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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
- Website: www.marshall.edu
- Type: Public, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Doctoral and First-Professional Degree
- Local Area: Midsized Suburb
- Student Enrollment: 13,808
- College Alias: MU
- College Mascot: Thundering Herd
Basic Information
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- On-Campus Day Care Available
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Study Abroad Opportunities
- Weekend / Evening Classes Available
- Teaching K-12 Certification Offered Can Complete Preparation With Specialization State Approved for Certification
- ROTC Army
- Mission Statement
- Click To Read Mission Statement
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - MU Library Profile
- 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
- Admission Links
- Admissions: www.marshall.edu
- Admission Fees Fall 2006
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $30.00
- Graduate Application Fee: $40.00
- Professional Degree Application Fee: $50.00
- 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 2006
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 1,057 | 1,248 | 2,305 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 826 (78%) | 1,051 (84%) | 1,877 (81%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 687 (83%) | 862 (82%) | 1,549 (83%) |
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2007
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | 469 | 28% |
| ACT ® Exam | 1,493 | 88% |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2007
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | 450 | 570 |
| SAT ® Math | 440 | 560 |
| SAT ® Writing | 450 | 560 |
| ACT ® Composite | 20 | 25 |
| ACT ® English | 20 | 26 |
| ACT ® Math | 18 | 24 |
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Website: MU Financial Aid Office
- FAFSA Student Aid: Apply Online
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 70%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 42% | 28% | 34% | 42% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $4,937 | $3,318 | $4,032 | $2,192 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 6.8% | 6.6% | 6.2% |
| Number in Default | 196 | 202 | 171 |
| Number in Repayment | 2,870 | 3,021 | 2,737 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $4,360 | $4,150 | $3,932 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $11,264 | $11,054 | $10,634 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 | $800 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $6,818 | $6,492 | $6,272 |
| Other Expenses | $2,540 | $2,540 | $2,453 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $14,718 | $14,182 | $13,457 |
| Out of State | $21,622 | $21,086 | $20,159 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $5,360 | $5,150 | $4,732 |
| Out of State | $12,264 | $12,054 | $11,434 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $5,360 | $5,150 | $4,732 |
| Out of State | $12,264 | $12,054 | $11,434 |
Graduate Student Expenses
| In-State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Tuition and Fees | ||
| Medical School | $16,110 | $40,930 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 13,808 Undergraduate: 9,586 Graduate: 3,976 Professional: 246
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 5,520 Female: 8,288
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 4,251 Female: 5,335
- Graduate Gender Male: 1,131 Female: 2,845
- Professional Gender Male: 138 Female: 108
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 9,549 Part-Time: 4,259
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 7,902 Part-Time: 1,684
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 1,401 Part-Time: 2,575
- Professional Attendance Full-Time: 246 Part-Time: 0
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 310 | 2% |
| American Indian | 54 | 0.4% |
| Black | 598 | 4% |
| Asian | 142 | 1% |
| Hispanic | 119 | 0.9% |
| White | 11,403 | 83% |
| Unknown | 1,182 | 9% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 429 | 3% |
| Ages 18-19 | 2,623 | 19% |
| Ages 20-21 | 2,619 | 19% |
| Ages 22-24 | 2,757 | 20% |
| Ages 25-29 | 2,004 | 15% |
| Ages 30-34 | 1,019 | 7% |
| Ages 35-39 | 744 | 5% |
| Ages 40-49 | 945 | 7% |
| Ages 50-65 | 655 | 5% |
| Age Over 65 | 13 | 0.09% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 1,853 | 1,557 | 296 |
| Faculty Status | 950 | 686 | 264 |
| Tenured Faculty | 377 | 368 | 9 |
| Graduate Assistants | 77 | - | 77 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 940 | 676 | 264 |
| Primarily Instruction | 802 | 553 | 249 |
| Primarily Research | 28 | 28 | - |
| Primarily Public Service | 102 | 88 | 14 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 188 | 184 | 4 |
| Other Professionals | 285 | 271 | 14 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 440 | 426 | 14 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 113 | 105 | 8 |
| Skilled Crafts | 50 | 50 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 137 | 134 | 3 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $58,581 (437) | $63,016 (261) | $52,004 (176) |
| Professor | $70,691 (189) | $73,912 (129) | $63,767 (60) |
| Associate Professor | $56,310 (103) | $56,600 (61) | $55,890 (42) |
| Assistant Professor | $47,974 (115) | $52,159 (59) | $43,565 (56) |
| Instructor | $30,737 (30) | $31,875 (12) | $29,978 (18) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $84,681 (26) | $89,018 (19) | $72,909 (7) |
| Professor | $94,139 (16) | $94,983 (15) | $81,482 (1) |
| Associate Professor | $75,918 (6) | $68,866 (3) | $82,970 (3) |
| Assistant Professor | $59,993 (4) | $60,000 (1) | $59,991 (3) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $59,182 (463) | $63,682 (280) | $52,297 (183) |
| Professor | $71,185 (205) | $74,308 (144) | $63,815 (61) |
| Associate Professor | $56,630 (109) | $56,588 (64) | $56,690 (45) |
| Assistant Professor | $48,012 (119) | $52,108 (60) | $43,846 (59) |
| Instructor | $30,737 (30) | $31,875 (12) | $29,978 (18) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athlete Student Aid | |||
| Total Aid | $4,510,747 | $2,630,305 | $1,880,442 |
| Ratio (%) | 100% | 58% | 42% |
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 444 | 216 | 228 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 383 | 216 | 167 |
| Baseball | 41 | 41 | - |
| Basketball | 31 | 16 | 15 |
| Football | 106 | 106 | - |
| Golf | 24 | 12 | 12 |
| Soccer | 59 | 31 | 28 |
| Softball | 19 | - | 19 |
| Swimming and Diving (Combined) | 32 | - | 32 |
| Tennis | 10 | - | 10 |
| Track and Field, Indoor | 38 | - | 38 |
| Track and Field, Outdoor | 38 | - | 38 |
| Cross Country | 32 | 10 | 22 |
| Volleyball | 14 | - | 14 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $165,513 | $61,015 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $60,989 | $26,116 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 67 | 29 | 38 |
| 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 |
| Football | 12 | 12 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 11 | 11 | - |
| Golf | 5 | 2 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| Soccer | 7 | 4 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 5 | 3 | 2 |
| Softball | 4 | - | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | - | 3 |
| Swimming and Diving (Combined) | 4 | - | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | - | 3 |
| Tennis | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
| Track and Field, Indoor | 5 | - | 5 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | - | 4 |
| Track and Field, Outdoor | 5 | - | 5 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | - | 4 |
| Cross Country | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Volleyball | 4 | - | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | - | 3 |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 71%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 48%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 40% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 34% |
| Female | 45% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | - |
| American Indian | 33% |
| Black | 41% |
| Asian | 57% |
| Hispanic | 25% |
| White | 40% |
| Unknown | 37% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 16% |
| 5 Years | 34% |
| 6 Years | 39% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Weapons Related | 2 | 5 |
| Drug Related | 12 | 12 |
| Liquor Related | 81 | 125 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Drug Related | 8 | 8 |
| Liquor Related | 60 | 86 |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Forcible Rape | - | 1 |
| Robbery | - | 1 |
| Burglary | 8 | 9 |
| Vehicle Theft | 3 | - |
| Arson | 1 | 1 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Forcible Rape | - | 1 |
| Burglary | 5 | 5 |
| Arson | 1 | - |
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