Huntington, WV · Public · Graduate degree · College Scorecard data · Updated September 10, 2026
| Tuition | Difference | |
|---|---|---|
| Marshall University (in-state) | $9,162 | — |
| WV average | $12,343 | -26% |
| National average | $18,082 | -49% |
| Per year | Four years | |
|---|---|---|
| In-state | $9,162 | $36,648 |
| Out-of-state | $20,342 | $81,368 |
Tuition only. Housing, books and living costs are not included — most colleges publish a fuller cost-of-attendance figure.
Marshall University ranks 17 by in-state tuition among the 36 WV colleges that report a rate — lower is cheaper. Out-of-state students pay 122% more than in-state students.
| Colleges with a similar price to Marshall University | In-state tuition |
|---|---|
| Shepherd University | $9,056 |
| West Liberty University | $8,893 |
| West Virginia State University | $9,570 |
| Glenville State University | $9,578 |
In-state tuition at Marshall University is $9,162 per year; out-of-state students pay $20,342.
Marshall University in-state tuition is 26% below the WV average of $12,343.
National average in-state tuition is $18,082; Marshall University is 49% below that.
$9,162 is the official in-state tuition published by College Scorecard for the most recent cohort year.
Four years of tuition at Marshall University comes to about $36,648 for an in-state student and $81,368 for an out-of-state student at current rates. That is tuition only — it excludes housing, books and living costs.
By in-state tuition, Marshall University ranks 17 out of the 36 WV colleges that report a rate — lower numbers are cheaper. The five cheapest and five most expensive colleges in the state are listed above.