Dr. Fred Fransen, President | Huntington Junior College
Dr. Fred Fransen, President | Huntington Junior College
Of the five institutions in the county, Marshall University was the only one that provided detailed enrollment data at the time.
At least 6,356 people applied to Cabell County colleges in the 2022-23 school year.
NCES data shows that among them, around 12,260 students enrolled in the universities, including 9,521 in undergraduate and 2,739 in graduate programs. In total 5.1% of undergraduates transferred from another college or university.
The reported undergraduate student body is comprised mostly of white (82.5%) and Black or African American (5.1%) students.
Among the institutions that provided disclosed enrollment data, Marshall University stood out with the largest enrollment at the time, welcoming 10,691 students.
U.S. college enrollment has been in a downward trend since peaking at around 18.1 million students in 2010. Recent increases offered some relief, but experts project a steeper decline in 2025.
This decline is likely due to two main factors. First, the pool of young adults is shrinking as birth rates have fallen nearly 23% between 2007 and 2022. Second, the rising cost of higher education, including skyrocketing student loan debt. A 2023 Wall Street Journal report shows that more than half of Americans think a four-year degree is not worth the cost.
Some educational data is based on estimates. Shifting demographics among student populations can sometimes result in gender totals which do not equal 100%.
| Institution | # of Applicants | # of Admitted Students | Total Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Huntington Junior College | -- | -- | 147 |
| Marshall University | 6,356 | 6,165 | 10,691 |
| Mountwest Community and Technical College | -- | -- | 1,273 |
| Cabell County Career Technology Center | -- | -- | 41 |
| Huntington School of Beauty Culture | -- | -- | 108 |
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