School Information

62.3
Total Cost $16,668
Total Enrollment 13,776
Student-to-Faculty Ratio 19 : 1

Marshall University

http://www.marshall.edu/
1 John Marshall Dr, Huntington, West Virginia 25755
(800) 642-3463

Marshall University is a multi-campus public university providing innovative undergraduate and graduate education that contributes to the development of society and the individual. The University actively facilitates learning through the preservation, discovery, synthesis, and dissemination of knowledge.

General Information
Institution Type 4-year, Public
Special Learning Opportunities ROTC (Army)
Teacher certification
Distance learning opportunities
Study abroad
Weekend/evening college
Student Services Remedial services
Academic/career counseling service
Employment services for students
Placement services for completers
On-campus day care for students' children
Credit Accepted Dual credit
Credit for life experiences
Advanced placement (AP) credits
Religious Affiliation Not applicable
Federal Aid Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).
Degrees/Certificates Offered Associate's degree
Bachelor's degree
Postbaccalaureate certificate
Master's degree
Post-master's certificate
Doctor's degree - research/scholarship
Doctor's degree - professional practice
Campus Setting City: Small
Disability Services Student 5%
 
School Costs

At Marshall University, 71.0% percent of first-time undergrads receive financial aid, 66.0% receive grants and/or scholarships (an average of $6,002), and 53% receive loans ($7,046 on average). On-campus room and board costs about $8,102. Off campus it is around $8,102.

Taking into account total living expenses and financial aid, the average net cost of attending Marshall University is $7,694 per year.

Yearly Tuition
Marshall University Tuition Costs
Tuition Undergrad in State $5,236
Tuition Undergrad Out of State $12,482
Tuition Graduate in State $4,598
Tuition Graduate Out of State $12,919
Living Costs
Marshall University Total Costs
Total Expense in State on Campus $16,668
Total Expense Out of State On Campus $23,914
Total Expense In State Off Campus $16,668
Total Expense in State off Campus With Family $12,116
Total Expense Out of State Off Campus $23,914
Total Expense Out of State Off Campus With Familhy $19,362
 
Enrollment & Graduation Rates

In Fall 2009, 2,409 people applied to Marshall University. Of the applicants, 83.0% were admitted (80.0% male & 86.0% female ) and 84.0% accepted (84.0% male and 84.0% female)

Of the 9,692 undergraduate students at Marshall University, 17.0% are part-time. A majority (79.0%) of the undergrad students are under 25 years of age. And 56.0% of the 4,084 graduate students are part-time.

Percent of In-State Undergrads     73.0%
Full Time Retention Rate     71.0%
Part Time Retention Rates     44.0%
Four-Year Graduation Rate     16.0%
Six-Year Graduation Rate     40.0%
Overall Graduation Rate     45.0%
 
Admissions
Yearly Application Deadline August 1
Admissions Office Phone 800-642-3499
Admissions Office Email admissions@marshall.edu
Admissions Office Address 1 John Marshall Dr, Huntington, West Virginia 25755
Admissions Transfer URL http://www.marshall.edu/admissions/content.asp#transfer
Admissions Website http://www.marshall.edu/admissions/ (find financial aid info here)
Application Fee $30

In order to be accepted to Marshall University, you should have:

  • A High School GPA
  • A High School Record
  • Completed a college prep course
  • SAT and ACT test scores
  • TOEFL
 
Test Scores
Marshall University SAT SCORES
SAT Reading (25th Percentile) 450
SAT Reading (75th Percentile) 560
SAT Math (25th Percentile) 440
SAT Math (75th Percentile) 560
SAT Writing (25th Percentile) 440
SAT Writing (75th Percentile) 550
ACT Composite (25th Percentile) 19
ACT Composite (75th Percentile) 25
ACT English (25th Percentile) 20
ACT English (75th Percentile) 26
ACT Math (25th Percentile) 18
ACT Math (75th Percentile) 24
 
Marshall University Programs
 

Number of Reported Graduates Last Year
(According to the US National Center for Education Statistics)

Program Name Certificate Associate Bachelor Master Doctorate
Biological and biomedical sciences 80 18 2
Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other 1 2
Biology/Biological Sciences, General 80 17
Business, management, marketing, and related support services 255 145
Accounting 29
Business Administration and Management, General 96
Business/Commerce, General 101
Business/Managerial Economics 16
Finance, General 41
Labor and Industrial Relations 44
Management Information Systems, General 11
Marketing/Marketing Management, General 62
Communication, journalism, and related programs 59 11
Journalism 59 11
Computer and information sciences and support services 9 18
Computer and Information Sciences, General 9
Information Science/Studies 18
Education 6 253 398 6
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services 26 64
Early Childhood Education and Teaching 3
Education, General 6 6
Educational Administration and Supervision, Other 31
Elementary Education and Teaching 91 27
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching 78 20
Reading Teacher Education 50
Secondary Education and Teaching 58 33
Special Education and Teaching, General 82
Teacher Education/Profess Development, Levels & Methods, Other 42
Trade and Industrial Teacher Education 46
Engineering 4 5
Engineering, General 4 5
Engineering technologies/technicians 10 9
Occupational Safety and Health Technology/Technician 10 9
English language and literature/letters 29 18
English Language and Literature, General 19 16
Speech and Rhetorical Studies 10 2
Family and consumer sciences/human sciences 6 1
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General 6 1
Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics 10 1
Foreign Languages and Literatures, General 6
French Language and Literature 2
German Language and Literature 1
Latin Language and Literature 1
Spanish Language and Literature 1
Health professions and related clinical sciences 111 120 112 50
Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist 23
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist 2
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician 7
Cytotechnology/Cytotechnologist 2
Dietetics/Dietitian (RD) 10 10
Health/Health Care Administration/Management 49
Medicine (MD) 50
Nursing, Other 30
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN) 104 75
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist 9
Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist 22
History 22 8
History, General 22 8
Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities 231 2
General Studies 226
Humanities/Humanistic Studies 5 2
Mathematics and statistics 7 5
Mathematics, General 7 5
Multi/interdisciplinary studies 24 9
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 5 9
Systems Science and Theory 19
Natural resources and conservation 3 10
Environmental Science 3 10
Parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies 6 16
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 16
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management 6
Physical Sciences 6
Chemistry, General 35 0
Geology/Earth Science, General 3
Physics, General 3
Psychology 16 77 44 7
Clinical Psychology 7
Psychology, General 77 44
School Psychology 16
Public administration and social service professions 8
Social Work 8
Security and protective services 49 27
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 49 10
Forensic Science and Technology 17
Social sciences 48 12
Economics, General 1
Geography 2 5
International Relations and Affairs 12
Political Science and Government, General 22 5
Sociology 11 2
Visual and performing arts 51 13
Art/Art Studies, General 51
Drawing 4
Music, General 9
 
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