by our College Data Analytics TeamFind out more about how Marshall University ranks, how diverse it is, what majors it offers, and other essential facts below.
College Factual analyzes over 2,000 colleges and universities in its annual rankings and ranks them in a variety of ways, including most diverse, best overall quality, best for non-traditional students, and much more.
Marshall University was awarded 48 badges in the 2026 rankings.
Marshall University is ranked #1,730 out of 3,449 schools in the nation for overall quality on College Factual’s 2026 Best Colleges list.
Within the state, Marshall University holds the #5 spot on the Best Colleges in West Virginia ranking.
Marshall University has an acceptance rate of 96%, so it is easier to gain admission to this school than some others. Still, the admissions staff will examine your application closely to make sure you’re a good fit for Marshall University.
About 71% of students accepted to Marshall University submitted their SAT scores. When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile, SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores ranged between 480 and 590. Math scores were between 430 and 560.
Marshall University received ACT scores from 51% of accepted students. When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile, ACT Composite scores ranged between 19 and 24.
The student to faculty ratio at Marshall University is about average at 16 to 1. This ratio is often used to gauge how many students might be in an average class and how much time professors will have to spend with their students on an individual level. The national average for this metric is 15 to 1.
When estimating how much access students will have to their teachers, some people like to look at what percentage of faculty members are full time. This is because part-time teachers may not have as much time to spend on campus as their full-time counterparts.
The full-time faculty percentage at Marshall University is 77%. This is higher than the national average of 47%.
The freshmen retention rate of 79% tells us that most first-year, full-time students like Marshall University enough to come back for another year. This is a fair bit higher than the national average of 68%. That’s certainly something to check off in the good column about the school.
Students are considered to have graduated on time if they finish their studies within four years. At Marshall University the on-time graduation rate of first-time, full-time students is 49%. That is great when compared to the national average of 33.3%.
Find out more about the retention and graduation rates at Marshall University.
During the most recent academic year, there were 7,149 undergraduates at Marshall University.
Get more detailed information on the diversity at Marshall University.
The overall average net price of Marshall University is $16,772. The affordability of the school largely depends on your financial need since net price varies by income group. See the table below for the net price for different income groups.### Net Price by Income Group for Marshall University
| $0-30 K | $30K-48K | $48-75 | $75-110K | $110K + |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $4,820 | $5,572 | $7,970 | $12,243 | $15,496 |
The net price is calculated by adding tuition, room, board and other costs and subtracting financial aid. Note that the net price is typically less than the published price for a school. For more information on the sticker price of Marshall University, see our tuition and fees and room and board pages.
While almost two-thirds of students nationwide take out loans to pay for college, the percentage may be quite different for the school you plan on attending. At Marshall University, approximately 40% of students took out student loans averaging $7,898 a year. That adds up to $31,592 over four years for those students. The student loan default rate is 12.3%. This is higher than the national default rate of 10.1% so you should proceed with caution when taking out student loans. Get more details about paying for Marshall University.
Yearly salaries vary depending on what you major in, but on average, bachelor’s degree recipients from Marshall University make around $46,354 per year during the early years of their employment. This is in the same neighborhood of the average college graduate’s salary of $49,219 per year. However, certain majors may produce higher-paying graduates.
See which majors at Marshall University make the most money.
Marshall University is an public institution found in Huntington, West Virginia. The location of the school is great for students who enjoy the amenities of city life. Get more details about the location of Marshall University.
Contact information for Marshall University are given below.
| Contact Details | |
|---|---|
| Address: | 1 John Marshall Dr, Huntington, WV 25755 |
| Phone: | 3046963170 |
| Website: | www.marshall.edu/ |
| Facebook: | www.facebook.com/marshallu |
During the most recent year for which we have data, students from 25 majors graduated from Marshall University. The following table lists the most popular undergraduate majors along with the average salary graduates from those majors make.
| Most Popular Majors | Completions | Average Salary of Graduates |
|---|---|---|
| Multi-Disciplinary Studies | 2,609 | NA |
| Nursing | 309 | $60,881 |
| Business & Commerce | 251 | $42,991 |
| Liberal Arts General Studies | 161 | $30,418 |
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 132 | $33,473 |
| General Psychology | 118 | $26,023 |
| Health/Medical Prep Programs | 113 | $25,835 |
| General Biology | 94 | $20,281 |
| Allied Health Professions | 76 | $44,786 |
| Student Counseling | 74 | $38,101 |
Online learning is becoming popular at even the oldest colleges and universities in the United States. Not only are online classes great for returning adults with busy schedules, they are also frequented by a growing number of traditional students.
5,318 students took at least one online class at Marshall University.
Footnotes
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
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