Your college experience just got a lot more affordable

67 of our neighboring counties in Kentucky can now attend Marshall for a fraction of the price.
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Out of state address with a more affordable cost

We want our students to dream bigger, deliver faster and define excellence.

But first, we’re making the college dream affordable for all as we increase our student enrollment, not fees.

Our new Metro tuition rates could put an out-of-state college experience within financial reach while keeping you close to your home. The Metro tuition rate and scholarship awards are offered to residents of the following counties:

Kentucky

Anderson, Bath, Bell, Boone, Bourbon, Boyd, Boyle, Bracken, Breathitt, Campbell, Carroll, Carter, Casey, Clark, Clay, Elliott, Estill, Fayette, Fleming, Floyd, Franklin, Gallatin, Garrard, Grant, Greenup, Harlan, Harrison, Henry, Jackson, Jessamine, Johnson, Kenton, Knott, Knox, Laurel, Lawrence, Lee, Leslie, Letcher, Lewis, Lincoln, Madison, Magoffin, Martin, Mason, Menifee, Mercer, Montgomery, Morgan, Nicholas, Owen, Owsley, Pendleton, Perry, Pike, Powell, Pulaski, Robertson, Rockcastle, Rowan, Scott, Shelby, Spencer, Washington, Whitley, Wolfe, and Woodford

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Kentucky Residents, Save Thousands in Costs

The Metro rate means Marshall has a competitive cost similar to other schools in Kentucky
$6,632.00/semester
Most colleges and/or programs have specific additional fees. For a more accurate total of tuition and fees view the full listing of undergraduate tuition and fees.

What the Metro rate could mean for you

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Marshall University offers a variety of merit-based scholarships to students who demonstrate outstanding academic achievement.

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