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Marshall University Science & Tech Programs

Marshall University is a public institution located in Huntington, WV. A Smaller City provides a peaceful environment close to urban amenities.

Marshall University Rankings

Marshall University is featured in these rankings for science & tech programs at the bachelors level:

Ranking	Rank	Among
Overall Quality	#4 of 43	State — West Virginia
Overall Quality	#207 of 1,106	Region — Southeast
Overall Quality	#1392 of 4,630	Nationwide

Where Is Marshall University?

Contact information for Marshall University are listed below.

	Contact Details
Address:	1 John Marshall Dr, Huntington, WV 25755
Phone:	3046963170
Website:	www.marshall.edu/
Admissions:	www.marshall.edu/admissions/
Financial Aid:	www.marshall.edu/sfa/

How Do I Get Into Marshall University?

You can apply to Marshall University online at: https://www.marshall.edu/admissions/apply/

Marshall University is classified as Least Selective (85%+) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for Marshall University

Here’s what Marshall University requires for admission:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Neither required nor recommended
Secondary School GPA	Required
Recommendations	Neither required nor recommended
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Considered but not required

How Hard Is It To Get Into Marshall University?

Marshall University has an acceptance rate of 96%, which means it is highly accessible. Be sure to prepare a complete application and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 28% choose to enroll — a typical enrollment-to-admission yield.

Average Test Scores

71% of admitted students submitted SAT scores and 51% submitted ACT scores.

When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile of admitted students at Marshall University, SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores ranged between 480 and 590. Math scores were between 430 and 560.

Combined SAT scores ranged from 910 to 1150. ACT Composite scores for admitted students at Marshall University ranged between 19 and 24.

Selectivity by Gender

Admit rates at Marshall University vary modestly across gender.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	2,826	2,699	96%
Women	3,990	3,826	96%

Can I Afford Marshall University?

The average net price after aid at Marshall University is $8,327. Your actual cost will depend on your family’s circumstances since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$7,568
In-State Fees	$1,594
Out-of-State Tuition	$18,748
Out-of-State Fees	$1,594
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$9,162
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$20,342

Financial Aid

Across all aid types, 21% of students at Marshall University receive some form of financial aid (1,718 students).

Approximately 84% of students at Marshall University receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $10,813 per student.

39% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $6,463.

Student Loan Debt

40% of Marshall University undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $7,898 per year.

Marshall University Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 3,592 students enrolled at Marshall University. Marshall University is classified as a 10,000 - 19,999 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Doctoral Universities: Higher Research Activity.

Gender Diversity

Of the 7,149 undergraduate students at Marshall University, approximately 43% are male and 57% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Marshall University undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	85
Black or African American	343
Hispanic	193
White	5,340
American Indian/Alaska Native	21
Two or More Races	293
Non-Resident	71

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at Marshall University are listed below.

State	First-Time UG Students
West Virginia	1,396
Ohio	206
Kentucky	90
Florida	17
Maryland	13

Additionally, approximately 1.0% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

Marshall University Graduate Student Diversity

2,792 of Marshall University’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at Marshall University, approximately 34% are male and 66% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Marshall University graduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	58
Black or African American	139
Hispanic	69
White	2,074
American Indian/Alaska Native	8
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	2
Two or More Races	86
Non-Resident	103

Online Learning at Marshall University

Marshall University provides distance learning options for students who need flexibility.

4,204 undergraduate students at Marshall University took at least one online class — of those, 1,114 took all of their classes online.

At the graduate level, 359 students took at least one online class and 1,299 took all classes online. Distance education is available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Academic Programs at Marshall University

Marshall University offers 25 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Institutional Profile

Marshall University maintains an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Yes
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.