Why Choose Marshall University?

• A top-quality university, established in 1837, with nine colleges and schools offering over one hundred undergraduate, graduate and doctoral programs.
• Rated a “Top School” in U.S. News & World Report’s list of “America’s Best Colleges.”
• As a state public university, Marshall offers affordable tuition and living costs.
• Small class sizes (student-to-faculty ratio of approximately 21:1).
• Highly qualified professors (83% of faculty hold a Ph.D. or highest degree in field).
• L.E.A.P. Intensive English program offers 18 hours of classroom study per week to improve English speaking, listening, reading and writing quickly.
• High quality, affordable cost, small classes, and a warm and friendly atmosphere make Marshall unique!

A Great Place To Study

Students will enjoy their life in Huntington, West Virginia - a safe and comfortable small city in the U.S.A. The campus is within walking distance of hotels, shopping malls, restaurants, movie theaters, supermarkets and banks. On campus, students have access to a recreation center, student health services, a state-of-the art library with a 24-hour study center, free tutoring services, numerous social and academic student organizations and a host of artistic and cultural events.

Academic Degree Study

• Marshall University conditionally admits students to most academic programs without English proficiency if they apply to the L.E.A.P. Program at the same time they apply to their degree program.
• Over 70 undergraduate programs, including business, engineering, information technology, environmental science, journalism, education and psychology.
• More than 50 graduate, doctoral and medical degree programs, including TESOL, biomedical/biological science, health care administration, human resource management, information systems, MBA, and technology management.
• Scholarships up to $3,500 are available to freshman and transfer undergraduate students based on academic merit.
• Graduate students can compete to receive assistantships that include partial tuition waivers and stipends.

L.E.A.P. Intensive English Program

• Classes meet year-round; 15-week sessions begin in September and January and a 10-week session begins in June.
• There are three levels of instruction with small classes, usually no more than 15 students.
• All full-time instructors hold advanced degrees in the field of teaching English as a second language.
• Nearly 75 students from over a dozen countries enroll in the L.E.A.P. program each semester.
• TOEFL requirement for admission to Marshall is waived for those who complete the advanced level of the L.E.A.P. program.

Student Life

• Over 14,000 students attend Marshall University, including 500 international students from 60 countries.
• On-campus housing and off-campus apartments are affordable and convenient.
• Students are involved in nearly 200 clubs and organizations, including the International Student Organization.
• The Center for International Programs offers numerous programs and events to enhance international student life, such as the Annual International Festival.
• Airport pickup services for newly arriving students.
• International Living Learning Community in the residence halls.

Cost of Attendance (for Fall 2010 semester)

Undergraduate Tuition: $5,965
Graduate Tuition: $6,662
L.E.A.P. Tuition: $3,000
On-Campus Room/Board: $3,929