Tuition, Fees, Living Costs, and Cost of Attendance (COA)

Undergraduate Program Tuition & Fees

For the academic year 2023-2024, the undergraduate tuition & fees at Marshall University is $8,942 for West Virginia residents and $20,294 for out-of-state students. It has been risen by 3.93% for West Virginia residents and increased by 3.24% for out-of-state rates compared to the previous year. Its in-state undergraduate tuition & fees is a little bit lower than the average amount ($10,771) and its out-of-state undergraduate tuition & fees is a little bit lower than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $23,046.
The 2025 estimated undergraduate tuition & fees of Marshall is $9,293 for West Virginia residents and $20,951 for out-of-state students, a 3.2% increase compared to 2024's rate.
Marshall Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
YearIn-StateOut-of-StateOn Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023$8,604 $19,658$14,240
2023-2024$8,942$20,294$15,252
Change % 2023-20243.93%3.24%7.11%
2024-2025$9,293$20,951$16,336

Graduate Program Tuition & Fees

For graduate programs, the in-state graduate tuition & fees is $9,160 and out-of-state tuition & fees is $22,024. Its in-state graduate tuition & fees is lower than the average amount ($11,485) and its out-of-state graduate tuition & fees is around the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $21,694.
The 2025 estimated tuition & fees at Marshall is $9,392 for West Virginia residents and $22,575 for out-of-state students , a 2.5% increase compared to 2024's rate.
Marshall University has a medical school and its tuition is different from other graduate programs, usually higher. The medical school tuition is $24,988 for in-state and $59,150 for out-of-state students. See the detailed medical school tuition at Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine at Marshall University page.
Marshall Graduate Tuition & Fees
YearIn-StateOut-of-StateOn Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023$8,934 $21,486$14,240
2023-2024$9,160$22,024$15,252
Change % 2023-20242.53%2.50%7.11%
2024-2025$9,392$22,575$16,336

Cost Per Credit Hour

The below table describes the cost per credit hour for part-time students and/or full-time students who take additional courses more than regular credit hours at Marshall. The undergraduate cost per credit hour is $373 for West Virginia residents and $846 for out-of-state students. The graduate tuition per credit hour is $510 for West Virginia residents and $1,224 for out-of-state students.
Per Credit Hour Charge (2023-2024)
YearIn-StateOut-of-State
Undergraduate2022-2023$359$820
2023-2024$373$846
2024-2025$388$873
Graduate2022-2023$497$1,194
2023-2024$510$1,224
2024-2025$523$1,255

Cost of Attendance with Living Costs and Books & Supplies

The living costs including for room, board, transpiration, and other personal expenses is $15,252 for year 2024. The on-campus living costs increased by 7.11% compared to the previous year. The off-campus living costs increased by 6.93% compared to the previous year.
The Marshall's 2024 on-campus COA is $25,294 for state residents and $36,646 for out-of-state students. The off-campus COA is $24,516 for state residents and $35,868 for out-of-state students.
2024 Cost of Attendance (COA) At Marshall
On-CampusOff Campus
Tuition & Fees (In-State)$8,942
Tuition & Fees (Out-of-State)$20,294
Room & Board$12,852$11,274
Personal Expenses$2,400$3,200
Books & Supplies$1,100
COA (In-State)$25,294$24,516
COA (Out-of-State)$36,646$35,868
Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)
Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.

Marshall Tuition Charts

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4-Years Costs of Attendance

Tuition & FeesCOAAfter Financial Aid

How Much is the tuition for 4 years at Marshall?

