Marlboro Institute for Liberal Arts and Interdisciplinary Studies at Emerson College

Marlboro College Overview

Marlboro College is a private, nonprofit school in a rural setting in Marlboro, Vermont. Marlboro College was founded in 1946 and now enrolls around 241 students a year, including 183 undergrads. Marlboro College provides housing for up to 260 students. The majority of students live on campus, and first year-students are required to live in campus housing. On the weekends, about 95% of students stay on-campus and participate in campus events and social life.

There are many ways for students to get involved at Marlboro College! Love music or performing? Sing in a chorus or perform with one of Marlboro College's theater groups.

Interested in journalism or communications? Marlboro College students can write for the campus newspaper, host a radio show or be a producer for the student-run television channel.

There are no fraternities or sororities at Marlboro College, so it might be a good choice if you're not interested in Greek life.

Planning to play sports? Marlboro College has many options for athletes. See them all and learn more about life at Marlboro College on the Student Life page.

Learn more about life at Marlboro College on the Student Life page.

Mark your calendar! The final application deadline for Fall 2022 is March 1. Regular decision applicants for Fall 2022 should find out if they got admitted by March 15.

Is Marlboro College a Good School?

There is no one way to define a "good" college or university. Admissions difficulty and admitted student statistics can give you a sense of how competitive a school is, but they don't tell you how happy or successful students are. However, there are a few good ways to get a better sense how satisfied students are and how well a school supports its student body.

Let's take a look at each of these factors to get a clearer sense of what Marlboro College offers and if it might be a good choice for you.

2018 Acceptance Rate for Marlboro College

It is moderately difficult to get into Marlboro College. The acceptance rate at Marlboro College is 97%. Out of 120 applications received in 2021, 116 students were offered admission.

Retention and Graduation Rates at Marlboro College

Retention is the number of students that stay enrolled at a school over time. This is a way to get a sense of how satisfied students are with their school experience, and if they have the support necessary to succeed in college.

Out of all the first-year, full-time undergrads who start at Marlboro College, around 85% come back the next year. Marlboro College's six-year graduation rate for undergrads is 58%. Compare this to the average six-year graduation rate for colleges and universities in the U.S., which is around 61% for public schools and 67% for private.

Job Outlook Marlboro College Graduates

Job placement rates after graduation and average starting salaries can all give important clues about the value of a degree from a specific school.

Check with Marlboro College directly, for information on any information on starting salaries for recent grads.

Marlboro College's Endowment

An endowment is the total value of a school's investments, donations, and assets. Endowment is not necessarily an indicator of the quality of a school, but it can give you a sense of how much money a college can afford to invest in expanding programs, improving facilities, and support students. Marlboro College's endowment was valued at $37.3 million in 2021, compared to a national average of $905 million. For each full-time student, Marlboro College spends about $24,897 a year.

Tuition and Financial Aid at Marlboro College

Cost is another important factor when choose a college. Some colleges may have high tuition, but do a better job at meeting students' financial need.

For information on Marlboro College's financial aid options for first-year students, check with the school directly.

The 2022-2023 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2021

Some financial aid is available on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA asap. Visit the FAFSA website to apply for student aid. Remember, the first F in FAFSA stands for FREE! No one should ever pay to fill out the FREE Application for Federal Student Aid, (FAFSA), so be very wary of anyone asking you for money.

Learn more about Tuition and Financial Aid at Marlboro College. Based on this information, how does Marlboro College sound? Remember, a school that is perfect for one person may not be the right school for someone else! So ask yourself: Is Marlboro College a good school for you?

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Where is Marlboro College Located?

Marlboro College is located in the rural setting of Marlboro, Vermont.

If you want to see Marlboro College for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 91 to Marlboro, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Bradley International.

You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what Marlboro College and Marlboro are like without leaving home.

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