Marshall University

What is the cost of studying for a year at Marshall University?

For 2025-26, Marshall's reported full-time undergraduate tuition and required fees totaled approximately $9,162 for a West Virginia resident and $20,366 for a nonresident. Those amounts combine reported tuition of $7,568 or $18,748, respectively, with $1,594 in required fees. They are published charges before grants or scholarships.

Reported room and board for an academic year was $13,826, and estimated books and supplies were $1,100. Adding those items to tuition and fees gives a partial annual estimate of $24,088 for an in-state student living on campus or $35,268 for an out-of-state student. Transportation, personal expenses, and any program-specific charges would raise a full cost-of-attendance budget; a commuter's housing and food costs would differ.

Financial aid can change what a student pays. In the reported aid cohort, 98% received some form of financial aid and 40% received student loans; a loan must be repaid and is not a price reduction. Reported average net price - the cost remaining after grants and scholarships - for students from families earning up to $48,000 was $4,430. For those in the $48,001-$75,000 bracket, it was $6,837. These are group averages, not individual quotes.

Eligible students may combine federal and state grants, institutional scholarships, outside scholarships, and federal loans. West Virginia residents should check state-aid eligibility as well as Marshall's scholarship rules, while military-connected students can ask how applicable education benefits interact with other assistance. Completing the FAFSA is the usual starting point for federal aid and many need-based awards. Applicants should use a current award offer and cost-of-attendance budget for their own enrollment term rather than treating 2024-25 figures as current prices.

What are the work-study opportunities at Marshall University?

Marshall students can pursue part-time employment, including positions associated with Federal Work-Study when they qualify. Federal Work-Study is a need-based aid program: an award makes a student eligible to seek a qualifying job, but it is not an upfront grant or a guarantee of employment.

Other campus jobs may be open without a Work-Study award. Students should distinguish hourly wages earned through a job from scholarships applied to a bill. Marshall's career services also offers job-search resources, career and interest exploration, individual counseling, résumé help, interview preparation, employer events, and internship support. An internship may provide academic or career experience, but pay and credit depend on the particular position and program.

Students looking for work should check current student-job postings and, if offered Work-Study, confirm their award and hiring steps with financial aid. Work hours, eligibility, and whether a position is on or off campus depend on the employer and the applicable program rules.