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Overview

Marshall University
Location Huntington, WV
Setting Small City
Enrollment 10,691
Type Public 4 Year
National Ranking #813
Religious Affiliation -
Status Non-profit
Website marshall.edu
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Costs

Marshall University
Tuition (In State) $7,190
Tuition (Out of State) $18,244
Room & Board $11,840
Avg Net Price $8,756
Avg Grant Aid $11,221
% Receiving Grant Aid 96%

Admission

Marshall University
Admission Chances Calculate
Applied 6,356
Admitted 6,158
Acceptance Rate 96.9%
Enrolled % 25.2%
Avg High School GPA 3.68
Typical High School Grades B+
Admissions Standards Easy
Applicant Competition
ACT Range 19/25
SAT Range 930/1150
Submit Test Scores Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
Application Deadline Aug 10, 2025

Academics

Marshall University
Student to Faculty Ratio 16:1
Popular Majors
  • Health Professions (17%)
  • Liberal Arts and Humanities (16%)
  • Business (15%)
  • Education (12%)
  • Biology (7%)

Outcomes

Marshall University
Graduation Rate 44%
Median Earnings (After 10 years) $40,200
Making Student Loan Payments 43%
Median Student Loan Debt $23,134
Median Loan Payment $239

Diversity

Marshall University
% Men 40%
% Women 60%
Racial Diversity Very Low
HBCU No
% White 84%
% Black 7%
% Hispanic 2%
% Native American 0%
% Pacific Islander 0%
% Two or More Races 3%
% International 1%
% Unknown Race 1%

Students

Marshall University
% In-State 79%
% Out-of-State 20%

Campus

Marshall University
Campus Housing Yes
Freshman Dorm Required No
Meal Plan Yes
Weekend/Evening Classes Yes
Daycare Facility Yes
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/