Marshall University Acceptance Rate
Huntington, West Virginia · Public · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 6,499
- Admitted
- 6,269
- Yield
- 27.7%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Marshall University's acceptance rate has risen from 76.5% in 2014–15 to 96.5% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 2,863 to 6,499 (+127%) over that period.
Its 96.5% rate makes Marshall University more selective than about 6% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 16 tracked West Virginia schools, it is more selective than about 13%.
Marshall University has been test-optional since 2022–23. Of admitted students, 27.7% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 2,863 | 2,191 | 76.5% | 1,848 |
| 2015–16 | 4,911 | 4,317 | 87.9% | 1,913 |
| 2016–17 | 4,891 | 4,374 | 89.4% | 1,889 |
| 2017–18 | 5,026 | 4,533 | 90.2% | 1,801 |
| 2018–19 | 4,987 | 4,519 | 90.6% | 1,681 |
| 2019–20 | 6,451 | 5,605 | 86.9% | 1,769 |
| 2020–21 | 6,718 | 5,996 | 89.3% | 1,728 |
| 2021–22 | 5,602 | 5,479 | 97.8% | 1,596 |
| 2022–23 | 6,356 | 6,158 | 96.9% | 1,554 |
| 2023–24 | 6,499 | 6,269 | 96.5% | 1,739 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 3,858 | 3,722 | 96.5% |
| Men | 2,641 | 2,547 | 96.4% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 470–580 | 73% |
| SAT Math | 420–550 | |
| ACT Composite | 18–24 | 56% |
How Marshall University compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Marshall University's acceptance rate?
Marshall University's acceptance rate is 96.5% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (6,269 admitted of 6,499 applicants).
Is Marshall University test optional?
Marshall University is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Marshall University?
Marshall University received 6,499 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 6,269.
What SAT score do you need for Marshall University?
Admitted students at Marshall University typically scored 470–580 on SAT Reading/Writing and 420–550 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Marshall University getting harder to get into?
Marshall University has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 76.5% in 2014–15 to 96.5% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: https://www.marshall.edu/.