Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine at Marshall University
Founded in 1977, Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine at Marshall University is a Public school located in Huntington, WV.
The following statements briefly introduce Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine at Marshall University along with key academic facts.
- The average MCAT Score of enrolled students at Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine at Marshall University is 506 - the average MCAT score of U.S. medical schools is 513.
- The average GPA of enrolled students at Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine at Marshall University is 3.81 - the average GPA score of U.S. medical schools is 3.82.
- The 2027 tuition & fees at Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine at Marshall University is $66,123 - the average medical school tuition is $65,250.
- The acceptance rate* at Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine at Marshall University is 2.71% - the average acceptance rate of U.S. medical school is 3.81%.
- Total 331 medical school students have enrolled to Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine at Marshall University for the academic year 2025-2026.
*The acceptance rate: percentage of applicants who are enrolled finally.
2027 Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine at Marshall University Tuition & Fees
The 2027 tuition at Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine at Marshall University is $31,331 for West Virginia residents and $66,123 for out-of-state students. Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine at Marshall University's tuition is 1.61% higher than average tuition of U.S. medical schools and 7.7% lower than average tuition of West Virginia medical schools.
The medical school tuition differs and more expensive than the regular undergraduate and graduate programs. The average undergraduate program tuition & fees at Marshall University is $9,162 for West Virginia residents and $20,342 for out-of-state students. The average graduate schools tuition & fees other than medical school is $9,510 for West Virginia residents and $22,192 for out-of-state students
The average living costs including room & board and transportation costs is $19,500 and the personal miscellaneous expenses is $2,600.
| West Virginia Residents | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine at Marshall University Tuition & Fees | $31,331 | $66,123 |
| U.S. Public Medical School Average | $41,537 | $65,076 |
| West Virginia Public Medical School Average | $34,566 | $71,618 |
| Living Costs | $19,500 | |
| Miscellaneous expenses | $2,600 | |
| Books & Supplies | $1,600 | |
| Undergraduate Program | $9,162 | $20,342 |
| Graduate Program | $9,510 | $22,192 |
MCAT & GPA Scores
The average MCAT score of enrolled students at Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine at Marshall University is 506. Compared to the average MCAT of all medical schools, the MCAT score of Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine at Marshall University is around average of U.S. medical schools (the average score is 512).
The average GPA is 3.81 and it is around average compared to other medical schools (the average GPA is 3.80).
| 2025 | |
|---|---|
| MCAT - Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine at Marshall University | 506 |
| U.S. Medical Schools | 512 |
| West Virginia Medical Schools | 509 |
| GPA - Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine at Marshall University | 3.81 |
| U.S. Medical Schools | 3.80 |
| West Virginia Medical Schools | 3.81 |
Acceptance Rate & Yield
The 2025 acceptance rate at Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine at Marshall University is 2.71% where 3,026 applicants have applied to and 82 students have accepted and finally enrolled to school.
The acceptance rate at Marshall University School of Medicine is lower (difficult to get in) compared to other medical schools in united states (the average acceptance rate is 3.80%). Note that the acceptance rate means the percentage of applicants who are accepted and enrolled (not just accepted).
| Total | Residency | Gender | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Virginia | Other State | Men | Women | ||
| Applicants | 3,026 | 130 (4.3%) |
2,896 (95.7%) |
1,377 (45.5%) |
1,643 (54.3%) |
| Enrolled | 82 | 47 (57.3%) |
35 (42.7%) |
39 (47.6%) |
42 (51.2%) |
| Acceptance Rate | 2.71% | 36.11% | 1.21% | 2.84% | 2.56% |
| U.S. Medical Schools | 3.80% | 11.70% | 1.83% | 3.86% | 3.77% |
| West Virginia Medical Schools | 2.27% | 36.98% | 1.09% | 2.47% | 2.06% |
New Students and Total Enrollment
For the academic year 2025-2026, total 82 first-time students have enrolled in Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine at Marshall University.By residency, 57.3% of new students is West Virginia residents and 42.7% of enrolled students from other States. By gender, 51.2% of enrolled students is women and 47.6% is men students.
A total of 331 students have enrolled to Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine at Marshall University. By gender, there are 162 male and 168 female students at Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine at Marshall University.
| 2026 | |
|---|---|
| Total Enrollment | 331 |
| Men Students | 162 |
| Women Students | 168 |
| First-time Students | 82 |