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About Marshall University

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Marshall University is a public research university in Huntington, WV, known for its open access admissions, appalachian public university, and health sciences focus. With an acceptance rate of 97%, Marshall University is accessible for most qualified applicants, typically enrolling around 1,554 students each year. Marshall University is test optional; students who submit scores are typically admitted with SATs between 920–1140, though many competitive applicants choose not to submit. Marshall University offers merit scholarships regardless of financial need, with awards averaging $11,957 per year; the sticker price of $34,377 may look very different from what your family actually pays.

Admissions

Marshall University acceptance rate and admitted student profile

accessible for most qualified applicants

97%
Overall Accept Rate
3.25
Typical Admitted GPA
1030
Median Admitted SAT
GPATypical admitted range: 2.50 – 3.75 unweighted

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SATSubmitted score range: 920 – 1140 (test optional)

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ACTScore range: 19 – 24

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Application Strategy

Strategy tips for applying to Marshall University

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Financial Aid — High Impact
Marshall offers automatic merit scholarships through its Presidential Scholarship program, so make sure your GPA is clearly represented on your application because even modest academic records can qualify for meaningful aid.
Test Score Strategy
Marshall is test optional and accepts nearly all applicants, so if your scores are below their middle range, focus your energy on your GPA and any program specific requirements rather than retaking the test.

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Financial Aid & Cost

What Marshall University actually costs your family

Average net prices by income bracket from College Scorecard data.

Family IncomeSticker PriceEst. Net Cost / yr
0-30k~$34k/yr$4.6k
30k-48k~$34k/yr$4.4k
48k-75k~$34k/yr$6.8k
75k-110k~$34k/yr$11.2k
110k+~$34k/yr$15.1k

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Outcomes & Campus

Student outcomes and campus profile

49%
6-Year Graduation Rate
$40k
Median Earnings (6 yrs)
18:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
7,149
Undergrad Enrollment
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