MARSHALL UNIVERSITY (MU)
- 1 John Marshall Dr
- Huntington, WV 25755
- OPEID College Code: 00381500
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- General Phone: (800) 642-3463
- President: Dr. Stephen James Kopp
- Type: Public, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Doctoral - Research & Professional
- Local Area: Small City
- Student Enrollment: 13,776
- College Alias: MU
- College Mascot: Thundering Herd
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- North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
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- Grants Medical Degree
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Masters Colleges and Universities (Larger Programs)
- Undergraduate Classification Balanced Arts & Sciences/Professions, High Graduate Coexistence
- Graduate Classification Stem Dominant
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Full-Time Four-Year, Selective, Higher Transfer-In
- Enrollment Classification High Undergraduate
- Size Classification Large Four-Year, Primarily Nonresidential
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- Admission Links
- Admissions: www.marshall.edu
- Admission Fees Fall 2008
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $30.00
- Graduate Application Fee: $40.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- Life Experience Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- High School or Secondary School GPA Required
- High School or Secondary School Record Required
- College Preparatory Program Completion Required
- Admission Test Scores (SAT ®, ACT ®, ...) Required
- TOEFL Required
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2008
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 1,060 | 1,349 | 2,409 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 847 (80%) | 1,159 (86%) | 2,006 (83%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 715 (84%) | 971 (84%) | 1,686 (84%) |
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2008
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | 447 | 28% |
| ACT ® Exam | 1,503 | 89% |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2008
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | 450 | 560 |
| SAT ® Math | 440 | 560 |
| SAT ® Writing | 440 | 550 |
| ACT ® Composite | 19 | 25 |
| ACT ® English | 20 | 26 |
| ACT ® Math | 18 | 24 |
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The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future financial aid details. Financial aid is available for those who qualify.
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Website: MU Financial Aid Office
- FAFSA Student Aid: Apply Online
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 71%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2008-09
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 44% | 28% | 37% | 41% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $6,810 | $4,196 | $3,797 | $2,548 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 5.6% | 6.8% | 6.8% |
| Number in Default | 180 | 205 | 196 |
| Number in Repayment | 3,179 | 3,008 | 2,870 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Undergraduate Student Expenses
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| 2009-10 | 2008-09 | 2007-08 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-District Tuition and Fees | $5,236 | $4,748 | $4,360 |
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $5,236 | $4,748 | $4,360 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $12,482 | $11,852 | $11,264 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,100 | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $8,102 | $7,800 | $6,818 |
| Other Expenses | $2,230 | $2,688 | $2,540 |
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $8,102 | $7,800 | $6,818 |
| Other Expenses | $2,230 | $2,688 | $2,540 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $5,780 | $2,688 | $3,620 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-District | $16,668 | $16,236 | $14,718 |
| In-State | $16,668 | $16,236 | $14,718 |
| Out of State | $23,914 | $23,340 | $21,622 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-District | $16,668 | $16,236 | $14,718 |
| In-State | $16,668 | $16,236 | $14,718 |
| Out of State | $23,914 | $23,340 | $21,622 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-District | $12,116 | $9,624 | $8,980 |
| In-State | $12,116 | $9,624 | $8,980 |
| Out of State | $19,362 | $16,728 | $15,884 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
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The following list is not a comprehensive or current list of degrees or programs offered, please contact this school directly to learn more about what is currently being offered.
