Marshall University
A good fit for students who want accessible admissions and families who need the lowest possible cost. no major red flags in the data. a public school with 7,266 students.
About This School
Marshall University is a public institution located in Huntington, West Virginia with approximately 7,266 undergraduate students enrolled. Marshall University has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 96%. The average net price after financial aid is $7,502 per year. The graduation rate is 51%, and the typical graduate earns $41,700 within 10 years of enrollment.
Marshall University is a public research university in Huntington, West Virginia, United States. It was founded in 1837 and is named after John Marshall, the fourth chief justice of the United States. The university is classified among "R2: Doctoral Universities – High research activity".
The numbers tell a mixed story here: at just $8,327/year average net price, Marshall is one of the most affordable public universities you'll find, and its R2 research designation means real academic resources despite the modest size. The concern is the 49% graduation rate — meaning roughly half of students who start don't finish — which is worth taking seriously before enrolling. Worth considering if you're cost-conscious and have a clear plan to stay on track, but go in with eyes open.
Popular Programs
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Notable Alumni
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Admissions
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Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Financial Aid
Full Cost
After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 16% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (7,266 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
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Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
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