Marshall University

Type	4 year, Public
Campus locale	City: Small
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Medium
Common app member	Yes
Dormitory capacity	2,339
Student to faculty ratio	17 to 1
Acceptance rate	98%
Students retention rate	71%
On-time graduation rate	52%

Located in Huntington, West Virginia, Marshall University is a public, institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 98% indicates that Marshall University is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Marshall University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

The student retention rate of 71% at Marshall University suggests that a significant percentage of students choose to continue their studies at the institution after their first-year.

Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

97.8%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$8,552

Cost of attendance at Marshall University in 2022 for students from West Virginia.

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West Virginia's average	$7,714
National average	$8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$19,606

Cost of attendance at Marshall University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

West Virginia's average	$16,279
National average	$18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 91 of freshman students at Marshall University received on average $10,973 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$10,973

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	743	44%	$5,446	$4,046,245
Other Federal Grant	750	44%	$5,803	$4,352,128
State Grant/Scholarships	1,006	59%	$4,647	$4,674,454
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	1,327	78%	$6,064	$8,047,386
Total Grant & Scholarships	1,556	91%	$10,973	$17,073,968

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Marshall University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Marshall University students is 52.2%. Female students graduated at a rate of 54.5%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 48.8%.

52.2%

asian 61.5% 8 students
African American 40.4% 55 students
white 53.7% 862 students
unknown 50.0% 8 students
hawaiian 66.7% 2 students
hispanic 46.9% 23 students
International Students 44.4% 4 students
Mixed Race 40.7% 24 students

Sport Conferences

Football Conference USA
Baseball Conference USA
Basketball Conference USA
Track and Cross Country Conference USA

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Marshall University provides the following additional services to its students

On-campus day care for students' children
Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Marshall University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes
Study abroad
Teacher certification
ROTC - Army

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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