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On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into Marshall University, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.

96
%
Acceptance rate
3.33
Average High School GPA
1045
SAT Midpoint
August 23
Regular admission deadline
Test Optional
Testing

Admission Rates

Is it difficult to get into Marshall University?

96%

Using the most up-to-date data on record, Marshall accepted 96% of applicants. We classify this as less selective.

In the most recent year, 6,499 people applied and 6,269 were accepted.

Applied/Accepted
Women
3723 / 3859 (96%)
Men
2546 / 2640 (96%)

Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 2 years at Marshall University:

100%
94.0
88.0
82.0
76.0
70.0
2023
2024

Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.

27%
Enrollment of those accepted
Medium
Yield rate

Of those accepted, 27% ended up enrolling at Marshall University, making their yield rate Medium. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.

Application Factors

You can increase your chances of getting into Marshall University by looking at what the school considers during the application process.

Here are the things Marshall considers:

Very Important

  • Academic GPA
  • Standardized Test Scores

Considered

  • Recommendation(s)
  • Rigor of Secondary School Record

Not Considered

  • Alumni/AE Relation
  • Application Essay
  • Character/Personal Qualities
  • Class Rank
  • Extracurricular Activities
  • First Generation
  • Geographical Residence
  • Interview
  • Level of Applicant's Interest
  • Religious Affiliation/Commitment
  • State Residency
  • Talent/Ability
  • Volunteer Work
  • Work Experience

Grades & Testing

Do you have the grades and test scores to get into Marshall University?

3.33
Average High School GPA
1045
SAT Midpoint
Test Optional
Testing

Grades

Students who recently attended Marshall University as freshmen had an average unweighted high school GPA of 3.33.

These are the high school grade point averages (unweighted) of students who enroll:

High School GPAs
4.00
3%
3.75-3.99
17%
3.50-3.74
19%
3.25-3.49
29%
3.00-3.24
13%
2.50-2.99
12%
2.00-2.49
7%

Marshall is Test Optional. This means scores are considered if they are submitted, but applicants do not need to submit scores.

Applicants submitting SAT Scores

73%

Applicants submitting ACT Scores

56%
SAT Math Scores
25th Percentile
420
Math Mean
505
75th Percentile
540
SAT Verb Scores
25th Percentile
470
Verbal Mean
540
75th Percentile
580
SAT Composite Scores
25th Percentile
900
Composite Mean
1045
75th Percentile
1120

Application Deadlines

These are the deadlines for applying to Marshall University. Application deadlines are subject to change, so please verify all deadlines with the school.

Regular Admissions

August 23
Regular admission deadline
September 1
Application notification

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