Marshall University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1116 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #320 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #289 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #2 of 26 | In West Virginia |
| #626 of 1,095 | For Military science |
| Top50% | For 93 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 96%
- Undergraduates
- 8,235
- Graduates
- 2,792
- Male:Female Ratio
- 40:60
- Control
- Public
- Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- www.marshall.edu
Marshall University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Marshall University has an acceptance rate of 96% and is among the 29% of the easiest universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 96% | 96% | 96% |
| Applicants | 6,499 | 2,641 | 3,858 |
| Admissions | 6,269 | 2,547 | 3,722 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 1,720 | 708 | 1,012 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 19 | 11 | 8 |
4,036 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
1,565 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
1,265 or 73%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 890
or below
75% of them
had 1130
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Marshall University are 890-1130 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
978 or 56%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 18
or below
75% of them
had 24
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Marshall University are 18-24 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| TOEFL | Required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| College-preparatory program | Neither required nor recommended |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| Recommendations | Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school rank | Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school record | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 8376 (76%) |
|---|---|
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 1067 (10%) |
| Black or African American | 553 (5%) |
| Two or more races | 383 (3%) |
| Hispanic | 282 (3%) |
| Asian | 167 (2%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 162 (1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 16 (0.1%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 5 (0%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
- Average aid awarded
- $12,024
- Students receiving aid
- 98%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $7,372 | $7,710 |
| Tuition in-state | $7,372 | $7,710 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $18,724 | $20,574 |
| Fee in-district | $1,570 | $1,450 |
| Fee in-state | $1,570 | $1,450 |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,570 | $1,450 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 2,283 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $11,560 |
| Room charge | $5,978 |
| Meal charge | $5,582 |
Marshall University majors
Marshall University has granted 1,431 bachelor's degrees across 55 programs, 687 master's across 50 programs, and 233 doctorate degrees across 7 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Marshall University.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 122 | 106 | ||
| Business & Commerce, General | 166 | 53 | ||
| General Studies | 141 | |||
| Psychology, General | 102 | 39 | ||
| Health & Medical Preparatory Programs, Other | 132 | |||
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 95 | |||
| Social Work | 35 | 54 | ||
| Medicine | 79 | |||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 68 | 7 | ||
| Education, General | 35 | 25 | ||
| Pharmacy | 54 | |||
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 43 | 10 | ||
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 51 | |||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 49 | |||
| Accounting | 27 | 10 | ||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 36 | |||
| Family Practice Nurse & Nursing | 35 | |||
| Journalism | 32 | 3 | ||
| Physical Therapy & Therapist | 34 | |||
| English Language and Literature, General | 27 | 5 | ||
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 30 | 2 | ||
| Audiology & Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology & Pathologist | 31 | |||
| Speech-Language Pathology & Pathologist | 31 | |||
| Dietetics & Dietitian | 9 | 18 | ||
| Art & Art Studies, General | 25 | |||
| Nursing Administration | 25 | |||
| Physician Assistant | 25 | |||
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 25 | |||
| Geography | 7 | 17 | ||
| Computer and Information Systems Security & Auditing & Information Assurance | 17 | 6 | ||
| Radiologic Technology & Science - Radiographer | 23 | |||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 22 | |||
| Visual and Performing Arts, General | 21 | |||
| Athletic Training & Trainer | 9 | 10 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 17 | 2 | ||
| Civil Engineering, General | 19 | |||
| Mechanical Engineering | 16 | 2 | ||
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 17 | |||
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other | 17 | |||
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other | 15 | |||
| Occupational Safety and Health Technology & Technician | 12 | 3 | ||
| Trade and Industrial Teacher Education | 15 | |||
| Clinical Laboratory Science & Medical Technology & Technologist | 14 | |||
| Clinical Psychology | 14 | |||
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 9 | 5 | ||
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 9 | 4 | ||
| Labor and Industrial Relations | 13 | |||
| Political Science and Government, General | 13 | |||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 12 | |||
| Engineering, General | 3 | 9 | ||
