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Marshall University

Huntington, West Virginia · Public

Avg Earnings (5yr)

$39,561

Acceptance Rate

97%

Graduation Rate

49%

Annual Tuition

$8,942

At a Glance

Total Students

7,149

Retention Rate

79%

Faculty Ratio

15

Financial Aid

45%

Median Debt

$23,250

Campus Setting

City

Institution Type

Public

Institution Overview

Marshall University is a public institution with an acceptance rate of 96.5% and a student body of 7,149. The retention rate is 78.7%, and the graduation rate is 49.2%. The median debt for students is $23,250, and 45.3% of students receive financial aid.

The in-state tuition at Marshall University is $8,942. One year after graduation, the median earnings are $41,873. Five years after graduation, the median earnings are $39,561, and ten years after graduation, the median earnings are $46,354.

Generated from College Scorecard & IPEDS data

Earning Projection Over Time

$42k

1 YEAR

$40k

5 YEARS

$46k

10 YEARS

Top 72% in Earnings

Graduate Outcomes

One year after graduation, Marshall University alumni earn a median of $41,873. Five years out, median earnings decrease to $39,561, but increase to $46,354 after ten years. The median debt for graduates is $23,250, and 45.3% of students receive financial aid.

Marshall University has a 96.5% acceptance rate and a 49.2% graduation rate. The retention rate is 78.7%, and in-state tuition costs $8,942. The total student population is 7,149.

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Campus Location

Huntington, West Virginia

Huntington, WV 25755

Marshall University is located in Huntington, West Virginia. The campus is in a city setting.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Marshall University has an acceptance rate of 96.5%.