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Marshall University

Huntington, West Virginia·Public, 4-year or above·Southeast·marshall.edu
6-yr Graduation
51%
-4.5pp vs R2 Research
Total enrollment
11,958
peer median 11,387
Avg net price
$7,502
-$6.5k vs R2 Research
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Admissions & acceptance rate

First-time freshman admissions: how selective the college is, and how many admitted students choose to enroll.

IPEDS
Applied
6,816
6,816 candidates competed
Admitted
6,525
95.7% acceptance rate
Enrolled
1,831
28.1% yield

Graduation rate & outcomes

Completion, retention, and the equity gap between Pell and non-Pell students.

IPEDS
Overall completion
51%-4.5pp vs R2 Research
4-year graduation
32%
6-year graduation (bachelor’s)
51%
Full-time retention
72%

Pell equity

13.9pp gap
Pell recipients
44%345 of 788
Non-Pell (all)
58%509 of 879
Subsidized loan, no Pell
45%77 of 173
No Federal Aid
61%432 of 706

Non-Pell students graduate at a 13.9-point higher rate than Pell recipients.

Source: IPEDS Graduation Rates (GR) — Pell/SSL cohort, 2024 cohort.

Program outcomes

Federal Program Performance Data: how each program's graduate earnings and debt measure up under Financial Value Transparency and Gainful Employment.

FVT/GE

Of 181 Title IV programs, 53 pass the federal Gainful Employment test and 0 fail. 128 have graduate earnings too small to publish, so they carry no pass/fail verdict.

Total programs
181
Passing
53
29.3% of portfolio
Failing (GE)
0
0.0% of portfolio
Fail rate
0.0%
-0.6pp vs 0.6% national

Pass / fail distribution

181programs
  • Passing53 · 29.3%
  • No Data128 · 70.7%
  • Failing0 · 0.0%

Severity spectrum

Critical
0
Severe
0
Recoverable
0
At Risk
2
Watch
6
Safe
45
No data
128

Tiers band programs by how far graduate earnings sit above or below the benchmark, from Critical (below −15%) through Safe (above +25%). No data means earnings were privacy-suppressed.

Earnings premium gap

Graduate earnings versus the federal benchmark, worst gaps first.

53
Fine and Studio Arts
Bachelor Degree · Visual And Performing Arts
+0.4%
$32,723 vs $32,604
Visual and Performing Arts General
Bachelor Degree · Visual And Performing Arts
+7.7%
$35,126 vs $32,604
Teacher Education and Professional Development Specific Levels and Methods
Master's Degree · Education
+16.4%
$48,151 vs $41,356
Special Education and Teaching
Master's Degree · Education
+19.8%
$49,548 vs $41,356
English Language and Literature General
Bachelor Degree · English Language And Literature/Letters
+20.9%
$39,402 vs $32,604
Teacher Education and Professional Development Specific Subject Areas
Master's Degree · Education
+21.9%
$50,404 vs $41,356
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services
Master's Degree · Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences
+22.2%
$56,697 vs $46,391
Health and Medical Administrative Services
Master's Degree · Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences
+24.5%
$57,777 vs $46,391

Near the line (±5%)

Programs within five points of the pass line, one cohort year from flipping.

1
Fine and Studio Arts
Bachelor Degree · Visual And Performing Arts
+0.4%
+$119

Debt vs earnings

Median completer debt against median graduate earnings, highest burden first.

41
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions
First Professional Degree · Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences
150%
$115,019 debt · $76,821 earn
Medicine
First Professional Degree · Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences
103%
$137,860 debt · $134,319 earn
Student Counseling and Personnel Services
Master's Degree · Education
96%
$49,809 debt · $51,701 earn
Pharmacy Pharmaceutical Sciences and Administration
First Professional Degree · Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences
90%
$112,029 debt · $124,945 earn
Special Education and Teaching
Master's Degree · Education
83%
$40,873 debt · $49,548 earn
Registered Nursing Nursing Administration Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Doctoral Degree · Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences
80%
$187,570 debt · $235,983 earn
Teacher Education and Professional Development Specific Levels and Methods
Master's Degree · Education
78%
$37,727 debt · $48,151 earn
Fine and Studio Arts
Bachelor Degree · Visual And Performing Arts
76%
$24,860 debt · $32,723 earn

Accreditation status & history

Who accredits the institution, current standing, and any past actions.

