About
Contact & Visit
Campus Visits Contact
Contact
Lisa Williamson
Director, Student Orientation, Outreach & Special Events
Director, Student Orientation, Outreach & Special Events
Address
Welcome Center, Marshall University
1 John Marshall Drive
Huntington, WV 25755
1 John Marshall Drive
Huntington, WV 25755
Phone
304-696-3646
Email
recruitment@marshall.edu
Experience College Life
Most Popular Places On Campus
Memorial Student Center Plaza
Drinko Library
Joan C. Edwards Stadium
Henderson Center
Buskirk Field
Drinko Library
Joan C. Edwards Stadium
Henderson Center
Buskirk Field
Most Popular Places Off Campus
Keith Albee Theater
Mountain Health Arena
Pullman Square
Ritter Park
Huntington Museum of Art
Harris River Front Park
Mountain Health Arena
Pullman Square
Ritter Park
Huntington Museum of Art
Harris River Front Park
Campus Tours
Campus Visiting Center
M-F
8am-5pm
304-696-3646
8am-5pm
304-696-3646
Campus Tours
Appointment Required: Yes
Dates: Year-round
Times: 9-11am, 1 -3pm M-F
Average Length: 2 hours
Dates: Year-round
Times: 9-11am, 1 -3pm M-F
Average Length: 2 hours
On Campus Interview
Campus Interviews
No
Information Sessions
Available
Times
see campus tours
Faculty and Coach Visits
Dates/Times Available
Year-round
Arrangements
Contact Athletic Department
Advance Notice
1 week
Class Visits
Dates/Times Available
Year-round
Arrangements
Contact Visiting Center
Overnight Dorm Stays
Overnight Dorm Stays
Not Available
Transportation
Types of Transportation Available to Campus
Ground transport: local public bus, taxi, Uber, Lyft, Greyhound, and Amtrak.
Airports: The Regional airport is approximately a 15-minute drive by car from Marshall University with connecting flights to Atlanta, Charlotte, and Pittsburgh. Yeager Airport, located in Charleston, is approximately an hour away from Marshall University and offers flights to Chicago, Washington, D.C., Charlotte and other larger airports.
Driving Instructions to Campus
From I64 Westbound:
Use Exit 11 (Hal Greer Blvd) Turn right at the end of the ramp toward Hal Greer Blvd. Continue along Hal Greer Blvd. to the 5th Ave. intersection.
From I64 Eastbound:
Use Exit 11 (Hal Greer Blvd) Turn left at the end of the ramp toward Hal Greer Blvd. Continue along Hal Greer Blvd. to the 5th Ave. intersection.
From US52 (Ohio) Eastbound:
Follow US52 eastbound into Chesapeake. Cross the Ohio-West Virginia bridge. Turn left onto 5th Ave. and continue along 5th Ave. to the Hal Greer Blvd. intersection.
Local Accommodations
Delta Hotels by Marriott
DoubleTree by Hilton
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Admissions
Overview
Applicants: 6,499
Acceptance Rate: 96%
Average HS GPA: 3.30
GPA Breakdown
3%
4.0
17%
3.75 - 3.99
20%
3.50 - 3.74
30%
3.25 - 3.49
13%
3.00 - 3.24
11%
2.50 - 2.99
7%
2.00 - 2.49
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Learn MoreSAT & ACT Test Scores
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
470 - 580
SAT Math
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
420 - 540
SAT Composite Scores
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
900 - 1010
ACT Composite Scores
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
18 - 24
Testing Policies
Standardized testing policy for use in admission
Requires applicants to submit either the SAT or ACT
Other Admission Factors
Academic
Academic GPA
Standardized Test Scores
Selectivity Rating
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Learn MoreAcademics
Academics
Faculty and Class Information
Student/Faculty
16:1
Total Faculty
671
with Terminal Degree
407
343
Women
328
Men
99
Minority
10
International
Most frequent class size
10 - 19
Most frequent lab / sub section size
2 - 9
Graduation Rates
Graduate in 4 years
34%
Graduate in 5 years
47%
Graduate in 6 years
50%
Majors
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BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES.
Biology/Biological Sciences, General.
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BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES.
Accounting.
Business Administration and Management, General.
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other.
Business/Commerce, General.
