Overview
Student Population
| 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 mid-size four year public college offering both undergrad and graduate programs. In the most recent statistical year 6,718 prospective students applied, and 5,996 were granted admission. Of those admitted 1,728 enrolled in the school. 8,989 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 2,969 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2020/2021, excluding room and board, is $7,190 plus fees of $1,322. Marshall University is ranked 699 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2022 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
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Ratings
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Marshall University is rated within the lower 40% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 5 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
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Rankings
Rankings for Marshall University within the 2022 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#699 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#272 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#3 in Best Colleges in West Virginia
#2 in Best Public Colleges in West Virginia
#11 in Best Value Colleges in West Virginia
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 940/1145 |
| ACT | 19/25 |
| GPA | 3.64 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Jun 15, 2023 |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $40 |
Annual Cost to Attend
West Virginia Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,100 |
| Other Fees | $1,322 |
| Room and Board | $10,644 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $2,287 |
| Total One Year Cost | $22,543 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,100 |
| Other Fees | $1,322 |
| Room and Board | $10,644 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $2,287 |
| Total One Year Cost | $33,397 |
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% |
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.