DAPIP
AccreditedInstitutional accreditor

Higher Learning Commission

Accredited since 1928Next review Aug 2026

Programmatic accreditations · 13

Action history · 19

  1. Oct 2025Renewal of Accreditation
    Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics · Dietetics (DIETI) - Dietetic Internship
  2. Oct 2025Renewal of Accreditation
    Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics · Didactic Program in Dietetics
  3. Sep 2025Renewal of Accreditation
    Council on Education for Public Health · Public Health Programs (PHPG) - Graduate level program offered outside a school of public health
  4. Apr 2025Initial Accreditation
    Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. — May 6, 2013 Formerly: National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission · Nursing (CLNUR) - Clinical Doctorate
  5. Jul 2024Renewal of Accreditation
    Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics · Dietetics (DIETI) - Dietetic Internship

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education

Tuition & cost

What families actually pay, broken down by family income.

College Scorecard

Net price by family income

Aid exceeds costFamily pays
$0–30k$4,648
$30–48k$4,430
$48–75k$6,837
$75–110k$11,227
$110k+$15,076

Negative values mean aid exceeds the published cost of attendance for that income band.

Avg net price
$7,502
-$6,514vs R2 Research median $14,017
Federal loans
39.5%
In-state tuition
$9,162
Out-of-state
$20,342

Federal aid volume & trends

Pell grants and federal Direct Loan volume disbursed to students, and how they've trended.

Federal Student Aid

In AY 2024–25, 3,811 students received $22.9M in Pell grants, alongside $70.6M in federal Direct Loans.

Pell recipients
3,811
AY 2024–25
Pell disbursed
$22.9M
$22,890,486 total
Direct Loans
$70.6M
7,824 loan awards

Pell recipients · 5-year trend

3k
’20
3k
’21
3k
’22
3k
’23
4k
’24

Loan volume by type · AY 2024–25

Subsidized$8.8M
2,345 loan awards
Unsubsidized · UG$10.8M
2,613 loan awards
Unsubsidized · Grad$32.8M
1,674 loan awards
Parent PLUS$4.2M
330 loan awards
Grad PLUS$14.0M
862 loan awards

Loan awards count each loan type a student holds, not unique borrowers; one student may carry several (e.g. subsidized and unsubsidized), so the per-type figures are the reliable detail.

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education

Student loan default rate

The share of student borrowers who default on federal loans within three years, against the national benchmark.

Cohort Default Rate

Of 2,912 borrowers who entered repayment, 80 (2.7%) defaulted within three years — above the 2.3% national rate.

Default rate
2.7%
+0.4pp vs 2.3% national
Borrowers in repayment
2,912
Defaulted
80
Measurement window
3 years
Federal CDR standard

Default rate vs national, by cohort

2016
11.1%
2017
9.6%
2018
7.8%
2019
2.7%
2020*
0.0%
This institutionNational rate

* Cohorts 2020 and later read near 0% because the federal COVID-19 payment pause (CARES Act) suspended defaults nationwide. These years reflect a national policy, not institutional performance; the 2019 cohort is the last measured under normal repayment.

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education

Academic programs at Marshall

Top program areas ranked by completions.

IPEDS
Distinct CIP programs117
UndergraduateOffered
GraduateOffered

Top program families by completions

2,035 total completions
01Health Professions
72835.8%
02Business
32015.7%
03Education
29814.6%
04Liberal Arts
1416.9%
05Psychology
1406.9%
06Biological Sciences
874.3%
07Engineering
834.1%
08Public Admin
824.0%
09Computer Sciences
783.8%
10English Language
783.8%

Enrollment trends & demographics

Fall headcount, 12-month unduplicated enrollment, and student body composition.

IPEDS
Fall total
11,958
12-mo unduplicated
13,753
Undergraduate
10,350
Graduate
3,403

Gender split

Men
41%5,603
Women
59%8,150

Race / ethnicity composition

White
81.6%
Black
5.4%
Two or more
4.1%
Unknown
3.2%
Hispanic
2.9%
Asian
1.3%
Non-resident
1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.0%

Athletics & Title IX gender equity

How athletic participation, aid, and spending are split between men and women.

EADA
Athletes
445
272 M · 173 W
Women athletes
38.9%
Athletic aid
$7.6M
Total student aid
Budget
$47.0M
Total expenses

Men vs women · spending splits

Athletic student aid
$4.7M
$2.9M
Recruiting expense
$609K
$200K
Head-coach salaries
$332K
$90K
Men Women

Sport-by-sport · 10

Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
126 M · 83 W
$2.4M
Football
118 M · —
$13.6M
Soccer
31 M · 31 W
$4.5M
Baseball
40 M · —
$4.4M
Basketball
16 M · 16 W
$6.3M
Swimming and Diving (combined)
— · 27 W
$1.1M

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education

Campus safety & crime statistics

Reported on-campus crimes over the last three years, including violence and hate crimes.

