Marshall University

www.marshall.edu/

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2020 Undergraduate Tuition

$7,190

0% growth from 2019

2020 Average Net Price

$8,387

After Financial Aid

2018 Student Loan

7.86%

Default Rate

2020 Acceptance Rate

89.3%

6,718 Applicants

2020 Enrolled Students

11,958

75.2% Full-Time

2020 Graduation Rate

50.6%

911 Graduates

About

Marshall University is a higher education institution located in Cabell County, WV. In 2020, the most popular Bachelor's Degree concentrations at Marshall University were General Studies (189 degrees awarded), Other Health Preparatory Programs (109 degrees), and Registered Nursing (102 degrees).

In 2020, 3,062 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Marshall University. 62.1% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 37.9% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (2,450 degrees), 15.8 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (155 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Marshall University is $7,190, which is $−15,340 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($22,531).

Costs

The median undergraduate tuition at Marshall University is $7,190, which is $−15,340 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($22,531).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $8,387.

In 2020, 77% of undergraduate students attending Marshall University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 47% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$7,190

2020 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2020, the cost of tuition at Marshall University was $7,190. The cost of tuition at Marshall University is $−15,340 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($22,531).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Marshall University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$8,387

2020 Value

1.42%

1 Year Growth

In 2020 Marshall University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $8,387. Between 2019 and 2020, the average net price of Marshall University grew by 1.42%.

This chart compares the average net price of Marshall University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$10,112

Room and Board

$1,100

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Marshall University was of $10,112 in 2020. During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,100. The cost of room and board increased by 1.51% between 2019 and 2020. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Marshall University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

77%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

47%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

77% of undergraduate students at Marshall University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2020. This represents a growth of 1.32% with respect to 2019, when 76% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Marshall University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

7.86%

2018 Default Rate

233

Number of Defaults

In 2018 the default rate for borrower's at Marshall University was 7.86%, which represents 233 out of the 2963 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Marshall University received 6,718 undergraduate applications in 2020, which represents a 4.14% annual growth. Out of those 6,718 applicants, 5,996 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 89.3% acceptance rate.

There were 11,958 students enrolled at Marshall University in 2020, and 78% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Marshall University has an overall enrollment yield of 28.8%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

89.3%

Acceptance Rate in 2020

5,996

Accepted Out of 6,718

In 2020, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Marshall University was 89.3% (5,996 admissions from 6,718 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2019, which was 86.9%. Between 2019 and 2020, the number of applicants grew by 4.14%, while admissions grew by 6.98%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Marshall University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

SAT Scores

78%

Submission Percentage

1,351

Scores Submitted

78% of enrolled first-time students at Marshall University in 2020 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

This chart shows the SAT scores for the 25th and 75th percentile of applicants broken out into each section of the test that their are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Marshall University has a total enrollment of 11,958 students. The full-time enrollment at Marshall University is 8,989 students and the part-time enrollment is 2,969. This means that 75.2% of students enrolled at Marshall University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Marshall University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 81.7% White, 4.7% Black or African American, 2.79% Two or More Races, 2.35% Hispanic or Latino, 1.32% Asian, 0.351% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0753% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Marshall University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (50.1%), followed by White Male (34.6%) and Black or African American Male (3.16%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (46.3%), followed by White Male (27%) and Black or African American Female (2.42%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

75.2%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Marshall University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 11,958 students. The full-time enrollment at Marshall University is 8,989 and the part-time enrollment is 2,969. This means that 75.2% of students enrolled at Marshall University are enrolled full-time compared with 68.8% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Marshall University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

77%

2020 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Marshall University was 77%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (75%), Marshall University had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Marshall University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity

White
9,769
Black or African American
562
Two or More Races
334

The enrolled student population at Marshall University is 81.7% White, 4.7% Black or African American, 2.79% Two or More Races, 2.35% Hispanic or Latino, 1.32% Asian, 0.351% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0753% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 52.6% White, 16.6% Hispanic or Latino, and 13% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 549 students (4.59%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2020, 740 more women than men received degrees from Marshall University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Marshall University is white (2,450 degrees awarded). There were 15.8 times more white graduates than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (155 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Marshall University is General Studies (189 degrees awarded), followed by Other Health Preparatory Programs (109 degrees) and Registered Nursing (102 degrees).

