Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine at Marshall University

Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine at Marshall University, also known as Marshall University School of Medicine, is located in Huntington, WV, founded in 1977.

The tuition & fees for Medical Doctor M.D. program at Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine at Marshall University is $31,331 for West Virginia residents and $66,123 for others for the academic year 2026-2027.

Of the 3,026 applicants, 82 were matriculated, and the acceptance rate is 2.71% at Marshall University School of Medicine. The average GPA of the enrolled students is 3.81 and the average MCAT score is 506.

2027 Marshall University School of Medicine M.D. Tuition & Fees

The Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) degree program tuition & fees of Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine at Marshall University is $31,331 for West Virginia residents and $66,123 for others for the academic year 2026-2027.

This cost is different from the costs of other undergraduate and graduate programs. For major programs other than medical school at Marshall University, the average undergraduate tuition & fees is $9,162 for West Virginia residents and $20,342 for others. The average graduate program tuition & fees is $9,510 for West Virginia residents and $22,192 for others.

The average living costs including room & board and other living expenses is $17,492 when a student lives on-campus (i.e. dormitory, school owned apartment) and $16,666 when a student lives off-campus.

Health Professions and General Program Costs

The tuition & fees of Pharmacy program is $41,646. This cost is different from the costs of other undergraduate and graduate programs.

For major programs other than medical school program at Marshall University, the average undergraduate tuition & fees is $9,162 for West Virginia residents and $20,342 for others. The average graduate program tuition & fees is $9,510 for West Virginia residents and $22,192 for others.

The average living costs including room & board and other living expenses is $17,492 when a student lives on-campus (i.e. dormitory, school owned apartment) and $16,666 when a student lives off-campus.

GPA and MCAT Scores

The average GPA from enrolled students at Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine at Marshall University is 3.81 and the average MCAT score is 506. Its GPA is higher than average GPA of West Virginia medical schools, but lower all medical schools.

The MCAT score of Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine at Marshall University is lower than the average MCAT of other medical schools.

Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics

For the academic year 2025-2026, total 3,026 students applied to Marshall University School of Medicine and 82 students have accepted and enrolled into the school. The acceptance rate is 2.71%.

163 applicants invited to interview and the interview invitation rate is 7.69%. (The interviewee data is based on 2024-2025 data.)

Of the 82 matriculants, 47.6% are male and 51.2% are female. By legal residency, 57.3% of matriculants are West Virginia residents and 42.7% are out-of-state residents.

Enrollment and Student Body

The current enrollment at Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine at Marshall University is 331 students in total. In the first year class, 82 students enrolled. The male to female ratio is 162 men (48.9%) and 168 women (50.8%).