West Virginia

Marshall University

Huntington, West Virginia

PublicBachelor's to graduateFounded 1837Small citySEVP certified
Marshall University campus
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About

Marshall University is a public research university in Huntington, West Virginia, United States. It was founded in 1837 and is named after John Marshall, the fourth chief justice of the United States. The university is classified among "R2: Doctoral Universities – High research activity".

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Cost per year

Tuition and fees (out of state)
US$20,390
Estimated total for international students
US$35,445
Tuition and fees (in state, for comparison)
US$9,388
Total cost for in-state students
US$24,443
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International students at public universities pay the out-of-state rate. The estimated total adds housing, food and books to that tuition; it is derived from Scorecard figures, so check the university's own cost page.

Students

Undergraduates
7,266
Graduate students
2,812
International undergraduates
1%
Students per teacher
16 to 1

Admissions

Admission rate
96%
SAT
Reading and writing 480–590 · Maths 430–560
ACT
19–24

Test scores show the middle 50% of admitted students.

Outcomes

Graduation rate
53%
Median earnings 10 years after starting
US$49,444

Earnings are for students who received US federal aid, so they may not reflect international graduates.

Programmes (177)

Bachelor's degrees63 subjects
Accounting and Related ServicesAllied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment ProfessionsAnthropologyBiology, GeneralBiomedical/Medical EngineeringBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsBusiness, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, OtherBusiness/Commerce, GeneralBusiness/Managerial EconomicsChemistryCivil EngineeringClinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied ProfessionsCommunication Disorders Sciences and ServicesCommunication and Media StudiesComputer Systems AnalysisComputer and Information Sciences and Support Services, OtherComputer and Information Sciences, GeneralComputer/Information Technology Administration and ManagementCriminal Justice and CorrectionsDietetics and Clinical Nutrition ServicesEast Asian Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsEconomicsElectrical, Electronics, and Communications EngineeringEngineering, GeneralEnglish Language and Literature, GeneralFilm/Video and Photographic ArtsFinance and Financial Management ServicesFine and Studio ArtsGeography and CartographyGeological and Earth Sciences/GeosciencesHealth/Medical Preparatory ProgramsHistoryInternational BusinessInternational Relations and National Security StudiesJournalismLiberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesLinguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and ServicesLiteratureManagement Information Systems and ServicesMarketingMathematicsMechanical EngineeringNatural Resources Conservation and ResearchNatural Resources and Conservation, OtherParks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities ManagementPhysicsPolitical Science and GovernmentPsychology, GeneralPublic HealthPublic Relations, Advertising, and Applied CommunicationQuality Control and Safety Technologies/TechniciansRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingRehabilitation and Therapeutic ProfessionsRhetoric and Composition/Writing StudiesSecurity Science and TechnologySocial WorkSociologySports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/FitnessStatisticsSystems Science and TheoryTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject AreasVisual and Performing Arts, General
Master's degrees54 subjects
Accounting and Related ServicesAllied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment ProfessionsBiology, GeneralBusiness/Commerce, GeneralChemistryClassics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsClinical, Counseling and Applied PsychologyCommunication Disorders Sciences and ServicesCommunication and Media StudiesComputer and Information Sciences, GeneralComputer/Information Technology Administration and ManagementCriminal Justice and CorrectionsData ScienceDietetics and Clinical Nutrition ServicesEcology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population BiologyEducation, GeneralEducation, OtherEducational Administration and SupervisionEducational Assessment, Evaluation, and ResearchElectrical, Electronics, and Communications EngineeringEngineering, GeneralEnglish Language and Literature, GeneralGeography and CartographyHealth and Medical Administrative ServicesHistoryHuman Resources Management and ServicesInformation Science/StudiesJournalismLiberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesManagement Sciences and Quantitative MethodsMathematicsMechanical EngineeringMedical Illustration and InformaticsMental and Social Health Services and Allied ProfessionsMusicNatural Resources Conservation and ResearchPharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and AdministrationPhysical Sciences, GeneralPolitical Science and GovernmentPsychology, GeneralPublic HealthPublic Policy AnalysisQuality Control and Safety Technologies/TechniciansRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingRehabilitation and Therapeutic ProfessionsRhetoric and Composition/Writing StudiesSecurity Science and TechnologySocial WorkSociologySpecial Education and TeachingSports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/FitnessStudent Counseling and Personnel ServicesTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas
Doctoral degrees6 subjects
Biology, GeneralBusiness/Commerce, GeneralClinical, Counseling and Applied PsychologyEducation, GeneralEducational Administration and SupervisionRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Professional degrees (MD, JD and similar)7 subjects
Biology, GeneralBusiness/Commerce, GeneralClinical, Counseling and Applied PsychologyMedicinePharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and AdministrationRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingRehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions
Associate's degrees3 subjects
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied ProfessionsHealth/Medical Preparatory ProgramsRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Undergraduate certificates3 subjects
Communication Disorders Sciences and ServicesLiberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesManagement Information Systems and Services
Post-baccalaureate certificates5 subjects
Geography and CartographyMedical Illustration and InformaticsMental and Social Health Services and Allied ProfessionsPharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and AdministrationTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
Graduate certificates36 subjects
Area StudiesBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsBusiness/Commerce, GeneralClassics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsClinical, Counseling and Applied PsychologyComputer and Information Sciences, GeneralComputer/Information Technology Administration and ManagementDietetics and Clinical Nutrition ServicesEducation, GeneralEducation, OtherEducational Administration and SupervisionEducational Assessment, Evaluation, and ResearchEthnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group StudiesGeography and CartographyHistoryJournalismLiberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesLibrary Science and AdministrationLibrary Science, OtherLinguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and ServicesManagement Sciences and Quantitative MethodsMathematicsMedical Illustration and InformaticsMental and Social Health Services and Allied ProfessionsPharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and AdministrationPsychology, GeneralRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingSecurity Science and TechnologySocial WorkSociologySpecial Education and TeachingStatisticsStudent Counseling and Personnel ServicesTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject AreasTeaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language

Subjects and degree levels reported to the US Department of Education. See the university's course catalogue for course-by-course details.