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- School Code: 381500
- Phone: (304) 752-0000 x0000
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ACCEPTANCE RATE
86.89%FINANCIAL AID RATE
96%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
18:1DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE
58FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$8,922Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid
Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition
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General Studies Degree
The general studies program at Marshall University prepares students for careers in various professional fields, including education, law, government, health care, real estate, social service, and private industry. The program focuses on individual instruction in the general arts, general science, or unstructured studies. Program courses include: areas of study tailored to the individual to enhance learning in fields of interest. Get more details below including other West Virginia colleges that offer general studies degrees.
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Marshall University
144 Vocational Road, Three Mile Curve, Stollings, WV
MU, a public institution, offers a variety of program options, allowing students to choose which major is right for them. Located in Huntington, West Virginia, the campus offers an urban setting for students to study in. MU has an annual student enrollment of about 14,000.
Here is a list of some of the popular programs MU offers:
- Liberal Arts And Sciences
- Business And Marketing Studies
- Biological And Biomedical Sciences
- Health And Clinical Professions
- Psychology
Students applying for admission are generally required to submit an application, school records, test scores and any requested letters of recommendations, which will then be reviewed by admissions staff. Students may submit either the ACT or SAT scores to be considered for admissions to Marshall University. A score in a range of 890 - 1120 on the SAT, or 19 - 24 for the ACT is usually submitted among admitted students. This school has an admissions rate of 81% of which only 85% chose to enroll. A full suite of admissions information can be obtained by calling MU or by requesting information from this page.
The tuition at this school varies based on the state of residence of the student. In-state residents pay around $6,200 per year and out-of-state residents are charged $15,000 per year. The price of on-campus housing is around $5,300 annually. This school may provide financial aid for students who qualify as grants and loans.
The Marshall University Thundering Herd participate in several intercollegiate athletic programs, overseen by the NCAA. Athletic programs available may include the following:
- Baseball (NCAA Division I-A)
- Basketball (NCAA Division I-A)
- Track & Field (NCAA Division I-A)
- Football (NCAA Division I-A)
Students who would like to see more about MU can check out their website at marshall.edu/.
Students Enrolled in the General Studies Program
Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Marshall University offers a bachelor's degree program in general studies.
Students by Gender (2019)
Graduates | |
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Male | 77 |
Female | 140 |
Students by Race (2019)
Graduates | |
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Black | 16 |
Hispanic | 2 |
White | 186 |
Multiple Races | 2 |
Non Resident Alien | 1 |
Unknown | 10 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.
Career Options for Graduates
Upon completion of the General Studies program at Marshall University, most students have pursued careers in the following fields:Postsecondary Teachers, All Other
Description
All postsecondary teachers not listed separately.
Career Outlook & Projections (
)
According to the BLS, postsecondary teachers, all other employment is expected to grow at a rate of 9.3% from 2014 to 2024
Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
Admission Requirements & Details
The admissions information below may give an overview of the candidates Marshall University accepts. The details may include application requirements and recommendations, as well as any college or dual credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- Life Experience Credits
- AP Course Credits
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help support students, Marshall University may provide services like:- Online classes
- Weekend and night classes available
- Remedial courses
- Career path counseling
- Work study style employment
- Helping students find work after graduation
- Day care
Intercollegiate Athletics
Marshall University is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports being in the NCAA Division I-FBS classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:
- Baseball (Conference Usa)
- Basketball (Conference Usa)
- Track and Field (Conference Usa)
- Football (Conference Usa)
- Golf
- Soccer
- Softball
- Swimming and Diving
- Tennis
- Track and Field, X-Country
- Volleyball