Marshall University: Courses, Admission, Cost

Yes, Marshall University is generally cheaper than the University of Louisville.

Marshall University's tuition is $8,604 for in-state and $19,658 for out-of-state students, which is lower than the tuition at the University of Louisville. Additionally, the net price for federal loan recipients at Marshall University is $14,417 for in-state students and $27,105 for out-of-state students.

Fees for International students at University of Louisville:
Full-time tuition (12 or more credit hours): $28,978 per semester
Per credit hour (less than 12 credit hours): $1,208 per credit hour

For on-campus housing and meal plans, a student spends around $11,384, while off-campus housing and meal expenses are approximately $10,054. In addition to housing and meals, students should budget for other living expenses, books, and supplies, which can amount to a total of about $14,771 for on-campus and $14,441 for off-campus living. These costs have been increasing by around 2.9% annually for the past five years. The university policy requires all full-time freshmen and sophomores to live on campus, unless they live within 50 miles of the campus with their parent/legal guardian. 

Yes, the minimum TOEFL score required for admission to Marshall University is 80 for both undergraduate and graduate study. The minimum IELTS score required is 6.5. Other accepted exams include Duolingo (minimum score of 105), MELAB (minimum score of 82%), and PTEA (minimum score of 53). One of the following has to be accurate in order to receive an exemption from submitting test results (such as TOEFL or IELTS): completion of the U.S. post-secondary degree or equivalent to a high school Diploma from an approved country where English is the primary language; transfer credit equivalent to ENG 101 from an approved country with a grade of C or better; or successful completion of an approved ESL programme (e.g., Marshall University English Language Institute).

Marshall University's MBA programme does not explicitly require work experience for admission. The admission requirements state that applicants must have an undergraduate degree in business from a regionally accredited institution with a minimum undergraduate GPA of 2.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale for all previously completed undergraduate coursework. Marshall University also offers internship opportunities to help students gain hands-on, practical career experience in their area of interest. 

International students whose native language is not English must meet the below Marshall University English language requirements:

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