by our College Data Analytics TeamUse the admissions stats from the recent freshman class to see how you compare at Marshall University, situated in Huntington, WV.
Reviewing the admissions stats can help you determine your likelihood of acceptance. Take a look at the SAT and ACT scores of previous applicants to help you understand your chances of being accepted. If you find your scores are lower than the average freshman, try retaking the exam to better your score or reviewing colleges looking for scores matching your own.
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The selectivity of a college indicates how competitive the admissions process is.
| Open Admissions | No |
| Selectivity of College | Least Selective (85%+) |
| Acceptance Rate | 96% |
Marshall University received 6,816 total applications. From this pool, 6,525 gained acceptance, and 1,831 chose to enroll.
| Applicant Total | 6,816 |
| Accepted | 6,525 |
| Enrolled | 1,831 |
| Enrolled Full-Time | 1,818 |
| Enrolled Part-Time | 13 |
Getting into Marshall University is 95.7%. This makes the school highly accessible. Acceptance rates vary by gender at Marshall University: women are accepted at a rate of 96% versus 96% for male applicants.
Among admitted students at Marshall University is 28%. This shows that 28% of those who received offers of admission registered. By gender, women enroll at a rate of 27% versus 29% for male admits.
Gender data for applicants and admitted students at Marshall University.
| Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|
| Applicants | 2,826 | 3,990 |
| Admitted | 2,699 | 3,826 |
| Enrolled | 783 | 1,048 |
Approximately 71% of admitted students at Marshall University reported SAT scores (1,303 students).
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores for the middle 50% fell between 480 and 590. The middle 50% of Math scores landed between 430 and 560.
| SAT Section | 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Evidence-Based Reading & Writing | 480 | 590 |
| Math | 430 | 560 |
| Combined Total | 910 | 1150 |
Marshall University received ACT scores from 51% of admitted applicants (931 students).
The middle 50% of admitted students earned ACT Composite scores between 19 and 24.
| ACT Section | 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Composite | 19 | 24 |
| English | 18 | 25 |
| Math | 17 | 24 |
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