Marshall University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1090 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #315 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #284 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #2 of 26 | In West Virginia |
| #600 of 1,114 | For Military science |
| Top50% | For 94 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 96%
- Undergraduates
- 9,146
- Graduates
- 2,812
- 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 28% 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 | 6,816 | 2,826 | 3,990 |
| Admissions | 6,525 | 2,699 | 3,826 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 1,818 | 774 | 1,044 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 13 | 9 | 4 |
4,563 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
2,413 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
1,303 or 71%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 910
or below
75% of them
had 1150
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Marshall University are 910-1150 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
931 or 51%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 19
or below
75% of them
had 24
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Marshall University are 19-24 (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 | 8918 (75%) |
|---|---|
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 1273 (11%) |
| Black or African American | 575 (5%) |
| Two or more races | 460 (4%) |
| Hispanic | 315 (3%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 201 (2%) |
| Asian | 173 (1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 12 (0.1%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 6 (0.1%) |
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
- $13,448
- Students receiving aid
- 98%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $7,568 | $7,916 |
| Tuition in-state | $7,568 | $7,916 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $18,748 | $20,598 |
| Fee in-district | $1,594 | $1,594 |
| Fee in-state | $1,594 | $1,594 |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,594 | $1,594 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 2,196 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $11,908 |
| Room charge | $6,158 |
| Meal charge | $5,750 |
Marshall University majors
Marshall University has granted 1,396 bachelor's degrees across 53 programs, 634 master's across 47 programs, and 228 doctorate degrees across 9 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Marshall University.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 126 | 120 | ||
| Business & Commerce, General | 172 | 47 | 5 | |
| General Studies | 148 | |||
| Health & Medical Preparatory Programs, Other | 108 | |||
| Psychology, General | 82 | 22 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 71 | 8 | ||
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 74 | |||
| Pharmacy | 67 | |||
| Social Work | 25 | 35 | ||
| Education, General | 38 | 21 | ||
| Medicine | 59 | |||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 52 | |||
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 52 | |||
| Dietetics & Dietitian | 9 | 35 | ||
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 35 | 4 | ||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 38 | |||
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 34 | 3 | ||
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other | 33 | |||
| English Language and Literature, General | 29 | 4 | ||
| Family Practice Nurse & Nursing | 30 | |||
| Accounting | 29 | |||
| Art & Art Studies, General | 29 | |||
| Nursing Administration | 29 | |||
| Physical Therapy & Therapist | 29 | |||
| Audiology & Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology & Pathologist | 28 | |||
| Visual and Performing Arts, General | 28 | |||
| Civil Engineering, General | 27 | |||
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 19 | 7 | ||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 25 | |||
| Mechanical Engineering | 21 | 3 | ||
| Athletic Training & Trainer | 13 | 10 | ||
| Journalism | 23 | |||
| Computer and Information Systems Security & Auditing & Information Assurance | 18 | 4 | ||
| Radiologic Technology & Science - Radiographer | 22 | |||
| Geography | 8 | 13 | ||
| Physician Assistant | 21 | |||
| Chemistry, General | 19 | 1 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 19 | |||
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other | 19 | |||
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 18 | |||
| Speech-Language Pathology & Pathologist | 18 | |||
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 16 | |||
| Clinical Psychology | 15 | |||
| Occupational Safety and Health Technology & Technician | 9 | 6 | ||
| Biomedical Sciences, General | 10 | 2 | ||
| Environmental Science | 12 | |||
| Forensic Science and Technology | 12 | |||
| Medical Informatics | 12 | |||
| Public Policy Analysis, General | 12 | |||
| Clinical Laboratory Science & Medical Technology & Technologist | 11 | |||
| Reading Teacher Education | 11 | |||
| Respiratory Care Therapy & Therapist | 10 | |||
| Systems Science and Theory | 10 | |||
| Trade and Industrial Teacher Education | 10 | |||
| History, General | 4 | 5 | ||
| Labor and Industrial Relations | 9 | |||
| Rhetoric and Composition | 4 | 5 | ||
| Public Health, General | 8 | |||
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 6 | 1 | ||
| Geology & Earth Science, General | 7 | |||
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other | 7 | |||
| Sociology, General | 7 | |||
| Engineering, General | 6 | |||
| Humanities & Humanistic Studies | 3 | 3 | ||
| Music, General | 6 | |||
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management, General | 6 | |||
| Rehabilitation Science | 2 | 4 | ||
| Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering | 5 | |||
| Clinical & Medical Laboratory Technician | 5 | |||
| Mathematics, General | 3 | 2 | ||
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other | 4 | |||
| Cyber & Computer Forensics and Counterterrorism | 4 | |||
| Environmental Health | 4 | |||
| Pharmaceutical Sciences | 4 | |||
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 4 | |||
| Kindergarten & Preschool Education and Teaching | 3 | |||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 2 | |||
| Foreign Languages and Literatures, General | 2 | |||
| International Relations and Affairs | 2 | |||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 2 | |||
| Data Science, General | 1 | |||
| International Business & Trade & Commerce | 1 | |||
| Management Information Systems, General | 1 | |||
| Nursing Practice | 1 | |||
| Physical Sciences, General | 1 | |||
| Physics, General | 1 | |||
| Grand Total | 131 | 1,396 | 634 | 228 |
Marshall University has a graduation rate of 51%, which is among the 43% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 51% | 48% | 54% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Marshall University has published 10,970 scientific papers with 200,531 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Medicine, Biology, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Chemistry, Genetics, Psychology, Biochemistry, Computer Science, Environmental Science, and Engineering.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 83 | 671 |
| 1994 | 68 | 756 |
| 1995 | 77 | 825 |
| 1996 | 74 | 812 |
| 1997 | 82 | 871 |
| 1998 | 97 | 888 |
| 1999 | 87 | 1066 |
| 2000 | 124 | 1101 |
| 2001 | 100 | 1281 |
| 2002 | 139 | 1406 |
| 2003 | 138 | 1569 |
| 2004 | 137 | 1863 |
| 2005 | 188 | 1941 |
| 2006 | 218 | 2267 |
| 2007 | 342 | 2661 |
| 2008 | 231 | 2717 |
| 2009 | 262 | 3142 |
| 2010 | 304 | 3512 |
| 2011 | 312 | 3934 |
| 2012 | 320 | 4625 |
| 2013 | 417 | 5143 |
| 2014 | 432 | 6164 |
| 2015 | 421 | 6743 |
| 2016 | 436 | 8359 |
| 2017 | 454 | 9791 |
| 2018 | 481 | 11038 |
| 2019 | 505 | 13155 |
| 2020 | 611 | 16169 |
| 2021 | 521 | 18184 |
| 2022 | 597 | 16861 |
| 2023 | 585 | 16782 |
| 2024 | 546 | 16059 |
| 2025 | 571 | 14011 |
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 wide receivers of all time and one of the greatest players in NFL history, 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
- film producerbaseball playerscreenwritervoice actorstage actor
- Biography
-
William Edward Crystal is an American comedian, actor, 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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Conchata Ferrell
- Occupations
- television actorstage actoractorfilm actor
- 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).
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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 an NBA championship as the starting point guard for the Miami Heat. Nicknamed "White Chocolate", Williams is known for his unorthodox, creative style of play.
General info
| Founded | 1837 |
|---|---|
| Colors | green, white |
| Academic calendar | August to May |
| Total FTE staff | 1,917 |
| Carnegie classification | Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity |
Location and contacts
| Address | 1 John Marshall Dr Huntington, West Virginia, 25755 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 47,000 |
| Phone | 3046963170 |