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General Information:
Location: Huntington, WV, 25755
Founded: 1837
Type: coeducational public research university
Mission Statement:
Marshall University is a multi-campus public university providing innovative undergraduate and graduate education that contributes to the development of society and the individual. The University actively facilitates learning through the preservation, discovery, synthesis, and dissemination of knowledge.
Student Information:
WHY MARSHALL?
Big Opportunity, Close-Knit Community
Marshall University provides you with a world of opportunity (study abroad programs, top-notch facilities, undergraduate research programs, and more) within a close-knit and nurturing environment. Classes are small (average size, 23 students) so you and your professor can get to know each other. We have living/learning communities in the residence halls so that you are close to people in similar majors; a study group is never more than a couple of rooms away! Whether you’re travelling to Europe to perform with the Jazz Ensemble or making a new scientific discovery alongside one of our faculty members, you will learn and experience more than you thought possible at Marshall, and you’ll be doing it with people who become your family away from home!
Student Body Data (2009)
Total: 13,435
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59% Female; 41% Male
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Undergraduate: 9,641 (71.8%)
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Graduate: 3,794 (28.2%)
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Minority Students: 1022 (7.6%)
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International Students: 334 (2.5%)
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Out-of-State: 2,267 (16.9%)
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Students from: 47 states, 64 foreign countries, 55 West Virginia Counties
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Average Incoming Freshman ACT: 22.2
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Average Incoming Freshman GPA: 3.3
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First to Second Year retention rate of
first-time freshman 08-09: 71%
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Degrees Granted 08-09: 2,488
Colleges & Schools
College of Business
College of Education & Human Services
College of Fine Arts
College of Health Professions
College of Information Technology & Engineering
College of Liberal Arts
College of Science
Graduate School of Education & Professional Development
Honors College
School of Extended Education
School of Journalism & Mass Communication
School of Medicine
University College
Facilities:
• Acreage of the Huntington campus: 100 acres
• Extended campus sites: South Charleston, Point Pleasant, Beckley,
Logan and Gilbert
• Erickson Alumni & Foundation Center: 33,000 square feet, opened Feb. 2010
• Recreation Center: 123,000 square feet, opened Feb. 2009
• First Year Residence Halls: 177,571 square feet, opened Aug. 2008
• Engineering Lab: 16,000 square feet, opened Aug. 2008
• Gillette Welcome Center: 9,450 square feet, opened 2007
• School of Medicine Clinical Facility: 88,000 square feet, opened 2007
• Mid-Ohio Valley Center Science and Nursing Addition: 8,100 square feet, opened 2007
• Robert C. Byrd Biotechnology Science Center: 144,000 square feet,
opened 2006
Student Life:
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192 recognized student organizations
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Student Services: African American Student Services, Autism Training Center, Career Services, Counseling Center,
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Health Services, HELP Program, Security/Escort Service, Tutoring, Women’s Center, Writing Center
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Study Abroad Programs: 163 sites in 38 countries
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Residence Services: 2 all-freshman halls, 8 upperclassmen halls, 2,537 total capacity
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Cars: All students are permitted to have cars but must purchase a
university permit
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National Student Exchange Program: 200 different colleges within the United States and Canada
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Fraternities: 11; Sororities: 7
Study Abroad:
Why study abroad?
Study abroad is a life-changing experience that few American students take advantage of. It allows you to gain a new perspective on your studies while enhancing your resume, cross-cultural communication skills, and deepening your understanding of international and global issues. Allow yourself to go beyond your comfort zone and realize your capabilities.
Who can go?
Students must have completed their freshman year before they can study abroad. You must have a 2.75 GPA or higher, be self-motivated, independent, have a desire for adventure, and have a strong interest in learning about other cultures.
Where can you go?
The sky is the limit in terms of where you can go, but you want to make sure you find someplace that suits you and your needs. For those of you who are interested in going for a shorter period of time, and with familiar faces, we have our Marshall Faculty-Led Programs. In the past, instructors have led programs to Belize, El Salvador, Mexico, China, Ireland, and England. Each year offers new opportunities. Our Exchange Programs offer you an affordable way to spend a semester or year overseas. In addition to exchanges, students also have the opportunity to go with one of our Affiliate Programs and be sure to check out the new Marshall in Sydney program with CAPA.
Athletics:
• NCAA Division I, Conference USA
• NCAA Men’s Sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Soccer
• NCAA Women’s Sports: Basketball, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Swimming and Diving, Tennis, Track/Field, Cross Country, Volleyball
• Spirit Groups: Cheerleading, Dance Team, Marching Thunder, Pep Band
• Student Athletes: 395
• 32 different Intramural Sports offered including: Soccer, Basketball, Flag Football, Dodgeball and Wiffleball
• 6 Club Sports including Men and Women’s Rugby, Men’s Lacrosse, Cycling
Faculty Information:
• Undergraduate student/faculty ratio: 21 to 1
• Full time faculty: 86.9%
• Faculty with Ph.D. or terminal degree in their field: 85%
• Minority Faculty: 15% of full-time instructional faculty
• Average Class Size: 23
• Classes that have fewer than 20 students: 41%
When to Apply:
• Admission: Decisions are made on a rolling basis up to two weeks before the semester begins.
• Housing: Assignments are made on a first-come, first-served basis. Apply as soon as possible after submitting enrollment deposit to ensure the best assignment.
• Financial Aid: Priority is given to early applicants; however, awards are made on a continuous basis. WV residents must complete their FAFSA
by March 1st preceding the academic year for consideration for state aid.