Avg Earnings (5yr)
$39,561
Acceptance Rate
97%
Graduation Rate
49%
Annual Tuition
$8,942
Quick answer
According to U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard data on USACollegeData.com (2024-25 College Scorecard release), graduates of Marshall University earn a median of $46,354 ten years after entry — 14% below the national median. Acceptance rate 96.5%, average SAT score 1061, in-state 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
Admissions: SAT & ACT Scores
Average SAT Score
1,061
SAT Reading/Writing (middle 50%)
480–590
SAT Math (middle 50%)
430–560
ACT Composite (middle 50%)
19–24
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
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.
Popular Programs
Top performing degrees based on enrollment and outcome data.
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
Psychology, General
Educational Administration and Supervision
Biology, General
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs
Business Administration, Management and Operations
Business/Commerce, General
Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services
Social Work
Medicine
Health and Physical Education/Fitness
English Language and Literature, General
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration
Criminal Justice and Corrections
Marketing
Finance and Financial Management Services
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas
Accounting and Related Services
Education, General
Student Counseling and Personnel Services
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services
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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.