Huntington, West Virginia · Public · 7,266 undergrads
Marshall University admitted 97% of applicants for fall 2025 (6,597 of 6,827, Common Data Set 2025-26). The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent SAT scores had 940–1140.
The numbers
Applied
6,827
fall 2025
ACT, middle 50%
19–25
enrolled first-years
Average GPA
3.60
enrolled first-years
Accept their offer
28%
of admitted students enroll
Application fee
$0
waivers exist
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Can I get into Marshall University?
97% of applicants get in
Nearly everyone who applies gets in. The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent scores had 940–1140 on the SAT.
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).
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.
Marshall University admitted 97% of applicants for fall 2025 (6,597 of 6,827, Common Data Set 2025-26).
What SAT score do you need for Marshall University?
The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent SAT scores had 940–1140. A quarter of them scored higher and a quarter lower, so it's a typical range, not a cutoff (Common Data Set, fall 2025).
Where these numbers come from
Admit rate and applicants: Common Data Set, fall 2025 (checked Oct 31, 2026)
GPA, early rounds and wait list: Common Data Set, fall 2025 (checked Oct 31, 2026)
Cost, pay and debt: College Scorecard, 2024-25 (checked Oct 31, 2026)
