Overview
Enrollment
| Location | Huntington, West Virginia |
| Online | marshall.edu |
| School Type | Public 4 Year |
| Setting | Small City |
| Size | Mid-size |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
Located in Huntington, West Virginia, Marshall University is a public research institution situated along the Ohio River in the state's western region. The 116-acre main campus features a mix of historic and modern buildings, including the distinctive John Marshall statue and Memorial Fountain, which commemorates the 1970 football team plane crash that significantly shaped the university's identity. The university offers comprehensive undergraduate and graduate programs, with notable strengths in forensic science, medicine, engineering, and journalism through its colleges and schools. Marshall maintains a competitive Division I athletic program as part of Conference USA, with the Thundering Herd football team playing at Joan C. Edwards Stadium. The campus provides extensive student housing options across multiple residence halls, with most first-year students required to live on campus.
Ratings
Overall
Academics
Resources
Outcomes
Value
Marshall University is rated within the lower 38% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 4 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Rankings
Rankings for Marshall University within the 2025 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#825 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#310 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#4 in Best Colleges in West Virginia
#3 in Best Public Colleges in West Virginia
#11 in Best Value Colleges in West Virginia
View the CollegeSimply ranking methodology.
Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 890/1130 |
| ACT | 18/24 |
| GPA | 3.68 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Aug 10, 2025 |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $40 |
Annual Cost to Attend
West Virginia Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,100 |
| Other Fees | $1,570 |
| Room and Board | $12,852 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $2,400 |
| Total One Year Cost | $25,294 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,100 |
| Other Fees | $1,570 |
| Room and Board | $12,852 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $2,400 |
| Total One Year Cost | $36,646 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Health Professions | 17% |
| Liberal Arts and Humanities | 16% |
| Business | 15% |
| Education | 12% |
| Biology | 7% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=237525 IPEDS survey data for Marshall University.
Current students may use the Marshall University GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.
Last updated February 24, 2025