Marshall University 2024 Tuition Fees & Total Cost of Attendance

In-State Tuition & Fees

$8,552

Cost of attendance at Marshall University in 2022 for students from West Virginia.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

West Virginia's average	$7,714
National average	$8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$19,606

Cost of attendance at Marshall University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

West Virginia's average	$16,279
National average	$18,862

Average Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at Marshall University was $8,730. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Visit the financial aid page for more in-depth stats and analysis of financial aids offered at Marshall University

Marshall University net price calculator

$8,730

Below is the average net price of 4 year, public colleges in West Virginia and nationwide.

West Virginia's average	$11,259
National average	$12,582

Below is the net price of Marshall University for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year	Average	Price Change	Less than $30k	$30k to $48k	$48k to $75k	$75k to $110k	over $110k
2022	$8,730	$343 (4%)	$5,986	$6,275	$9,058	$12,963	$13,876
2021	$8,387	$121 (1%)	$5,377	$6,254	$9,256	$11,540	$13,981
2020	$8,508	$342 (4%)	$5,770	$6,741	$8,488	$12,613	$14,193
2019	$8,850	$207 (2%)	$6,026	$7,798	$9,355	$12,858	$14,116
2018	$9,057	$20	$6,197	$7,511	$10,153	$13,947	$14,145
2017	$9,037	$203 (2%)	$6,615	$7,254	$9,816	$13,407	$14,026
2016	$9,240	$502 (6%)	$6,860	$7,552	$10,100	$13,255	$14,007
2015	$8,738	$281 (3%)	$6,260	$7,258	$10,233	$13,240	$13,174
2014	$8,457	--	$6,580	$7,402	$10,035	$12,078	$12,476

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of Marshall University's in-state sticker price (cost of attendance) into different categories, along with their trends over the past ten years:
Year	Sticker Price (COA)	Cost Change	Tuition & Fees	Room & Board	Books & Supplies
2022	$22,993	$714 (3%)	$8,552	$13,341	$1,100
2021	$22,279	$100	$8,512	$12,667	$1,100
2020	$22,179	$394 (2%)	$8,412	$12,667	$1,100
2019	$21,785	$655 (3%)	$8,128	$12,557	$1,100
2018	$21,130	$476 (2%)	$7,798	$12,232	$1,100
2017	$20,654	$608 (3%)	$7,154	$12,400	$1,100
2016	$20,046	$530 (3%)	$6,814	$12,132	$1,100
2015	$19,516	$600 (3%)	$6,526	$11,890	$1,100
2014	$18,916	$634 (3%)	$6,216	$11,600	$1,100
2013	$18,282	--	$5,930	$11,252	$1,100

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some frequently asked questions that may help you in your college cost research.

Does Marshall University provide dormitory? How much is the cost?: The college makes 2,339 dormitories available to its students at $5,724 per school year. One academic year is typically nine months, so the cost of on-campus housing at Marshall University is $636 per month.
Does Marshall University provide a meal plan, and what is the cost like?: The average price of a meal plan at Marshall University for one academic year is $4,330, which works out to $481 per month.
What is the average cost of textbooks and course materials per annum?: Marshall University estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $1,100.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?: Depending on living arrangement, Marshall University estimates that students would need the following amount for personal and miscellaneous expenses. This category covers additional costs that students may incur throughout the academic year, such as transportation, personal supplies, and leisure activities.

If living on-campus: $2,287

If living off-campus, with family: $6,237

If living off-campus, not with family: $3,287
How much is Marshall University application fees?: The application fee for undergraduate students is $40 and $40 for graduates.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?: Marshall University offers the following payment plans: Prepaid tuition plan, Guaranteed tuition plan, Other alternative tuition plan

Cost per Credit Hour

Marshall University cost of courses per credit hour.
	Undergraduate Programs	Graduate Programs
For in-state students	$357	$494
For out-of-state students	$818	$1,191

Housing and Meal

Marshall University offers separate meal and housing plans to its students, allowing them to choose either option based on their preferences. Here is a historical data of the housing and meal plan offered at Marshall University for the past 7 years.
Year	Meal price	Housing price	Combined price	Max meal per week	Dorm capacity
2022	$4,330	$5,724	N/A	14	2,339
2021	$4,250	$5,724	N/A	0	2,350
2020	$3,996	$5,584	N/A	0	2,418
2019	$3,996	$5,474	N/A	0	2,398
2018	$3,860	$5,394	N/A	0	2,473
2017	$3,860	$5,394	N/A	0	2,530
2016	$3,748	$5,236	N/A	0	2,560

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Marshall University during 2022 academic year.

Prepaid tuition plan

Not Offered
Guaranteed tuition plan

Not Offered
Tuition payment plan

Offered
Other alternative tuition plan

Not Offered

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