Marshall University

Overview

Marshall University is a University institution located in Huntington, WV, in an urban setting.

Location & Contact

Address 1 John Marshall Drive
Huntington, WV  25755
United States

Contact Dr. Tammy Johnson
Dean of Admissions
Email: admissions@marshall.edu
Phone: 800-642-3499
Fax: 304-696-3135

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Majors & Degrees

Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biology/biological Sciences, General
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Accounting
Business Administration And Management, General
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services, Other
Business/commerce, General
Business/managerial Economics
Finance, General
Insurance
International Business/trade/commerce
Management Information Systems, General
Marketing/marketing Management, General
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Journalism
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services, Other
Computer And Information Sciences, General
Computer And Information Systems Security/auditing/information Assurance
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Elementary Education And Teaching
Kindergarten/preschool Education And Teaching
Physical Education Teaching And Coaching
Secondary Education And Teaching
Engineering	Associate	Bachelors
Bioengineering And Biomedical Engineering
Civil Engineering, General
Electrical And Electronics Engineering
Engineering, General
Mechanical Engineering
Engineering Technologies/Technicians	Associate	Bachelors
Occupational Safety And Health Technology/technician
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
English Language And Literature, General
Rhetoric And Composition
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	Associate	Bachelors
Foreign Languages And Literatures, General
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Athletic Training/trainer
Clinical Laboratory Science/medical Technology/technologist
Clinical/medical Laboratory Technician
Cytotechnology/cytotechnologist
Dietetics/dietitian
Health/medical Preparatory Programs, Other
Public Health, General
Radiologic Technology/science - Radiographer
Registered Nursing/registered Nurse
Rehabilitation Science
Respiratory Care Therapy/therapist
Speech-language Pathology/pathologist
History	Associate	Bachelors
History, General
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities	Associate	Bachelors
General Studies
Humanities/humanistic Studies
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Mathematics, General
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Systems Science And Theory
Natural Resources And Conservation	Associate	Bachelors
Environmental Science
Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Exercise Science And Kinesiology
Parks, Recreation, And Leisure Facilities Management, General
Sport And Fitness Administration/management
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Chemistry, General
Geology/earth Science, General
Physics, General
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Psychology, General
Public Administration And Social Service Professions	Associate	Bachelors
Social Work
Security And Protective Services	Associate	Bachelors
Criminal Justice/safety Studies
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Economics, General
Geography
International Relations And Affairs
Political Science And Government, General
Sociology, General
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Art/art Studies, General
Visual And Performing Arts, General

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

6,719

Applied

5,997

Accepted

8,771

Enrolled

Female Admissions

3,992

Females Applied

3,565

Females Accepted

89%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

2,727

Males Applied

2,432

Males Accepted

89%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

40

Application Fee

3.64

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements
Required for some programs	Transcript of high school record

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	Not reported	Not reported	Yes
Other early decision plan	Not reported	Not reported
Transfer	Not reported	Not reported	Yes

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
SAT Critical Reading	537	480	590
SAT Math	508	460	555
ACT Composite	22	19	25

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

7,190

In-state

18,044

Out-of-state

7,190

In-district

Fees

1,342

Full-time student fees

10,644

Room & board

6,648

Room only

Other Payment Considerations

Guaranteed tuition plan offered	No
Tuition pre-payment plan	No
Tuition payment plans offered	Yes
Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition	Senior Citizens Employees Alumni

Financial Aid

11,440

Avg. Financial Aid Package

12,183

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

6,382

Avg. Loan Aid

3,421

Avg. Grant Aid

6,877

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

44.7%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

13%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

8,771

Total Undergrad students

1%

International Students

18%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	2.52%
Black or African American	5.68%
White or Caucasian	84.75%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.34%
Asian	1.01%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.07%
Two or more races	3.45%
Other	0.84%

Gender

Male (41.82%)

Female (58.18%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	Yes
Housing options	Co-ed housing Disabled housing Women-only housing Freshman car parking
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	Not Reported

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Campus events:
Homecoming, FEST and Constitution Week

Student Services

Legal services

Health clinic

Personal/psychological counseling

Women's center

International students advisor

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities

Greek sororities

Local fraternities

Local sororities

Most popular organizations:
Marshall Maniacs, National Society of Leadership and Success, Campus Crusade for Christ (Cru), Campus Activities Board and Student Government

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services

24-hour patrols by trained officers

Student patrols

Late-night transport/escort services

Electronically-operated dormitory entrances

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Badminton		No	No
Baseball	No	Division 1
Basketball		Division 1
Cross-country Running	No	Division 1
Fencing		No	No
Football		Division 1A
Golf		Division 1
Lacrosse	No		No
Racquetball		No	No
Rock Climbing		No	No
Rugby	No		No
Skiing (downhill)		No	No
Soccer		Division 1
Softball		No	No
Swimming And Diving	No	No	No
Table Tennis		No	No
Tennis		No	No
Track And Field	No	No	No
Ultimate Frisbee		No	No
Volleyball		No	No

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Badminton		No	No
Baseball	No	No	No
Basketball		Division 1
Cross-country Running	No	Division 1
Fencing		No	No
Football		No	No
Golf		Division 1
Lacrosse	No	No	No
Racquetball		No	No
Rock Climbing		No	No
Rugby	No		No
Skiing (downhill)		No	No
Soccer		Division 1
Softball		Division 1
Swimming And Diving	No	Division 1
Table Tennis		No	No
Tennis		Division 1
Track And Field	No	Division 1
Ultimate Frisbee		No	No
Volleyball		Division 1

Faculty

678

Total Faculty

18:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 459

Part-time - 219

Male - 342

Female - 336