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 13,776 Undergraduate: 9,692 Graduate: 4,084
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 5,531 Female: 8,245
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 4,246 Female: 5,446
- Graduate Gender Male: 1,285 Female: 2,799
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 9,821 Part-Time: 3,955
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 8,043 Part-Time: 1,649
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 1,778 Part-Time: 2,306
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 332 | 2% |
| American Indian | 54 | 0.4% |
| Black | 666 | 5% |
| Asian | 160 | 1% |
| Hispanic | 146 | 1% |
| White | 11,390 | 83% |
| Unknown | 1,028 | 7% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 459 | 3% |
| Ages 18-19 | 2,890 | 21% |
| Ages 20-21 | 2,566 | 19% |
| Ages 22-24 | 2,686 | 19% |
| Ages 25-29 | 1,983 | 14% |
| Ages 30-34 | 1,085 | 8% |
| Ages 35-39 | 759 | 6% |
| Ages 40-49 | 861 | 6% |
| Ages 50-65 | 477 | 3% |
| Age Over 65 | 8 | 0.06% |
| Age Unknown | 2 | 0.01% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 1,912 | 1,574 | 338 |
| Faculty Status | 1,009 | 704 | 305 |
| Tenured Faculty | 371 | 362 | 9 |
| Graduate Assistants | 71 | - | 71 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 1,000 | 697 | 303 |
| Primarily Instruction | 848 | 560 | 288 |
| Primarily Research | 27 | 27 | - |
| Primarily Public Service | 113 | 98 | 15 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 185 | 180 | 5 |
| Other Professionals | 310 | 290 | 20 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 417 | 407 | 10 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 108 | 105 | 3 |
| Skilled Crafts | 51 | 51 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 134 | 130 | 4 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $59,573 (452) | $63,894 (266) | $53,394 (186) |
| Professor | $72,164 (178) | $75,762 (117) | $65,263 (61) |
| Associate Professor | $59,560 (121) | $60,596 (74) | $57,930 (47) |
| Assistant Professor | $48,842 (114) | $52,278 (60) | $45,023 (54) |
| Instructor | $33,516 (39) | $34,052 (15) | $33,181 (24) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $84,194 (26) | $92,705 (16) | $70,578 (10) |
| Professor | $94,198 (17) | $96,293 (14) | $84,417 (3) |
| Associate Professor | $73,161 (4) | $73,983 (1) | $72,887 (3) |
| Assistant Professor | $61,012 (4) | $61,184 (1) | $60,954 (3) |
| Instructor | $51,000 (1) | - (-) | $51,000 (1) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $60,080 (478) | $64,572 (282) | $53,616 (196) |
| Professor | $72,592 (195) | $76,085 (131) | $65,441 (64) |
| Associate Professor | $59,570 (125) | $60,595 (75) | $58,032 (50) |
| Assistant Professor | $48,878 (118) | $52,242 (61) | $45,278 (57) |
| Instructor | $33,721 (40) | $34,052 (15) | $33,523 (25) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
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| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athlete Student Aid | |||
| Total Aid | $5,264,831 | $3,052,395 | $2,212,436 |
| Ratio (%) | 100% | 58% | 42% |
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 458 | 229 | 229 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 396 | 228 | 168 |
| Baseball | 40 | 40 | - |
| Basketball | 33 | 16 | 17 |
| All Track Combined | 103 | - | 103 |
| Football | 115 | 115 | - |
| Golf | 21 | 9 | 12 |
| Soccer | 62 | 34 | 28 |
| Softball | 19 | - | 19 |
| Swimming and Diving | 29 | - | 29 |
| Tennis | 9 | - | 9 |
| Track and Field, X-Country | 15 | 15 | - |
| Volleyball | 12 | - | 12 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $163,730 | $60,252 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $64,823 | $25,995 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 53 | 27 | 26 |
| Baseball | 4 | 4 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | 3 | - |
| Basketball | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| All Track Combined | 4 | - | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | - | 3 |
| Football | 12 | 12 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 11 | 11 | - |
| Golf | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Soccer | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Softball | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
| Swimming and Diving | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
| Tennis | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
| Track and Field, X-Country | 2 | 2 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Volleyball | 4 | - | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | - | 3 |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 71%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 44%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 45% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 43% |
| Female | 47% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 50% |
| American Indian | 50% |
| Black | 34% |
| Asian | 76% |
| Hispanic | 29% |
| White | 46% |
| Unknown | 31% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 21% |
| 5 Years | 39% |
| 6 Years | 44% |
Crime Statistics
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| Residence Hall | ||
| Weapons Related | 1 | - |
| Drug Related | 15 | 8 |
| Liquor Related | 61 | 60 |
| On Campus | ||
| Weapons Related | 1 | 2 |
| Drug Related | 21 | 12 |
| Liquor Related | 86 | 81 |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| Residence Hall | ||
| Forcible Rape | 1 | - |
| Burglary | - | 5 |
| Arson | - | 1 |
| On Campus | ||
| Forcible Rape | 1 | - |
| Robbery | 2 | - |
| Burglary | 12 | 8 |
| Vehicle Theft | - | 3 |
| Arson | - | 1 |
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Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
