Marshall University

Opportunity Meets Value!

Learn about what makes Marshall University the perfect midsized institution.

We remember life in its moments. It only takes a moment for us to be enriched, to be connected, to be changed. At Marshall University you will find a place to create these moments; a place where things that matter now, you will find, still matter later. Here you’ll learn about what makes us distinctive and why it should matter to you. Aside from being the home to West Virginia’s only Cyber Security Institute and Aviation Program, here you’ll find the keys to a future full of promise.

Quick facts:

• Founded as Marshall Academy in 1837
• Named for John Marshall, fourth Chief Justice of the United States
• Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission
• $65+ million in Research Funding Annually
• Undergraduate student to Faculty ratio: 17 to 1
• 86% of faculty have a PhD or a terminal degree in their fields, including the Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine
• 22% of full-time instructional faculty identify as a minority
• Average Undergraduate Class Size: 20
• Average Graduate Class Size: 10

Return on Investment:

With the lowest net price among West Virginia 4-year publics, a degree from Marshall has one of the highest returns on investment in West Virginia. On average, Marshall graduates earn a first-year salary that is greater than the total cost of tuition.

Metro rate:

Our recently expanded Metro Rate offers our in-state tuition to more than 50 of our neighboring counties in Kentucky and Ohio.

Marshall for all:

Our new Marshall for All program is an innovative approach to the college experience that will allow our students to leave Marshall with a bachelor’s degree, a resume full of relevant experiences, and just as important, it allows them to leave without student debt.

Other Notable Rankings:

• Best National Universities, U.S. News & World Report, 2022
• Top Public Schools, U.S. News & World Report, 2022
• 30 Best Colleges for Students with Learning Disabilities, College Consensus, 2020
• #19 Most Affordable Online Colleges, OnlineU, 2020
• #6, 20 Great Colleges for Students with Learning Disabilities, Peterson’s, 2019
• #9 Best Campus Security, Best Colleges, 2019
• #1 Most Beautiful College Campus in West Virginia, Buzzfeed, 2017
• #24 Best Colleges for Students with Autism, College Choice, 2017

For information on admission requirements, kindly contact our admissions counsellor!