Marshall University
Overview
Marshall University, located in the small town of Huntington, West Virginia, is known for small class sizes and individual attention from instructors.
- Named A Best Business School (The Princeton Review 2019).
- #1 University in West Virginia (Best College Reviews 2018).
- #14 Top Public Schools, Regional Universities, South (U.S. News & World Report 2018).
- #9 Best Bachelor’s Degrees in Business Economics (Best College Reviews 2018).
- Master’s Level Research University (Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching).
Quick facts
- Founded in 1837
- Total number of students: 13,654
- Number of international students: 737
- Nationalities represented: 60+
Why This University




Courses
Direct Entry
If your student meets the academic and English language requirements for the degree program, they can apply directly to the university program.
Direct Entry
If your student meets the academic and English language requirements for the degree program, they can apply directly to the university program.
Top subjects
- Accounting
- Biomechanics
- Business Administration
- Computer Science
- Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Technology Management
- Environmental Science
Key rankings
Student success
- Named A Best Business School (The Princeton Review 2019).
- #1 University in West Virginia (Best College Reviews 2018).
- #14 Top Public Schools, Regional Universities, South (U.S. News & World Report 2018).
- #9 Best Bachelor’s Degrees in Business Economics (Best College Reviews 2018).
- Master’s Level Research University (Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching).
Take a look at our student progression results in all programs for 2018-19:
Eligible: 95.6% of students who successfully completed the Pathway program and qualified for admission as degree-seeking students.
Enrolled: 94.4% of students who enrolled as degree-seeking students in their next term of degree study at their host university.
INTO North America Progression Record 2018-19, 31st of October 2019
Campus and location

1. Huntington Campus
Huntington, West Virginia is located on the banks of the scenic Ohio River where the states of West Virginia, Ohio and Kentucky meet. It was recently named America’s Best Community. Enjoy beautiful weather and events at the riverfront park, where you can look across the water and see Ohio. Kentucky is only about 20 minutes away by car, so your options for exploring are multiplied with the convenience of the tri-state area.
University facilities
Marshall is dedicated to providing students with the best facilities possible, from classrooms and research labs to the recreation center and sports arenas.
Admission Requirement & Deadline
Freshmen
- Equivalent of U.S. high school diploma
- International GPA requirements are equivalent to domestic GPA requirements and vary by program
- ACT/SAT required for some programs and merit-based scholarships
- Proof of English Proficiency (61 TOEFL, 6.0 IELTS)
Transfer
- Must be eligible to return to the last institution attended
- Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0
- Applicants with less than 30 semester hours of transfer credit must meet freshman requirements
- Proof of English Proficiency (61 TOEFL, 6.0 IELTS)
Application Deadlines
International applicants must submit ALL required documents by the following deadlines to be considered for admission:
- Spring Semester – October 15
- Summer semester – March 15
- Fall semester – June 15
Scholarship
Tuition Fees