| Environmental Science | 12 | |||
| History, General | 6 | 5 | ||
| Reading Teacher Education | 11 | |||
| Systems Science and Theory | 11 | |||
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other | 9 | |||
| Finance, General | 9 | |||
| Respiratory Care Therapy & Therapist | 9 | |||
| Sociology, General | 9 | |||
| Biomedical Sciences, General | 6 | 2 | ||
| Medical Informatics | 8 | |||
| Environmental Health | 7 | |||
| Forensic Science and Technology | 7 | |||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 7 | |||
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management, General | 7 | |||
| Public Health, General | 7 | |||
| Rhetoric and Composition | 2 | 5 | ||
| Geology & Earth Science, General | 6 | |||
| Kindergarten & Preschool Education and Teaching | 6 | |||
| Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering | 5 | |||
| Clinical & Medical Laboratory Technician | 5 | |||
| Foreign Languages and Literatures, General | 5 | |||
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 5 | |||
| Cyber & Computer Forensics and Counterterrorism | 4 | |||
| Humanities & Humanistic Studies | 1 | 3 | ||
| International Business & Trade & Commerce | 4 | |||
| Mathematics, General | 1 | 3 | ||
| Business & Managerial Economics | 3 | |||
| Music, General | 3 | |||
| Rehabilitation Science | 1 | 2 | ||
| Systematic Biology & Biological Systematics | 3 | |||
| Data Science, General | 2 | |||
| Management Information Systems, General | 2 | |||
| Pharmaceutical Sciences | 2 | |||
| Public Policy Analysis, General | 2 | |||
| Computer & Information Technology Services Administration and Management, Other | 1 | |||
| International Relations and Affairs | 1 | |||
| Physical Sciences, General | 1 | |||
| Grand Total | 127 | 1,431 | 687 | 233 |
Marshall University has a graduation rate of 49%, which is among the 40% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 49% | 44% | 52% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Marshall University has published 10,500 scientific papers with 189,507 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Medicine, Biology, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Chemistry, Genetics, Biochemistry, Computer Science, Psychology, Environmental Science, and Engineering.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 75 | 690 |
| 1993 | 83 | 671 |
| 1994 | 68 | 754 |
| 1995 | 77 | 823 |
| 1996 | 74 | 812 |
| 1997 | 82 | 871 |
| 1998 | 97 | 880 |
| 1999 | 87 | 1064 |
| 2000 | 124 | 1101 |
| 2001 | 100 | 1280 |
| 2002 | 139 | 1405 |
| 2003 | 138 | 1568 |
| 2004 | 137 | 1863 |
| 2005 | 189 | 1942 |
| 2006 | 218 | 2269 |
| 2007 | 342 | 2662 |
| 2008 | 231 | 2714 |
| 2009 | 262 | 3141 |
| 2010 | 303 | 3513 |
| 2011 | 312 | 3935 |
| 2012 | 320 | 4624 |
| 2013 | 418 | 5145 |
| 2014 | 431 | 6160 |
| 2015 | 421 | 6740 |
| 2016 | 436 | 8349 |
| 2017 | 454 | 9791 |
| 2018 | 480 | 11036 |
| 2019 | 501 | 13164 |
| 2020 | 608 | 16171 |
| 2021 | 519 | 18177 |
| 2022 | 596 | 16847 |
| 2023 | 585 | 16750 |
| 2024 | 540 | 15883 |
Marshall University alumni
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Randy Moss
- Occupations
- athletics competitorNASCAR team ownerAmerican football player
- Biography
-
Randy Gene Moss is an American former professional football wide receiver who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 14 seasons with the Minnesota Vikings, Oakland Raiders, New England Patriots, Tennessee Titans, and San Francisco 49ers. Widely regarded as one of the greatest players of all time, he holds the NFL single-season touchdown reception record (23 in 2007), as well as the NFL single-season touchdown reception record for a rookie (17 in 1998).
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Billy Crystal
- Occupations
- baseball playertelevision producerfilm directorstand-up comedianfilm actor
- Biography
-
William Edward Crystal is an American actor, comedian, and filmmaker. He is known as a standup comedian and for his film and stage roles. Crystal has received numerous accolades, including six Primetime Emmy Awards and a Tony Award as well as nominations for three Grammy Awards and three Golden Globe Awards. He was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 1991, the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor in 2007, the Critics' Choice Lifetime Achievement Award in 2022, and the Kennedy Center Honors in 2023.
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Jason Williams
- Occupations
- basketball playerscreenwriter
- Biography
-
Jason Chandler Williams is an American former professional basketball player who was a point guard in the National Basketball Association (NBA) for twelve seasons from 1998 to 2011. In 2006, Williams won his first and only NBA championship as the starting point guard for the Miami Heat. Nicknamed "White Chocolate", Williams is known for his unorthodox streetball style of playing throughout his career in the NBA.
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Conchata Ferrell
- Occupations
- film actortelevision actorstage actoractor
- Biography
-
Conchata Galen Ferrell was an American actress. She played Berta the housekeeper on the sitcom Two and a Half Men from 2003 to 2015, and she received two nominations for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series for the role (in 2005 and 2007). Ferrell had previously been nominated for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series for her performance in L.A. Law (in 1992).
General info
| Founded | 1837 |
|---|---|
| Colors | green, white |
| Academic calendar | August to May |
| Total FTE staff | 1,872 |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
Location and contacts
| Address | 1 John Marshall Dr Huntington, West Virginia, 25755 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 47,000 |
| Phone | 3046963170 |