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#3 Best Colleges in West Virginia

Marshall University

Huntington, West Virginia

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Overview

Enrollment

10,691
Marshall University overview
Location Huntington, West Virginia
Online marshall.edu
School Type Public 4 Year
Setting Small City
Marshall University overview
Size Mid-size
Status Non-profit
On Campus Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate
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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

4/10

Overall

4/10

Academics

6/10

Resources

4/10

Outcomes

7/10

Value

Marshall University is rated within the lower 39% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 4 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated

Rankings

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Getting In

Admission Standards

Easy
Marshall University overview
SAT 930/1150
ACT 19/25
GPA 3.68

Applications Accepted

96.9% 
Marshall University overview
Applications Due Aug 10, 2025
Applicant Competition Very Low
Application Fee $40

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Annual Cost to Attend

West Virginia Resident Tuition

$7,190
In State Costs for Marshall University
Fee Cost
Books and Supplies$1,100
Other Fees$1,414
Room and Board $11,840
Budget for Other Expenses$2,400
Total One Year Cost$23,944

Out of State Resident Tuition

$18,244
Out of State Costs for Marshall University
Fee Cost
Books and Supplies$1,100
Other Fees$1,414
Room and Board $11,840
Budget for Other Expenses$2,400
Total One Year Cost$34,998

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Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$40,200 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

44% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular subjects studied by Marshall University students
Subject Percent of Class
Health Professions 17%
Liberal Arts and Humanities 16%
Business 15%
Education 12%
Biology 7%

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Questions and Answers

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Last updated February 24, 2024