Fast Facts about Marshall University

Type
State-supported, interactive university; 2-year and 4-year undergraduate and graduate programs.

Enrollment
The enrollment of Marshall University is approximately 14,000 students including 4,000 graduate and medical students.

Academic Programs
The University offers 68 baccalaureate programs and 52 graduate programs.

Accreditation
Marshall University is accredited as an institution of higher learning by the Commission on Institutions of Higher Education of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.

Faculty Profile
83% of the faculty hold a Ph.D. or the highest degree in their field; The faculty-to-student ratio is approximately 1 to 19 (1 faculty member per 19 students)

Expenses (07-08)
For the academic year 2007-2008, the estimated cost of tuition and fees is $4,360 for in-state students, $7,592 for metro students, and $11,264 for out-of-state students.

Academic Calendar
The University operates on a semester system which includes the Fall, Spring and Summer semesters. The Fall semester begins in late August and ends in mid-December. The Spring semester begins in mid-January and ends in early May. Four summer sessions are offered from mid-May through mid-August.

Athletics
Marshall University is a member of the National Collegiate Athletic Association at the Division I-A level.

Note: Marshall Community and Technical College is a separate institution and is not included in these figures.