Marshall University's published cost of attendance is $22,022. Net price by income band reflects the institution's public-tuition structure and need-based aid reach: low-income families pay approximately $4,648, middle-income families pay around $6,837, and higher-income families pay approximately $15,076.
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Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
| Cost Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price) | $22,022 |
| Tuition and Fees | $20,342 |
| Room and Board | $13,292 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,100 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$14,520 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $7,502 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $4,648 |
| $30–48k | $4,430 |
| $48–75k | $6,837 |
| $75–110k | $11,227 |
| $110k+ | $15,076 |
Marshall University's published cost of attendance is $22,022. Net price by income band reflects the institution's public-tuition structure and need-based aid reach: low-income families pay approximately $4,648, middle-income families pay around $6,837, and higher-income families pay approximately $15,076. Azimuth ranks Marshall University #141 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. Net prices by income band are medians within those bands; individual aid packages vary, so some families in each band pay more and some less than the figures shown. Marshall University's aid structure is need-based, with financial aid distributed through federal (Pell Grants, Direct Loans), state, and institutional programs. The gap between published cost and net price reflects how institutional aid reshapes affordability across income levels — a pattern worth understanding when comparing sticker price to actual family cost, as net price and sticker price can differ substantially. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $23,250, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $13,944; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the for how household context shapes PLUS decisions. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $54,141, median federal debt of $23,250 projects to a monthly payment of about $263 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use .
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How cost compares to graduate earnings and value added.
Graduates of Marshall University earn median 4-year earnings of $54,141, placing Marshall University in the 13.8 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn at roughly the same level as similar students at comparable institutions, placing Marshall University in the 60.3 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks Marshall University #970 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Those figures represent meaningful returns relative to WV's no-degree earnings baseline of $30,928, the state median earnings of working adults with only a high school credential. The earnings pattern at Marshall University is anchored in Business and a set of applied professional fields. General Studies stands out as the program combining broad enrollment with strong graduate pay, making it a key driver of the institution's overall return profile. The General Studies program graduates 171 students with median earnings of $43,714 four years after enrollment, and Azimuth ranks the program #95 for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions , at 0.8x the national benchmark for the field. Nursing and Psychology, General round out the higher-earning tier, with 92 and 88 graduates earning $77,609 and $45,309 respectively four years after enrollment — Azimuth ranks Nursing #275 and Psychology, General #193 for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Biology, General, with 86 graduates earning $44,836, reflects the institution's reach into health and public-service fields that anchor WV's regional labor market.
