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Marshall University SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements

SAT Range920 to 1140

ACT Range19 to 24

Average GPA3.31

Acceptance Rate95.7%

Marshall’s high acceptance rate means admission is realistic for many students, but because testing is required, your score still shows where you stand academically. Since SAT submissions are more common, aim for the upper half of the 920-1140 range, roughly 1030+, or use a 22-24 ACT as a comparable target.

Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.

Marshall University facts and stats

Quick Facts

Marshall University enrolls 9,146 undergraduate students in a small-town campus setting. Marshall has a 72% freshman retention rate, which is slightly above the national average of roughly 70%, and its 6-year graduation rate is 51%. The student-to-faculty ratio is 15:1. Marshall is test-required for admissions.

Location

Huntington, WV

Undergrad Enrollment9,146

Freshman Retention72%

SettingSmall town

Student to Faculty Ratio15:1

Graduation Rate51%

Test PolicyTest-required

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Key Marshall University application dates

Key dates

Application deadlines

Regular Decision

August 23

Early Action

Not offered

Early Decision

Not offered

Priority Deadline

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Financial aid deadlines

Financial Aid Priority

March 1

Test dates

SAT test dates

August 22, 2026

Registration deadline: August 7, 2026

September 12, 2026

Registration deadline: August 28, 2026

October 3, 2026

Registration deadline: September 18, 2026

ACT test dates

September 19, 2026

Registration deadline: August 14, 2026

October 17, 2026

Registration deadline: September 11, 2026

December 12, 2026

Registration deadline: November 6, 2026

Take tests early for the best outcomes

Marshall requires SAT/ACT scores, so plan to take your first test by the spring of junior year and use the summer before senior year for retakes. Because the Regular Decision deadline is August 23, fall senior-year retakes will be too late to count, so aim to finish any superscoring attempts before then.

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What you'll actually pay

At Marshall, a public Sun Belt Conference university, in-state tuition is $7,572 and out-of-state tuition is $18,756. About 66% of students receive aid, with an average merit award of $3,431. Submit the FAFSA by the March 1 priority deadline to be considered for aid.

In-State Tuition$7,572

Out-of-State Tuition$18,756

Room and Board$13,292

Average Merit Award$3,431

Application Fee$40

Students on Aid66%

Average Aid Package$15,274

Average Debt at Grad$25,632

Marshall’s out-of-state tuition is $18,756, compared with $7,572 for in-state tuition, and room and board is $13,292. Financial aid is common, with 66% of students receiving aid and an average aid package of $15,274. The average merit award is $3,431, which can help reduce costs for some students. Graduates leave with an average debt of $25,632.