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Marshall University

Marshall University is a medium, public institution located in Huntington, wv. Founded in 1837, Marshall University offers undergraduate degrees in 171 majors.

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Key stats

college-type 4 Year, Public
athletics Division 1
undergraduates 6,965 undergraduates
cost $8,604 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions

Will I get into Marshall University? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are considered but not required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

Acceptance rate 96.9%
SAT score average N/A
ACT score average 22
Average high school GPA 3.65
Application fee $40
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Key deadlines

June
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! Marshall University is known for one of its top majors: Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. Their student-faculty ratio is 16:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
16 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Arts, Design, and Humanities
Education and Teaching
Health and Medical Professions
Social Sciences and Psychology
Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies
Business and Management
Other

Popular majors

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs
Psychology, General
Biology, General
Business/Commerce, General

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $8,604
Additional expenses
Room & board $11,840
Books & supplies $1,100
Other expenses $2,400
Cost of attendance* $23,944
Average financial aid package $13,538
Estimated cost $10,406 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $19,658
Additional expenses
Room & board $11,840
Books & supplies $1,100
Other expenses $2,400
Cost of attendance* $34,998
Average financial aid package $13,538
Estimated cost $21,460 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA® deadline

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Student population

Who’s going to be there? Marshall University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 6,965, with gender binary students split 42% male and 58% female.

Total enrollment

10,869

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
60%
African American %
4%
Hispanic American %
2%
Asian %
1%
Native American %
0%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
0%
Multiracial %
3%
Unknown %
30%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At Marshall University, students love their National Society of Leadership and Success, student athletes compete in Division 1 sports, and freshmen are required to live on campus.

Campus info

map 1 John Marshall Dr, Huntington, WV 25755
phone 304-696-3170
address https://www.marshall.edu/
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Popular clubs & activities

National society of leadership and success

Roleplaying club

Baptist campus ministry

Cru

Cherry blossom cosplay

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Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 1
Varsity sportsYes
Intramural sportsYes
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about Marshall University to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is Marshall University?

Marshall University is located in Huntington, wv.

What is the acceptance rate at Marshall University? 

The acceptance rate for Marshall University is 97%.

What’s the average GPA for Marshall University?

The average high school GPA for Marshall University students was 3.65.

How much does it cost for 4 years at Marshall University?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at Marshall University including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $95,776.

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