Marshall University

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$7,568

2.66% growth from 2023

2024 Average Net Price

$8,076

After Financial Aid

2024 Acceptance Rate

95.7%

6,816 Applicants

2024 Enrolled Students

11,958

73% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

50.9%

847 Graduates

About

Marshall University is a higher education institution located in Cabell County, WV. In 2024, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Marshall University were General Business (199 degrees awarded), General Studies (148 degrees), and Registered Nursing (120 degrees).

In 2024, 2,609 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Marshall University. 65.4% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 34.6% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (2,075 degrees), 16.5 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (126 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Marshall University is $7,568, which is $−17,720 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($25,288).

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Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Marshall University is $7,568, which is $17,720 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($25,288).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $8,076.

In 2024, 84% of undergraduate students attending Marshall University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 40% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$7,568

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Marshall University was $7,568. The cost of tuition at Marshall University is $−17,720 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($25,288).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Marshall University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$8,076

2024 Value

17%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 Marshall University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $8,076. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Marshall University grew by 17%.

This chart compares the average net price of Marshall University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$12,063

Room and Board

$1,100

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Marshall University was of $12,063 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 8.79% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,100. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Marshall University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

84%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

40%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

84% of undergraduate students at Marshall University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 6.33% with respect to 2023, when 79% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Marshall University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Admissions

Marshall University received 6,816 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 4.88% annual growth. Out of those 6,816 applicants, 6,525 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 95.7% acceptance rate.

There were 11,958 students enrolled at Marshall University in 2024. 71% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Marshall University has an overall enrollment yield of 28.1%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

95.7%

Acceptance Rate in 2024

6,525

Accepted Out of 6,816

In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Marshall University was 95.7% (6,525 admissions from 6,816 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 96.5%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants grew by 4.88%, while admissions grew by 4.08%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Marshall University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

71%

Submission Percentage (2024)

1,303

Scores Submitted (2024)

71% of enrolled first-time students at Marshall University in 2024 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Marshall University had a total enrollment of 11,958 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Marshall University is 8,730 students and the part-time enrollment is 3,228. This means that 73% of students enrolled at Marshall University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Marshall University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 74.6% White, 4.81% Black or African American, 3.85% Two or More Races, 2.63% Hispanic or Latino, 1.45% Asian, 0.309% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0502% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Marshall University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (46%), followed by White Male (33.4%) and Black or African American Male (3.05%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (46.1%), followed by White Male (23.5%) and Black or African American Female (3.47%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

73%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Marshall University in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 11,958 students. The full-time enrollment at Marshall University is 8,730 and the part-time enrollment is 3,228. This means that 73% of students enrolled at Marshall University are enrolled full-time compared with 68.6% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Marshall University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

72%

2024 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Marshall University was 72%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (74%), Marshall University had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Marshall University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
8,918 enrolled students
Black or African American
575 enrolled students
Two or More Races
460 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Marshall University is 74.6% White, 4.81% Black or African American, 3.85% Two or More Races, 2.63% Hispanic or Latino, 1.45% Asian, 0.309% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0502% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 48.8% White, 18.2% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.7% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 1,273 students (10.6%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 801 more women than men received degrees from Marshall University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Marshall University is white (2,075 degrees awarded). There were 16.5 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (126 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Marshall University is General Business (199 degrees awarded), followed by General Studies (148 degrees) and Registered Nursing (120 degrees).

In 2024, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Marshall University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Education (409 degrees awarded), English (61 degrees), and Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (62 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Marshall University are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,628,593 people), Registered nurses (1,572,875 people), Secondary school teachers (563,804 people), Education administrators (320,184 people), and Other managers (262,585 people).

The most specialized majors at Marshall University in 2024 are Education (409 degrees awarded), English (61 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (62 degrees), Health (831 degrees), and Public Administration and Social Service (73 degrees) (as of 2024).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Marshall University are Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Physicians, Geoscientists and hydrologists, except geographers, and Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists

The most specialized majors at Marshall University are Education (409 degrees awarded), English (61 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (62 degrees), Health (831 degrees), and Public Administration and Social Service (73 degrees) (as of 2024).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Marshall University are Elementary & secondary schools (3,205,772 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,842,322 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (526,612 people), Outpatient care centers (425,413 people), and Offices of physicians (255,336 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Marshall University.

Most Common (2024)

Registered Nursing
126 degrees awarded
Clinical Laboratory Technician
5 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common associates degree concentration at Marshall University was Registered Nursing with 126 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at Marshall University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

904

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

1,705

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 904 degrees were awarded to men at Marshall University, which is 0.53 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (1,705).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Marshall University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 125 degrees were awarded to men at Marshall University in General Business, which is 0.992 times less than the 126 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 207 degrees were awarded to men at Marshall University in Registered Nursing, which is 5.17 times more than the 40 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

34%

100% Completion Time

50%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 34% of students graduating from Marshall University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 50% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 52% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
2,075 degrees awarded
Black or African American
126 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
88 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Marshall University is white (2,075 degrees awarded). There were 16.5 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (126 degrees).

5.79% of degree recipients (151 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

White Female
1,374 degrees awarded
White Male
701 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
87 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Marshall University is white female (1,374 degrees awarded). There were 1.96 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (701 degrees).

Operations

Marshall University has an endowment valued at nearly $226M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 11.4M (5.04%) compared to the 9.96% average return (5.41M on 54.3M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2024, Marshall University had a total salary expenditure of 351M. Marshall University employs 184 Professors, 144 Assistant professors and 137 Associate professors. Most academics at Marshall University are Male Professor (106), Female Professor (78), and Female Assistant professor (78).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Marshall University are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 192 employees, Management, with 177 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 146 employees.

Endowment

$226M

2024 Endowment

5.79%

growth from 2023

Marshall University has an endowment valued at about $226M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of Marshall University grew 5.79% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $172M higher than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Marshall University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$53.8M - Federal
$34.4M - State
$931k - Local

As of 2024, Marshall University received $53.8M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $34.4M from state grants and contracts, and $931k from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$155M

2024 Salaries

growth from 2023

In 2024, Marshall University paid a median of $155M in salaries, which represents 44.1% of their overall expenditure ($351M) and a 0% growth from the previous year.

Instructional Salaries

$43.5M

Instructional Salaries

531

Number of Employees

In 2024, Marshall University paid a total of $43.5M to 531 employees working as instructors, which represents 28.1% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $1.15M (2.91%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Marshall University were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 192 employees, Management with 177 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 146 employees.

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