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Marshall University
Huntington, WVPublicCity Setting
Open Admission • 96% Acceptance
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Overview & Identity
Marshall University is a public institution located in the city setting of Huntington, WV. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 7.3K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 96%.
Quick Facts
Institution Type
Public
Student Population
7.3K (Medium)
Admissions Selectivity
96% (Open Admission)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
City
Admissions & Academics
Admitted Student Scores
SAT Reading480 - 590
200typical 50% range800
SAT Math430 - 560
200typical 50% range800
ACT Composite19 - 24
1typical 50% range36
96%
Acceptance Rate
Open Admission
Top Majors & Programs
Health Sciences29% of degrees
Business & Marketing16% of degrees
Biological Sciences5% of degrees
Engineering4% of degrees
Social Sciences3% of degrees
Programs / Fields of Study
Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Doctoral Degree
Earnings 4yr: $235,983
Earnings 5yr: $220,634
Debt: N/A
Medicine.
Credential: First Professional Degree
Earnings 4yr: $134,319
Earnings 5yr: $159,424
Debt: N/A
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration.
Credential: First Professional Degree
Earnings 4yr: $124,945
Earnings 5yr: $139,111
Debt: N/A
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $112,452
Earnings 5yr: $112,515
Debt: N/A
Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $97,764
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $79,371
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $28,375
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $77,609
Earnings 5yr: $72,344
Debt: $27,000
Business/Commerce, General.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $77,136
Earnings 5yr: $84,715
Debt: N/A
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions.
Credential: First Professional Degree
Earnings 4yr: $76,821
Earnings 5yr: $88,805
Debt: N/A
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $75,952
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $24,698
Engineering, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $72,922
Earnings 5yr: $82,175
Debt: $27,000
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $72,830
Earnings 5yr: $69,803
Debt: $25,375
Educational Administration and Supervision.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $72,064
Earnings 5yr: $66,526
Debt: N/A
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $70,425
Earnings 5yr: $54,347
Debt: $20,500
Business/Managerial Economics.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $70,073
Earnings 5yr: $80,363
Debt: N/A
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $69,565
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $28,375
Educational Administration and Supervision.
Credential: Graduate/Professional Certificate
Earnings 4yr: $68,244
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $67,667
Earnings 5yr: $58,338
Debt: $22,789
Human Resources Management and Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $67,458
Earnings 5yr: $58,016
Debt: N/A
Security Science and Technology.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $66,450
Earnings 5yr: $68,221
Debt: N/A
Tuition & Cost Portrait
Avg Net Price$7,502
In-State Tuition$9,162
Out-of-State Tuition$20,342
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.
Financial Assistance & Support
39%
Pell Grants
40%
Take Loans
42%
Repayment
Student Outcomes & ROI
Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation
6 Years Post-Entry
$39,561
+17% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$46,354
Completion Signals
51%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
72%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$16,750
Est. Monthly Payment
$181/mo
Based on standard 10yr path
Campus & Demographics
Student Demographics & Community
Diversity Mix
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Gender Balance
44%
Men56%
WomenThe campus gender distribution displays a split of 44% men and 56% women.
Student Vitals
First-Gen Share
37%
Part-Time Share
7%
Avg Family Income
$55,088
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