Marshall University
Ranked #299 U.S. News & World Report – Best National Rankings 2023
Why Marshall University?
As one of West Virginia’s oldest public institutions, Marshall University has been dedicated to quality education with proven student success since 1837. Our vision is focused on providing a world-class education for students from across the country and around the globe.
Our faculty are more than just teachers. They are leaders, mentors and cultivators of talent. The university is committed to educating, high-level research and professional training that will prepare students to thrive in the real world.
At Marshall University, we want each individual student to have the chance to reach their goals. Here, students are treated like family, and their dreams are never lost in the crowd.
Campus and location
Marshall University campuses
Huntington Campus
With the main campus located in Huntington, West Virginia, Marshall is situated in the tri-state region bordering Kentucky and Ohio, with a population of 365,000 in the Huntington-Ashland-Ironton metropolitan area.
Costs and Entry Requirements
Typical costs
While tuition fees, accommodation prices and food costs may vary depending on your chosen degree, student residences and personal spending habits, below you'll find an estimated cost of attendance at Marshall University. For more details, visit Marshall University's website.
Cost
Approximate amount per year (USD)
Accommodation
$2,916 - $4,218
Meals
$2,034 - $2,700
ESTIMATED TOTAL
$4,950
-$6,918
Scholarships
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Entry requirements
Typical entry requirements for Marshall University are shown below. Please note that specific admissions requirements may vary by academic program. For more details, visit Marshall university's website.
Academic Entry Requirements
GPA: 2 (International Freshman GPA requirements are equivalent to domestic GPA requirements and vary by program. Transfer applicants with less than 30 semester hours of transfer credit must meet freshman requirements.)English Language Requirements
IELTS: 6 TOEFL: 61 Duolingo: 90 PTEA: 50 Other Tests: ACT (18 English/Reading); SAT(480 ERW); Cambridge English (169); MELAB (79%) (ACT/SAT required for some programs and merit-based scholarships)
Typical costs
While tuition fees, accommodation prices and food costs may vary depending on your chosen degree, student residences and personal spending habits, below you'll find an estimated cost of attendance at Marshall University. For more details, visit Marshall University's website.
Cost
Approximate amount per year (USD)
Accommodation
$2,916 - $4,218
Meals
$2,034 - $2,700
ESTIMATED TOTAL
$4,950
-$6,918
Scholarships
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Entry requirements
Typical entry requirements for Marshall University are shown below. Please note that specific admissions requirements may vary by academic program.
Academic Entry Requirements
GPA: 2.5 (International Freshman GPA requirements are equivalent to domestic GPA requirements and vary by program. Transfer applicants with less than 30 semester hours of transfer credit must meet freshman requirements.)English Language Requirements
IELTS: 6.5 TOEFL: 80 Duolingo: 105 PTEA: 53 Other Tests: MELAB (82%) (ACT/SAT required for some programs and merit-based scholarships)
Top Ranked Subjects
Best Undergraduate Engineering Programs
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Pharmacy
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Public Health
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Business
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Careers
Discover your career at Marshall Marshall University's staff can help you find the direction for your career. Our career services come at no additional cost and include:
- Résumé development and revision assistance - Handshake career management system - Career expos and individual employer recruiting events - Mock interviews - Professional skill development opportunities - Job search and networking assistance - Career videos - Candid career handout
Accommodation
Information about accommodation can be found on Marshall’s website.
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Services and facilities
Our on-campus business and engineering facilities enrich degree programs. Marshall Alumnus and CEO of Intuit, Brad D. Smith donated $25 million in 2018 to build robust facilities and business programs. Check out the BB&T Center
The center provides students with access to investment practice and in-depth understanding of American capitalism.
BB&T invests in students’ projects, activities and enterprises in the biannual Bers Competition.
Prepare for your business career at the Center for Business and Economic Research
Get training in research, analysis and evaluation; planning and project management; communications and outreach.
Complete projects in housing needs, production forecasts, an economic assessment of Corridor G Racetrack Facility and others.
Conduct exciting experiments at the Arthur Weisberg Family Engineering Complex
The Arthur Weisberg Family Applied Engineering Complex is the home for labs for a wide range of engineering disciplines like material testing, soil mechanics, hydraulics, environmental engineering and more.
