Description

Marshall University, located in Huntington, West Virginia, is a public research university with some nationally recognized programs.

Eight distinctive undergraduate and graduate colleges make up Marshall University’s departmental offerings. The school offers over 40 bachelor’s and graduate programs and two associate’s degrees.

The colleges of Fine Arts, Science, Business, Education and Human Services, and Medicine and schools devoted to Journalism, Engineering and health professions are the divisions that comprise Marshall University.

Most notable are Marshall’s graduate program in Forensic Science, one of very few in the nation, and its nationally acknowledged Business programs.

As a research-focused university, Marshall engages in both graduate and undergraduate research at its top-notch facilities.

Marshall’s undergraduate and graduate students may also benefit from the rich cultural and recreational offerings. An internationally touring jazz ensemble, a professional artists series, athletic, recreation and student organizations are some of Marshall’s extracurricular opportunities.

Services include a 24-hour police escort service, tutoring, career services and financial aid offerings.

While Marshall is a residential university with campus-housing, there are also non-residential campus centers, mostly geared towards graduate study.

Quick Facts

Location

Mid-Atlantic

Setting

Large Town Setting

Type

Public

Size

Large (5,000 to 10,000 Undergrad)

Mascot

Thundering Herd

On-Campus Housing Available

Yes

In-State Tuition

$5,236

Out-of-State Tuition

$12,482

Selectivity

Selective

Enrollment

13,752

Students

Full-Time Undergrad Students
9,310
Freshman Class
1,686
Total Students (Undergrads & Graduate Students)
13,752

Undergraduate vs. Graduate

Undergraduate
67%
Graduate
33%

Full-Time vs. Part-time Students

Full-Time
98%
Part-Time
2%

Students Coming From In-State vs. Out-of-State

In-State
75%
Out-of-State
25%

Gender of Students

Women
58%
Men
42%

Ethnic Diversity

African-American
4%
Asian
1%
Caucasian
84%
Latino
1%
Other
10%

Students State Origin

West Virginia
75%
Ohio
10%
Kentucky
2%
Maryland
2%
Virginia
2%
Other
9%

International Students

International
2%
Domestic
98%