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Marquette University

Marquette University is a large, private institution located in Milwaukee, wi. Founded in 1881, Marquette University offers undergraduate degrees in 160 majors.

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Key stats

college-type 4 Year, Private
athletics Division 1
undergraduates 7,290 undergraduates
cost $46,670 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions

Will I get into Marquette University? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are considered but not required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

Acceptance rate 87.2%
SAT score average 1302
ACT score average N/A
Average high school GPA 3.6
Application fee N/A
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Key deadlines

June
30
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August
10
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November
15
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! Marquette University is known for one of its top majors: Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. Their student-faculty ratio is 13:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
13 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Health and Medical Professions
Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies
Law and Legal Studies
Business and Management
Social Sciences and Psychology
Public Policy and Administration
Computer Science and Information Technology

Popular majors

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Biology, General
Law
Finance and Financial Management Services
Business Administration, Management and Operations
Psychology, General
Marketing

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $46,670
Additional expenses
Room & board $14,636
Books & supplies $720
Other expenses $2,536
Cost of attendance* $64,562
Average financial aid package $38,998
Estimated cost $25,564 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $46,670
Additional expenses
Room & board $14,636
Books & supplies $720
Other expenses $2,536
Cost of attendance* $64,562
Average financial aid package $38,998
Estimated cost $25,564 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA® deadline

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Student population

Who’s going to be there? Marquette University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 7,290, with gender binary students split 44% male and 56% female.

Total enrollment

11,373

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
44%
African American %
4%
Hispanic American %
10%
Asian %
4%
Native American %
0%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
0%
Multiracial %
2%
Unknown %
36%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At Marquette University, students love their Student Government, student athletes compete in Division 1 sports, and freshmen are required to live on campus.

Campus info

map 1250 W Wisconsin Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53233
phone 414-288-7520
address www.marquette.edu/
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Popular clubs & activities

Student government

Club sports

Community service organizations

Band/jazz/orchestra

Residence hall association

clubs
announcement

Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 1
Varsity sportsYes
Intramural sportsYes
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about Marquette University to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is Marquette University?

Marquette University is located in Milwaukee, wi.

What is the acceptance rate at Marquette University? 

The acceptance rate for Marquette University is 87%.

What’s the average GPA for Marquette University?

The average high school GPA for Marquette University students was 3.6.

How much does it cost for 4 years at Marquette University?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at Marquette University including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $258,248.

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