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Marshall University
Explore admissions details for Marshall University, including acceptance rate, tuition, net price, testing data, student size, and an estimated 4.0 GPA fit range that can be used with your converter results.
About Marshall University
Marshall University is a public institution in Huntington, WV. It is listed as a bachelor's degree institution in the current dataset. Based on the latest available data, Marshall University is broadly accessible with an acceptance rate of 96%. Reported student size is about 7,149, which helps frame the scale of the campus experience.
Marshall University is included here as part of the CalcmyGPA US school discovery directory, which is designed to help students compare acceptance rate, tuition, SAT and ACT ranges, student size, and GPA-fit guidance in one place. If you are researching whether Marshall University should be a reach, match, or stronger-fit option, this profile gives a faster planning summary before you move into application strategy.
Acceptance Rate
96%
Average SAT
1,051
Average ACT
22
Student Size
7,149
In-State Tuition
$8,942
Out-of-State Tuition
$20,294
Marshall University Acceptance Rate, SAT, ACT, and Admissions Data
Marshall University sits in the broadly accessible range with an acceptance rate of 96%. The average SAT shown here is 1,051, and the midpoint ACT composite is 22. Graduation rate is 49%, which adds useful perspective beyond admissions alone.
Admissions data matters because school selectivity is rarely about one number alone. For Marshall University, acceptance rate, SAT or ACT ranges, and graduation-rate signals work better when read together, especially for students comparing several US schools with similar reputations, cost, or GPA expectations.
Acceptance
96%
Graduation Rate
49%
SAT Average
1,051
ACT Composite
22
SAT Reading
540
SAT Math
500
Graduation Rate
49%
Control
Public
Marshall University Tuition, Net Price, and Cost of Attendance
Marshall University reports in-state tuition of $8,942 and out-of-state tuition of $20,294. Average net price is $8,327, which can be more useful than sticker tuition when comparing affordability. Estimated annual cost of attendance is $21,299 before individual aid differences. Median debt for completers is $23,250.
Cost is often where school lists change the most. This Marshall University cost section is meant to help you compare tuition, average net price, and overall attendance cost more naturally, so you can judge whether the school looks realistic financially before spending more time on essays, applications, or score comparisons.
In-State Tuition
$8,942
Out-of-State Tuition
$20,294
Average Net Price
$8,327
Attendance Cost
$21,299
Average Net Price
$8,327
Cost of Attendance
$21,299
Median Debt
$23,250
Marshall University Student Size, Graduation Rate, and Outcomes
Marshall University enrolls about 7,149 students. Public control can affect tuition structure, funding, and campus priorities. Reported median earnings 10 years after entry are $46,354.
Student size and outcomes add important perspective that pure admissions numbers miss. For many applicants, the right US school is not just about getting in, but also about campus scale, graduation success, and longer-term earnings potential, which is why this Marshall University profile keeps those factors visible before you drill into calculators or related schools.
Student Size
7,149
Median Earnings
$46,354
Marshall University GPA Requirements and Academic Fit
A practical GPA floor for discovery purposes is around 2.30 on the 4.0 scale. A stronger target is around 2.65 to improve fit. This is an estimate used to turn converter results into school suggestions, not an official admissions guarantee.
The GPA fit range on this page is not an official minimum from Marshall University. It is a planning layer that helps you compare your converted 4.0 GPA against other US school profiles in a more practical way. That makes it useful for deciding whether Marshall University looks more like a reach, match, or stronger-fit school inside the wider directory.
Marshall University is less selective than many national-name schools, but applicants should still compare GPA, testing, cost, and program fit before applying.
Estimated Floor
2.30
Recommended GPA
2.65
Estimated Floor
2.30
Recommended GPA
2.65
How to Apply to Marshall University Strategically
Use this section as a quick application guide before you decide whether Marshall University belongs in your reach, match, or safety group. The goal is to keep admissions fit, affordability, and official requirements in view at the same time.
Check your fit before treating it as a match
Compare Marshall University with schools that have similar size, cost, selectivity, and GPA expectations before you decide where it belongs on your list.
Review cost early, not after you apply
Look at tuition, net price, and overall attendance cost early so affordability is part of the decision from the start, not something you discover after you are already committed.
Confirm official requirements on the school website
Use the official admissions and financial-aid pages for final requirements, deadlines, prerequisite expectations, and any updated testing or application-policy changes.
Marshall University GPA, Current Grade, Final Exam, and Planner Calculators
Marshall University Admissions, GPA, Tuition, and FAQ
What is the acceptance rate at Marshall University?
Marshall University currently shows an acceptance rate of 96% in this dataset.
How competitive is Marshall University?
Marshall University is less selective than many national-name schools, but applicants should still compare GPA, testing, cost, and program fit before applying.
What GPA is competitive for Marshall University?
This page estimates a discovery fit band around 2.30 to 2.65 on the 4.0 scale. These are guidance estimates, not official minimums.
How much does Marshall University cost?
Marshall University reports in-state tuition of $8,942, out-of-state tuition of $20,294, and an average net price of $8,327.
What test scores are shown for Marshall University?
Marshall University shows an average SAT of 1,051 and an ACT composite midpoint of 22.
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