What should every freshman at your school know before they start?

My college experience so far has been great. I have connected with many people on campus and made many friends. The professors are great and care about your education. It has been valuable to attend because there is always a friendly face, and there is always someone willing to help you reach your goals.

What do you consider the worst thing about your school? Why?

It isn't very personal, and doesn't help reveal your hidden intrests that you are unaware of. I think it doesn't influence you on a personal level. I have a tough time finding the unknown intrests in my life in order to persue my future.

Describe the students at your school.

My classmates at Marshall vary in work ethic, some are very bright and they can pick up on concepts easier, some don't come to class, and then the rest are a mix of mastry and below mastry students.

What's unique about your campus?

I love the homey feel of it and living in the Sorority house with my Sisters! I always have someone to study with or hang out with or be around all the time. I think Marshall has a diverse amount of programs and classes with good Professors that enjoy teaching and being around kids. It just makes it feel like a home away from home!

What's the one thing you wish someone had told you about freshman year?

I left high school with poor studying skills, although I was an A-student. the teachers at Marshall University expect their students to learn the respective disciplines; therefore, each student is responsible for studying the material. During my Freshman year, I had trouble studying, but I eventually found techniques that work for me and made the Dean's List for both terms.

What kind of person should not attend this school?

Anyone can attend this school. It's very open.

What do you brag about most when you tell your friends about your school?

I brag about how the campus has a great atmosphere. I also tell them about how well people on campus interact with each other and the professors.

What kind of person should attend this school?

Any person of any background can attend this school and succeed.

Describe your favorite campus traditions.

My school, Marshall University, is best known for their outstanding school spirit and loyalty. Every person who has ever attended Marshall University would agree with my statement. No matter if our sports teams are ranked number one or one hundred the students, staff and community remain loyal to this school one hundred percent. This has to be one of the biggest reasons Marshall University attracts so many students and even visitors. Marshall is not just a university, it's a family.

Describe how your school looks to someone who's never seen it.

Marshall University is a diverse enviornment which makes for a good learning eviorment becuase you can learn other cultures and points of views of others, and be able to further your learning by others experiences and making new ones of your own.

Here's your chance: Say anything about your college!

one unique aspect of marshall university is the laid back atmosphere. the pressure for success is not the most important thing on campus which allows students to enjoy other aspects of life.

What's the most frustrating thing about your school?

The financial aid is not released until days before the semester starts.

What is your overall opinion of this school?

I think the best thing about this school is the staff. We have great teachers who really want you to learn and educate you fully. If I could change one thing, it would be the location, we are in the middle of a very dangerous neighborhood with a lot of criminal activity. My favorite thing is school pride, which we pretty much swim in here at MU!

What are the academics like at your school?

Difficult for students that think that they are still in High School and refuse to study. You are not in high school. Somethings will come easy while others you will need to work on. If its to easy you picked the wrong school, as well as if its way too difficult you might want to rethink your choice.

What is the stereotype of students at your school? Is this stereotype accurate?

Well being in west virginia people seem to think the school is a bunch of rednecks. That is not totally true. There is a good mix of students here and not just one "type" of student.

What are the most popular student activities/groups?

As mention earlier Marshall has 13 fraternities and 7 sororities. Also, campus has a handful of student run activities and if there is something that is not here you and your friends with a professor sponsor can add the group.

Why did you decide to go to this school?

I loved the campus and the some of it. I also like to travel and meet new people so I thought it would be a great way to get to meet new people by going some where no class to home.

Is the stereotype of students at your school accurate?

Alot of people seem to think college jocks and greeks do a lot of partying and things of that nature but it isn't true. Sure, some of them do but in the same way that some band kids do or some science majors do. One of the great things about college is that you don't have stereotypical cliques like you did in high school.

What is the stereotype of students at your school?

As an out of state student, whenever I would tell my friends I was going to Marshall, they would ask why. The academic reputation is completely unknown out of state, and mostly known for it's decent football team in the 90's and their unfortunate plane crash in the 70's. Otherwise, no one really knows anything about Marshall. I went because it was one of the few schools with a good sports management program, and wanted to experience a different culture. West Virginia as a whole gets a really bad rep, and are truly misrepresented by the national media, seeing people with one tooth talk about the flood that swept away their home. My friends would joke and say all the kids at Marshall have incest and work on a farm.

