Marshall University Acceptance Rate & Tuition (2026)
Marshall University is a public research university in Huntington, West Virginia, serving roughly 7,266 students. Admission is moderately selective for first-time degree-seeking undergraduates reporting admissions data to the Education Department. The acceptance rate is about 95.73% in the latest College Scorecard admissions data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $46,354 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $9,162
- 2024 Average Net Price: $7,502 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 95.73% Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 7,266 93.0% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 51.23%
- Carnegie Classification: Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity
- First-Generation Students: 37.4%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 3.9% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 0.5% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 74.6%
- Average SAT Score: 1061
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 10,350
- Applicants (IPEDS): 6,499
- Room & Board: $13,292 annual estimate
Marshall University: what the data shows
Common questions about Marshall University, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Marshall University?
Marshall University is located in Huntington, WV (ZIP 25755).
NCES locale classification: Town.
Is Marshall University public or private?
Marshall University is a Public institution.
How much does Marshall University cost?
Published tuition: $9,162 in-state, $20,342 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $7,502.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $4,648 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $4,430 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $6,837 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $11,227 |
| $110,001+ | $15,076 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $36,648.
How hard is it to get into Marshall University?
Admission rate: 95.73%.
Among enrollees who submitted scores: average SAT 1061 and midpoint ACT 22.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is Marshall University?
Total enrollment: 7,266 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 10,350 students.
Graduate enrollment: 2,812 students.
About 93% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Marshall University?
150%-time completion rate: 51.23%.
First-year retention: 72.2%.
What do graduates of Marshall University earn?
Median earnings: $39,561 six years after entry; $46,354 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $23,250.
38.68% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Marshall University known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Business/Commerce, General (251 completions)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (247 completions)
- General Studies (148 completions)
- Psychology, General (118 completions)
- Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other (113 completions)
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General (82 completions)
- Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services (74 completions)
- Education, General (72 completions)
- Pharmacy (68 completions)
- Social Work (61 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Marshall University a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 95.73%; completion rate 51.23%; median earnings $46,354 at 10 years; net price $7,502. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$9,162
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Marshall University was $9,162.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$7,502
2024 Value
In 2024 Marshall University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $7,502.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$30,008 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$7,502 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$36,648 4-Year In-State Tuition
$81,368 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
$13,292 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,100 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$23,554 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$94,216 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Marshall University.
Financial Aid by Income Level
38.68% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
39.53% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Marshall University was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Marshall University in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $6,216 | $14,446 | $8,402 |
| 2014 | $6,526 | $15,026 | $9,149 |
| 2015 | $6,814 | $15,602 | $9,508 |
| 2016 | $7,154 | $16,382 | $9,465 |
| 2017 | $7,798 | $17,856 | $9,484 |
| 2018 | $8,128 | $18,614 | $8,894 |
| 2019 | $8,412 | $19,266 | $8,370 |
| 2020 | $8,512 | $19,366 | $8,351 |
| 2021 | $8,552 | $19,606 | $8,706 |
| 2022 | $8,604 | $19,658 | $8,370 |
| 2023 | $8,942 | $20,294 | $8,327 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
95.73% Acceptance Rate
6,499 Total Applicants
6,269 Students Admitted
1,739 First-Time Students Enrolled
27.74% Yield (enrolled ÷ admitted)
This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
SAT Average: 1061
ACT Average: 22
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
Estimated GPA Range: 3.0 - 3.4
Estimated Median GPA: 3.20
Note: GPA requirements are estimated based on admission selectivity and test scores. Actual requirements may vary.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Marshall University reported total enrollment of about 7,266 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 44% male and 56% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (81.6%), Black or African American (5.4%), and Two or More Races (4.1%). About 38.68% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 37.4% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
93.0% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Marshall University in 2024 is 7,266 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 10,350 students. Graduate enrollment is about 2,812 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
72.2%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is White at 81.6%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
32.31% 100% Completion Time
51.23% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 32.31% of students graduating from Marshall University completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Business/Commerce, General: 50% male / 50% female
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 16% male / 84% female
- General Studies: 41% male / 59% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Marshall University.
Return on Investment
$23,250 Median Student Debt
$46,354 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
50.16% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
1444.72% Return on Investment
5.0 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Marshall University.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 101 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Business/Commerce, General: 251 completions
2. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 247 completions
3. General Studies: 148 completions
4. Psychology, General: 118 completions
5. Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other: 113 completions
6. Biology/Biological Sciences, General: 82 completions
7. Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services: 74 completions
8. Education, General: 72 completions
9. Pharmacy: 68 completions
Most popular programs at Marshall University.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Marshall University graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Marshall University from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 74.6%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $8,576
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $10,515
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Marshall University is a public institution located in Huntington, WV, classified as Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Business/Commerce, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, General Studies. Enrollment is approximately 7,266 students. Student body composition includes White (81.6%), Black or African American (5.4%), Two or More Races (4.1%). The admission rate is 95.73%. Average SAT scores for admitted students are 1061. The 150%-time completion rate is 51.23%. Approximately 38.68% of students receive Pell Grants. About 37.4% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Carnegie Classification: Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity
Location
Huntington, WV 25755
Region: Southeast
Insights and Analysis
Diverse Program Offerings: With over 101 distinct degree programs, Marshall University provides students with a wide range of academic options. This diversity allows students to explore various fields and find programs that align with their interests and career goals.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Marshall University located?
Marshall University is located in Huntington, WV.
What is Marshall University's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at Marshall University is 95.7% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 6,499 applicants and 6,269 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
How much does Marshall University cost?
Reported tuition is $9,162 and average net price is $7,502 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $13,292 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Marshall University?
Marshall University reports undergraduate enrollment of about 10,350 students, White (81.6%), Black or African American (5.4%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Marshall University?
About 37.4% of students at Marshall University are first-generation college students.
What test scores do students need for Marshall University?
Among enrolled students who submitted scores, Marshall University reports midpoint SAT about 1061 and midpoint ACT about 22.
What do graduates of Marshall University earn?
Median earnings are $39,561 six years after entry and $46,354 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Marshall University?
The 150%-time completion rate is 51.2% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Marshall University students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $23,250.
Is Marshall University public or private?
Marshall University is a public institution located in Huntington, WV.
Is Marshall University an HBCU?
No. Marshall University is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Marshall University a tribal college?
No. Marshall University is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
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Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.