Marshall University

4/10 Overall Rating
4 Year
Huntington, WV
5.0 1 review

#3 Best Public Universities in West Virginia

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Overview

Total enrollment

11,958

Location Huntington, West Virginia
Website marshall.edu
Type Public 4 Year
Setting Small City

Size Mid-size
Status Non-profit
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.

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Ratings

Marshall University is rated within the lower 35% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 4 out of 10.

Overall Rating

4 out of 10
Academics

3 out of 10
Resources

5 out of 10
Outcomes

4 out of 10
Value

7 out of 10

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Rankings

Rankings for Marshall University within the 2027 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.

Best Colleges in the U.S.

#868
Best Public Colleges in the U.S.

#337
Best Colleges in West Virginia

#4
Best Public Colleges in West Virginia

#3
Best Value Colleges in West Virginia

#10

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Admissions

Admission Standards

Very Easy

SAT (enrolled mid-50) 910/1150
ACT (enrolled mid-50) 19/24
GPA 3.68

Acceptance Rate

95.7%

Applications Due Aug 10, 2027
Enrollment Rate 28.1%
Application Fee $40

Applicant Competition Very Low

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Annual Cost to Attend

West Virginia Resident Tuition

$9,162

Out of State Resident Tuition

$20,342

Breakdown

Tuition $9,162
Books and Supplies $1,100
Other Fees $1,594
Room and Board $13,292
Budget for Other Expenses $4,200
Total One Year Cost $29,348

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Student 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 majors at Marshall University are Health Professions, Liberal Arts and Humanities, and Business. 17% of students major in Health Professions, 16% in Liberal Arts and Humanities, and 15% in Business.