What's the hardest thing about freshman year?

Transitioning into being completly responisible for yourself. If you oversleep for class you mom isn't there to wake you up. Chances are your classes won't be in the same buildings so you won't have a teacher to help you find the room your looking for. You also have to make sure to remeber any work you have to do for your classes because until you make new friends you probably won't know anyone in you classes first starting off so you won't have anyone to remind you that you have that paper to write or chapter to read. It's a big change to be completly on your own for the first time.

Marshall University

About Marshall University

Founded in 1837, Marshall University. is a Public college. Located in West Virginia, which is a city setting in West Virginia, the campus itself is Urban. The campus is home to 9,615 full time undergraduate students, and 4,032 full time graduate students.

The Marshall University Academic calendar runs on a Semester basis. In the school year the student to faculty ratio was 19:1. There are 569 full time instructional teachers. Degrees awarded at Marshall University include: Bachelor's Degree, Masters Degree, Post-master's certificate, Doctor's degree.

Quick Facts

Acceptance Rate	89%
Application Deadline
Application Fee	30
SAT Range	880-1135
ACT Range	19-24

Admissions at MU are considered Less Selective, with ,35% of all applicants being admitted.

In the school year, of the students who applied to the school, only 39 of those who were admitted eventually ended up enrolling.

0% of incoming freshmen are in the top half of their high school class. 0% were in the top quarter, and 0% were in the top tenth. You can apply online.

STUDENT LIFE Reviews

We asked, and students answered these important questions about student life at Marshall University.

“We”re apathetic”

30%

“We know about current events and vote”

63%

“We participate and encourage others to get involved”

“There”s nothing we won”t protest”

“We save it for the classroom”

22%

“Sometimes, but not often”

57%

“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”

15%

“All the time, including weekends”

“I”m always terrified”

15%

“I only go out in groups”

48%

“I usually let someone know where I”m going”

33%

“I feel extremely safe”

“We don”t play sports”

“We play recreationally”

20%

“We bought the gear”

78%

“We live for the big game”

“It”s not really our thing”

15%

“Occasinally we gallery crawl”

62%

“There are a variety of opportunities”

17%

“We”re a very artistic group”

“Haven”t met them”

“Available in class”

48%

“They keep regular office hours”

37%

“They”re always available”

“No greek life, but other groups to join”

13%

“There is some involvement, but not a lot”

81%

“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”

“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”

“We”re not into drinking at all”

34%

“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”

47%

“We only party on weekends”

19%

“There”s some drinking happening every night”

“Never, we”re here to learn”

76%

“There might be people who do”

13%

“People are known to partake on weekends”

“There”s a huge drug scene”

“We”re apathetic”

30%

“We know about current events and vote”

63%

“We participate and encourage others to get involved”

“There”s nothing we won”t protest”

“We save it for the classroom”

22%

“Sometimes, but not often”

57%

“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”

15%

“All the time, including weekends”

“I”m always terrified”

15%

“I only go out in groups”

48%

“I usually let someone know where I”m going”

33%

“I feel extremely safe”

“We don”t play sports”

“We play recreationally”

20%

“We bought the gear”

78%

“We live for the big game”

“It”s not really our thing”

15%

“Occasinally we gallery crawl”

62%

“There are a variety of opportunities”

17%

“We”re a very artistic group”

“Haven”t met them”

“Available in class”

48%

“They keep regular office hours”

37%

“They”re always available”

“No greek life, but other groups to join”

13%

“There is some involvement, but not a lot”

81%

“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”

“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”

“We”re not into drinking at all”

34%

“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”

47%

“We only party on weekends”

19%

“There”s some drinking happening every night”

“Never, we”re here to learn”

76%

“There might be people who do”

13%

“People are known to partake on weekends”

“There”s a huge drug scene”

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How would you rate on-campus housing?

120 Students rated on-campus housing 3.7 stars. 21 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate off-campus housing?

91 Students rated off-campus housing 3.8 stars. 0 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate campus food?

140 Students rated campus food 3.5 stars. 21 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate campus facilities?

144 Students rated campus facilities 4 stars. 33 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate class size?

144 Students rated class size 4.2 stars. 46 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate school activities?

143 Students rated school activities 3.7 stars. 24 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate local services?

