Location: Huntington, West Virginia
Type: Public research university
About:
Marshall University was founded in 1837 and offers over 70 undergraduate majors and 60 graduate and professional degrees and has an enrolment of more than 16,000 students.
At Marshall University, ‘we change lives and inspire extraordinary futures’.
Our students attach high value to our small class sizes, having faculty members actively instructing in the classroom, the availability of intensive advising, exceptional student success resources, modern facilities, a growing global community and robust extracurricular programming.
Our faculty members are leaders, mentors and cultivators of talent. They are making a real difference in the lives of our students.
Our alumni are the heart and soul of the Marshall family. They have gone on to lead Fortune 500 companies, win Pulitzer Prizes and become captains of industry, science, education and the arts.
Marshall University is set in 100 acres and consists 9 under graduate and 3 graduate colleges that include the Colleges of Arts and Media; Business; Education and Professional Development; Information Technology and Engineering; Liberal Arts; Health Professions, and Science, as well as the Honors College; University College; the Graduate College; the School of Pharmacy; and the Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine.
The most popular majors at Marshall University include: Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services; Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities; Education; Health Professions and Related Programs; and Psychology.
Marshall has a ‘first year experience program’, helping students develop good study skills and habits and relationships with faculty and university staff. It promotes well-being, both socially and health wise and works to create an overall positive college experience.
Fast Facts:
- Average Class Size: 21 with almost half of classes having fewer than 20 students
- 230 recognized student organizations
- On campus accommodation
- First year experience program to help students integrate
- Marshall has Study Abroad Programs at 250 sites in 50 countries
- Marshall participates in a National Student Exchange Program: 200 colleges with in the U.S. and Canada
- Accreditation: Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association
- Research Funding: $23 million annually
- Total students in 2015 – 13,631, of which 4% were International
- Students from: 49 states, 56 foreign countries, 55 West Virginia counties
- Free bike loan program for students
Athletics:
Marshall University athletic teams are known as the ‘Thundering Herd’. They participate in Conference USA and are ranked in the NCAA Division I.
Men’s teams: Baseball, basketball, cross country, football, golf, and soccer.
Women’s teams: Basketball, cross country/track, golf, soccer, softball, swimming/diving, tennis, and volleyball.
School Information:
Program information:
Marshall University offers more than 100 degrees to choose from: http://www.marshall.edu/home/degrees
Browse their undergraduate catalogue to find out more about their colleges and accreditations.
Housing:
Living on campus is encouraged and can ease the transition to college life. Students are more plugged-in to the campus community and have more opportunities to join clubs, attend campus events, meet new people and develop friendships.
Marshall University housing information: http://www.marshall.edu/housing/
Entry requirements:
An overall high school GPA of at least a 2.0 (on a 4.0 scale) and a composite score of at least a 19 on the ACT or a critical reading + math score of at least 910 on the SAT or an overall GPA of at least 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) and a composite score of at least 16 on the ACT or a critical reading + math score of 780 on the SAT.
In addition:
- $150.00 USD Application Fee (non-refundable).
- Official Transcripts
- Proof of English Language Proficiency – Proof of your proficiency in English may be certified by submitting one of the following: TOEFL (IbT): 78 or higher OR SAT – minimum Verbal score of 450 OR ACT – minimum subscores of 18 in English and in Reading
- Submit Proof of Financial Support
- Proof of Measles and Rubella Immunization – MMR Vaccination Record
Programs: http://www.marshall.edu/home/degrees
Direct Entry Requirements: www.marshall.edu/home/futurestudents
(International admissions requirements: http://www.marshall.edu/admissions/files/UndergraduateApplicationINTERNATIONAL_FY1516.pdf)
Pathway Entry Requirements (for students who wish to strengthen their academic credentials or English proficiency before applying to a degree program): www.intohigher.com/marshall
Tuition:
The estimated cost for 1 year is $31,664, including tuition, accommodation and meals.
Marshall University tuition information: http://www.marshall.edu/admissions/files/IntlTuitonandFees070115.pdf
Financial Aid/Scholarships:
There are numerous scholarships available to international students.
Marshall University scholarship information for international students: http://www.marshall.edu/sfa/types-of-aid/marshall-university-scholarships-for-non-resident-applicants/
Are you interested in finding out how you can apply to this university? Make an appointment with our education advisor to start your own American study adventure.
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