Marshall University

Marshall University is a historic public university located in downtown Huntington with additional campuses and centers in South Charleston, Point Pleasant, Teays Valley and Beckley. It was founded 1837 as Marshall Academy. It was named for John Marshall, 4th Chief Justice of the United States. Accreditation: Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association. Its annual research funding is $39 million. Alumni: 91,120

Faculty/Class Size

• Undergraduate student/faculty ratio: 19 to 1
• Faculty with Ph.D. or terminal degree in their fields: 86% with school of medicine
• Average Class Size: 21

Campus Life

230 recognized student organizations

Student Services: Center for African American Students, College Program for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Career Services, Counseling Center, Health Services, H.E.L.P. Program, Security/Escort Service, Tutoring, Women’s Center, Student Resource Center, Writing Center

• Study Abroad Programs: 250 sites in 50 countries
• Housing and Residence Life: 3 freshman halls, 7 upper class halls, 2,560 total capacity
• Cars: All students are permitted to have cars and may purchase a university parking permit.
• National Student Exchange Program: 200 colleges within the U.S. and Canada
• Services: Student Legal Assistance, Student Engagement and Community, Veteran and Military Support
• Career Services: 3,430 jobs posted, 508 internships posted in 2015-16

Programs Offered (2015-16)

• 2 Associate Degree Programs
• 57 Baccalaureate Degree Programs
• 52 Master’s Degree Programs
• 2 Education Specialist Degree Programs
• 4 Doctoral Degree Programs
• 3 First Professional Degree Programs

Freshman Admission Requirements

A high school diploma (official transcript with graduation date required)

An overall high school GPA of at least a 2.0 (on a 4.0 scale) and a Composite score of at least 19 on the ACT or SAT equivalent or an overall GPA of at least 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) and Composite score of at least 16 on the ACT or SAT equivalent.

When to Apply

Admission: Decisions are made on a rolling basis up to two weeks before the semester begins.

Housing: Assignments are made on a first-come, first served basis. Apply as soon as possible after being admitted and submitting your enrollment deposit.

Financial Aid: Priority is given to early applicants; however, awards are made on a continuous basis. The FAFSA becomes available October 1 each year. West Virginia residents must complete their FAFSA by March 1 preceding the academic year for consideration for state aid.

Financial Assistance (2017-18)

• Undergraduates applying for financial aid: 90%
• Average aid packaging: $11,101 (full-time students)
• Average need-based grant: $6,459 (full-time students)
• Average student indebtedness at graduation: $28,095

Rankings

• #1 – Forensic Science Graduate Program (American Board of Criminalistics, 2016)
• #1 – Most Beautiful College Campus in West Virginia (Buzzfeed, 2017)
• #2 – Doctor of Psychology (Online Psychology Degrees, 2016)
• #4 – 50 Best Online MBA Programs (College Consensus, 2019)
• #5 – Top 20 Master’s Degrees in Health Informatics (Top Master’s in Healthcare Administration, 2018)
• #7 – Most Affordable Online Graduate Degree in Criminal Justice (SR Education Group, 2019)
• #9 – Bachelor’s in Business Economics (Best College Reviews, 2018)
• #9 – Best Campus Security (Best Colleges, 2019)
• #23 – Best Sports Medicine Undergraduate Degree (College Choice, 2018)
• #25 – Most Affordable Master’s in Healthcare Administration (Healthcare Administration Degree Programs, 2018)
• #31 – 50 Best International Business Schools (Study.com, 2019)
• #59 – Top 100 Most Affordable Universities in America (Best Value Schools, 2018)
• #72 – 100 Most Affordable Colleges & Universities (College Consensus, 2018)
• #110 – Best Undergraduate Engineering Program (U.S. News & World Report, 2020)