143 Students rated local services 4.2 stars. 50 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate academics?

144 Students rated academics 4.1 stars. 38 % gave the school a 5.0.

Marshall University REVIEWS

What's your overall opinion of Marshall University?

48 Students rated Marshall University

Ella - 07/31/2023

Going to Marshall University was the best decision I have ever made. The people here are truly wonderful, from the students to the professors to the employees of the university. The new facilities are wonderful, and my favorite places on campus are Morrow Library, the Rec, and Towers Marketplace. I wouldn't choose any other school over Marshall if I was doing the college search process over again.

Jacqueline - 07/16/2020

I have really enjoyed my two years at Marshall University and I’m grateful to have chosen it as my school. Although it is a big small, I still feel like I’m getting the coveted college experience that you see in movies and TV shows. My class sizes have been manageable and my professors have always been available.

chelsee - 06/25/2020

I love being a marshall student, GO HERD! There are so many different opportunities available at marshall university! Football games are my favorite thing to attend and a great way to have some fun after studying all week for classes! I am a nursing student and in my opinion marshall has the best programs and courses offered for my path and I am so glad I chose Marshall!

Gabrielle - 01/18/2020

Marshall University is fantastic. The dorms are good for the most part, but the internet on campus is rather unreliable if you try to study in your dorm. All the professors I have met so far are fair and understanding, and we have many resources to help students out like a Counseling center that is free to students and a Textbook Loan Program where you can borrow textbooks for three hours without having to pay a ton of money. You are safe when you are on campus, but it is not recommended that you stray from 5th Avenue or go past the train tracks by the Sheets gas station down the road.

Marshall University FAQS

What is the Acceptance Rate at Marshall University?

The fall 2020 acceptance rate for Marshall University is 89%. That means, out of _____ applications received in 2020 , _____ students were offered admission. The number of males who applied was _____ vs the number of females which was _____.
What should every freshman at your school know before they start?

My college experience so far has been great. I have connected with many people on campus and made many friends. The professors are great and care about your education. It has been valuable to attend because there is always a friendly face, and there is always someone willing to help you reach your goals.
Read all 123 answers
What do you consider the worst thing about your school? Why?

It isn't very personal, and doesn't help reveal your hidden intrests that you are unaware of. I think it doesn't influence you on a personal level. I have a tough time finding the unknown intrests in my life in order to persue my future.
Read all 30 answers
Describe the students at your school.

My classmates at Marshall vary in work ethic, some are very bright and they can pick up on concepts easier, some don't come to class, and then the rest are a mix of mastry and below mastry students.
Read all 29 answers
What's unique about your campus?

I love the homey feel of it and living in the Sorority house with my Sisters! I always have someone to study with or hang out with or be around all the time. I think Marshall has a diverse amount of programs and classes with good Professors that enjoy teaching and being around kids. It just makes it feel like a home away from home!
Read all 26 answers
What's the one thing you wish someone had told you about freshman year?

I left high school with poor studying skills, although I was an A-student. the teachers at Marshall University expect their students to learn the respective disciplines; therefore, each student is responsible for studying the material. During my Freshman year, I had trouble studying, but I eventually found techniques that work for me and made the Dean's List for both terms.
Read all 21 answers
What kind of person should not attend this school?

Anyone can attend this school. It's very open.
Read all 20 answers
What do you brag about most when you tell your friends about your school?

I brag about how the campus has a great atmosphere. I also tell them about how well people on campus interact with each other and the professors.
Read all 18 answers
What kind of person should attend this school?

Any person of any background can attend this school and succeed.
Read all 18 answers
Describe your favorite campus traditions.

My school, Marshall University, is best known for their outstanding school spirit and loyalty. Every person who has ever attended Marshall University would agree with my statement. No matter if our sports teams are ranked number one or one hundred the students, staff and community remain loyal to this school one hundred percent. This has to be one of the biggest reasons Marshall University attracts so many students and even visitors. Marshall is not just a university, it's a family.
Read all 17 answers
Describe how your school looks to someone who's never seen it.

Marshall University is a diverse enviornment which makes for a good learning eviorment becuase you can learn other cultures and points of views of others, and be able to further your learning by others experiences and making new ones of your own.
Read all 17 answers
Here's your chance: Say anything about your college!

one unique aspect of marshall university is the laid back atmosphere. the pressure for success is not the most important thing on campus which allows students to enjoy other aspects of life.
Read all 15 answers
What's the most frustrating thing about your school?

