Marshall Academic Snapshot
Admission Selectiveness:
- Admission Rate: 95.73%. Not very selective
- SAT Average: 1040. Average SAT scores, indicating a moderately competitive applicant pool.
Tuition Overview:
- In-State Tuition: $9,162
- Out-of-State Tuition: $20,342
- In-state tuition is affordable, while out-of-state tuition is higher, as is typical for public institutions.
Student Population at Marshall:
- Total Enrollment: 11,958, including 2,413 online students
- 9,146 Undergraduate, 2,812 Graduate
- Gender Distribution: 40.7% men, 59.3% women.
- This is a medium-sized institution, offering diverse programs and student activities.
Graduation & Retention Rate
- Graduation Rate: 51%. Moderate graduation rate, typical for many institutions.
- Transfer-Out Rate: 18%. Some students transfer out, which is common in higher education.
- First-Year Retention Rate: 72%. Good retention, typical for many institutions.
Programs & Degrees Offered
- Programs Offered: 184 academic programs available.
- Online Programs: 47 programs available fully online.
- Graduate Programs: 68 graduate-level programs offered.
- Special Programs: Medical School, Health Professions.
- Degrees Awarded: Certificate, Associate's, Bachelor's, Master's, Doctor's.
Marshall Overview
Marshall University (Marshall) is a four-year, public school located in Huntington, WV. It is classified as Research University with high research activity by Carnegie Classification, also known as R2 University. You can compare their tuition and admission statistics at R2 University comparison page.
The Marshall's tuition & fees is $9,162 for West Virginia residents and $20,342 for out-of-state students for the academic year 2024-2025. 84% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $10,813.
The school has a total enrollment of 11,958 and the students to faculty ratio is 16 to 1 (6.25%).
Marshall's acceptance rate is 95.73% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 28.06%. The median SAT score is 1040 and the ACT score is 21.
Marshall ranked 1st in West Virginia Colleges rankings. Marshall University is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.
2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation
For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of Marshall University is $9,162 for in-state students and $20,342 for out-of-state students. For graduate programs, its 2025 tuition & fees is $9,510 for in-state students and $22,192 for out-of-state students.
The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $9,387 for West Virginia residents and $20,390 for out-of-state students based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2026 graduate school tuition & fees is $9,873 for West Virginia residents and $22,361 for out-of-state students.
| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $9,162 | $20,342 |
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| Graduate | $9,510 | $22,192 |
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| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $9,387 | $20,390 |
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| Graduate | $9,873 | $22,361 |
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The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
Learning Opportunities and Campus Services
Marshall University offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs. It has ROTC programs and offers teacher certification programs designed to prepare students to meet the requirements for certification as teachers.
Special Learning Opportunities at Marshall
| Learning Opportunities |
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| ROTC | Army |
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| Weekend/Evening College | Yes |
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| Teacher Certification | Yes |
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| Study Abroad | Yes |
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| On-Campus Services |
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| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
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| Employment services for students | Yes |
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| Placement services for completers | Yes |
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| On-campus day care for students' children | Yes |
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