Your college experience just got a lot more affordable

More than 100 counties across Kentucky and Ohio now qualify for significantly reduced tuition at Marshall University through our Metro Rate – meaning the price of earning a Marshall degree is now comparable to nearby public institutions, but with the added value of personalized support, career-connected learning and a campus experience rooted opportunity.

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But first, we’re making the college dream affordable for all as we increase our student enrollment, not fees.

Our new Metro tuition rates could put an out-of-state college experience within financial reach while keeping you close to your home. Effective Fall 2023, the Metro tuition rate and scholarship awards are offered to residents of the following counties:

Kentucky

Anderson, Bath, Bell, Boone, Bourbon, Boyd, Boyle, Bracken, Breathitt, Campbell, Carroll, Carter, Casey, Clark, Clay, Elliott, Estill, Fayette, Fleming, Floyd, Franklin, Gallatin, Garrard, Grant, Greenup, Harlan, Harrison, Henry, Jackson, Jessamine, Johnson, Kenton, Knott, Knox, Laurel, Lawrence, Lee, Leslie, Letcher, Lewis, Lincoln, Madison, Magoffin, Martin, Mason, Menifee, Mercer, Montgomery, Morgan, Nicholas, Owen, Owsley, Pendleton, Perry, Pike, Powell, Pulaski, Robertson, Rockcastle, Rowan, Scott, Shelby, Spencer, Washington, Whitley, Wolfe, and Woodford.

Ohio

Adams, Athens, Belmont, Brown, Butler, Champaign, Clark, Clermont, Clinton, Coshocton, Delaware, Fairfield, Fayette, Franklin, Gallia, Greene, Guernsey, Hamilton, Harrison, Highland, Hocking, Holmes, Jackson, Jefferson, Knox, Lawrence, Licking, Logan, Madison, Marion, Meigs, Miami, Monroe, Montgomery, Morgan, Morrow, Muskingum, Noble, Perry, Pickaway, Pike, Preble, Richland, Ross, Scioto, Tuscarawas, Union, Vinton, Warren, and Washington

Save Thousands in Costs
$6,584.00/semester
Most colleges and/or programs have specific additional fees. For a more accurate total of tuition and fees view the full listing of undergraduate tuition and fees.

2024-25 Freshmen & Sophomores Living with Parents

Per Semester
Tuition & Fees $6,584
Books & Supplies $550
Housing & Meals $1,750
Transportation $1,600
Miscellaneous/Personal $900
Average Loan Fees $35.50
Sub-total $11,419.50
Program Fees $0 – $865
Total $11,419.50 – $12,284.50

2024-25 Freshmen & Sophomores Living on Campus

Per Semester
Tuition & Fees $6,584
Books & Supplies $550
Housing & Meals $6,646
Transportation $1,200
Miscellaneous/Personal $900
Average Loan Fees $35.50
Sub-total $15,915.50
Program Fees $0 – $865
Total $15,915.50 – $16,780.50
What the Metro rate could mean for you
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Marshall University
$8,327
Average Annual Cost
vs
Other Universities
Other WV Public Universities $10,899
Metro Area (WV/KY/OH) $11,793
All National Public Universities $12,803
Marshall University
1.32
Average Earnings Ratio
What is Earnings Ratio? For every $1 spent on your Marshall degree → $1.32 will be back in your pocket with future earnings.
vs
Other Universities
Other WV Public Universities 1.23
Metro Area (WV/KY/OH) 1.22
All National Public Universities 0.95