Clery Act
Criminal offenses · per 1,000 students
1.63
18 offenses · 11,027 students

3-year trend

2.272 yrs ago1.501 yr ago1.63Latest
Offenses · 3-yr
59
Last three years
VAWA · 3-yr
11
DV, dating, stalking
Hate crimes · 3-yr
0
Res-hall fires · 3-yr
0

Criminal offenses by type

Aggravated assault
6
Motor vehicle theft
6
Rape
3
Burglary
2
Fondling
1

By location

18total
  • On campus12
  • Public property6

Includes 3 in residence halls (a subset of on-campus, not added to the total).

VAWA offenses

2
Domestic violence
0
Dating violence
2
Stalking
4 total under the Violence Against Women Act.

Hate crimes by bias

No hate crimes reported.

Arrests vs disciplinary referrals

CategoryArrestsReferrals
Weapons03
Drugs2617
Liquor3330

Residence-hall fires

No residence-hall fires reported.

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education

Student-faculty ratio

Student-to-faculty ratio and instructional staff counts.

IPEDS
Student-to-faculty
16.0:1
Instructional staff (full-time equivalent)
830

Marshall vs Peer comparison

The peer institutions Marshall selected for federal comparison reporting.

IPEDS
GraduationRetentionSelectivityEnrollmentAffordabilityYield
This institutionPeer median

A larger shape on any axis means this institution outperforms its peers on that dimension. For acceptance rate and net price, lower raw values are inverted so "more selective" and "more affordable" appear larger.

Carnegie
SubjectMarshall University
51%—11,958$7,502R2 Research
Louisiana Tech University
62%86.4%11,873$11,864R2 Research
Augusta University
49%86.4%10,900$13,787R2 Research
Tennessee Technological University
58%76.1%10,511$14,246R2 Research
William & Mary
89%34.1%9,818$19,096R2 Research
East Tennessee State University
53%86.2%13,728$15,983R2 Research
Peer group median55%86.2%11,387$14,017

Institutions like Marshall

Explore the federal data for institutions in Marshall's comparison group.

IPEDS

Marshall Institutional Research office

The IR team responsible for the institution's federal reporting.

Office
Office of Institutional Research and Planning
Email
irp [at] marshall.edu
Phone
304-696-6469

The Office of Institutional Research and Planning (IRP) collects and analyzes data to assist with administrative and academic decision-making, aid in the strategic planning process, and provide institutional data for accrediting agencies. IRP also oversees the university’s data governance initiative, offering refined data perspectives and fostering a culture where decisions are rooted in data.

Visit IR office page
Team
4 members
  • Brian M. Morgan
    Vice President for Institutional Research and Planning / Chief Data Officer
  • Jessica Lowman
    Director of Institutional Research & Assistant Professor / Archivist & Digital Stewardship Librarian
  • Douglas Tuers
    Institutional Research Analyst Sr.
  • Madison Martin
    Research Analyst and Grant Writer

Common Data Set

Marshall's own annual Common Data Set: the most detailed self-reported reference for selectivity, cost, outcomes, and the student body.

Acceptance rate
95.7%
Accessible
Yield
28.1%
of admitted students enroll
Total enrollment
11,958
9,146 UG · 2,812 grad
6-yr graduation rate
51%
First-year retention
72%
Student–faculty ratio
16 to 1
Est. net price (aided)
$15,245
after avg need-based grant
01

Selectivity & Admissions

Admissions funnel

C1
Applied
6,818
Admitted
6,526
Enrolled
1,831

6,818 applied → 6,526 admitted (95.7%) → 1,831 enrolled.

Selectivity

C1
Acceptance rate
95.7%

Accessible — 95.7% acceptance rate.

Admit rate by gender

C1
men95.5%
women95.9%

Admit rate varies by gender.

High-school class rank

C10
Top quarter46%
Top half76%
Bottom half24%
Bottom quarter6%

Share of enrolled first-years by HS class-rank band.

What matters in admission

C7
Very Important1
Rigor of secondary school record
Important2
Class rankAcademic GPA
Considered12
Standardized test scoresExtracurricular activitiesTalent/abilityCharacter/personal qualitiesFirst generationAlumni/ae relationGeographical residenceState residencyRacial/ethnic statusVolunteer workWork experienceLevel of applicant’s interest
Not Considered4
Application EssayRecommendation(s)InterviewReligious affiliation/commitment

Relative importance of each admission factor.

02

Affordability & Value

Cost of attendance

G
Total$24,580
Tuition
$7,77032%
Fees
$1,6187%
Room & board
$12,29250%
Books
$1,1004%
Other
$1,8007%

Total sticker cost of attendance is $24,580 (2025-2026).