The most specialized majors across all degree types at Marshall University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Library Science (14 degrees awarded), Education (468 degrees), and English (81 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Marshall University are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,817,160 people), Registered nurses (1,355,782 people), Secondary school teachers (428,365 people), Education administrators (293,009 people), and Postsecondary teachers (214,827 people).

The most specialized majors at Marshall University are Library Science (14 degrees awarded), Education (468 degrees), English (81 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (81 degrees), and Health (856 degrees).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Marshall University are Surgeons, Physicians, Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists, Nurse anesthetists, and Podiatrists

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Marshall University are Elementary & secondary schools (3,043,376 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,587,160 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (453,063 people), Outpatient care centers (274,677 people), and Offices of physicians (221,591 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Marshall University.

Most Common

General Studies
189 degree-majorss awarded
Other Health Preparatory Programs
109 degree-majorss awarded
Registered Nursing
102 degree-majorss awarded

In 2020, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Marshall University was General Studies with 189 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Marshall University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

1,161

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2020

1,901

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2020

In 2020, 1,161 degrees were awarded to men at Marshall University, which is 0.611 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (1,901).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Marshall University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2020, 86 degrees were awarded to men at Marshall University in General Studies, which is 0.835 times less than the 103 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2020, 158 degrees were awarded to women at Marshall University in Registered Nursing, which is 3.43 times more than the 46 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

27%

100% Completion Time

46%

150% Completion Time

In 2020, 27% of students graduating from Marshall University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 46% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 49% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Male

Highest Graduation Rate (75%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate at Marshall University is Male and Asian (75% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.4%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 0.329% of graduates (3 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

White
2,450 degrees awarded
Black or African American
155 degrees awarded
Unknown
79 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Marshall University is white (2,450 degrees awarded). There were 15.8 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (155 degrees).

2.58% of degree recipients (79 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic

White Female
1,572 degrees awarded
White Male
878 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
87 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Marshall University is white female (1,572 degrees awarded). There were 1.79 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (878 degrees).

Operations

Marshall University has an endowment valued at nearly $150M, as of the end of the 2020 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of $2.46M (1.64%), compared to the 3.19% average return ($1.26M on $39.6M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2020, Marshall University had a total salary expenditure of $312M. Marshall University employs 183 Professors, 161 Assistant professors, and 134 Associate professors. Most academics at Marshall University are Male Professors (111), Female Assistant professors(82), and Male Assistant professors (79).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Marshall University are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 160 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 120 employees, and Service with 106 employees.

Endowment

$150M

2020 Endowment

1.91%

growth from 2019

Marshall University has an endowment valued at about $150M, as of the end of the 2020 fiscal year. The endowment of Marshall University grew 1.91% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $110M higher than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Marshall University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$26.2M - Federal
$23.5M - State
$1.54M - Local

As of 2020, Marshall University received $26.2M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $23.5M from state grants and contracts, and $1.54M from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$136M

2020 Salaries

3.62%

growth from 2019

In 2020, Marshall University paid a median of $136M in salaries, which represents 43.7% of their overall expenditure ($312M) and a 3.62% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 4.33% growth from 2018 and a 0.0528% decline from 2017.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 34.6M (40.9% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$40.1M

Instructional Salaries

535

Number of Employees

In 2020, Marshall University paid a total of $40.1M to 535 employees working as instructors, which represents 29.4% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $11M (31.8%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

183 Employees

Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

160 Employees

In 2020, the most common positions for instructional staff at Marshall University were Professor with 183 employees; Assistant professor with 161 employees; and Assistant professor with 134 employees.

In 2020, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Marshall University were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 160 employees; Office and Administrative Support with 120 employees; and Service with 106 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic

Male Professor
Female Assistant professor
Male Assistant professor

In 2020, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Marshall University was Male Professor with 111 employees, Female Assistant professor with 82 employees, and Male Assistant professor with 79 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Marshall University.