The financial aid is not released until days before the semester starts.
Read all 12 answers
What is your overall opinion of this school?

I think the best thing about this school is the staff. We have great teachers who really want you to learn and educate you fully. If I could change one thing, it would be the location, we are in the middle of a very dangerous neighborhood with a lot of criminal activity. My favorite thing is school pride, which we pretty much swim in here at MU!
Read all 10 answers
What are the academics like at your school?

Difficult for students that think that they are still in High School and refuse to study. You are not in high school. Somethings will come easy while others you will need to work on. If its to easy you picked the wrong school, as well as if its way too difficult you might want to rethink your choice.
Read all 9 answers
What is the stereotype of students at your school? Is this stereotype accurate?

Well being in west virginia people seem to think the school is a bunch of rednecks. That is not totally true. There is a good mix of students here and not just one "type" of student.
Read all 8 answers
What are the most popular student activities/groups?

As mention earlier Marshall has 13 fraternities and 7 sororities. Also, campus has a handful of student run activities and if there is something that is not here you and your friends with a professor sponsor can add the group.
Read all 7 answers
Why did you decide to go to this school?

I loved the campus and the some of it. I also like to travel and meet new people so I thought it would be a great way to get to meet new people by going some where no class to home.
Read all 6 answers
Is the stereotype of students at your school accurate?

Alot of people seem to think college jocks and greeks do a lot of partying and things of that nature but it isn't true. Sure, some of them do but in the same way that some band kids do or some science majors do. One of the great things about college is that you don't have stereotypical cliques like you did in high school.
Read all 2 answers
What is the stereotype of students at your school?

As an out of state student, whenever I would tell my friends I was going to Marshall, they would ask why. The academic reputation is completely unknown out of state, and mostly known for it's decent football team in the 90's and their unfortunate plane crash in the 70's. Otherwise, no one really knows anything about Marshall. I went because it was one of the few schools with a good sports management program, and wanted to experience a different culture. West Virginia as a whole gets a really bad rep, and are truly misrepresented by the national media, seeing people with one tooth talk about the flood that swept away their home. My friends would joke and say all the kids at Marshall have incest and work on a farm.
Read all 2 answers
What's the hardest thing about freshman year?

Transitioning into being completly responisible for yourself. If you oversleep for class you mom isn't there to wake you up. Chances are your classes won't be in the same buildings so you won't have a teacher to help you find the room your looking for. You also have to make sure to remeber any work you have to do for your classes because until you make new friends you probably won't know anyone in you classes first starting off so you won't have anyone to remind you that you have that paper to write or chapter to read. It's a big change to be completly on your own for the first time.
Read all 1 answers

Student Body

Students

57%

female

43%

male

9,615

Total Undergrad Enrollment

4,032

Total Grad Students

19%

Out-Of-State

81%

In-State

N/A

International

Organizations

129

Student Organizations

Fraternities

Sororities

Housing

Yes

On-Campus Housing

18%

of students living on campus

Student Diversity

% American Indian/Alaskan Native

N/A

% Asian/Pacific Islander

% Black or African-American

% Hispanic/Latino

% White or Caucasian

82%

TUITION & AID

All students must apply yearly for financial aid. This process starts with the FAFSA. Though financial aid deadlines vary by school, it is a good idea to apply as soon as possible. For the upcoming school year, you can apply as early as October 1 for the FAFSA. Additional school aid will be dependent on the FAFSA results.

95% of students attending Marshall University receive some sort of financial aid. 45% were awarded federal grants. While 58% received federal loans. Many students do also need to apply for additional private student loans.

$16,382

Tuition and fees(Out of state)

$1,100

Books and Supplies

$10,126

Room and Board

27,608

Total On Campus

Family Income

Cost

$0 - $30K

$6,615

$30 - $48K

$7,254

$48 - $75K

$9,816

$75 - $110K

$13,407

$110K & UP

$14,026

We use student reviews and the most current publicly available data on our school pages. As such, we don't typically remove or edit college information. Sources for school statistics and data include the U.S. Department of Education's National Center for Education Statistics and the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System. Portions of college data include copyrighted material, which is reproduced on this website by permission of Wintergreen Orchard House, a division of Carnegie Communications. © 2009-2016 by Wintergreen Orchard House. All rights reserved.

Marshall University

Huntington WV , 25755

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