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.
9.01
Party Scene
8.50
Location
8.76
Dorms
9.01
Campus Food
8.76
Student Life
7.98
Safety
SAT Score
910-1130
ACT Score
19-25
Average Aid Awarded
Students Recieving Financial Aid
46%
Yes
18:1
Liberal Arts and Humanities
Nursing
Psychology
Nursing
Business
Health Service Preparatory Studies
Elementary Education
High School Education