Marshall University
- Public
- Research university
Marshall University: international tuition 20,342 USD per year, one-year total cost ≈ 33,202 USD, acceptance rate 95.7%. Merit scholarships are open to international students. Published minimum English scores: IELTS 6, TOEFL iBT 61, Duolingo 90.
International students can be considered for undergraduate merit scholarships at Marshall. For need-based aid, the pages only discuss the FAFSA, so international eligibility is unclear.
Getting in. The school admits 96.6% of applicants (6,597 of 6,827). Admitted students scored around Reading and Writing 480–590, Math 450–560, ACT 19–25. The SAT and ACT are optional: a score counts if you send one, and you can still apply without it. For English, the school asks for IELTS 6+, TOEFL iBT 61+ or Duolingo 90+.
Cost for a year. One year comes to about 33,202 USD, before any scholarship. There are 3 scholarships, but none says international students can apply, so nothing is taken off yet. According to the Common Data Set 2025-2026, 48 international students got financial aid, 23,681 USD each on average.
Deadline and visa. The application deadline for fall is 15/6. You apply through Online Application. How long the visa takes is up to the consulate; see the country note.
Admissions checked 10/10/2026
What is the tuition at Marshall University?
International tuition is 20,342 USD per year. The total cost for one year is ≈ 33,202 USD.
Does Marshall University offer scholarships for international students?
Merit scholarships are open to international students. International students can be considered for undergraduate merit scholarships at Marshall. For need-based aid, the pages only discuss the FAFSA, so international eligibility is unclear.
What English scores does Marshall University require?
Published minimum English scores: IELTS 6, TOEFL iBT 61, Duolingo 90.
What is the acceptance rate at Marshall University?
The acceptance rate is 95.7%.
- Pay in fullYesPay in fullOnce admitted you can enrol straight away — no scholarship decision to wait for.Your family covers all tuition and living costs for every year of the degree.You will need: your application and proof that your family can pay — the school needs it to issue your visa documents.
- Aid with the offerUnclearAid with the offerThe school decides aid while reviewing your application, so any need-based or merit award arrives with the offer.The school has merit scholarships for international students, but does not say whether they are automatic or need their own application.
- Apply separately for scholarshipsUnclearApply separately for scholarshipsOn top of the admission application, you send a separate scholarship application or get nominated.The pages we read mention no scholarship with its own application. Not seeing one does not mean there is none — ask the school.
For Vietnamese students
Vietnamese community nearby
Students on campus lifeiPublic YouTube videos by students and the school, matched to this school's name; Vietnamese videos first. Each reflects its creator's own view.
- MarshallU2023Vlog
- MarshallU2024Official
Contact
Tuition and cost for a year
Compared with 375 public United States schools with published tuition in Duckling's data.
What a year costs
Non-resident tuition (College Scorecard); international students pay at least this, some schools add an international fee.
VND converted at Vietcombank's selling rate on 15/10/2026; indicative only — the real amount depends on the rate when you pay.
Scholarships and aid for international students
- Is merit considered automatically with the application?UnclearNo page says whether merit is considered automatically with the admission application or needs a separate form, so this is unclear.
- Is admission need-blind for international applicants?UnclearNo page addresses whether admission decisions for international students consider ability to pay, so this is unclear.
- Is the CSS Profile or a school aid form required?UnclearThe pages mention only the FAFSA for federal aid and say nothing about the CSS Profile or a separate international aid form, so this is unclear.
Scholarships at this school
Achievement Tuition Waiver GrantIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.Need-basedNeed-basedAwarded on family financial circumstances, usually via the CSS Profile or the school's own form.Application method unclearSchool page
This grant is based on FAFSA results and financial need; the page does not say whether international students are eligible.
- Renewable in later years
Deadline: FAFSA by April 15 prior to the enrolling academic year
International undergraduate merit-based and test-optional scholarshipsIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.MeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Application method unclearSchool page
The ISS page lists merit and test-optional scholarships under international students, but only says they are treated as non-residents, without clearly confirming eligibility.
Undergraduate merit-based and test-optional scholarships (International Scholarships)Intl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.MeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Application method unclearSchool page
The page only lists scholarship categories under non-resident status and names no specific scholarship or its eligibility terms, so it cannot confirm this particular award is open to international students.
U.S. student figures2025–26Financial aid for all first-year studentsMostly U.S. students, who also get U.S. government aid that international students cannot apply for. A picture of the school's overall aid, not what you would receive.
Admission requirements
Compared with 349 United States schools that publish an application fee in Duckling's data.
SAT / ACT of enrolled students
English
Application requirements
- English proficiencyRequired
How to apply
Minimum English scores vs other schools
Compared with 534 United States schools admitting 70%+ that publish it in Duckling's data.
Compared with 454 United States schools admitting 70%+ that publish it in Duckling's data.
Deadlines
- International application complete-document deadline for Spring semesterApplicationabout0days
- International application complete-document deadline for Summer semesterApplication+151 days
- International application complete-document deadline for Fall semesterApplication+243 days
What the school weighs in admission
- InterviewNot considered
- Extracurricular activitiesNot considered
- Talent / abilityNot considered
- Character / personal qualitiesNot considered
- First generationNot considered
- Alumni relationNot considered
- Geographical residenceNot considered
- State residencyNot considered
- Religious affiliationNot considered
- Volunteer workNot considered
- Work experienceNot considered
- Level of applicant's interestNot considered
Admission odds in numbers
AP credit by subject
Lowest score that earns credit or placement, as the college reported to College Board. This is not an admission requirement. One exam can have several rows: a higher score sometimes earns more credit. Policy page the college gave College Board
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Programs
Outcomes
Staying in United States after graduation
OPT: 12 months of work in your field after each degree level; degrees on the DHS STEM list can extend by 24 months (up to 36 months in total). Unemployment during OPT is capped at 90 days (150 days with the STEM extension). Note: on 8 October 2026 DHS published a PROPOSED rule charging USD 70,000 for initial OPT and USD 30,000 for later OPT; it is not in force, and comments close on 9 November 2026.
Climate
School & campus
Where the school is
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Academics & housing
Housing
Why this school is listed: accepts applications through the Common App.
Updated 12/10/2026How Duckling sources data