Marshall University — College Profile

About

Marshall University, a public research institution in Huntington, West Virginia, is celebrated for its tight-knit campus community and passionate school spirit anchored by its storied "We Are Marshall" heritage. Academically, the university is best known for strong offerings in the health sciences, business, and aviation, boasting a top-ranked Forensic Science Graduate Program and the Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine. Student life is energized by enthusiastic NCAA Division I Sun Belt athletics and an accessible faculty that prioritizes undergraduate mentorship. Marshall further distinguishes itself nationally through pioneering accessibility initiatives, including its renowned H.E.L.P. Center and specialized college programs for students with learning differences and autism spectrum disorders.

Wikipedia:Marshall University is a public research university in Huntington, West Virginia, United States. It was founded in 1837 and is named after John Marshall, the fourth chief justice of the United States. The university is classified among "R2: Doctoral Universities – High research activity".

Location

Huntington, WV, 25755 · City campus

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Nearest airport from college

CMH · Columbus

112 mi away

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Cost & aid

Cost of attendance

These figures are federal data and may be out of date.

In-stateOut-of-state

Tuition & fees$9,162$20,342

Housing & food (on campus)$13,292$13,292

Books & supplies$1,100$1,100

Cost of attendance$22,022$33,202 est.

Average net price$7,502Not published

Out-of-state prices

Tuition & fees$20,342

In-state: $9,162

Housing & food (on campus)$13,292

Books & supplies$1,100

Cost of attendance$33,202 est.

In-state: $22,022

Average net priceNot published

In-state: $7,502

est. = the in-state cost of attendance with out-of-state tuition swapped in; no out-of-state figure is published.

Source: U.S. College Scorecard

Net price by family income · in-state students, 2023-24

$0–30k

$4,648

$30–48k

$4,430

$48–75k

$6,837

$75–110k

$11,227

$110k+

$15,076

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Source: U.S. College Scorecard

Merit aid · 2024-25

Awarded without financial need. Students with financial need can get merit awards too; they're counted as need-based aid.

Average award$3,431

First-years who got one275

Source: Marshall University's Common Data Set — the school's own yearly report of its admissions and aid figures (PDF).

Outcomes

Completion

Within 6 yrs

50%

Entered 2017–18

Within 4 yrs

32%

Back for yr 2

72%

Transferred

20%

8 yrs after starting · first-time, full-time students

54% graduated · 18% transferred · 1% still enrolled · 27% left or unknown

Earnings · measured 2020 & 2021

6 yrs after entry$39,561

10 yrs after entry$46,354

Debt

Median at graduation$23,250

Monthly payment$246

Middle 50% owe$5.5k–$26.6k

90th percentile$37,270

Admissions

Getting in · applied for fall 2024

Admit rate

96%

Test policy

Test optional

Per College Scorecard

SAT average

1061

R 480–590 · M 430–560

ACT midpoint

Comp 19–24 · E 18–25 · M 17–24

SAT middle 50%: 910–1150

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Essay prompts

How much essays count at Marshall University: Not considered (one of four levels: very important · important · considered · not considered)

Source: Marshall University's Common Data Set for 2025-26 — the school's own yearly report of its admissions and aid figures (PDF).

If Marshall University asks for supplemental essays, the prompts are in the Common App.

The personal essay is separate: see the Common App essay prompts.

Student Body

Gender

Men 44%Women 56%

Who enrolls

Faculty ratio

16 : 1

Pell grant

39%

First-gen

37%

Family income

$41,378

Independent

18%

Veterans

Age at entry

21.0

Part-time

Race & ethnicity

White

82%

Hispanic

Black

Asian

Two or more

Non-resident

Unknown

Varsity sports

NCAA Division I-FBS · EADA 2024-25

Baseball
Men's
Basketball
Men's · Women's
Football
Men's
Golf
Men's · Women's
Soccer
Men's · Women's
Softball
Women's
Swimming and Diving (combined)
Women's
Tennis
Women's
Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
Men's · Women's
Volleyball
Women's

Programs & Earnings

Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings

Median earnings, all programs · measured 2020 & 2021

After 6 yrs

$39,561

After 10 yrs

$46,354

Business/Commerce, General194

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities143

Health/Medical Preparatory Programs132

Psychology, General122

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods106

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing106

Biology, General70

Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness55

English Language and Literature, General46

Criminal Justice and Corrections44

Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions41

Social Work35

Journalism33

Communication Disorders Sciences and Services31

Accounting and Related Services27

Fine and Studio Arts25

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Institutional

Resources

Endowment

$226M

Full-time faculty

75%

Faculty salary

$8,576/mo

Teaching spend

$10,515

per student

Federal loans

40%

Classification

Carnegie type

Doctoral University

Research activity

R2 — high research

$39M research spending · 28 research doctorates a year

Undergraduate profile

Four-year, inclusive admissions