.

Looking at old rocks.

(I’m a geology major.)

WEEKLY COFFEE “CHARLAS” WITH MY SPANISH PROFESSOR.

Walking on set at my MTV internship.

Meeting my best friend on move-in day.

TRIVIA NIGHT WITH THE DREAM TEAM.

Winning the flag football championship, twice.

STEPPING OFF THE PLANE IN IRELAND FOR STUDY ABROAD.

REACHING THE TOP OF THE CLIMBING WALL FOR THE FIRST TIME.

Calling my parents when I got the job at Intel.

OFFICE HOURS.

HAPPY HOURS IT’S OK TO BE FRIENDS WITH YOUR PROFESSORS. THEY DO SOME PRETTY COOL STUFF. Who says mentoring is limited to office hours? Sure, you’ll meet with faculty to review exam results, but also to discuss current events, last week’s football game and favorite musicians. Grab a bite to eat at River Town Grill or sip coffee at Jeremiah’s. We promise no one will call you “teacher’s pet.”

Professors become mentors who care about your life outside of the classroom. You’ll find them among the Pioneer fans cheering on the Navy Blue and White. And at commencement, they’re the proudest people in the building (aside from your parents).

These life-changing relationships lead to Marietta students completing some of the most competitive internships in the country with organizations like the Dallas Cowboys, Chevron and Disney.

PETROLEUM ENGINEERING Our petro graduates earn some of the highest starting salaries in the country. We provide access to a drilling and completion fluids lab, a core fluids and analysis lab, and a natural gas lab for research. Students also conduct field studies at oil and gas wells located throughout the region. As a senior, you will work on a team in an industry-style setting, move through every technical aspect of the petroleum business, from the discovery well to waterflood installation, and address related social, economic and environmental issues.

EDUCATION Over the past several years, our education students have achieved a 100-percent job placement rate. Schools turn to Marietta when looking for new teachers, because our students consistently outperform the national averages on state license exams. Teacher candidates work in real classrooms as early as their freshman year and have the option to enhance their skills and opportunities by adding our Teacher Leadership Certificate.

All of our nationally recognized programs are accredited by the National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE).

ATHLETIC TRAINING Marietta’s athletic training program was one of the first in the nation to be accredited as a full major, and successful graduates are qualified to sit for the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education’s (CAATE) Board of Certification exam. Almost every one of our graduates passes the first time, becoming certified athletic trainers. Marietta students have interned for Disney’s Wide World of Sports, International Gymnastics Camp, University of Notre Dame and semipro football teams.

ENGINEERING DUAL DEGREE Get the best of both worlds. Start with three years at Marietta, where you’ll focus your studies on applied physics, mathematics, chemistry or biology, in addition to a core liberal arts curriculum and general engineering and science courses. Then, complete your engineering requirements over the next two years at one of our four partner schools: Case Western Reserve University, Columbia University, Washington University in St. Louis or West Virginia University. Once you complete both programs, you earn a Bachelor of Science from Marietta College in Applied Physics, Mathematics, Chemistry or Biology, and an engineering degree from our partner school.

A SAMPLIN OF W AT W DO BEST. No wonder they call us an “Ivy of the Midwest.”

PHI BETA KAPPA Founded in 1776, Phi Beta Kappa is the oldest academic honor society and is widely considered the most prestigious honor society in the nation. Phi Beta Kappa delivers one-of-a-kind networking opportunities for our students. When Marietta started the 16th chapter in the country in 1860, it joined members William & Mary, Harvard, Yale and others.

Over the society’s history, 17 U.S. Presidents, 39 Supreme Court Justices and 136 Nobel laureates have been named to Phi Beta Kappa. To this day, Marietta remains a member of the society along with the best U.S. colleges and universities.

MCDONOUGH LEADERSHIP PROGRAM Our nationally recognized McDonough Leadership Program instills a “service above self” mentality in talented Marietta students. Open to all freshmen and sophomores, the program offers five tracks, including three leadership certificates, our International Leadership Studies major and our Leadership Studies minor. Pioneers always lead the way.

“Before college, acting was fun. During my time at Marietta College, I learned to respect the craft and chose to make a career out of it.”

