Huntington, West Virginia
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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 ↗
Total CoA (on-campus): $25,294
Room & Board: $12,852
Books & Supplies: $1,100
Receive Aid: 98%
Avg Grant Aid: $12,024
Pell Grant Recipients: 44%
Total CoA (on-campus): $36,646
Room & Board: $12,852
Books & Supplies: $1,100
Receive Aid: 98%
Avg Grant Aid: $12,024
Pell Grant Recipients: 44%
25th–75th Percentile
SAT Total: 890–1130
SAT ERW: 470–580
SAT Math: 420–550
ACT Composite: 18–24
1 John Marshall Dr, Huntington, West Virginia, 25755
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