PublicUrbanMarshall University
Huntington, West Virginia 25755
Data last updated: August 29, 2026
Known for health sciences — excellent value
Marshall University is a public institution in Huntington with particular strength in health sciences and business. With an average SAT of 1051, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.
A mid-sized campus of 7.1K undergraduates with a 15:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.
49% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $46,354 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $8,327.
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Varsity Sports — Thundering Herd
History & Fun Facts
- •Marshall University was founded in 1837 as a private subscription school by residents of Guyandotte and the surrounding area.
- •In 1858, the Virginia General Assembly changed the name to Marshall College, but this change still did not reflect its status as a true college.
- •In 1867, the West Virginia Legislature re-established the institution as a teacher training facility and renamed it State Normal School of Marshall College.
- •The school began offering four-year degrees for the first time in 1920.
- •In 1937, the college suffered the effects of a devastating flooding by the Ohio River.
Source: Wikipedia
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Admissions
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1051
ACT Score Range
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Typical Application Requirements
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
55.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
2.2%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$16,750
Programs (171)
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
79%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
55
Peer Average
37
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from WV state average + city premium