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Students attend Marshall in Huntington, West Virginia, a medium-sized suburb. The school is a public institution. Marshall degrees go up to the Doctoral degree.
The school is known for its programs in education and teaching.
Marshall is selective and does not offer open admission. Three quarters of students in 2005 had SAT verbal scores of at least 460. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 450 and 570.
Marshall has a tenure system for senior faculty.
There are 13,988 students at the school (as of 2005).
Marshall offers students meal plans. The school values student athletics, and belongs to the Conference USA.
More complete details are provided below.
Marshall University
1 John Marshall Dr
Huntington, WV 25755
General Phone: (304) 696-3212
Admissions Phone: (304) 696-3160
Financial Aid Phone: (304) 696-3162
http://www.marshall.edu/
Marshall awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education And Teaching | 772 | elementary school teaching, secondary teaching, reading teaching, physical education teaching, special ed, school counseling, trade and industrial teaching, educational admin and supervision, ... |
| Business And Management | 418 | business management, marketing, business, accounting, MIS, finance, labor relations, managerial economics |
| Liberal Arts | 386 | general studies, speech and rhetoric, political science, history, English, geography, foreign language and literature, interdisciplinary studies, ... |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 176 | registered nursing, various nursing |
| Therapy And Counseling | 144 | psychology, school psychology |
| Science | 144 | biology, chemistry, physical sciences, biological and biomedical sciences, geology, physics |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 97 | criminal justice and safety, forensic science |
| Media | 65 | journalism |
| Medical Adminstration | 44 | health care administration |
| Medicine | 43 | medicine |
| Art Studies | 41 | art studies |
| Mathematics | 38 | systems science and theory, mathematics |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 38 | dietitian, exercise science, parks and recreation management |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 37 | speech pathology, audiology and speech pathology, medical lab tech, clinical lab tech, cytotechnologist |
| Engineering Technician | 21 | occupational safety tech |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 19 | environmental science |
| Family And Social Work | 19 | social work, family and consumer science |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 15 | information science, systems analyst, computer and info science |
| Engineering | 14 | engineering |
| Music | 5 | music |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 2 | drawing |
Number of programs and degrees for Marshall in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 1,487 | 44 |
| Master's degree | 871 | 42 |
| Associate's degree | 90 | 2 |
| First-professional degree | 43 | 1 |
| Post-master's certificate | 37 | 2 |
| Doctor's degree | 10 | 2 |
In 2005, Marshall had a total enrollment of 13,988 students (11,344 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 44% |
| Women | 56% |
| Full-Time | 98% |
| Part-Time | 2% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 64% |
| Graduate | 35% |
| First Professional | 1% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 81% |
| Black | 3% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 12% |
| (Foreign Students) | 2% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3% |
| 18-19 | 21% |
| 20-21 | 20% |
| 22-24 | 21% |
| 25-29 | 13% |
| 30-34 | 7% |
| 35-39 | 4% |
| 40-49 | 7% |
| 50-64 | 4% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| West Virginia | 79% |
| Ohio | 8% |
| Virginia | 2% |
| Kentucky | 2% |
| Pennsylvania | 1% |
| New York | 1% |
| Maryland | 1% |
| Florida | 1% |
| Foreign countries | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 70 % |
| Part-Time | 52 % |
Marshall offers campus housing for 2,176 of its 11,344 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Huntington, West Virginia for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 2,577 | 2,169 | 84% | 1,803 | 83% |
| Men | 1,166 | 947 | 81% | 788 | 83% |
| Women | 1,411 | 1,222 | 87% | 1,015 | 83% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 460 | 570 |
| SAT Math | 450 | 570 |
| ACT Verbal | 20 | 26 |
| ACT Math | 18 | 24 |
| ACT Composite | 20 | 25 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 30% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 89% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Admissions Phone Number: (304) 696-3160
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 3,932 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 10,634 |
| Room and board | $ 6,272 |
| Room charge | $ 3,496 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,776 |
| Books and supplies | $ 800 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,453 |
Financial Aid:
Marshall participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 381500)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (304) 696-3162
Marshall has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 238 | 108 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 97 | 79 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 62 | 36 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 14 | $82,217 | 3 | $80,666 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 3 | $73,581 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 3 | $57,043 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 17 | $76,646 | 9 | $70,430 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 125 | $66,010 | 56 | $57,458 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 66 | $53,984 | 41 | $48,412 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 57 | $45,492 | 57 | $39,972 |
| Instructor | academic year | 12 | $35,167 | 14 | $26,071 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 260 | $57,036 | 168 | $46,702 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Conference USA |
| Basketball | Conference USA |
| Baseball | Conference USA |
| Track | Conference USA |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 153 | 105 | 258 |
| Football | 83 | 0 | 83 |
| Basketball | 12 | 15 | 27 |
| Track | 4 | 21 | 25 |
| Baseball | 24 | 0 | 24 |
| All Other Sports | 30 | 69 | 99 |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
Business/Managerial Economics
Finance, General
Labor and Industrial Relations
Management Information Systems, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Information Science/Studies
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Science
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Education, General
Educational Administration and Supervision, Other
Elementary Education and Teaching
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Reading Teacher Education
Secondary Education and Teaching
Special Education and Teaching, General
Teacher Education/Profess Development, Levels & Methods, Other
Trade and Industrial Teacher Education
ENGINEERING
Engineering, General
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Occupational Safety and Health Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General
Social Work
LIBERAL ARTS
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
General Studies
Geography
History, General
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
International Relations and Affairs
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
Speech and Rhetorical Studies
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
Systems Science and Theory
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
Cytotechnology/Cytotechnologist
Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing, Other
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Dietetics/Dietitian (RD)
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Drawing
SCIENCE
Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Geology/Earth Science, General
Physical Sciences
Physics, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
Forensic Science and Technology
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Marshall Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% |  |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 10% | |
| % of accepted students who choose to enroll (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 13% | |
| % students 40 years or older (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 13% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 14% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in medical adminstration (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in mathematics (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army) Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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