Likely: even the low end of our estimate is 60% or more, and the college admits at least 25% of applicants. Target: our estimate is 30% or more. Reach: our estimate is under 30%, or the college admits under 15%. Long shot: our estimate is under 12%, or the college admits under 12%. Estimates use the college's admit rate and score range plus your grades and scores. They are not a promise.
6,827 applied, 6,597 admitted, fall 2025 (Common Data Set).
What does Marshall University cost?
$7,341 a year in-state
Out of state: about $18,343 a year
What in-state students who got federal aid paid on average after grants, 2024-25. The in-state sticker price, with housing and food, is $24,443.
Tap your family income:
Average paid after grants by family income
under $30,000
$4,709
$30,000–$48,000
$3,825
$48,000–$75,000
$4,552
$75,000–$110,000
$8,915
over $110,000
$16,987
Sticker, in-state
$24,443
In-state, with aid
$7,341
At your income
Out-of-state tuition is $20,390 a year, against $9,388 in state. The out-of-state figure adds that $11,002 to the in-state average. Out-of-state students usually get less aid, so many pay more.
Does Marshall University need the SAT or ACT?Not checked yet
Not sure yet
We haven't checked Marshall University's fall 2027 rule yet. Marshall University didn't require scores for fall 2024 (federal data). We haven't checked fall 2027 yet, so confirm on its site.
97% for fall 2025: 6,597 of 6,827 applicants were admitted (Common Data Set).
What SAT score do you need for Marshall University?
The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent SAT scores had 940 to 1140 (Common Data Set, fall 2025). A quarter scored higher and a quarter lower, so a score in that range is typical, not a cutoff.
How much does Marshall University cost for a family earning $60,000?
In-state families earning $48,000–$75,000 paid an average of $4,552 a year after grants in 2024-25 (students who got federal aid). The sticker price is $24,443.
How much does Marshall University cost for out-of-state students?
Out-of-state tuition at Marshall University is $20,390 a year, against $9,388 for in-state students in 2025-26. In-state students who got federal aid paid $7,341 on average after grants in 2024-25. Adding the $11,002 tuition gap gives about $18,343 a year from out of state. Out-of-state students usually get less aid, so many pay more.
What is Marshall University's graduation rate?
49% of students finish within six years and 33% within four (IPEDS).
