More selective than 36% of West Virginia colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
73% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 56% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose Marshall University over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
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Marshall University SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, Marshall University is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 480 | 590 |
| SAT math | 430 | 560 |
| ACT composite | 19 | 24 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 910 | 1150 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
Marshall University admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 96% | 480–590 | 430–560 | 19–24 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 96% | 470–580 | 420–550 | 18–24 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is Marshall University compared with other West Virginia colleges?
Marshall University has the 10th-lowest acceptance rate of 15 West Virginia colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | West Virginia University | 89% | 65% | $15,634 |
| 7 | Concord University | 93% | 39% | $9,966 |
| 8 | West Virginia Wesleyan College | 93% | 57% | $18,083 |
| 9 | Davis & Elkins College | 94% | 39% | $18,273 |
| 10 | Marshall University | 96% | 51% | $7,502 |
| 11 | West Virginia State University | 96% | 39% | $11,139 |
| 12 | Shepherd University | 97% | 51% | $11,363 |
| 13 | Bluefield State University | 97% | 37% | $13,684 |
| 14 | West Liberty University | 97% | 60% | $15,366 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All West Virginia colleges →
Who enrolls at Marshall University
College Scorecard; IPEDS
Marshall University admissions questions
What is the Marshall University acceptance rate?
Marshall University accepts 96% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 6,269 of 6,499 applicants were admitted.
Does Marshall University require the SAT or ACT?
Marshall University considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 73% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 56% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for Marshall University?
The middle 50% of Marshall University enrolled first-year students scored 910–1150 on the SAT and 19–24 on the ACT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at Marshall University?
28% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (1,739 of 6,269).
Is Marshall University getting harder to get into?
Marshall University accepted 96% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 96% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to Marshall University overview