Marshall University is located in Huntington, West Virginia, and was founded in 1837 under the name Marshall Academy. As of the fall of 2024, the university has a total of 12,318 students, including 9,165 undergraduates, 2,614 graduate students, and 539 doctoral students. The university offers over 100 undergraduate, master's, and doctoral degree programs across disciplines such as arts, business, education, engineering, health, science, medicine, and forensic science. Marshall University is classified as an “R2: High Research Activity” university, with annual research funding exceeding $65 million. The university is ranked 315th among U.S. universities in the 2025 U.S. News rankings. Marshall's athletic teams, the “Thundering Herd,” compete in NCAA Division I competitions, with their home stadium being Joan C. Edwards Stadium. The campus features 329 student organizations, offering a wide range of extracurricular activities and support services.
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