Marshall University
School info
3.4
Overall Quality
Reputation
3.5
Food
3.2
Clubs
3.4
Facilities
3.9
Internet
3.3
Location
3.3
Opportunities
3.3
Safety
2.8
Social
3.4
Happiness
3.7
Basic Information
Institution Overview
- Public/Private: Public research university
- Established: 1837; 187 years ago (1837)
- Founder: John Laidley, James Holderby, William Buffington
Academic information
Degree Courses
- Over 100
Key Area
- Cell Biology and Molecular Signaling
- Regulation of Gene Expression
- Cellular and Molecular Control of Tissue Degeneration and Regeneration
- Advanced Manufacturing & Economic Development
- Advanced Energy & Sustainability
Student and Staff Numbers
- Students: 11,252 (fall 2023)
- Undergraduates: 8,290
- Postgraduates: 2,408
- Academic Staff: 806
Notable Alumni
- Randy Moss
- Billy Crystal
- Mike D'Antoni
- Conchata Ferrell
- Vinny Curry
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Students talk about this school
Good reviews
Overall 5
Great.
Overall 5
I have absolutely loved my time at MU and being part of the Herd.
Overall 4.9
Great School in a nice small City. The business school did a great job preparing me for success.
Overall 4.8
pretty cool, wasn't my first choice in colleges, but i wouldn't want to be anywhere else
Overall 4.8
Best School!!!
Overall 4.7
Great school especially if you live in state! Wonderful medical program and computer sciences program! I puke recommend to everyone, tuition is fair!
Overall 4.5
After my first year of college at Marshall University, I have learned so much about higher education. This school has so many resources and staff members who are here to help you earn your degree. I'd recommend this school to anyone considering it.
Overall 4.5
Good school and nice location.
Overall 4.4
To be frank, it's what you make of it. Marshall has great facilities, food, and it's a small community where everyone knows everyone. The professors really care about their job and furthering their student's education. Marshall University for me has been life changing.
Overall 4.4
Amazing opportunities, great social environment, awesome downtown, great staff, Safety is the largest issue.
Bad reviews
Overall 1
Look into the college and majors before committing to one.
Overall 1
Transferring to a different school. There’s no reason for professors to be initiating bullying by talking bad about students to other students.
Overall 1
College of Liberal Arts does not allow a full Anthropology department
Overall 1
Go to a different university that cares about your education. This place ONLY cares about sports. They wont even put healthy food in the student center.
Overall 1
No education is worth risking your life. Shootings near campus, speeding/racing cars while students cross the road. Ive been hear a little over a year and one student has already been killed crossing the street close to campus. They need to clean the town up so its safe for our kids.
Overall 1
Bursar does not release funds needed for supplies/books/and more until after first day of term. This forces you to buy extremely overpriced supplies from the bookstore on campus.
Overall 1.1
We have decided to relocate to a better University. Too much money being used on nonsense instead of academics and proper research. My son came here to study Anthropology but there is no anthropology department. They lied to us and he spent a year going for a degree that he will not be able to complete.
Overall 1.1
I am transferring my student out of this University. The campus is not only located in a very unsafe area but the area is overloaded with drugs and criminal activity. Students are forced to take exams that take hours if not days to complete. Too much stress for students taking full course load, not enough emphasis on core classes.
Overall 1.2
Some departments (not all) need to seriously take a look at the fact that their students are being completely shut out by a few students controlling everything.
Overall 1.2
Some professors feel a desperate need to talk bad about students to others.