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Marshall University

Ranked #332 U.S. News & World Report – Best National Rankings 2024

Founded
1837
Total students
13,215
International students
445
Student to staff ratio
18:1
Nationalities represented
56

Why Marshall University?

As one of West Virginia’s oldest public institutions, Marshall University has been dedicated to quality education since 1837. Our faculty is more than just teachers: they’re leaders, mentors and cultivators of talent. At Marshall University, we want each student to have the chance to reach their goals. Here, students are treated like family, and their dreams are never lost in the crowd. 

332U.S. News & World Report – Best National Rankings 2024
176U.S. News & World Report – Top Public Schools Rankings 2024

Campus and location

Marshall University campuses

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Main campus
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Huntington Campus

With the main campus located in Huntington, West Virginia, Marshall is situated in the tri-state region bordering Kentucky and Ohio. We’re home to 20 fraternities and sororities, 230 different student organizations and 16 NCAA Division I sports teams. 

Costs and Entry Requirements

Typical costs

Below, you’ll find the estimated cost of attendance at Marshall University.  

Tuition fees, accommodation prices and food costs may vary depending on your chosen degree, student residence and personal spending habits. For more details, visit Marshall University's website

Academic year
2023/24

Cost

Approximate amount per year (USD)

Tuition Fees

$19,778 - $21,486

Accommodation

$2,916 - $4,218

Meals

$2,034 - $2,700

ESTIMATED TOTAL

$24,728

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$28,404

Scholarships

Undergraduate ScholarshipsThis link will open in a new tab

Entry requirements

Typical entry requirements for Marshall University are shown below. Please note that specific admission requirements may vary based on academic program. For more details, visit Marshall university's website.

Academic Entry Requirements

GPA: 2 (International Freshman GPA requirements are equivalent to domestic GPA requirements and vary by program. Transfer applicants with less than 30 semester hours of transfer credit must meet freshman requirements.)

English Language Requirements

IELTS: 6 TOEFL: 61 Duolingo: 90 PTEA: 50 Other Tests: ACT (18 English/Reading); SAT(480 ERW); Cambridge English (169); MELAB (79%) (ACT/SAT required for some programs and merit-based scholarships)

Typical costs

Below, you’ll find the estimated cost of attendance at Marshall University.  

Tuition fees, accommodation prices and food costs may vary depending on your chosen degree, student residence and personal spending habits. For more details, visit Marshall University's website.

Academic year
2023/24

Cost

Approximate amount per year (USD)

Tuition Fees

$19,778 - $21,486

Accommodation

$2,916 - $4,218

Meals

$2,034 - $2,700

ESTIMATED TOTAL

$24,728

-

$28,404

Scholarships

Graduate ScholarshipsThis link will open in a new tab

Entry requirements

Typical entry requirements for Marshall University are shown below. Please note that specific admission requirements may vary based on academic program.

Academic Entry Requirements

GPA: 2.5 (International Freshman GPA requirements are equivalent to domestic GPA requirements and vary by program. Transfer applicants with less than 30 semester hours of transfer credit must meet freshman requirements.)

English Language Requirements

IELTS: 6.5 TOEFL: 80 Duolingo: 105 PTEA: 53 Other Tests: MELAB (82%) (ACT/SAT required for some programs and merit-based scholarships)

Top Ranked Subjects

287-554

Computer Science

79

Graduate: Health - Pharmacy

380

Psychology

Careers

The Office of Career Education is here to assist all Marshall students with the following free services: 

  • résumé development and revision assistance 

  • mock interviews  

  • professional skills development opportunities 

  • Handshake career management system 

  • career expos and individual employer recruitment events 

  • job search and networking assistance  

Accommodation

Information about accommodation can be found on Marshall’s website.

University accommodation pageThis link will open in a new tab

Services and facilities

Center for Business and Economic Research (CBER) 

  • The CBER aims to advance economic development in the WV-KY-OH Tri-State Region by researching and analyzing policy and economic issues.  

  • Get training in research, analysis and evaluation; planning and project management; communications and outreach. 

  • Complete projects in housing needs, production forecasts, etc. 

