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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 2025
13,239
Total Headcount
9,975
Undergraduate
2,704
Graduate
560
First Professional (MD, PharmD, DPT)

Additional Student Enrollment Data (Fall 2024)

  • International Students: 189 (1.4%)
  • Out-of-State: 2,835 (21.4%)
  • Average Incoming Freshman ACT: 21.3
  • Average Incoming Freshman GPA: 3.60
  • First to Second Year retention rate of first-time freshmen 2023-24: 76.3%
  • Degrees Granted: 2,499

Source: Marshall University Research and Planning

Faculty/Class Size

Fall 2025
Academic Support

Undergraduate student to Faculty ratio: 17 to 1

Distinguished Faculty

85% of faculty have a PhD or a terminal degree in their fields, including the Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine

Class Size

Average Undergraduate Class Size: 24.6

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

  • Over 300 recognized student organizations
  • Student Services: Accessibility & Accommodations, Access, Connections and Engagement, Office of Student Success, Student Support Services, Campus Activities Board, Fraternity & Sorority Life, LEAD Center, Student Advocacy, West Virginia Autism Training Center, Office of Career Education, Counseling Center, Student Health Services, H.E.L.P. Program, Security/Escort Service, Tutoring, 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 2024)

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

  • 87% of undergraduate students receive some form of financial aid
  • $32M in institutional scholarships & grants awarded annually
  • $23M awarded in federal grants annually
  • $98M in total financial aid awarded annually
Marshall For All Program
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