Marshall University Demographics & Diversity Overview

16%
Minority Students
57%
Female Students
NaN%
International
32
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Marshall University has a diverse student body with 16% students of color and NaN% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
83.5%(7,545)
Hispanic
2.4%(213)
African American
5.5%(500)
Asian
1.4%(128)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.4%(34)
Pacific Islander
0.1%(5)
Two or More Races
3.5%(313)
Unknown
3.3%(299)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color16%
Total Enrollment12,739
International StudentsNaN%

Cultural Engagement

Marshall University offers numerous cultural organizations, diversity programs, and multicultural events that celebrate the rich backgrounds of our student community.

Gender Distribution

Marshall University has a gender distribution of 57% female students and 43% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
42.7%(3,902)
Women
57.3%(5,245)

Gender Statistics

Men3,902

31% of total enrollment

Women5,245

41% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Marshall University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 57% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 10% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
11.6%(952)
18-19
34.4%(2,834)
20-21
28.9%(2,377)
22-24
13.9%(1,145)
25+
11.3%(927)

Graduate Student Ages

18-19
0.1%(2)
20-21
2.3%(65)
22-24
31.8%(887)
25+
65.8%(1,838)

Age Diversity Insights

57%

Traditional Age (18-21)

10%

Non-Traditional (25+)

28%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Marshall University attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with NaN% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes NaN% in-state residents, NaN% out-of-state students, and NaN% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

International
100.0%(9)

Regional Representation

International9

NaN% of student body

States Represented

32 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

16%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

57%

Female Students

Global Reach

NaN%

International

Age Diversity

10%

Non-Traditional Age