Business/Managerial Economics.
Finance, General.
International Business/Trade/Commerce.
Management Information Systems, General.
Marketing/Marketing Management, General.
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COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
Journalism.
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COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES.
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other.
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance.
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EDUCATION.
Elementary Education and Teaching.
Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching.
Secondary Education and Teaching.
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ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGIES AND ENGINEERING-RELATED FIELDS.
Occupational Safety and Health Technology/Technician.
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ENGINEERING.
Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering.
Civil Engineering, General.
Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Engineering, General.
Mechanical Engineering.
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ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS.
English Language and Literature, General.
Rhetoric and Composition.
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FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS.
Foreign Languages and Literatures, General.
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HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
Athletic Training/Trainer.
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist.
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician.
Dietetics/Dietitian.
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other.
Pharmaceutical Sciences.
Public Health, General.
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer.
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse.
Rehabilitation Science.
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist.
Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist.
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HISTORY.
History, General.
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HOMELAND SECURITY, LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIREFIGHTING AND RELATED PROTECTIVE SERVICES.
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies.
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LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES.
General Studies.
Humanities/Humanistic Studies.
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MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS.
Mathematics, General.
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MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES.
Systems Science and Theory.
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NATURAL RESOURCES AND CONSERVATION.
Environmental Science.
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PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, AND FITNESS STUDIES.
Kinesiology and Exercise Science.
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management, General.
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management.
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PHYSICAL SCIENCES.
Chemistry, General.
Geology/Earth Science, General.
Physics, General.
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PSYCHOLOGY.
Psychology, General.
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PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS.
Social Work.
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SOCIAL SCIENCES.
Geography.
International Relations and Affairs.
Political Science and Government, General.
Sociology.
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TRANSPORTATION AND MATERIALS MOVING.
Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology, General.
Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew.
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VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS.
Art/Art Studies, General.
Visual and Performing Arts, General.
Degrees
Associate
Bachelor's
Certificate
Doctoral/Professional
Doctoral/Research
Master's
Post-Bachelor's certificate
Post-Master's certificate
Bachelor's
Certificate
Doctoral/Professional
Doctoral/Research
Master's
Post-Bachelor's certificate
Post-Master's certificate
Career Services
On-Campus Job Interviews Available
Yes
Career Services
Alumni Network
Alumni Services
Classes
Interest Inventory
Internships
Regional Alumni
Opportunities at School
Coop
Experiential
Internship
Notable Faculty
Prominent Alumni
John Deaver Drinko
attorney, philanthropist
Harvey P. White
chair/CEO, Leap Wireless International
Senator Robert C. Byrd
U.S. Senator
Brad Smith
Former CEO, Intuit, Philanthropist
Careers
Graduation Rates
Graduate in 4 years
34%
Graduate in 5 years
47%
Graduate in 6 years
50%
Career Services
On-Campus Job Interviews Available
Yes
Career Services
Alumni Network
Alumni Services
Classes
Interest Inventory
Internships
Regional Alumni
Opportunities at School
Coop
Experiential
Internship
ROI & Outcomes
Tuition & Aid
Tuition & Aid
Dates
Application Deadlines
Required Forms
FAFSA
Financial Aid Statistics
Average Freshman Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$9,188
