MARIETTA COLLEGE
Marietta , Ohio
Marietta College Profile
• Private, Coeducational, Residential, Liberal Arts
College founded in 1835
• 12:1 Student Faculty Ratio
• 103 Faculty Members
– 92% with PhD or other Terminal Degree
• Approximately 1,430 students
• From 40 states and 20 countries
– Primarily China, Saudi Arabia and Kuwait
Marietta College Campus
• 90 acres located two blocks from downtown
Marietta
• State-of-the-art Facilities
– Dyson Baudo Recreation Center
– Ricky Science Center
– Anderson Hancock planetarium
– Legacy Library
– Harrison Hall
Dyson Baudo Recreation Center
Anderson Hancock Planetarium
Legacy Library
Harrison Hall
Seven Core Values
1. Liberal Arts Foundation
2. In-Depth Programs of Study
3. Global Perspective and Diversity
4. World of Work
5. Community
6. Leadership
7. Service
• MARIETTA COLLEGE prepares
students to thrive in a diverse
society and in a world where
social interaction, work, and
exchange occur across
geographical, cultural, and
linguistic boundaries. They learn
that economic growth, political
stability, human adaptation, and
sustainability all rely upon
cooperative efforts among the
nations and peoples of the world.
Rankings
• Consistently Rated One
of the Best Mid-Western
Colleges by Princeton
Review and US News
and World Report.
• Recognized by Forbes
as being in the top 3%
of US Colleges.
Distinctions
• National Geographic
Recognized Marietta as
one of the top 100
Adventure Towns in the
US.
• Ohio Magazine Named
Marietta One of State’s
Best Hometowns.
International Application Checklist
❏ Completed application clearly printed in ink or typed
❏ $50.00 (USD) application fee (waived for online applications)
❏ Official secondary school transcripts, mark sheets, or certificates
❏ Official college/university transcripts (if applicable)
❏ Results of the TOEFL, SAT, ACT or other approved test
❏ Evidence of Financial Support Form (with bank statement or
affidavit of support attached)
❏ Copy of the identification page of your passport
Admission Criteria
• TOEFL IBT Score of 79
• Challenging Course Schedule
– Strong English, Math, and Science
• Intermediate English Level or Above
English language proficiency includes
the following components:
Levels of ESL Courses
Level

Support
Proficiency
Courses
Advanced
Support Seminar: ESL 291
Advanced Composition and Grammar: ESL 292
 Bridge
Intensive
High
Intermediate
Intermediate
Credits
1
1
Reading/Writing: ESL 202
3
3
Intensive English: ESL 101 and/or 102
9
Speaking/Listening: ESL 201
Early Arrival Program
Early Arrival
Academics
•Two Week Intensive Three Credit
Course (LANG 130: Introduction to
American Culture)
•Introduce to American Education
System
•Enhance Reading, Writing, Speaking
and Listening Skills in English.
•Allows to Engage in US Educational
Practices
-Lectures
-Discussions
-Group Work
Early Arrival
Two Day
Washington DC Trip
1. See United States History
Rather Than Just Read About
It In A Book
•Historic Monuments
•Smithsonian Museums
•The White House
•The Capitol Building
2. Create A Virtual Scrapbook
for their Final Project
MC International Student
Orientation
International Student Orientation
•Six Days
•Immigration
Regulation
•Assist with Academic
Preparation
•Math Placement
Test
•ESL Placement
Marietta College
Academic Programs
•Over 40 majors
•Including leadership,
petroleum engineering,
fine arts, sciences,
athletic training,
education and
journalism
Petroleum Engineering
•prepares students for careers
in the exploration, production,
processing and transportation
of crude oil and natural gas.
•9th largest petroleum
engineering program in the
United States
•the only program at a small,
liberal arts college.
•Active for over 50 years
Photo taken by a student during Internship
Petroleum Engineering Careers
•Beginning with freshman year,
students have the chance to gain
hands-on experience in exciting
internships from the Ohio Valley
to California—and even abroad.
•Starting salaries for Petroleum
Engineers are the highest of any
engineering discipline
•$98,000
•100% job placement upon
graduation
•Chevron, Anadarko,
Schlumberger and Energy
Corporation of America.
McDonough Leadership Program
Program Options
1. International Leadership Studies
Major
1.
2.
3.
2.
Minor in Leadership Studies
1.
2.
3.
Value added experience to any
major at Marietta College
Requires hands on experience in
way of internship or study
abroad
Leadership Studies Certificate
1.
2.
4.
Europe, Latin America, Asia
Career paths: non-profit
organizations, foreign service,
diplomacy, law, public service
Opportunity to double major
Can be completed in two years
Ideal for majors that require a
substantial time commitment
Teacher Leadership Certificate
Common Aspects of
All MC Leadership
Programs
All Leadership Students must complete
1.
Excel Workshop
a.
b.
2.
Five Day Event
Core concepts and ideas
Civic Engagement
a.
All levels of the program must
complete a specified amount of
community service hours.
125 - ILS
100 - Minor
50 - Certificate
25 –Teacher Leadership
Marietta College Career Center
Services Offered
• Career advising
• Access to experiential education
• State of the art job search and graduate school
resources and programs
• Necessary tools to transition from Marietta
College to the World of Work
• Life-long full access
Marietta College Beyond Graduation
Within 6 months:
90% of graduates have
offers for full time job
Within one year:
•20% pursue graduate
studies
•9% - Arts and Sciences
•4% - Education
•2% - Business
•3% - Law
•2% - Medical
Marietta College Alumni
• Charles G. Dawes 1884 – Vice President of the United States, Nobel
Peace Prize Winner
• Carte Goodwin 1996 – United States Senator of West Virginia
• Charles W. McCoy 1935 – Retired Chairman and CEO, Premiere
Banks
• Byron Bancroft (Ban Johnson) 1887 – Founder, Baseball’s
American League
• Ann Muscari 1951- Vice President and Co-Founder of Kinder Care
Learning Centers
• F. Story Musgrave 1960 – Retired NASA Astronaut/Shuttle Pilot
• Jim Tracy 1978 – Former Major League Baseball Manager,
Colorado Rockies, Pittsburgh Pirates and Los Angeles Dodgers
Quiz
1. What year was Marietta College founded?
Answer
1. 1835
Question
2. Where is Marietta College located?
Answer
2. Ohio
Question
3. What is the Marietta College Student Faculty
Ratio?
Answer
3. 12:1
Question
4. What is the name one of our Unique
Academic Programs at Marietta College?
Answer
4. Petroleum Engineering or McDonough
Leadership Program.
Question
5. Forbes has ranked Marietta in the top ___ %
of US Colleges and Universities?
Answer
5. Forbes has ranked Marietta College in the top
3% of US Colleges and Universities.
Question
6. How long do Marietta College Students have
access to the Marietta College Career Service
Center?
Answer
6. All Marietta College Students have access to
the Career Service Center for the rest of their
lives!