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Marshall University : Overview, Courses, Scholarships & Rankings

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About Marshall University

We Are Marshall still echoes across a campus known for resilience and community. Marshall University pairs hands-on learning in the sciences, health fields, engineering, business, education, and the arts with small-class attention and faculty who stick with students. Libraries, studios, well equipped labs, simulation spaces, and a busy recreation center anchor day-to-day life, while tutoring, advising, counseling, and career coaching keep students supported from the first semester on.

Student life is lively and welcoming, with service groups, cultural orgs, Greek life, intramurals, and plenty of music and coffee just off campus. The riverfront and nearby hills invite hikes between classes. Campus culture carries strong Herd pride and a respectful remembrance around the memorial fountain. Career prep has a practical tilt, with internships and clinicals across the region and alumni who pick up the phone. Huntington's walkable downtown offers real work experience and local flavor. Notable alumni include Randy Moss and Chad Pennington.

Key Institutional Details

Contact & Profile

Location
1 John Marshall Dr, Huntington, West Virginia, 25755, USA
Unit ID
237525

Academic & Institutional

Control
Public institution (funded by state or local government)
Accreditation
HLC
Length of Study
Programs under 2 years (e.g. certificate or diploma)
Calendar System
Semester system (two main terms per year)
Award Levels
Associate's
Bachelor's
Postbac Cert.
Master's
Post-Master's
Doctorate (R)
Doctorate (P)
Other Award
Campus Setting
Located in a small city (population under 100,000)
Carnegie Classification
Doctoral - R2 (High Research)
Tuition & Fees
In-State
$8,942
Tuition $7,372 + Fee $1,570
Out-of-State
$20,294
Tuition $18,724 + Fee $1,570
Student Profile
Total Students 11,027
Undergraduate 7,149
Graduate/Other 3,878
Male: 4,458 Female: 6,569
Applications
Total Applicants 6,499
Admitted 6,269
Enrolled 1,739
Acceptance: 96.5% Yield: 27.7%
Staff
Total Staff 2,035
Full-time 1,792
Part-time 243
Full-time: 88.1% Part-time: 11.9%

Academic Programs & Fields of Study

Marshall University offers 100 degree programs across 24 major academic fields, graduating approximately 2,609 students annually. The most popular fields by graduate volume are Health (24 programs, 831 graduates), Education (17 programs, 409 graduates), Business (10 programs, 339 graduates), Liberal Arts (3 programs, 161 graduates) and Psychology (3 programs, 149 graduates). Explore program details, award levels, and graduate demographics below.