Arthur Weisberg Family Applied Engineering Complex 

  • The complex houses labs for a wide range of engineering disciplines, including material testing, soil mechanics, hydraulics, environmental engineering and more. 

How to apply

How to apply

Apply via the Marshall University website (https://apply-new.marshall.edu/apply/) and submit the Application Cover Sheet with INTO University Partnerships (MU Agent Code IR11) listed as the primary agency.

If the student would like to grant information access to a representative, friend, or family member, complete the Student Information Access Form https://www.marshall.edu/admissions/files/Student-Information-Access-Form.pdf

Application deadlines

Fall: June 15 Spring: October 15 Summer: March 15

Application documents required to receive an offer

High School Transcripts High School Diploma Passport English Test Score University Transcript (transfer students) Proof of Degree (transfer students)

Post-offer process

Confirmation deadlines

Confirmation dates may change. Please check with your admissions advisor for the latest information.

Preparing for arrival

Before arrival

Create Online Student Account: https://www.marshall.edu/selfservice/ftuactivation/index.php Register for Orientation: https://www.marshall.edu/orientation/ Apply for Housing (On-Campus and/or Off-Campus): https://www.marshall.edu/housing/signupnow/ Airport Transfer Options Available: https://www.marshall.edu/iss/arrival-form/

Huntington Tri-State Aiport (HTS) - $50 airport pick-up fee; Charleston Yeager Airport (CRW) - $150 airport pick-up fee. https://www.marshall.edu/iss/arrival-form/ Complete Immunization and Health Forms: Refer to the application guide here: https://www.marshall.edu/iss/files/2021-22-Application-for-International-Undergraduate-Admission.pdf Enroll in Student Health Insurance: https://www.marshall.edu/iss/healthinsurance/ Submit Photo for Student Card: Student ID is created and photo taken during orientation. Mobile ID also available: https://www.marshall.edu/it/mobile-id/ Submit Final/Official Transcripts and Test Scores Pay Tuition and Fees: https://www.marshall.edu/bursar/international-students2/

After arrival

Attend Orientation: https://www.marshall.edu/orientation/ Register for Classes Submit Final/Official Transcripts and Test Scores if not sent earlier Pay Remaining Tuition and Fees if applicable How to Pay: https://www.marshall.edu/bursar/international-students2/

How to apply

Apply via the Marshall University website (https://apply-new.marshall.edu/apply/) and submit the Application Cover Sheet with INTO University Partnerships (MU Agent Code IR11) listed as the primary agency. Application Cover Sheet

If the student would like to grant information access to a representative, friend, or family member, complete the Student Information Access Form https://www.marshall.edu/admissions/files/Student-Information-Access-Form.pdf

Application deadlines

Fall: June 15 Spring: October 15 Summer: March 15

Application documents required to receive an offer

High School Transcripts Passport English Test Score University Transcript Proof of Degree

Post-offer process

Confirmation deadlines

Confirmation dates may change. Please check with your admissions advisor for the latest information.

Preparing for arrival

Before arrival

Create Online Student Account: https://www.marshall.edu/selfservice/ftuactivation/index.php Register for Orientation: https://www.marshall.edu/orientation/ Apply for Housing (On-Campus and/or Off-Campus) Airport Transfer Options Available: https://www.marshall.edu/iss/arrival-form/

Huntington Tri-State Aiport (HTS) - $50 airport pick-up fee; Charleston Yeager Airport (CRW) - $150 airport pick-up fee. https://www.marshall.edu/iss/arrival-form/ Complete Immunization and Health Forms: Refer to the application guide here: https://www.marshall.edu/iss/files/2021-22-Application-for-International-Undergraduate-Admission.pdf Enroll in Student Health Insurance: https://www.marshall.edu/iss/healthinsurance/ Submit Photo for Student Card: Student ID is created and photo taken during orientation. Mobile ID also available: https://www.marshall.edu/it/mobile-id/ Submit Final/Official Transcripts and Test Scores Pay Tuition and Fees How to Pay: https://www.marshall.edu/bursar/international-students2/

After arrival

Attend Orientation: https://www.marshall.edu/orientation/ Register for Classes Submit Final/Official Transcripts and Test Scores if not sent earlier Pay Remaining Tuition and Fees if applicable

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