Huntington, WV
Marshall University admits nearly every applicant who meets its basic requirements — roughly 96 of every 100 applicants are accepted.
Source: IPEDS Admissions survey
The acceptance rate has risen 10 percentage points since 2019, from 87% to 96% — it has become less selective.
| Fall | Applicants | Admitted | Enrolled | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 6,451 | 5,605 | 1,769 | 87% |
| 2020 | 6,718 | 5,996 | 1,728 | 89% |
| 2021 | 5,602 | 5,479 | 1,596 | 98% |
| 2022 | 6,356 | 6,158 | 1,554 | 97% |
| 2023 | 6,499 | 6,269 | 1,739 | 96% |
Fall 2023 applicants
3,722 of 3,858 women and 2,547 of 2,641 men were admitted.
Policy: Considered but not required
Reported by the institution to IPEDS
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Not considered |
| Secondary school record | Not considered |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Not considered |
| Recommendations | Not considered |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered |
| English proficiency test | Required |
| Other test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | Not considered |
| Work experience | Not considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Not considered |
| Legacy status | Not considered |
Undergraduate student body, not admitted applicants
Marshall University has an acceptance rate of 96% for the fall 2023 entering class, admitting 6,269 of 6,499 applicants.
Less Selective. Marshall University admits nearly every applicant who meets its basic requirements — roughly 96 of every 100 applicants are accepted.
6,499 students applied for the fall 2023 entering class, and 1,739 enrolled.
No. Marshall University is test-optional — scores are not required, but are considered if you submit them.
The acceptance rate has risen 10 percentage points since 2019, from 87% to 96% — it has become less selective.