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💰 Marietta College Merit Scholarships

Total Scholarships
15
Automatic
11
In-State Awards
$1,000-$26,000/yr
Out-of-State Awards
$1,000-$26,000/yr
Typical Requirements for Automatic Merit
2.8 GPA

Marietta College awards merit scholarships automatically on GPA and test scores, with no separate application. Awards run $1,000-$26,000/yr for out-of-state students. Eligibility starts at 2.8 GPA. Against tuition of $38,508, students receiving the largest award pay about $12,508 a year before other aid.

What you'd actually pay at Marietta College

Tuition & fees
$38,508
−
Largest annual award
$26,000
=
Students receiving it pay about
$12,508/yr

Tuition and fees only — housing (about $13,296), books and travel are extra. Awards must still be won and may carry renewal conditions. Need-based aid is separate and may reduce this further.

Official Scholarship Information
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Automatic merit scholarships at Marietta College — no separate application

11 awards granted on your admission application, based on GPA and test scores.

1835 Founders
Award
$26,000/yr in-state
$26,000/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 4.0+
An annual merit scholarship awarded to top entering first-year students based on high school GPA.
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Compass
Award
$23,000/yr in-state
$23,000/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.3+
An annual merit scholarship for entering first-year students with a high school GPA between 3.30 and 3.59.
Source ↗
Marietta Distinction
Award
$25,000/yr in-state
$25,000/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.6+
An annual merit scholarship for entering first-year students with a high school GPA between 3.60 and 3.99.
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Phi Theta Kappa Transfer Award
Award
$1,000/yr in-state
$1,000/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.2+
An annual award recognizing the academic achievement and leadership of Phi Theta Kappa scholars.
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Pioneer
Award
$14,000/yr in-state
$14,000/yr out-of-state
An annual merit scholarship for entering first-year students with a high school GPA of 2.94 or lower.
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Riverside
Award
$19,000/yr in-state
$19,000/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.0+
An annual merit scholarship for entering first-year students with a high school GPA between 2.95 and 3.29.
Source ↗
Transfer 1835 Founders
Award
$24,000/yr in-state
$24,000/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.5+
An annual merit scholarship for transfer students with a college GPA of 3.5 or greater.
Source ↗
Transfer Compass
Award
$21,000/yr in-state
$21,000/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.0+
An annual merit scholarship for transfer students with a college GPA between 3.0 and 3.24.
Source ↗
Transfer Marietta Distinction
Award
$23,000/yr in-state
$23,000/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.2+
An annual merit scholarship for transfer students with a college GPA between 3.25 and 3.49.
Source ↗
Transfer Pioneer
Award
$14,000/yr in-state
$14,000/yr out-of-state
An annual merit scholarship for transfer students with a college GPA of 2.74 or lower.
Source ↗
Transfer Riverside
Award
$18,000/yr in-state
$18,000/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 2.8+
An annual merit scholarship for transfer students with a college GPA between 2.75 and 2.99.
Source ↗

Other scholarships at Marietta College (4)

These require a separate application, or the school does not publish their eligibility criteria.

Choose Ohio First Scholarship
$5,500/yr
An annual scholarship for Ohio residents pursuing a STEM degree at Marietta College.
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John G. & Jeanne B. McCoy Scholarship
A premier scholarship program promoting and recognizing outstanding academic ability and achievement in an incoming freshman student.
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Rickey Scholarship
A premier scholarship equal to full tuition for students interested in majoring in physics.
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Trustees' Scholarship
A premier scholarship equal to full tuition for outstanding incoming first-year students.
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Deadlines that affect merit consideration at Marietta College

Regular Decision
Rolling

Common questions about Marietta College scholarships

How much merit aid does Marietta College give?

Published awards range $1,000-$26,000/yr. Marietta College lists 15 merit scholarships in total.

What GPA or test scores do you need for a scholarship at Marietta College?

The lowest published threshold across automatic awards is 2.8 GPA. Individual scholarships set their own cutoffs.

Does Marietta College give merit scholarships to out-of-state students?

Yes. Awards for out-of-state students run $1,000-$26,000/yr.

Is there a full-ride scholarship at Marietta College?

Not a full ride. The largest published award covers about 68% of tuition.

Do you have to apply separately for merit scholarships at Marietta College?

9 of the published awards are granted automatically on your admission application, with no separate scholarship application.

When is the scholarship deadline at Marietta College?

Merit consideration usually follows the admission deadline, which is Rolling. Confirm scholarship-specific dates with the financial aid office.

💡 Tip: Award amounts and cutoffs change year to year. Confirm current figures with Marietta College's financial aid office before making decisions — or check their scholarship page.

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