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Marshall University

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Huntington, WV

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Marshall University is a public mid-sized school in Huntington, WV, enrolling about 7,266 undergraduates. It's not highly selective, admitting a majority of applicants, admitting about 96% of applicants. Among reported majors, Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management shows the strongest outcomes -- $79,371/year in median earnings four years after graduation. On-campus housing isn't required, so many students live off campus.

Admissions

Admit rate96%
SAT range910–1150
ACT range19–24
Undergrads7,266
Yield (admits who enroll)25%
Next deadlineNot reported

Cost & outcomes

Cost of attendance$22,022
4-year grad rate50%
Median earnings, 10yr out$46,354

From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field.

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Paying it back

Undergrads taking federal loans40%
Loan balance still growing, 3yrs out42%

"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.

Majors & earnings

Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Biology, General$44,836/yr
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Accounting and Related Services$70,425/yr
Business/Managerial Economics$70,073/yr
Finance and Financial Management Services$63,906/yr
Marketing$58,293/yr
Business Administration, Management and Operations$54,659/yr
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs
Journalism$44,277/yr
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management$79,371/yr
Computer and Information Sciences, General$69,565/yr
Education
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods$43,659/yr
Engineering
Engineering, General$72,922/yr
English Language and Literature/Letters
English Language and Literature, General$39,402/yr
Health Professions and Related Programs
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing$77,609/yr
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions$75,952/yr
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions$67,667/yr
Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services$55,840/yr
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services$55,037/yr
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs$42,925/yr
History
History$41,214/yr
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services
Criminal Justice and Corrections$49,559/yr
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities$43,714/yr
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
Systems Science and Theory$48,250/yr
Natural Resources and Conservation
Natural Resources and Conservation, Other$48,972/yr
Natural Resources Conservation and Research$43,995/yr
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness$47,581/yr
Psychology
Psychology, General$45,309/yr
Public Administration and Social Service Professions
Social Work$41,684/yr
Social Sciences
Political Science and Government$50,832/yr
Visual and Performing Arts
Visual and Performing Arts, General$35,126/yr
Fine and Studio Arts$32,723/yr

Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.

Campus life

On-campus housingYes
Required to live on campusNo
Dormitory capacity2,042
Typical room charge$5,832
Typical board charge$4,504

Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.

What matters in your application

GPARequired
Class rankNot considered
RecommendationsNot considered

From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.

Frequently asked questions

What is Marshall University's acceptance rate?

Marshall University in Huntington, WV admits approximately 96% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.

What SAT score do I need for Marshall University?

Admitted students at Marshall University typically score between 910–1150 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).

What ACT score do I need for Marshall University?

Admitted students at Marshall University typically score between 19–24 on the ACT (25th–75th percentile).

How much does Marshall University cost?

Marshall University's total cost of attendance is reported at $22,022 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.

Does Marshall University require students to live on campus?

No -- Marshall University doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.

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