What Marshall costs
Marshall University charges $9,162 a year in published tuition and fees for West Virginia residents, about $4,581 a semester, and $20,342 a year for students from other states, about $10,171 a semester. With housing, food, books and other costs, the total cost of attendance for in-state students is $22,022 a year. Students who received grants or scholarships paid $8,370 a year on average after that aid (the average net price). You may pay less if receiving grants or scholarships.
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Getting into Marshall
For fall 2024, Marshall University received 6,816 applications and admitted 6,525 students, and 1,831 enrolled as first-years. The middle half of enrolled students who sent SAT scores scored between 910 and 1150.
What Marshall students study
The most common bachelor's degrees at Marshall University (class of 2024, first majors only):
| Major | Degrees |
|---|---|
| Business / Commerce | 172 |
| General Studies | 148 |
| Registered Nursing / Registered Nurse | 120 |
| Health / Medical Preparatory Programs, Other | 108 |
| Psychology | 82 |
| Biology / Biological Sciences | 71 |
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 52 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 52 |
Source: IPEDS Completions, bachelor's degrees awarded in 2023–24.
Colleges near Marshall
Other colleges within about an hour, by straight-line distance:
- West Virginia State University, Institute, West Virginia: about 36 miles away
- Morehead State University, Morehead, Kentucky: about 57 miles away
Colleges like Marshall
Smaller public universities with the same campus setting (small or midsize city), closest in size and nearest in region:
- Austin Peay State University, Clarksville, Tennessee: 7,560 undergraduates
- Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University, Tallahassee, Florida: 7,582 undergraduates
- Valdosta State University, Valdosta, Georgia: 6,622 undergraduates
- University of Alabama in Huntsville, Huntsville, Alabama: 6,591 undergraduates
- Middle Georgia State University, Macon, Georgia: 6,574 undergraduates
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FAQ
What is Marshall University's acceptance rate? 95.7% for fall 2024: 6,525 of 6,816 applicants were admitted.
How much is tuition at Marshall University? $9,162 a year for in-state students and $20,342 for out-of-state students, in published tuition and fees before aid. You may pay less if receiving grants or scholarships.
How many students go to Marshall University? About 7,300 undergraduates (fall 2024).
What SAT scores do Marshall University students have? The middle half of enrolled students scored 910–1150.
What is the campus setting at Marshall University? The National Center for Education Statistics classifies its location as a small or midsize city.
Sources
- College Navigator: Marshall University (IPEDS, U.S. Department of Education)
- College Scorecard: Marshall University
- Campus photo via Wikimedia Commons