For the entering class 2024, the estimated tuition for 4 years at Marshall is $36,856 for West Virginia residents and $83,523 for out-of-state students.
Since the tuition & fees at Marshall University have risen very slightly (very lower than national average) over the last 4 years, the actual costs may differ from the estimation based on the school or University system's new tuition policy.
The estimation excludes the book, supplies, and living costs before receiving any financial aid. See the other tabs for estimating 4-year total costs of attendance and after financial aid. The next table shows the estimated 4-years tuition & fees for the next 5 admission years. The estimation is based on 4-years changes in tuition & fees at the school.
Marshall 4 Years Tuition & Fees Estimates
ResidencyFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)In-State$9,050$9,158$9,268$9,380$36,856
Out-of-State$20,526$20,761$20,998$21,238$83,523
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)In-State$9,158$9,268$9,380$9,493$37,299
Out-of-State$20,761$20,998$21,238$21,481$84,478
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)In-State$9,268$9,380$9,493$9,607$37,747
Out-of-State$20,998$21,238$21,481$21,726$85,443
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)In-State$9,380$9,493$9,607$9,722$38,201
Out-of-State$21,238$21,481$21,726$21,975$86,420
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)In-State$9,493$9,607$9,722$9,839$38,661
Out-of-State$21,481$21,726$21,975$22,226$87,408

COA including Books, Living Costs and Personal Expenses

The table shows the 4-years estimation of total costs of attendance (COA). It includes the tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, room & board charges, and other living expenses.
For the students who were admitted in Fall 2024, the estimated 4-years COA is $108,291 for West Virginia residents and $154,958 for out-of-state students.
Marshall 4 Years COA
ResidencyFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)In-State$25,982$26,693$27,428$28,189$108,291
Out-of-State$37,458$38,295$39,158$40,047$154,958
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)In-State$26,693$27,428$28,189$28,975$111,285
Out-of-State$38,295$39,158$40,047$40,963$158,463
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)In-State$27,428$28,189$28,975$29,789$114,381
Out-of-State$39,158$40,047$40,963$41,908$162,076
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)In-State$28,189$28,975$29,789$30,630$117,582
Out-of-State$40,047$40,963$41,908$42,883$165,801
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)In-State$28,975$29,789$30,630$31,501$120,894
Out-of-State$40,963$41,908$42,883$43,887$169,642

Actual COA after Receiving Financial Aid

Last year, 81% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarship aid. It includes any financial aid from the federal government, state, local, institute, and other sources known by the institution. It excludes federal/private student loans.
After receiving the financial aid, the net price for 4 years of attending the school is $68,199 for West Virginia residents and $114,866 for out-of-state students.
Marshall 4 Years COA after Receiving Financial Aid
ResidencyFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)In-State$15,959$16,670$17,405$18,166$68,199
Out-of-State$27,435$28,272$29,135$30,024$114,866
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)In-State$16,670$17,405$18,166$18,952$71,193
Out-of-State$28,272$29,135$30,024$30,940$118,371
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)In-State$17,405$18,166$18,952$19,766$74,289
Out-of-State$29,135$30,024$30,940$31,885$121,984
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)In-State$18,166$18,952$19,766$20,607$77,490
Out-of-State$30,024$30,940$31,885$32,860$125,709
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)In-State$18,952$19,766$20,607$21,478$80,802
Out-of-State$30,940$31,885$32,860$33,864$129,550

Compare Tuition with Similar Colleges

The following table compares tuition & fees between Marshall University and its similar schools. The similar schools are based on academic factors such as school type, level, and rivalry schools.
Tuition Comparison with Similar Schools to Marshall
In-StateOut-of-State
Marshall University$8,942$20,294
University of Southern Mississippi$9,618$11,618
Western Kentucky University$11,436$27,000
The University of Texas at El Paso$9,744$25,512
Rice University$58,128
The University of Texas at San Antonio$8,991$21,965

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Marshall University 2024 Costs of Attendance
In-StateOut-of-State
tuition & feesBook & SuppliesLiving Costs Tuition & FeesBook & SuppliesLiving Costs
Undergraduate$8,942$1,100$15,252$20,294$1,100 $15,252
Graduate$9,160 $1,100$15,252$22,024 $1,100$15,252
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