2023 Comprehensive Report on Rankings, Costs, Graduation Rate and More
$8,730
Net Price
98%
Admitted
29%
Enrolled
53%
Graduation Rate
17/1
Student / Faculty
University Detail
Marshall University
is a public, four or more years institution with a total student enrollment of 11,023. In 2021, there were 281 psychology and social work graduates. This institution ranks #2 in West Virginia and ranks #455 in the U.S. for schools that offer psychology degree programs.
Psychology Degrees Offered
Bachelor, Postgraduate Certificate, Master, Doctor
Psychology Graduates
281
Total Enrollment
11,023
Type
Public, Four or more years
Institution Accreditation
Higher Learning Commission
Ranking for Marshall University
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West Virginia Rank
Combining ranking factors for 15 schools that offer psychology degrees in West Virginia, Marshall University ranks #2.
U.S. Rank
Combining ranking factors for 1,438 schools that offer psychology degrees in the U.S., Marshall University ranks #455.
Psychology Programs Offered
For psychology degrees, Marshall University offers General Psychology and Social Work at the bachelor level. At the postgraduate certificate level, the university offers Counseling and Applied Psychology, Mental Health Counseling and School Psychology. At the master level General Psychology and Social Work are offered. At the doctorate level Clinical Psychology and Counseling and Applied Psychology are offered.
In the table below, see the programs offered and the number of graduates in each program.
| Psychology Graduates in 2021 | BS | PG CERT | MA | PhD |
| Clinical Psychology | – | – | – | 11 |
| Counseling and Applied Psychology | – | 20 | – | 11 |
| General Psychology | 86 | – | 42 | – |
| Mental Health Counseling | – | 23 | – | – |
| School Psychology | – | 20 | – | – |
| Social Work | 32 | – | 36 | – |
| Total Graduates | 118 | 63 | 78 | 22 |
Psychology Program Accreditation(s)
Admission, Enrollment, Graduation
In the fall of 2021, 5,602 students applied to the Marshall University. The university admitted 98% and 29% of those who were admitted also enrolled.
By comparison, the average number of applicants for West Virginia universities is 3,078. On average, all West Virginia institutions admit 83% and 25% of those who were admitted end up enrolling into the institution.
The percentage of Marshall University students who return after their first year to begin their second year is 71%. Compared to all West Virginia four or more years colleges, the percentage is 67%.
The overall graduation rate for Marshall University is 53%, compared to 45% for all West Virginia universities, while the number of students who transferred out of the program is 49%.
Compare Marshall to West Virginia Four or more years Colleges
Offering Psychology Degrees
Compare admission, acceptance, retention and graduation rates of Marshall University to the average of all West Virginia four or more years schools that offer psychology degrees.
Why it Matters
Compare Admission and Enrollment
Low admission rates and high enrollment rates denote not only how selective a school is, but also how in-demand the school is. High graduation rates show the overall success of an institution.
Marshall
5,602
Applicants
98%
Percent Admitted
29%
Percent Enrolled
71%
1st Time Student Retention Rate
53%
Graduation Rate
WV Colleges
3,078
Applicants
83%
Percent Admitted
25%
Percent Enrolled
67%
1st Time Student Retention Rate
45%
Graduation Rate
Student & Faculty Information
In the fall of 2021, there were 841 or 80% full-time instructional or research faculty members of all faculty and there were 206 or 20% part-time faculty members employed at Marshall University. The number of full-time instructional faculty was 830 or 79%.
Part-time teachers are paid less and cost less, so any organization with a disproportionate number of part-time teachers can invest money in more important areas. However, as part-time teachers, participants can work full-time in their profession and bring experience to the classroom.
Why it Matters
Compare Faculty Numbers
Low student faculty ratios and high full-time instructional percentages indicate that institutions focus their investments in areas that matter most to students.
Marshall
17 / 1
Student Faculty Ratio
80%
Percent Full-Time
20%
Percent Part-Time
79%
Percent Full-Time Instructional
WV Colleges
14 / 1
Student Faculty Ratio
59%
Percent Full-Time
41%
Percent Part-Time
57%
Percent Full-Time Instructional
Tuition and Student Expenses
For the 2021-2022 academic year at Marshall University the average cost of undergraduate tuition is $7,190, and the average cost for books and supplies is $1,100.