Average Undergraduate Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$8,406
Average Need-Based Loan
$6,370
Undergraduates who have borrowed through any loan program
58%
Average amount of loan debt per graduate
$25,329
Financial aid provided to international students
No
Expenses per Academic Year
Tuition (In-State)
$7,372
Tuition (Out-of-State)
$18,724
Required Fees
$1,570
Average Cost for Books and Supplies
$1,100
Tuition / Fees Vary by Year of Study
No
Board for Commuters
Transportation for Commuters
$3,200
On-Campus Room and Board
$12,852
Comprehensive Fee
Available Aid
Financial Aid Methodology
Federal
Scholarships and Grants
Need-Based
Need-Based College/University Scholarship or Grant Aid from Institutional Funds
Need-Based Federal Pell
Need-Based Private Scholarships
Need-Based SEOG
Need-Based State Scholarships
Non-Need-Based
Institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid is available
Federal Direct Student Loan Programs
Direct PLUS Loans
Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
Federal Family Education Loan Programs (FFEL)
State Loans
Is Institutional Employment Available (other than Federal Work Study)
Yes
Direct Lender
No
Student Body
Student Body
Overall
Student Body Profile
Total Undergraduate Enrollment
8,252
Foreign Countries Represented
33
Demographics
1.55%
Asian
5.59%
Black
2.77%
Hispanic
78.01%
Caucasian
6.80%
Unknown
1.08%
International
58% female
42% male
21% are out of state
80% are full time
20% are part time
Campus Life
Campus Life
Overview
Campus Life
Undergrads living on campus
Help finding off-campus housing
Yes
First-Year Students living on campus
Campus Environment
Suburban
82/99
Housing Options
Disabled Student
Dorms Coed
Dorms Coed
Dorms Female
Theme Housing
Theme Housing
Special Needs Admissions
Program / Service Name
H.E.L.P. Program (Higher Education for Learning Problems)
Type of Program
For LD/ADD Only
Director
Stephanire Ballou
College Entrance Tests Required
No
Interview Required
Yes
Documentation Required for LD
Psychoeducational testing with a diagnosis of ADHD and/or SLD. Testing must include an intelligence test given under adult norms and be no more than three years old. In addition, an individually administered educational evaluation assessing reading, math, and written language must be provided that is no older than one year. Provisional admission to College H.E.L.P. is possible pending updated testing.Documentation Required for ADHD
Psychoeducational testing with a diagnosis of ADHD and/or SLD. Testing must include an intelligence test given under adult norms and be no more than three years old. In addition, an individually administered educational evaluation assessing reading, math, and written language must be provided that is no older than one year. Provisional admission to College H.E.L.P. is possible pending updated testing. If a student is taking medication, a statement from the physician regarding the medications prescribed is recommended.Special Need Services Offered
Calculator allowed in exams
Yes
Dictionary allowed in exams
2
Computer allowed in exams
Yes
Spellchecker allowed in exams
Yes
Extended test time
Yes
Scribes
Yes
Proctors
Yes
Oral exams
Yes
Notetakers
No
Distraction-free environment
Yes
Accommodation for students with ADHD
Yes
Reading machine
Yes
Other assistive technology
Yes
Student Activities
Registered Student Organizations
327
Number of Honor Societies
20
Number of Social Sororities
7
Number of Religious Organizations
26
Sports
Athletic Division
Division I
Men's Sports (Thundering Herd)
7 Sports
Baseball
Basketball
Cross Country
Football
Golf
Soccer
Track Field Outdoor
Basketball
Cross Country
Football
Golf
Soccer
Track Field Outdoor
Women's Sports (Thundering Herd)
10 Sports
Basketball
Cross Country
Diving
Golf
Soccer
Softball
Swimming
Tennis
Track Field Outdoor
Volleyball
Cross Country
Diving
Golf
Soccer
Softball
Swimming
Tennis
Track Field Outdoor
Volleyball
Student Services
Day Care
Health
Womens Center
LGBT Support Groups
Minority Support Groups
Army ROTC Offered on-campus
Health
Womens Center
LGBT Support Groups
Minority Support Groups
Army ROTC Offered on-campus
Sustainability
73/99
Campus Security Report
Campus Security Report
The Jeanne Clery Act requires colleges and universities to disclose their security policies, keep a public crime log, publish an annual crime report and provide timely warnings to students and campus employees about a crime posing an immediate or ongoing threat to students and campus employees.
Please visit The Princeton Review’s page on campus safety for additional resources: http://www.princetonreview.com/safety
The Princeton Review publishes links directly to each school's Campus Security Reports where available. Applicants can also access all school-specific campus safety information using the Campus Safety and Security Data Analysis Cutting Tool provided by the Office of Postsecondary Education of the U.S. Department of Education: https://ope.ed.gov/campussafety/#/
Other Information
Campus-wide Internet Network
Yes
% of Classrooms with Wireless Internet
100
Fee for Network Use
No
Partnerships with Technology Companies
Yes
Personal computer included in tuition for each student
No
Discounts Available with Hardware Vendors
Yes
Description
special personal purchase contracts with Dell, Best Buy, Apple, Lenovo, and an on-campus PC service center operated by Compaq
