Marshall University Demographics & Diversity Overview

16%
Minority Students
58%
Female Students
NaN%
International
25
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
84.2%(6,620)
Hispanic
2.4%(185)
African American
5.5%(436)
Asian
1.4%(109)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.4%(33)
Pacific Islander
0.1%(5)
Two or More Races
3.5%(274)
Unknown
2.5%(200)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color16%
Total Enrollment10,691
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 58% female students and 42% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
42.2%(3,354)
Women
57.8%(4,598)

Gender Statistics

Men3,354

31% of total enrollment

Women4,598

43% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Marshall University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 63% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 11% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
10.1%(806)
18-19
32.8%(2,604)
20-21
30.3%(2,408)
22-24
15.4%(1,223)
25+
11.4%(910)

Graduate Student Ages

20-21
2.0%(55)
22-24
30.6%(838)
25+
67.4%(1,846)

Age Diversity Insights

63%

Traditional Age (18-21)

11%

Non-Traditional (25+)

26%

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

25 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

16%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

58%

Female Students

Global Reach

NaN%

International

Age Diversity

11%

Non-Traditional Age