Marshall University

Huntington, WV · Public · 7,266 undergraduates

Marshall University admitted 96% of applicants. Students who submitted scores typically had 910–1150 on the SAT. Its average net price after aid for in-state students was $7,341 a year. Within six years, 53% of first-time, full-time students graduated.

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Admissions

Admission rate
96%
SAT/ACT scores
Considered if submitted
SAT middle 50%
910–1150
ACT middle 50%
19–24

Cost

In-state cost of attendance, before aid
$24,443 a year
Average in-state net price after aid
$7,341 a year
In-state net price for families earning under $30,000
$4,709 a year
In-state tuition and fees
$9,388 a year
Out-of-state tuition and fees
$20,390 a year

Outcomes

Graduation rate (within 6 years)
53%
Students who return for a second year
72%
Median earnings 10 years after starting
$49,444 a year
Median debt at graduation
$21,625

Students

Undergraduates
7,266
Undergraduates with a Pell Grant
39%
Student-faculty ratio
16 to 1
Campus setting
City

Most common fields of study

Share of the degrees the college awarded, by field.

Health professions
24%
Business, management and marketing
14%
Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities
10%
Education
8%
Psychology
6%

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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, most recent institution-level data (October 2026 release). Admission figures are reported by the college; check its website for current requirements.