For graduate students, the average cost for tuition is $7,520 and the average cost for graduate fees is $1,362.
In the table below, find the average total expenses to attend Marshall University in 2021-2022 including tuition, room, board and living expenses for both undergraduate and graduate students.
Note that the average total expenses do not include financial aid, grants, loans or scholarships. You can find the average financial aid and net price data in the sections below.
| Expenses for Marshall University | 2021-2022 |
| On Campus Room & Board | $11,384 |
| On-Campus Living Expenses | $2,287 |
| Total Living Expenses | $13,671 |
| Tuition for In-State, Undergraduate | $7,190 |
| Books and Supplies, Undergraduate | $1,100 |
| Total Undergraduate Expenses | $21,961 |
| In-State, Graduate Tuition | $7,520 |
| In-State, Graduate Fees | $1,362 |
| Total Graduate Expenses | $8,882 |
Net Price
Average Net Price
The average net price to attend Marshall University is $8,730. Average net price is calculated by adding tuition, room, board, living costs, books, supplies together and then subtracting the average financial (grants, scholarships and loans) for federal financial aid recipients.
In other words, the average net price is the average amount students pay to attend this university for one year.
Average net price is calculated from the most recent data supplied by each institution to the US Department of Education and is found by subtracting the average amount of federal, state/local government, or institutional grant or scholarship aid from the total cost of attendance. The total cost of attendance is the sum of published tuition and required fees (lower of in-district or in-state), books and supplies, and the weighted average for room and board and other expenses.
Net Price by Family Income
Depending on the federal, state, or institutional grant aid available, the table below shows the average amount students pay to attend Marshall University presented by family income bracket.
Students may pay more or less depending on their individual circumstances; however, these are the average costs as tracked by the university and reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
| Average Net Price by Income | 2020-2021 | 2021-2022 |
| $0 – $30,000 | $5,377 | $5,986 |
| $30,001 – $48,000 | $6,254 | $6,275 |
| $48,001 – $75,000 | $9,256 | $9,058 |
| $75,001 – $110,000 | $11,540 | $12,963 |
| $110,001 and more | $13,981 | $13,876 |
Compare Marshall University to all West Virginia universitas that offer psychology degrees for the cost to attend, average financial aid, percent of students receiving aid and the average net price to attend.
For program ranking, we see a lower overall cost of tuition and cost of living expenses minus the average financial aid a student may receive as the ranking factor student may want to consider.
Why it Matters
Compare Average Cost to Attend and Net Price
Low student faculty ratios and high full-time instructional professors indicates to us institutions that focus their investments in areas that matter most: the education of students by the best instructors possible.
Marshall
$21,961
Cost to Attend
$8,191
Average Financial Aid
99%
Percent Receiving Aid
$8,730
Net Price
WV Colleges
$27,798
Cost to Attend
$12,087
Average Financial Aid
96%
Percent Receiving Aid
$13,411
Average Net Price
Financial Aid
The number of beginning students who enter postsecondary education for the first time and receive financial aid is 1,679 or 99%.
The number of undergraduate students who receive a grant or scholarship is 8,056 and the average amount of their grant or scholarship is $8,191.
All Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | # Receiving Aid | Average Aid Received |
|---|---|---|
| Grant or Scholarship Aid | 8,056 | $8,191 |
| Pell Grants | 3,298 | $5,479 |
| Federal Student Loans | 3,947 | $8,047 |
Below, compare the financial aid students receive at the Marshall University to all schools across the United States that offer psychology degrees.
We see higher percentages of those receiving aid and the percent that aid covers the net price of education as an indicator of the strength of the institution.
Why it Matters
Compare Financial Aid
Financial Aid can make the difference between being able to afford college or being priced out of college. Many students may find college far more affordable than they could imagine, when accounting for the various kinds of financial aid available.
Marshall
8,056
Grant or Scholarship Aid
53%
Grants or Scholarships
3,298
Number of Pell Grants
22%
Pell Grants
3,947
Federal Student Loans
26%
Federal Student Loans
WV Colleges
4,134
Grant or Scholarship Aid
57%
Grants or Scholarships
1,469
Number of Pell Grants
20%
Pell Grants
1,699
Federal Student Loans
23%
Federal Student Loans
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