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Marshall University

Huntington, West Virginia

  • Overview
  • Accessibility
  • Demographics
  • Cost
  • Online Offerings
  • Outcomes
  • Military

Located in Huntington, West Virginia, Marshall University has earned dual recognition from Abound as a Best Online College and a Best College for Adults. The school combines flexible learning options with measurable student progress indicators, reflecting a focus on helping adult learners move steadily toward degree completion.

Overview

School Type

  • Online
  • Public

Website: www.marshall.edu

Accessibility

  • Distance education:Yes
  • Online degrees:Yes
  • Career services:Yes
  • Weekend/Evening classes:Yes
  • Credit for life experiences:Yes
  • On-Campus day care:Yes

Demographics

Part-time students
611 undergrads
  • Full-time undergrad students:6,538
  • Undergrad students over 25 years old:924
  • Pell Grant students:3,013
  • Online and distance education undergrad students:561
  • Part-time students
    9%
  • Students over 25 years old
    11%

Cost

In-district per-credit-hour charge for part-time students
$307
Average net price for students awarded grant/aid
$9,734
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Online & Distance Programs


Bachelor's degrees offered

  • English Language and Literature/Letters(2)
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences General Studies and Humanities(1)
  • Social Sciences(1)
  • Health Professions and Related Programs(2)
  • Business Management Marketing and Related Support Services(2)
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Outcomes

  • Retention rate for part-time students:42%
  • Graduation rate for part-time students:31%

Military & Veteran

Number of undergraduate students receiving Post 9/11 GI Bill benefits
110 students
  • Credit for military training:Yes
  • Dedicated staff member:Yes
  • Student veteran organization:Yes
  • Yellow Ribbon Program member:Yes
  • Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges member:Yes
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