Huntington, West Virginia · ★ 4.0 / 5 Overall (1 Student Review)
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Public · 4-year · Doctoral
Marshall University is a public research university in Huntington, West Virginia, United States. It was founded in 1837 and is named after John Marshall, the fourth chief justice of the United States. The university is classified among "R2: Doctoral Universities – High research activity".
National rank
Ranked #302 in the US by CWUR (2026). Source: CWUR US ↗
Value rank
Ranked #530 on Washington Monthly Best Bang for the Buck. Source: WM Best Value ↗
World rank
Ranked #1874 globally by CWUR (2026). Source: CWUR World ↗
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1 John Marshall Dr, Huntington, West Virginia, 25755
Visit University Site25th–75th percentile
SAT total: 890–1130
SAT ERW: 470–580
SAT math: 420–550
ACT composite: 18–24
Total: 11,027
Undergrad: 8,235
Undergrad full-time: 6,576
Graduate: 2,792
Part-time: 2,665
In-state
Tuition: $8,942
Total cost on campus: $25,294
Out-of-state
Tuition: $20,294
Total cost on campus: $36,646
Room & board: $12,852
Books & supplies: $1,100
Receive aid: 98%
Avg grant aid: $12,024
Pell grant recipients: 44%
Rent: $518 / mo
Average city asking rent, as a roommate share. Zillow Observed Rent Index.
Coffee: $4.50
State average cafe price. Numbeo, 2024.
Gas: $4.36 / gal
State average price. AAA.
Average meal: $8.86
Published board plan, per meal. IPEDS.