# Marshall University

Huntington, WV. Source page: https://www.dreamschool.co/colleges/marshall-university

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.

## Key facts

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Admission rate | 96% (Fall 2024) |
| Testing policy | Test optional (considered if submitted) (Fall 2024) |
| Applicants | 6,499 (Fall 2023) |
| Admitted | 6,269 (Fall 2023) |
| SAT Reading & Writing (middle 50%) | 480–590 (Fall 2024) |
| SAT Math (middle 50%) | 430–560 (Fall 2024) |
| ACT Composite (middle 50%) | 19–24 (Fall 2024) |
| Cost of attendance | $24,443 (2024-25) |
| Average net price | $7,341 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $0–30k | $4,709 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $30–48k | $3,825 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $48–75k | $4,552 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $75–110k | $8,915 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $110k+ | $16,987 (2024-25) |
| Undergraduates | 7,266 (Fall 2024) |
| Graduation rate | 53% (Fall 2019) |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $49,444 (2023) |
| Median debt at graduation | $21,625 (FY2024) |

## What Marshall University considers in admissions (Fall 2023)

- High school record: Not considered
- High school GPA: Required
- College-prep coursework: Not considered
- Class rank: Not considered
- Essay or personal statement: Not considered
- Recommendations: Not considered
- Demonstrated competencies: Not considered
- Legacy status: Not considered
- Work experience: Not considered
- English proficiency test: Required

## 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

- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/data/
- IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023): https://nces.ed.gov/ipeds/datacenter/DataFiles.aspx
- IPEDS unit ID 237525. Methodology: https://www.dreamschool.co/methodology