Marshall University — College Profile

About

Located in the welcoming river city of Huntington, West Virginia, Marshall University is globally recognized for its inspiring legacy of community resilience—immortalized by the "We Are Marshall" story—and its spirited Division I Thundering Herd athletics. Academically, Marshall is highly regarded for its hands-on learning opportunities, particularly within its nationally ranked Forensic Science Graduate Program, the Lewis College of Business, and its high-demand nursing and engineering tracks. On campus, students experience a tight-knit, supportive environment known as the "Marshall Family," which combines a vibrant student life with active civic engagement in the local community. What truly sets Marshall apart is its prestigious, fully-funded Yeager Scholars curriculum and its status as an R2 doctoral research institution that actively involves undergraduate students in groundbreaking, high-level research.

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

In-state COA

$22,022

Out-of-state COA

$33,202

Avg net price

$7,502

Room & board

$13,292

In-state tuition

$9,162

Out-of-state tuition

$20,342

Books & supplies

$1,100/yr

Average net price by family income

$0–30k

$4,648

$30–48k

$4,430

$48–75k

$6,837

$75–110k

$11,227

$110k+

$15,076

Admissions

Admit rate

96%

Test policy

Test optional

SAT average

1061

Reading 480–590

Math 430–560

ACT midpoint

Composite 19–24

English 18–25

Math 17–24

SAT range (25th–75th percentile)

40080012001600

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Essay Requirements

Marshall University accepts the Common Application. All Common App schools require the personal statement essay. Some schools also require supplemental essays — check the school's page on Common App for current prompts and word limits.

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Outcomes

Graduation rate

50%

4-yr on-time completion

32%

1st-yr retention

72%

Transfer-out rate

20%

8-year outcomes

Graduated

54%

Transferred

18%

Still enrolled

Dropped out / unknown

27%

Median earnings (6yr)

$39,561

Median earnings (10yr)

$46,354

Median debt

$23,250

Monthly loan payment

$246

Debt range (25th–75th)

$5,500–$26,584

Debt (90th percentile)

$37,270

Student Body

Men 44%Women 56%

Student : Faculty ratio

■Students ■ Faculty

Pell grant recipients

39%

First-generation

37%

Median family income

$41,378

Independent students

18%

Veterans

Avg age at entry

21.0

Part-time students

Race & ethnicity

White

82%

Hispanic

Black

Asian

Two or more

Non-resident

Unknown

Programs & Earnings

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

Median earnings for graduates across all programs

6 years after entry

$39,561

10 years after entry

$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

Endowment

$226M

Classification

R2: High Research

Undergraduate profile

Four-year, inclusive admissions

Full-time faculty

75%

Avg faculty salary

$8,576/mo

Instructional spend/student

$10,515