How to apply
How to apply
Apply via the Marshall University website (https://www.marshall.edu/admissions/apply/) and submit the Application Cover Sheet with INTO University Partnerships (MU Agent Code IR11) listed as the primary agency: https://dynamicforms.ngwebsolutions.com/Submit/Start/09f45574-a4cc-416e-a48d-a29960b36d93?SSO=N
If the student would like to grant information access to a representative, friend, or family member, complete the Student Information Access Form https://www.marshall.edu/admissions/files/Student-Information-Access-Form.pdf
Application deadlines
Fall: June 15 Spring: October 15 Summer: March 15
Application documents required to receive an offer
High School Transcripts High School Diploma Passport English Test Score University Transcript (transfer students) Proof of Degree (transfer students)
Post-offer process
Confirmation deadlines
Confirmation dates may change. Please check with your admissions advisor for the latest information.Preparing for arrival
Before arrival
Create Online Student Account: https://www.marshall.edu/selfservice/ftuactivation/index.php Register for Orientation: https://www.marshall.edu/orientation/ Apply for Housing (On-Campus and/or Off-Campus): https://www.marshall.edu/housing/signupnow/ Airport Transfer Options Available: https://www.marshall.edu/iss/arrival-form/
https://www.marshall.edu/iss/arrival-form/ Complete Immunization and Health Forms: Refer to the application guide here: https://www.marshall.edu/iss/files/2021-22-Application-for-International-Undergraduate-Admission.pdf Enroll in Student Health Insurance: https://www.marshall.edu/iss/healthinsurance/ Submit Photo for Student Card: Student ID is created and photo taken during orientation. Mobile ID also available: https://www.marshall.edu/it/mobile-id/ Submit Final/Official Transcripts and Test Scores Pay Tuition and Fees: https://www.marshall.edu/bursar/international-students2/
After arrival
Attend Orientation: https://www.marshall.edu/orientation/ Register for Classes Submit Final/Official Transcripts and Test Scores if not sent earlier Pay Remaining Tuition and Fees if applicable How to Pay: https://www.marshall.edu/bursar/international-students2/
How to apply
Apply via the Marshall University website (https://www.marshall.edu/admissions/apply/) and submit the Application Cover Sheet with INTO University Partnerships (MU Agent Code IR11) listed as the primary agency: https://dynamicforms.ngwebsolutions.com/Submit/Start/09f45574-a4cc-416e-a48d-a29960b36d93?SSO=N
If the student would like to grant information access to a representative, friend, or family member, complete the Student Information Access Form https://www.marshall.edu/admissions/files/Student-Information-Access-Form.pdf
Application deadlines
Fall: June 15 Spring: October 15 Summer: March 15
Application documents required to receive an offer
High School Transcripts Passport English Test Score University Transcript Proof of Degree
Post-offer process
Confirmation deadlines
Confirmation dates may change. Please check with your admissions advisor for the latest information.Preparing for arrival
Before arrival
Create Online Student Account: https://www.marshall.edu/selfservice/ftuactivation/index.php Register for Orientation: https://www.marshall.edu/orientation/ Apply for Housing (On-Campus and/or Off-Campus) Airport Transfer Options Available: https://www.marshall.edu/iss/arrival-form/
https://www.marshall.edu/iss/arrival-form/ Complete Immunization and Health Forms: Refer to the application guide here: https://www.marshall.edu/iss/files/2021-22-Application-for-International-Undergraduate-Admission.pdf Enroll in Student Health Insurance: https://www.marshall.edu/iss/healthinsurance/ Submit Photo for Student Card: Student ID is created and photo taken during orientation. Mobile ID also available: https://www.marshall.edu/it/mobile-id/ Submit Final/Official Transcripts and Test Scores Pay Tuition and Fees How to Pay: https://www.marshall.edu/bursar/international-students2/
After arrival
Attend Orientation: https://www.marshall.edu/orientation/ Register for Classes Submit Final/Official Transcripts and Test Scores if not sent earlier Pay Remaining Tuition and Fees if applicable