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Marshall University

Huntington, West Virginia 25755

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Known for health sciences — excellent value

Marshall University is a public institution in Huntington with particular strength in health sciences and business. With an average SAT of 1051, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A mid-sized campus of 7.1K undergraduates with a 15:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

49% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $46,354 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $8,327.

Established
1837
Mascot
Marco the Bison
Type
Public research university
Conference
Sun Belt Conference
Division
Division I
96%Acceptance
1051SAT Avg
7,149Students
15:1Student:Faculty
49%Grad Rate
$46,354Earnings 10yr
$8,327Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Marshall University Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate96.5%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1051

Reading & WritingMid: 540
470580
MathMid: 500
420550

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 22
1824

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

96.5%

Trend

SAT Avg

1051

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition (in-state)$8,942
Tuition (out-of-state)$20,294
Room & Board$12,852
Books & Supplies$1,100
Total Cost of Attendance$21,299
Average Net Price$8,327
Median Debt at Graduation$23,250
Monthly Payment (10yr)$246

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$4,820
$30–48K$5,572
$48–75K$7,970
$75–110K$12,243
$110K+$15,496

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$8,327

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

5500.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$16,750

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

55

Peer Average

37

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Programs (171)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
7,149
Gender Split
57% / 43%
Women / Men
First Generation
37%
Pell Grant Recipients
38%

Race & Ethnicity

White 78%
Black 6%
Hispanic 3%
Asian 2%
Two+ 4%
Int'l 1%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate48.7%
Freshman Retention78.7%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$39,561
8 Years$43,449
10 Years$46,354

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$36,700
Men
$47,800

Rankings

U.S. News
#315
Forbes
#496
Washington Monthly
#261

More About This School

Varsity Sports — Thundering Herd

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

94Average

Estimated from WV state average + city premium

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 30"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Columbuspop. 900K
111 mi(192 min)
Pittsburghpop. 300K
191 mi(331 min)
Clevelandpop. 370K
216 mi(374 min)

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