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Quick Facts

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Founded
As Marshall Academy in 1837
Named For
John Marshall, Fourth Chief Justice of the United States
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Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission
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$65+ million
in Research Funding Annually
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R2: Doctoral Universities – High Research Activity
Carnegie Classification
Student Body Data (Fall 2023)
11,252
Total Headcount
8,290
Undergraduate
2,408
Graduate
554
First Professional (MD, PharmD, DPT)
Additional Student Enrollment Data (Fall 2023)
  • Minority Students: 1,606 (14%) (excludes unreported)
  • International Students: 161 (1%)
  • Out-of-State: 2,233 (20%)
  • Average Incoming Freshman ACT: 22
  • Average Incoming Freshman GPA: 3.56
  • First to Second Year retention rate of first-time freshmen 2022-23: 78.8%
  • Degrees Granted: 2,515

Source: Marshall University Research and Planning

Faculty/Class Size (Fall 2023)
Academic Support

Undergraduate student to Faculty ratio: 17 to 1

Distinguished Faculty

86% of faculty have a PhD or a terminal degree in their fields, including the Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine

Diverse Faculty

22% of full-time instructional faculty identify as a minority

Class Size

Average Undergraduate Class Size: 20

Average Graduate Class Size: 10

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Athletics
  • NCAA Division I, Sun Belt Conference
  • NCAA Men’s Sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Soccer, Track & Field
  • NCAA Women’s Sports: Basketball, Cheerleading, Cross Country, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Swimming and Diving, Tennis, Track & Field, Volleyball
  • Spirit Groups: Dance Team, Marching Thunder, Pep Band
  • Student-Athletes: 515
  • Mascot: Marco the Bison
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Campus Life
  • 329 recognized student organizations
  • Student Services: Center for African American Students, West Virginia Autism Training Center, Office of Career Education, Counseling Center, Student Health Services, H.E.L.P. Program, Security/Escort Service, Tutoring, Women’s and Gender Center, LGBTQ+ Office, Student Resource Center, Writing Center, Veteran & Military Support
  • Study Abroad Programs: 300+ sites in 42 countries
  • Housing and Residence Life: 3 freshman halls, 6 upper class halls and 1 residential apartment community for graduate students
  • National Student Exchange Program: 200 colleges within the U.S. and Canada
  • 11 Intramural Sports offered through The Rec including: Soccer, Basketball, Flag Football, Dodgeball, Pickleball and Wiffle Ball
  • 12+ Club Sports: Including: Archery, Hockey, Men’s and Women’s Rugby, Fencing Club, Men’s Lacrosse, and Cycling
Programs Offered (Fall 2023)
3
Associate Degree Programs
59
Baccalaureate Degrees Offered
51
Master’s Degree Programs
2
Education Specialist Degree Programs
28
Graduate Certificate Programs
6
Professional Doctoral Degree Programs
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Affordability
  • 77% of undergraduate students receive some form of financial aid
  • $23M in institutional scholarships & grants awarded annually
  • $17.5M awarded in federal grants annually
  • $94M in total financial aid awarded annually
Marshall For All Program
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