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Marshall University
Admission Chances & Acceptance Rate

📍 Huntington, WV🏛️ Public university📝 Test-optional

Marshall is a public university in Huntington, West Virginia with about 10,700 students. It has a very high acceptance rate of 95.7% and admits students across a wide range of academic preparation. Health professions is the dominant field, accounting for nearly 30% of degrees awarded. The six-year graduation rate is 51%, and graduates earn a median of $46,354 ten years after enrollment.

Acceptance rate
95.7%
Enrollment
10,691
Test policy
optional
Grad rate (6-yr)
51%

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Admitted Student Profile

The middle 50% of admitted students (25th–75th percentile), self-reported by the school.

SAT (combined)
910 – 1150
ACT (composite)
19 – 24
GPA
3.1 – 3.67

$ What You'll Actually Pay

Average yearly net price after grants & scholarships, by family income (federal cohort averages — not a personal quote).

$0–30k
$4,648
family income
$30–48k
$4,430
family income
$48–75k
$6,837
family income
$75–110k
$11,227
family income
$110k+
$15,076
family income
39% receive Pell grants
40% take federal loans

Strongest Programs

The fields Marshall University graduates the most students in — a signal of depth, faculty, and alumni networks.

Health Professions
29.0%
Business & Marketing
15.7%
Humanities
10.2%
Education
7.0%
Psychology
5.4%

Outcomes

School-level averages across all students who enrolled (College Scorecard). Not a personal forecast.

Earnings (10 yr)
$46,354
Earnings (6 yr)
$39,561
Completion
51%
Retention
72%
Median debt
$23,250

? Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Marshall University?

Marshall University has an acceptance rate of 95.7%, making it relatively accessible.

What GPA do you need to get into Marshall University?

Admitted students at Marshall University typically have a GPA between 3.1 and 3.67 (25th–75th percentile). Use UniversityOdds to see how your exact GPA, SAT, and ACT compare.

What SAT score do you need for Marshall University?

The middle 50% of admitted students scored between 910 and 1150 on the SAT. The ACT range is 19–24.

How much does Marshall University actually cost?

After grants and scholarships, the average net price for the lowest income band is $4,648 per year, rising to $15,076 for families earning $110k+. These are federal cohort averages, not a personal quote.

What are my chances of getting into Marshall University?

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Data sourced from IPEDS, the Common Data Set, and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Acceptance probabilities calculated by UniversityOdds are estimates based on published academic data and are not a guarantee of admission. Net price figures are federal cohort averages, not personalized quotes — run the school's official net price calculator for your own estimate.