| Marshall vs. Shepherd |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#344 in National Universities #6 in West Virginia Colleges | Rankings* | #136 in National Liberal Arts Colleges #2 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 | 1-Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$9,162 West Virginia Residents $20,342 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$9,056 West Virginia Residents $19,082 Out-of-State |
| expensive$9,510 West Virginia Residents $22,192 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$9,410 West Virginia Residents $13,316 Out-of-State |
| More$10,613 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$7,675 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,040 SAT 21 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,025 SAT 21 ACT |
| Tighter95.73% | Acceptance Rate | Easier96.78% |
| Lower28.06% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable31.70% |
| High School GPA Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA Recommendations Formal Demonstration of Competencies Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Personal statement or essay |
| 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 | Smaller3,339 |
| Larger9,146 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller3,032 |
| Larger2,812 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller307 |
| Larger2,413 | Online Student Population | Smaller461 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| 51% | Graduate Rate | 51% |
| Higher18% | Transfer-out Rate | Lower9% |
| Higher72% | Retention Rate | Lower71% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,042) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,074) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,504) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,198) |
| Faculty | ||
| Less Students per Faculty16 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty17 to 1 |
| 1,049 | Number of faculty | 235 |
| Higher$77,321 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$70,102 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.