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 |
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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 4,987 prospective students applied, and 4,519 were granted admission. Of those admitted 1,681 enrolled in the school. 9,588 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 3,616 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2018/2019, excluding room and board, is $7,006 plus fees of $1,122. Marshall University is ranked 830 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2020 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
Ratings
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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
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Rankings
Rankings for Marshall University within the 2020 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#830 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#312 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#7 in Best Colleges in West Virginia
#4 in Best Public Colleges in West Virginia
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 910/1130 |
| ACT | 19/25 |
| GPA | 3.4 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Jun 15, 2021 |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
Annual Cost to Attend
West Virginia Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,100 |
| Other Fees | $1,122 |
| Room and Board | $10,454 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $2,287 |
| Total One Year Cost | $21,969 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,100 |
| Other Fees | $1,122 |
| Room and Board | $10,454 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $2,287 |
| Total One Year Cost | $32,455 |
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.