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How to Get Into Marshall University

Huntington, WV · Public · 2025-2026 cycle · Verified data

Marshall University Admissions Statistics

96%
Acceptance Rate
480-590
SAT Reading (mid 50%)
430-560
SAT Math (mid 50%)
19-24
ACT (mid 50%)
7,266
Undergrads
51%
Graduation Rate

How to Actually Get Into Marshall University

The bar here is clear

Marshall University admits most qualified applicants. Clear the academic bar (the ranges below) and your odds are strong. The real questions become fit, cost, and whether it earns its slot on your list, not whether you can get in.

Position your scores against the real bands

The middle 50% of enrolled students sits around 910-1150 combined SAT or 19-24 ACT. Above the 75th percentile, scores work for you and this can behave like a target. Below the 25th percentile, the rest of your application has to carry the file, treat it as a reach. Test policy here is "Test-flexible", check the fine print for your specific program.

The bigger picture: no single school decides your outcome, the shape of your whole list does. Read how top counselors build a college list before you finalize where Marshall University fits.

Marshall University Application Deadlines (2025-2026)

Round Deadline
Regular Decision (RD) Rolling

Deadlines verified from official sources for the 2025-2026 cycle. Rounds change year to year, always confirm on the school's site before submitting.

Application Requirements & Costs

Application platform Common App
Application fee $40
Test scores Test-flexible
Writing supplement Not required
Counselor recommendation Not required

Marshall University Cost & Financial Aid

Total cost of attendance (sticker, per year) $22,022
Tuition & fees (in-state / out-of-state) $9,162 / $20,342
Room & board (on campus) $13,292
Average net price (aid-receiving families) $7,502

What You'd Actually Pay, by Family Income

Average net price per year (after grants and scholarships) for aid-receiving families, from federal College Scorecard data:

Family income Average net price / year
$0-30k $4,648
$30-48k $4,430
$48-75k $6,837
$75-110k $11,227
$110k+ $15,076
39%
Students receiving Pell Grants
40%
Students taking federal loans
72%
Freshman retention rate
16:1
Student-faculty ratio

These are averages, not your number. Get your family's actual price in about 10 minutes:

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