The University of Montana
Missoula, MT
96% admitted · $21,302/yr after aid
Marshall University
Huntington, WV · Public · Small city · Website
- Admission rate
- 96%
- Open
- Average net price
- $7,341
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 53%
- Median earnings
- $49,444
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
Marshall University is a public college in Huntington, WV with 7,266 undergraduates. It admits 96% of applicants, and admitted students average 1061 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $7,341 per year ($4,709 for families earning under $30,000). 53% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $49,444 ten years after enrolling.
public college
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 96%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test optional
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 6,499
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 6,269
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 28%
- of admitted students enrolled
Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.
SAT Reading & Writing480–590
200800
SAT Math430–560
200800
ACT Composite19–24
136
What Marshall University looks at
As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).
- High school recordNot considered
- High school GPARequired
- College-prep courseworkNot considered
- Class rankNot considered
- Essay or personal statementNot considered
- RecommendationsNot considered
- Demonstrated competenciesNot considered
- Legacy statusNot considered
- Work experienceNot considered
- English proficiency testRequired
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- $24,443
- sticker price, per year
- In-state tuition
- $9,388
- Out-of-state tuition
- $20,390
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k$4,709
- $30–48k$3,825
- $48–75k$4,552
- $75–110k$8,915
- $110k+$16,987
Get a personal estimate with Marshall University's net price calculator
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 53%
- Freshman retention
- 72%
- Median earnings
- $49,444
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $21,625
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 7,266
- Student–faculty ratio
- 16:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 39%
- White82%
- Hispanic3%
- Black5%
- Asian1%
Marshall University FAQ
What is Marshall University's acceptance rate?+
Marshall University admits 96% of applicants, which makes it open.
What SAT score do you need for Marshall University?+
The middle 50% of admitted students scored 480–590 on SAT Reading and Writing and 430–560 on SAT Math; the average total is 1061.
What ACT score do you need for Marshall University?+
The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 19–24.
Is Marshall University test optional?+
Test optional (considered if submitted).
How many students apply to Marshall University?+
In Fall 2023, 6,499 students applied to Marshall University and 6,269 were admitted; 1,739 enrolled.
Does Marshall University consider legacy status?+
No. Marshall University reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does Marshall University require an essay?+
Marshall University reported that an essay or personal statement is not considered for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does Marshall University cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $24,443 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $7,341.
What is Marshall University's graduation rate?+
53% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Sources
- Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
- Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
- IPEDS unit ID 237525 · How we use this data
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