Tuition, Fees, and Living Costs Analysis

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Undergraduate 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 and fees is a little bit lower than the average amount ($10,771) and its out-of-state undergraduate tuition and fees is a little bit lower than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $23,046.
The 2025 estimated undergraduate tuition & fees for Marshall is $9,293 for West Virginia residents and $20,951 for out-of-state students which is a 3.2% increase compared to 2024's rate.
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. 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.
You may want to compare the school to other West Virginia schools with tuition changes from last year at West Virginia colleges tuition change page.
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
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 University - COA
Marshall University - Undergraduate Tuition Chart
Marshall University - Room and Board Coost Chart

Graduate Tuition & Fees

For Graduate School, in-state tuition and fees is $9,160 and out-of-state tuition and fees is $22,024 for the academic year 2023-2024. Its in-state graduate tuition and fees is lower than the average amount ($11,485) and its out-of-state graduate tuition and 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 which is 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
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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 University - Graduate Tuition Chart

Tuition 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 tuition 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
The 2024 costs per credit hour has been officially published by IPEDS and 2025 costs is estimated based on the change rate of last two years.
Marshall University - Tuition per Credit Hour
Marshall University - Books and Supplies Costs

Compare Tuition to Similar Colleges

The next table compares the tuition & fees between Marshall University and its similar schools. The similar schools are based on factors such as school type, level, and rivalry schools.
Tuition Comparison between Marshall University and Similar Schools
In-StateOut-of-State
Marshall University$8,942$20,294
University of Southern Mississippi$9,618$11,618
Louisiana Tech University$10,125$16,866
Florida Atlantic University$4,879$17,324
Western Kentucky University$11,436$27,000
Rice University$58,128

Four(4) Years Tuition & Fees and Costs of Attendance

Tuition & FeesCOAAfter Financial Aid

How Much is the tuition for 4 years at Marshall?

For the students who were admitted in Fall 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.
Four(4) Years Tuition & Fees Estimates
ResidencyFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Admission 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 (Admission 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 (Admission 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 (Admission 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 (Admission 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

Total College Costs Including 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.
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 next table shows the 4-year COA estimation for the next 5 admission years at Marshall University.
Four(4) Years of Costs of Attendance
ResidencyFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Admission 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 (Admission 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 (Admission 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 (Admission 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 (Admission 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.
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 next table shows the 4-year COA estimation with financial aid for the next 5 admission years at Marshall University.
Four(4) Years Costs of Attendance after Financial Aid
ResidencyFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Admission 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 (Admission 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 (Admission 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 (Admission 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 (Admission 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

Tuition, Fees, and Living Cost Tables and Charts

Next tables and charts illustrate the 2024 tuition, fees, books & supplies, and living costs in detail. We provide the previous 5 years' costs so that you can check the increased amounts of each cost item and estimate future year costs. In addition, you can check the financial aid amount including grant, scholarship, and federal student loans for the last five years. Use the left menu to explore the tuition and college costs information at Marshall University.
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Marshall University 2024 Costs of Attendance
In-StateOut-of-State
Tuition and 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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