Health (24 programs, 831 graduates)
Healthcare Professions, Medical Sciences and Clinical Practice
Program Name Graduates Gender Distribution Award Levels CIP Code
Registered Nursing 247
Associate's
Bachelor's
Post-Master's
51.3801
Health and Medical Preparatory Programs 113
Bachelor's
51.1199
Pharmacy 68
Postbac Cert.
Doctorate (P)
51.2001
Medicine 59
Doctorate (P)
51.1201
Dietetics 44
Bachelor's
Master's
51.3101
Family Practice Nursing 31
Master's
Post-Master's
51.3805
Nursing Administration 30
Post-Master's
Doctorate (P)
51.3802
Physical Therapy 29
Doctorate (P)
51.2308
Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology 28
Master's
51.0204
Athletic Training 23
Bachelor's
Master's
51.0913
Radiologic Technology 22
Bachelor's
51.0911
Physician Assistant 21
Master's
51.0912
Speech-Language Pathology 18
Bachelor's
51.0203
Health Administration and Management 18
Master's
51.0701
Medical Informatics 18
Postbac Cert.
Master's
51.2706
Mental Health Counseling 13
Postbac Cert.
51.1508
Clinical Laboratory Science and Medical Technology 11
Bachelor's
51.1005
Respiratory Care Therapy 10
Bachelor's
51.0908
Public Health 8
Master's
51.2201
Rehabilitation Science 6
Bachelor's
Master's
51.2314
Clinical Laboratory Technician 5
Associate's
51.1004
Pharmaceutical Sciences 4
Master's
51.2010
Environmental Health 4
Master's
51.2202
Nursing Practice 1
Doctorate (P)
51.3818
Education (17 programs, 409 graduates)
Educational Sciences, Teaching Methods and Pedagogy
Program Name Graduates Gender Distribution Award Levels CIP Code
School Counseling and Guidance 74
Master's
13.1101
General Education 72
Master's
Post-Master's
Doctorate (R)
13.0101
Elementary Education 52
Bachelor's
13.1202
Secondary Education and Teaching 52
Bachelor's
13.1205
Educational Leadership and Administration 38
Master's
13.0401
Special Education Teaching 25
Master's
13.1001
Reading Teacher Education 25
Postbac Cert.
Master's
13.1315
Secondary School Administration 22
Post-Master's
13.0409
Teacher Education and Professional Development 21
Postbac Cert.
Master's
13.1299
Trade and Industrial Teacher Education 10
Master's
13.1320
Multiple Level Teacher Education 4
Postbac Cert.
13.1206
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching 4
Master's
13.1314
Kindergarten and Preschool Education 3
Bachelor's
13.1209
Education, General 3
Postbac Cert.
13.9999
Mathematics Teacher Education 2
Postbac Cert.
13.1311
Computer Teacher Education 1
Postbac Cert.
13.1321
English as a Second Language (ESL) Teaching 1
Postbac Cert.
13.1401
Business (10 programs, 339 graduates)
Business Administration, Marketing and Entrepreneurship
Program Name Graduates Gender Distribution Award Levels CIP Code
Business Administration 251
Bachelor's
Master's
Doctorate (R)
52.0101
Business and Management Services 33
Bachelor's
52.9999
Accounting 31
Bachelor's
52.0301
Labor and Industrial Relations 9
Master's
52.1002
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods 7
Master's
52.1399
Business Administration and Management 3
Bachelor's
52.0201
Marketing Management 2
Bachelor's
52.1401
Nonprofit and Organizational Management 1
Postbac Cert.
52.0206
International Business and Trade 1
Bachelor's
52.1101
Management Information Systems 1
Bachelor's
52.1201
Liberal Arts (3 programs, 161 graduates)
Liberal Arts Education, General Studies and Humanities
Program Name Graduates Gender Distribution Award Levels CIP Code
General Studies 148
Bachelor's
24.0102
Humanities Studies 8
Bachelor's
Master's
24.0103
Liberal Arts and Sciences 5
Other Award
24.0101
Psychology (3 programs, 149 graduates)
Psychological Sciences, Mental Health and Behavioral Studies
Program Name Graduates Gender Distribution Award Levels CIP Code
General Psychology 118
Bachelor's
Master's
42.0101
Clinical Psychology 16
Post-Master's
Doctorate (P)
42.2801
School Psychology 15
Post-Master's
42.2805
Biological Sciences (2 programs, 94 graduates)
Life Sciences, Biotechnology and Biomedical Research
Program Name Graduates Gender Distribution Award Levels CIP Code
Biology and Biological Sciences 82
Bachelor's
Master's
26.0101
Biomedical Sciences 12
Master's
Doctorate (R)
26.0102
Public Services (2 programs, 73 graduates)
Public Administration, Social Work and Community Services
Program Name Graduates Gender Distribution Award Levels CIP Code
Social Work 61
Bachelor's
Postbac Cert.
Master's
44.0701
Public Policy Analysis 12
Master's
44.0501
Engineering (5 programs, 69 graduates)
Engineering Sciences and Applied Technology Solutions
Program Name Graduates Gender Distribution Award Levels CIP Code
Civil Engineering 27
Bachelor's
14.0801
Mechanical Engineering 24
Bachelor's
Master's
14.1901
Electrical and Electronics Engineering 7
Bachelor's
Master's
14.1001
General Engineering 6
Master's
14.0101
Biomedical Engineering 5
Bachelor's
14.0501
Arts (3 programs, 63 graduates)
Fine Arts, Design Studies and Creative Performance
Program Name Graduates Gender Distribution Award Levels CIP Code
Art Studies 29
Bachelor's
50.0701
Visual and Performing Arts 28
Bachelor's
50.0101
Music 6
Master's
50.0901
Kinesiology (3 programs, 62 graduates)
Exercise Science, Sports Medicine and Physical Recreation
Program Name Graduates Gender Distribution Award Levels CIP Code
Exercise Science and Kinesiology 37
Bachelor's
Master's
31.0505
Sport and Fitness Management 18
Bachelor's
31.0504
Parks and Recreation Management 7
Bachelor's
31.0301

Admission Requirements & Test Scores

Comprehensive overview of admission criteria, standardized test score ranges, and application requirements for prospective students at Marshall University.

Application Requirements

Secondary School GPA
Required
Secondary School Rank
Neither required nor recommended
Secondary School Record
Neither required nor recommended
College Preparatory Program
Neither required nor recommended
Recommendations
Neither required nor recommended
Formal Demonstration of Competencies
Neither required nor recommended
English Proficiency Test (TOEFL)
Required
Personal Statement or Essay
Neither required nor recommended
Standardized Test Scores
SAT Scores
The SAT is a standardized college admission test measuring reading, writing, and math skills. Scores range from 400-1600 (combined Evidence-Based Reading & Writing + Math sections).
Composite Score Range
890 - 1130
25th-75th percentile
Evidence-Based Reading & Writing 470 - 580
Median: 530
Math 420 - 550
Median: 490
ACT Scores
The ACT is a standardized test for college admissions assessing English, math, reading, and science reasoning. Scores range from 1-36 (composite of all sections).
Composite Score Range
18 - 24
25th-75th percentile
English 18 - 25
Median: 21
Math 17 - 24
Median: 19

Data based on IPEDS for 2022-2023 academic year. Test score ranges represent the middle 50% of admitted students (25th-75th percentile). Requirements may vary by program.

