Marlboro Institute for Liberal Arts and Interdisciplinary Studies at Emerson College

Marlboro College is on a 350-acre campus in a rural setting in Marlboro, Vermont. There are many activities and organizations for Marlboro College students to join – chorus, theater groups, a campus newspaper, a radio station and more.

Marlboro College does not have fraternities or sororities.

Marlboro College has a thriving outdoor program. In fact, more students participate in outdoor program than any other on-campus activity.

Other popular student organizations at Marlboro College include theater, farm program, Gay/Lesbian/Bisexual Alliance and madrigal and a cappella groups.

Marlboro College students' favorite campus traditions are Midnight Breakfast, Broomball Tournament and Work Day.

Does Marlboro College Offer Student Housing?

Marlboro College offers housing for students. Students are required to live on campus through freshman year. First year students are guaranteed on-campus housing.

The majority of Marlboro College students live on campus. In 2021, 78% of undergrads at Marlboro College lived in some kind of on-campus housing and 22% of students lived off-campus or commuted to Marlboro College. There are 260 spots available in on-campus housing for all 183 undergraduates. In the 2020-21 school year, 155 students chose to live on-campus. On the weekends, about 95% students stay on-campus. First year students are allowed to park a car on campus.

Marlboro College offers coed housing and housing for students with disabilities.

Marlboro College Athletics

At Marlboro College there are a variety of athletic options for students interested in joining a sports program.

Intercollegiate sports are the highest tier of college sports and can be very competitive. Intercollegiate teams are regulated by the NCAA, funded by the university, and compete against teams from other universities. The division of a sports team depends on the size of the university, funding, and competition level. An intercollegiate school team will be Division I, II or III, with Division I being the highest level.

Club sports are not regulated by the NCAA and are a great option for students not interested in trying out for an intercollegiate team. Club sports are usually student run but can also be funded by the university.

Intramural sports are the most casual and informal. Intramural sports are often free and require very little time commitment.

Let's take a look at the athletic options available at Marlboro College:

Is Marlboro College Safe?

College is like a home away from home. Whether you're walking to class or coming back from late-night studying (or partying!), it's important to feel safe on campus.

Marlboro College is patroled 24 hours a day by trained security. The Marlboro College campus has emergency telephones or alarms for students to use anytime of day or night.

Plan a Visit to Marlboro College

Visiting colleges is one of the best ways to get a sense of the campus and student body. If you'd like to visit Marlboro College, take Interstate 91 to Marlboro, VT. If you need to fly, book your flight to Bradley International airport.

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