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Marshall University

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world rank  712

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Overview

Founded in 1837, the Marshall University is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large town of Huntington (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants), West Virginia. Officially accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, Marshall University is a large sized (uniRank enrollment range: 10,000-14,999 students) coeducational US higher education institution. Marshall University offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor's degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 188-year-old US higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 90-99% making this US higher education organization a least selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. Marshall University also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

Marshall University's Control Typepublic

Entity

Marshall University's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Marshall University' Size by Total Enrollmentlarge sized

Selectivity

Marshall University's Selectivity by Acceptance Rateleast selective

University Identity

Name
Name (English)
Name (Non Latin)
Acronym
Founded 1837
Motto
Colours Green and white
Mascot Marco
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University Location

Address 1 John Marshall Drive
Huntington
25755 West Virginia
United States
Marshall University's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View
Marshall University Phone Number (800) 642 3463
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Fields of Study / Degree Levels

Introduction

What is the difference between comprehensive/generalist and specialized universities in terms of the range of fields of study they offer, degree levels available and academic and carreer paths pros and cons? Read our guide article about generalist and specialized universities to learn more.


Fields of Study and Degree Levels Matrix

The following Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix of Marshall University is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify Marshall University's academic range and degree level offering.




Programs and Courses

Programs/Courses/Degrees

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Tuition Fees

Introduction

Yearly tuition fees refers to the amount of money that a student is charged by a University for one academic year of full-time study. Read our guide article about tuition fees and financial aid options to learn more.


Yearly Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Tuition Fees Range Matrix of Marshall University categorizes tuition fees by student type (local or international) and degree level (undergraduate or postgraduate). It aims to help students get an approximate idea of the estimated yearly tuition fees at Marshall University.



Marshall University: Tuition Fees Range Matrix

Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students
7,500-9,999 US$ (6,830-9,110 Euro) 7,500-9,999 US$ (6,830-9,110 Euro)
International
students
17,500-19,999 US$ (15,950-18,225 Euro) 20,000-24,999 US$ (18,225-22,780 Euro)

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Admissions

Introduction

Applying for admission is the first step towards achieving students' academic and career goals and accessing the many opportunities and resources that a university has to offer. Read our "Introduction to University Admissions" article to learn more.


Admission Information

Marshall University's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits men and women (coeducational).


Marshall University's Admission Selection Admission Selection

This higher education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

This institution acceptance rate range is 90-99% making it a least selective higher education institution.


Minority Serving Minority Serving

This institution does not have a special focus on promoting education or research among a specific minority or ethnic group.


Admission Requirements Admission Requirements

  • Secondary school GPA is required
  • Secondary school rank is neither required nor recommended
  • Secondary school record is required
  • Completion of college-preparatory program is recommended
  • Recommendations are neither required nor recommended
  • Formal demonstration of competencies is neither required nor recommended
  • Admission test scores are required
  • TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) is required
  • Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) is neither required nor recommended

Source: IPDES


Marshall University's International Students Admission International Students Admission

International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.


Marshall University's Admission Office Admission Office

1 John Marshall Drive
Huntington 25755
(304) 696 3160
800 642 3499

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Size and Profile

Introduction

University size and profile can be important factors to consider when choosing a university. Here are some potential reasons why University size and profile can affect students when choosing a university.


Size and Profile

Marshall University's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

This institution has a student enrollment range from 10,000 to 14,999, making it a large-sized institution.


Marshall University's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution's academic staff ranges from 1,000 to 1,499 members.


Marshall University's Control Type Control Type

This institution is a public higher education institution.


Marshall University's Entity Type Entity Type

This institution is a non-profit higher education institution.


Marshall University's Campus Setting Campus Setting

This institution's main campus is located in a urban setting.


Marshall University's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a semesters academic calendar, a scheduling system where the academic year is divided into two main terms, or semesters, each typically lasting about 15 to 18 weeks, separated by a long break, usually a winter or summer vacation.


Marshall University's Disabled Students Friendliness Disabled Students %

This institution has a high percentage of disabled students making it particularly disability-friendly.


Marshall University is None Religious Affiliation

None.


Facilities and Services

Introduction

What are the most common University facilities and services? Read our two guide articles about University Facilities and University Services to learn more.


University Facilities


Marshall University's Library University Library

Yes Visit Marshall University's Library
Marshall University's library has 3 branches. The library collection is comprised of both physical (i.e. books, medium, etc.) and digital/electronic items. In 2021 the library reported 684,292 physical volumes, 134,499 physical media, 177,081 digital/electronic media and 98 licensed digital/electronic databases. The library is managed by a total number of 51 full-time employees, including 17 librarians. Marshall University's library has a total library expenditure greater than $100,000 per year. Source: IPDES.


Marshall University's Housing University Housing

Yes
In particular, the Marshall University provides on-campus housing and the total dormitory capacity, whether on or off campus, was about 2,339 students in the 2021 academic year. Source: IPDES.


Marshall University's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

Yes


Marshall University's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

Not reported


University Services


Marshall University's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Yes


Marshall University's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Yes


Marshall University's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Yes

In particular, this institution offers some programs fully via distance education at the undergraduate level and at the graduate level. Source: IPDES.

Marshall University's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Yes


Marshall University's Career Services Career Services

Yes


Recognition and Accreditation

Introduction

There are different types of legal recognition and quality assessment of higher education institutions around the world, depending on the country and its legal and higher education system... read our article about university accreditation and recognition to learn more.


Marshall University's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Marshall University is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Higher Learning Commission

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Marshall University's programmatic accreditations; feel free to submit any relevant missing specialized accreditations.

  • Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing
  • Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics, Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
  • Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education
  • Accrediting Council on Education in Journalism and Mass Communications
  • American Academy of Forensic Sciences, Forensic Science Education Programs Accreditation Commission
  • American Association for Leisure and Recreation, Council on Accreditation
  • American Physical Therapy Association, Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education
  • American Psychological Association, Commission on Accreditation
  • Applied and Natural Science Accreditation Commission of ABET
  • Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business
  • Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education
  • Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care
  • Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education
  • Computing Accreditation Commission of ABET
  • Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation
  • American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, Council on Academic Accreditation
  • Council on Social Work Education, Board of Accreditation
  • Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET
  • Liaison Committee on Medical Education
  • National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences
  • National Association of Schools of Music, Commission on Accreditation
  • National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education


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Memberships and Affiliations

Introduction

University memberships and affiliations to external organizations can be important for several reasons... read our article about university affiliations and memberships to learn more.


Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Marshall University's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

  • West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission (WVHEPC)
  • National Athletic Association (NAA)
  • National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)


Academic Structure

Introduction

Academic divisions can provide valuable insights into the range of fields of study and disciplines a university focuses on and the institution's level of specialization. Comprehensive or Generalist Universities typically offer a wide range of academic programs and have many academic divisions and subdivisions across different disciplines, while Specialized Universities tend to focus on a narrower range of programs within a specific field or industry and have fewer divisions and a more streamlined organizational structure. Read our guide article "Understanding Academic Divisions in Universities - Colleges, Faculties, Schools" to learn more about academic divisions and typical university organizational structures.


Academic Structure

uniRank shows a structural diagram of the first-level academic divisions of the Marshall University 's organizational structure; feel free to submit any relevant missing division.


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Social Media

Introduction

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Social Media

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LinkedIn LinkedIn

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TikTok TikTok

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