| Marshall vs. Fairmont State |
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|---|---|---|
#344 in National Universities #6 in West Virginia Colleges | Rankings* | #75 in Federal Region III Universities #8 in West Virginia Colleges |
| Public, four-years Research University (high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-years Master's College and University (smaller programs) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1-Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$9,162 West Virginia Residents $20,342 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$8,708 West Virginia Residents $18,924 Out-of-State |
| expensive$9,510 West Virginia Residents $22,192 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$10,036 West Virginia Residents $21,486 Out-of-State |
| More$10,613 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$7,188 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,040 SAT 21 ACT | Test Scores | Lower975 SAT 20 ACT |
| Tighter95.73% | Acceptance Rate | Easier98.62% |
| Lower28.06% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable33.77% |
| High School GPA Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Record Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger11,958 | Total Enrollment | Smaller3,305 |
| Larger9,146 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller3,088 |
| Larger2,812 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller217 |
| Larger2,413 | Online Student Population | Smaller835 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher51% | Graduate Rate | Lower44% |
| 18% | Transfer-out Rate | 18% |
| Higher72% | Retention Rate | Lower67% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,042) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,050) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,504) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,756) |
| Faculty | ||
| More Students per Faculty16 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty14 to 1 |
| 1,049 | Number of faculty | 277 |
| Higher$77,321 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$64,325 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.