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Marshall University

Marshall University is a public university in a small city in the Huntington, WV metro with 8,235 students and a 96% acceptance rate.

Huntington, West Virginia · Public · City, small · 8,235 students · R2 research university

NCAA Division I · Sun Belt

Admission rate

96%

of applicants admitted

SAT average

1,061

combined, admitted students

ACT, middle half

18–24

25th to 75th percentile

Average net price

$7,502

per year, after grants

Graduation rate

51%

within 6 years

Freshman retention

79%

return for sophomore year

Median earnings

$46,354

10 years after entry

Students

8,235

total enrollment

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS) · data snapshot October 2, 2026 · Updated October 2, 2026

What families actually pay

Average yearly net price after grants, in-state students, by family income

$0–30,000$4,648
$30,001–48,000$4,430
$48,001–75,000$6,837
$75,001–110,000$11,227
Over $110,000$15,076

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026

AP credit

Most-taken exams, lowest score that earns credit
ExamMin scoreMarshall University courseCredits
Calculus AB3MTH 1325 credits
Calculus BC3MTH 2295 credits
Biology3BSC 104 , BSC 104L , BSC 105 , BSC 105L8 credits
Chemistry3CHM 2053 credits
English Language and Composition3ENG 1013 credits
English Literature and Composition3ENG 2313 credits
Psychology3PSY 2013 credits
Statistics3STA 225 , MGT 218 , or PSY 2233 credits
Show all 39 exams and every score level
ExamMin scoreCourseCredits
Calculus AB3MTH 1325 credits
Calculus AB4MTH 2295 credits
Calculus BC3MTH 2295 credits
Calculus BC4MTH 229 , MTH 2309 credits
Biology3BSC 104 , BSC 104L , BSC 105 , BSC 105L8 credits
Biology4BSC 120 , BSC 120L , BSC 121 , BSC 121L8 credits
Chemistry3CHM 2053 credits
Chemistry4CHM 211 , CHM 2175 credits
Chemistry5CHM 211 , CHM 212 , CHM 217 , CHM 21810 credits
English Language and Composition3ENG 1013 credits
English Language and Composition4ENG 101 and ENG 2016 credits
English Literature and Composition3ENG 2313 credits
English Literature and Composition4ENG 231 and ENG 2136 credits
Psychology3PSY 2013 credits
Statistics3STA 225 , MGT 218 , or PSY 2233 credits
Computer Science A3CS 1053 credits
Computer Science A4CS 105 and CS 1106 credits
Macroeconomics3ECN 2533 credits
Microeconomics3ECN 2503 credits
World History: Modern3HST 101 , HST 102 , HST 103 (two of the three)6 credits
Environmental Science3Elective 4
European History3HST 102 and HST 2206 credits
Human Geography3GEO 1003 credits
United States Government and Politics3PSC 1043 credits
Computer Science Principles3CS 1053 credits
Art History3ART 112 or ART 1013 credits
Music Theory3MUSP 1013 credits
Music Theory4MUSP 101 , MUSP 1115 credits
Music Theory5MUSP 111 , MUSP 112 , MUSP 1136 credits
2-D Art and Design3ART 2143 credits
3-D Art and Design3ART 2153 credits
Business with Personal Finance3FIN 1753 credits
Comparative Government and Politics3PSC 2073 credits
Cybersecurity3CFS 2003 credits
Cybersecurity4CFS 200 , CFS 2616 credits
Drawing3ART 2173 credits
History, United States History3HST 230 and HST 2316 credits
Latin3LAT 101 and LAT 1026 credits
Mathematics, Precalculus3MTH 1303 credits
Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism3PHY 2134 credits
Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism4PHY 213 , PHY 2045 credits
Physics C: Mechanics3PHY 2114 credits
Physics C: Mechanics4PHY 211 , PHY 2025 credits
Physics I: Algebra-Based3PHY 2013 credits
Physics I: Algebra-Based4PHY 201 , PHY 2024 credits
Physics II: Algebra-Based3PHY 2033 credits
Physics II: Algebra-Based4PHY 203 , PHY 2044 credits
Research3UNI 3043 credits
Seminar3UNI 2033 credits
World Language, French Language and Culture3FRN 101 , FRN 1026 credits
World Language, French Language and Culture4FRN 101 , FRN 102 , FRN 2039 credits
World Language, German Language and Culture3GER 101 , GER 1026 credits
World Language, German Language and Culture4GER 101 , GER 102 , GER 2039 credits
World Language, Japanese Language and Culture3JPN 101 , JPN 1026 credits
World Language, Japanese Language and Culture4JPN 101 , JPN 102 , JPN 2039 credits
World Language, Spanish Language and Culture3SPN 101 , SPN 1026 credits
World Language, Spanish Language and Culture4SPN 101 , SPN 102 , SPN 2039 credits
World Language, Spanish Literature and Culture3Elective 6

Source: catalog.marshall.edu · checked September 19, 2026

Biggest majors

MajorGraduates
Business/Commerce172
General Studies148
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse120
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other108
Psychology82
Biology/Biological Sciences71
Secondary Education and Teaching52
Elementary Education and Teaching52
Show the other 45 majors
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies35
Exercise Science and Kinesiology34
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other33
Accounting29
English Language and Literature29
Art/Art Studies29
Visual and Performing Arts28
Civil Engineering27
Social Work25
Journalism23
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer22
Mechanical Engineering21
Political Science and Government19
Chemistry19
Computer and Information Sciences19
Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance18
Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist18
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management16
Athletic Training/Trainer13
Environmental Science12
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist11
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist10
Systems Science and Theory10
Dietetics/Dietitian9
Occupational Safety and Health Technology/Technician9
Geography8
Geology/Earth Science7
Sociology7
Electrical and Electronics Engineering6
Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management6
Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering5
History4
Rhetoric and Composition4
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other4
Mathematics3
Humanities/Humanistic Studies3
Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching3
International Relations and Affairs2
Foreign Languages and Literatures2
Rehabilitation Science2
Business Administration and Management2
Marketing/Marketing Management2
Physics1
International Business/Trade/Commerce1
Management Information Systems1

Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026

Scholarships

Amounts and eligibility change; check the college’s page for current details.

Sports and campus life

Men’s varsity · NCAA Division I, Sun Belt

Baseball, Basketball, Football, Golf, Soccer, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)

Women’s varsity · NCAA Division I, Sun Belt

Basketball, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Swimming and Diving (combined), Tennis, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Volleyball

ROTC

Army

Faith groups

Cru, Hillel, Newman Connection, Ratio Christi

Also

Honors college, Esports, Study abroad

Greek life

20% of men in fraternities · 3% of women in sororities · 10% of undergraduates overall (Common Data Set 2023–24)

Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), Common Data Set (Greek life), connection.newmanministry.com · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026

The place

Setting

City, small

Federal locale classification

Metro area

Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH

366,920 people

Big-city metro (1 million+)

No

More about the place

Nearest airport

Tri-State/Milton J Ferguson Field (HTS)

Nearest hub airport

John Glenn Columbus International (CMH)

Walkability

EPA walkability index 11.5 of 20

Elevation

552 ft

Time zone

Eastern

January low

25°F

July high

87°F

Annual snowfall

10.2 in

Days at 90°F or higher

32 per year

One-bedroom fair market rent

$870 per month

Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026

Colleges nearby

Straight-line distance between campuses

Similar colleges

Public, city campus, NCAA Division I, similar size