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Marshall University

Huntington, WV

1 John Marshall Dr, Huntington, WV 25755

http://www.marshall.edu/

Marshall University is a public university in Huntington, WV. Admission is nearly attainable for everyone, as the acceptance rate is 91%. We've ranked it #594 in the nation on our best colleges list. It is a midsized institution with 8,238 full-time undergrads enrolled. Marshall provides 52 possible majors across eight disciplines. The most commonly chosen options are Liberal Arts and Humanities, Nursing, and Psychology, with 10% of graduates receiving a Bachelor's degree in Liberal Arts and Humanities. 7% and 6% of students study Nursing and Psychology, respectively. Its math and health professions programs are both ranked first in West Virginia. In addition, Marshall University is the best mid-sized college in West Virginia. At full sticker price, in-state tuition goes for $7,721 a year, but for applicants living elsewhere, tuition runs $19,544. Before you rule out applying because of the price, be cognizant that 97% of Marshall undergraduates are awarded some scholarship or grant funding. 45% of Marshall University undergraduates wind up their studies with a degree, ready to enter the subsequent stage of their lives: work. The median alumnus goes on to make a salary of $28,500 two years after university. After four additional years on the job, the graduate's average annual wage climbs 24.9% to $35,600; however, that is still 11.2% beneath the national median wage for individuals. You may also like to find that 4,987 people applied to Marshall last year and you are recommended to take college prep courses before applying. Additionally, 13% of part-time students at Marshall continue pursuing their studies the next year, and 44% of available classes have only 2 to 19 students. With regard to finances, be aware that 49% of undergrads get Pell grants and the average amount of aid awarded through state grants is $4,203. Our research team rated Marshall an 8.97 for athletics and our team of researchers rated Marshall an 8.5 for its location. Regarding the campus experience, Marshall offers a collection of clubs and activities, such as dance, newspaper, and literary magazine. Finally, the lowest-earning 25% of graduates take home $21,100 or less six years after college and one quarter of graduates take home a starting salary of $16,900 or less.

Ratings

9.01

Party Scene

8.50

Location

8.76

Dorms

9.01

Campus Food

8.76

Student Life

7.98

Safety

Admissions

91%

Acceptance

SAT Score

910-1130

ACT Score

19-25

Application Deadline:
Rolling Admissions
See application website Application Website:
http://www.marshall.edu/admissions/apply.asp
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Cost

Net Price:

$8,850/year

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Average Aid Awarded

$10,144/year

Students Recieving Financial Aid

96%

Academics

Professor Rating

8.49


18:1

Student Faculty Ratio
Graduation Rate

46%

Evening Degree Programs

Yes

Student Faculty Ratio

18:1

Majors

Most Popular Majors

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Graduates by Major


Liberal Arts and Humanities

168

Nursing

128

Psychology

107

Nursing

100

Business

96

Health Service Preparatory Studies

76

Elementary Education

75

High School Education

71

Value

In State Tuition
$8,128/year
Out of State Tuition
$18,614/year