–NICK GEHLFUSS ’07, ACTOR ON NBC’S “CHICAGO MED”

COMMUNITY SERVICE • Share your talents by mentoring local children

• Boost the local ecosystem by cleaning Kroger Wetlands

• Plant a community garden downtown

• Lead a drive to collect baby food and clothes for families in need

• Prepare meals for the homeless

• Rebuild schools in Nicaragua over winter break

STUDY ABROAD • Spain

• Australia

• England

• Costa Rica

• Brazil

• Thailand

• Ireland

• Ghana

• China

• Pretty much anywhere you want (on Earth)

• Germany • Saudi Arabia

INTERNSHIPS (JUST A SMALL SAMPLING) • CNN

• U.S. Census Bureau

• Pittsburgh Pirates

• NASA

• PricewaterhouseCoopers • The Travel Channel

• U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

• Saint Joseph’s Hospital

• The TODAY Show

Grab chicken tenders from Izzy’s or a quesadilla at Taqueria for lunch. Enjoy all-you-can-eat entrees, fruit, salads, a full deli and dessert in Gilman Dining Hall. Plus, with so many different offcampus options within walking distance, you won’t long for Mom’s cooking. (Sorry, Mom.)

Perform in one (or several) of 12 vocal and instrumental concerts held by the music department each year. Own the spotlight at the annual Lip Sync competition. Or play guitar as part of Marietta’s open mic series, The Vibe.

NINETY-FIVE PERCENT OF OUR STUDENTS LIVE ON CAMPUS IN TRADITIONAL AND APARTMENTSTYLE RESIDENCE HALLS; WORKING AND LIVING WITH YOUR BEST FRIENDS WILL BE ONE OF THE BEST PARTS OF YOUR MARIETTA JOURNEY.

Organize an alternative break trip to rebuild houses damaged by natural disasters. Go Greek, along with 20 percent of the student body, by joining one of our three sororities or four fraternities.

LEAD.

DISCOVER THE LEADER INSIDE YOU BY JOINING THE MCDONOUGH LEADERSHIP PROGRAM.

PLAY.

THEATRE MAJOR OR NOT, ACTING, DIRECTING AND SET-BUILDING OPPORTUNITIES ABOUND IN MARIETTA’S HERMANN FINE ARTS CENTER.

EAT.

START YOUR MORNING WITH STARBUCKS AT CHLAPATY CAFÉ.

Sometimes you just have to let loose. Doo Dah Day at Marietta College has been giving students that opportunity for over forty years. Every April, students celebrate the arrival of spring with live music, hot air balloon rides, bubble soccer, dance parties, carnival games and a 21-and-over (sorry) beer garden.

PREPARED

O E MORE THING ABO T THE L BERAL A TS AND SCIENCE .

They prepare you for anything.

Most people no longer stay in the same career for their entire working life. At Marietta, you’ll develop a broad range of knowledge and a solid foundation of highly marketable communication and analytical skills. Call it “insurance,” “door number two” or whatever you like—it’s just good to have.

Getting your degree in music education doesn’t mean you’ll be teaching piano for the rest of your life. With a degree from Marietta, you’ll never feel trapped by your career. Maybe you feel like turning that music education degree into a career in sales? Go for it. Your Marietta education (no expiration date on that diploma, by the way) will jump start your career shift.

OUR GRADUATES EARN 39 PERCENT MORE IN MID-CAREER SALARY THAN NATIONAL PREDICTED EARNINGS.

You could spend the weekend binge-watching the same Friends reruns you’ve already seen a hundred times. Or, in a few hours, you could discover a place that’s completely beyond your expectations—a place you’ll call home for the next four years.

DRIVING TIMES:

SO, GET OFF THE COUCH. PACK A BAG. AND HIT THE OPEN ROAD.

Columbus, OH

2 hours

Cleveland, OH

2.5 hours

Pittsburgh, PA

2.5 hours

Cincinnati, OH

3.5 hours

Washington, DC

5.5 hours

Charlotte, NC

6 hours

Philadelphia, PA

6.5 hours

JOIN THE LONG BLUE LINE— 25,000 STRONG.

YOU’RE INDUCTED INTO AN EXCLUSIVE GROUP OF PROUD ALUMNI. When you graduate from Marietta College, you’ll join U.S. governors and senators, award-winning novelists, astronauts, engineers and the founder of baseball’s American League. Our loyal graduates comprising The Long Blue Line remember where the journey started— so they’ll want to help you with internships, advice and, yes, job offers.

This is the time.

This is the place. .

Undergraduate Admission 215 Fifth Street Marietta, OH 45750 740-376-4600

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