Tuition, Fees & Estimated Costs

Overview of tuition rates, housing, and other annual education expenses for undergraduate and graduate students

Estimated Total Cost
(In-state)
$25,294
Estimated Total Cost
(Out-state)
$36,646
In-state Tuition (incl. fees)
$8,942
Tuition and fees for students residing in-state
Out-of-state Tuition (incl. fees)
$20,294
Tuition and fees for non-resident students
Room & Board
$12,852 (on) / $11,274 (off)
Housing and meal plan expenses
Books & Supplies
$1,100
Average yearly cost of books and study materials
Other Expenses
$2,400 (on) / $3,200 (off)
Miscellaneous personal and institutional expenses
Other Expenses (with family)
$6,100
Estimated cost for students living with family
Graduate In-state Tuition (incl. fees)
$9,160
Graduate tuition rates for in-state students
Graduate Out-of-state Tuition (incl. fees)
$22,024
Graduate tuition rates for non-resident students

Financial Aid & Student Support

Summary of scholarships, grants, student loans, and financial aid statistics for undergraduate students

19%
FTFT Aid Recipients
Avg. Grant
$12,024
Avg. Loan
$6,171
Avg. Federal Loan
$5,140
Additional
Students with Any Grant
1,463
Students who received any type of grant aid
Students with Any Loan
766
Students who received any type of loan-based aid
Students with Federal Grant
681
Students who received a federal grant
Avg. Institutional Grant
$6,081
Average amount of institutional grant awarded

Student Success Metrics

Graduation rates and post-graduation earnings to help assess student outcomes and long-term value of education.

49%
Graduation Rate
Percentage of students who successfully graduate from the institution
79%
First-Year Retention Rate
Percentage of first-year students who continue for a second year
Median Earnings Over Time
$29,123 – $68,397
Salary Range (25th–75th Percentile, 10 Years)
$29,123 (25th %) $68,397 (75th %)
*Median Salary After 10 Years: $46,354
Median Salary After 6 Years
$39,561
Average annual earnings of former students six years after starting college.
Median Salary After 10 Years
$46,354
Average annual earnings of former students ten years after starting college.

Loan Burden & Repayment Outcomes

Breakdown of loan repayment rates and student debt levels by income and dependency status.

3-Year Loan Repayment Rate
42.3%
Share of borrowers who repaid loans within 3 years
Repayment Rate (Graduates Only)
54.2%
Repayment rate among students who completed their program
Median Student Loan Debt
$23,250
Median federal loan debt of undergraduate completers at time of graduation.
Repayment by Income
Low 33.1%
Middle 45.2%
High 55.6%
Repayment by Dependency
Dependent 46.4%
Independent 30.7%

Frequently Asked Questions

Find answers to the most common questions about Marshall University

How much does it cost to attend Marshall University?

The annual tuition at Marshall University is $8,942 for in-state students and $20,294 for out-of-state students. When including room and board, books, and other expenses, the total estimated cost is approximately $25,294 for in-state students and $36,646 for out-of-state students. Additional costs include room and board $12,852 (on) / $11,274 (off) and books and supplies $1,100.

Data based on IPEDS program completions for 2022-2023 academic year. Tuition and cost estimates are approximate and may not include all fees, personal expenses, or transportation costs.

What academic programs and degree levels does Marshall University offer?

Marshall University offers 100 academic programs across 24 major fields of study, with available degree levels: Associate's, Bachelor's, Postbac Cert., Master's, Post-Master's, Doctorate (Research), Doctorate (Professional), Other Award.

Most popular program areas include:

  • Healthcare Professions, Medical Sciences and Clinical Practice (24 programs)
  • Educational Sciences, Teaching Methods and Pedagogy (17 programs)
  • Business Administration, Marketing and Entrepreneurship (10 programs)
  • Liberal Arts Education, General Studies and Humanities (3 programs)
  • Psychological Sciences, Mental Health and Behavioral Studies (3 programs)

Data based on IPEDS program completions for 2023-2024 academic year. Numbers reflect programs where students graduated, not all offered programs.

What is the acceptance rate for Marshall University?

Marshall University has an 96.5% acceptance rate and a 27.7% yield rate, making it moderately selective.

Admission statistics breakdown:

  • Total applicants: 6,499
  • Students admitted: 6,269
  • Students enrolled: 1,739

Data based on IPEDS for 2022-2023 academic year. Admission statistics may vary by program and application cycle.

What financial aid and scholarships are available at Marshall University?

Marshall University provides financial aid to 19% of first-time, full-time students, with average grants of $12,024 and average loans of $6,171.

Average financial aid amounts by type:

  • Pell grants: $5,994
  • State/Local grants: $5,338
  • Institutional grants: $6,081
  • Federal loans: $5,140

The university supports 1,463 students with grants and 766 students with loans annually.

Data based on IPEDS for 2022-2023 academic year. Financial aid amounts and percentages may vary by program, enrollment status, and individual circumstances.

What is the average salary for Marshall University graduates?

Marshall University graduates earn a median salary of $39,561 after 6 years and $46,354 after 10 years.

The salary range 10 years after graduation spans from $29,123 (25th percentile) to $68,397 (75th percentile), with top earners reaching $70,800 (90th percentile).

Data based on IPEDS for 2022-2023 academic year. Salary data reflects graduates who received federal financial aid (approximately 60% of all graduates). Actual earnings may vary significantly based on program, location, and individual circumstances.

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