Sticker vs. net price

G+H
Sticker COA
$24,580
Net (aided)
$15,245
Avg need grant
$9,335

Sticker $24,580 → about $15,245 net for aided students after the average need-based grant ($9,335); 43% of demonstrated need is met.

Where grant aid comes from

H1
State77.5%
Federal14.9%
Institutional7.7%

8% of need-based grant dollars come from the institution itself.

Graduate debt

H4/H5
Grads with debt
58%
Avg debt
$25,632

58% of graduates borrowed; those who did owed $25,632 on average.

03

Outcomes & Equity

Graduation & retention

B
6-yr grad rate
51%
Retention
72%

6-year graduation rate 51%; first-year retention 72%.

Equity: Pell graduation gap

B4
All students51%
Pell recipients44%

Pell-grant recipients graduate 7 pts below the overall rate (44% vs 51%).

04

Academic Experience

Class-size distribution

I3
2-9 students479
10-19 students565
20-29 students539
30-39 students200
40-49 students119
50-99 students63
100+ students21

53% of classes have under 20 students; 4% have 50+.

Faculty profile

I
Student–faculty ratio
16 to 1
Faculty with terminal degree
59%
Women faculty
51%

Key faculty indicators.

05

Student Body & Diversity

Undergraduate race/ethnicity

B2
White, non-Hispanic74.8%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown11.0%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic4.8%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic4.1%
Hispanic/Latino2.7%
Asian, non-Hispanic1.2%
Nonresident aliens1.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic0.3%
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic0.0%

Undergraduate enrollment by race/ethnicity.

International students

B2
International UG
96
Share
1%

1% of undergraduates are international (nonresident).

Undergrad vs graduate

B1
Undergraduate
9,14676%
Graduate
2,81224%

9,146 undergraduates and 2,812 graduate students.

06

Transfer Path

Transfer admissions

D1
Applied
819
Admitted
785
Enrolled
492

819 transfer applicants → 785 admitted (95.9%) → 492 enrolled

Source publications

Frequently asked questions about Marshall University

Quick answers to the questions most often asked about Marshall.

What is the graduation rate at Marshall University?

Marshall University reports a 6-year graduation rate of 51% per the latest IPEDS.

How many students attend Marshall University?

Marshall University reports a total enrollment of 11,958 students per the latest IPEDS.

What is the average net price at Marshall University?

The average net price at Marshall University is $7,502 per the latest College Scorecard. Net price is the published cost of attendance minus grant aid.

What is the yield rate at Marshall University?

Marshall University's yield rate is 28.1%, the share of admitted students who enrolled, per the latest IPEDS.

Where is Marshall University located?

Marshall University is located in Huntington, West Virginia 25755.

Who runs Institutional Research at Marshall University?

Marshall University's IR work is done by the Office of Institutional Research and Planning.

About the data on this page

Every figure comes from an official federal or public source. Here is each one and the release it is currently on.

IPEDS2025 provisional data (Fall 2025–26 release, July 28, 2026)
Enrollment, completions, graduation rates, tuition, financial aid, staffing, and finance for every U.S. institution in federal student aid programs.
National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education
College ScorecardJune 10, 2026 release (merged 2025–26 files)
Institution and field-of-study costs, graduate earnings, debt, completion, and admissions outcomes compiled from federal aid records, tax data, and IPEDS.
U.S. Department of Education
FVT/GE program performanceProvisional preview, May 18, 2026 release
Program-level debt-to-earnings and earnings-premium measures behind the FVT/GE and STATS accountability frameworks.
U.S. Department of Education
DAPIP accreditationContinuously refreshed
Accreditation status for institutions and programs, reported by recognized accrediting agencies.
U.S. Department of Education, Office of Postsecondary Education
Federal Pell Grant volumeAY 2025–26 (through Q3), through March 31, 2026
Pell Grant recipient counts, award amounts, and disbursements by institution and award year.
U.S. Department of Education, Federal Student Aid
Federal student loan volumeAY 2025–26 (through Q3), through March 31, 2026
Federal Direct Loan recipient counts and disbursement volume by institution and award year.
U.S. Department of Education, Federal Student Aid
Cohort Default RatesFY 2022 official rates
Institution-level federal student loan default rates, measuring borrowers who default within three years of entering repayment.
U.S. Department of Education, Federal Student Aid
Equity in Athletics (EADA)Academic year 2024–25
Athletics participation, coaching, revenues, and expenses by sport and gender for Title IV institutions.
U.S. Department of Education, Office of Postsecondary Education
Campus Safety & SecurityData through reporting year 2024
Criminal offenses, arrests, disciplinary actions, VAWA offenses, and fire statistics reported by campus under the Clery Act.
U.S. Department of Education, Office of Postsecondary Education
Last reviewed July 2026All data sources & release dates →

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