Marquette University

Milwaukee, WI · Large city

AskSchool #174 of 300Private nonprofitDoctoral university – high research (R2)Religious affiliationTest optional
Acceptance rate
81.3%
Most recent year reported
Average net price
$31,487
Sticker price $66,768
Graduation rate
83%
Within 6 years
Median earnings
$78,257
10 years after starting

Admissions

Acceptance rate (most recent year)
81.3%
Applicants (fall 2023)
15,636
Admitted (fall 2023)
13,672
Enrolled freshmen (fall 2023)
1,886
Yield (admitted who enroll)
14%
Acceptance rate – women (fall 2023)
88%
Acceptance rate – men (fall 2023)
86%
SAT reading, middle 50%
610–680
SAT math, middle 50%
590–680
ACT composite, middle 50%
26–31
Enrollees who sent SAT / ACT
14% / 27%

Source: IPEDS Admissions survey, fall 2023 entering class; test ranges and rate from U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

What they look at

High school GPA
required
High school class rank
considered
High school record (transcript)
required
College-prep program completed
required
Recommendations
considered
Demonstration of competencies
not considered
SAT/ACT scores
considered
English proficiency test (TOEFL etc.)
required
Other test
not considered
Work experience
considered
Personal statement or essay
considered
Legacy status
not considered

“Considered” means the college uses it if you submit it, but it isn’t required.

Source: IPEDS Admissions survey, fall 2023 entering class

What families actually pay

Average yearly net price (after grants and scholarships) for first-time, full-time students who got aid, by family income.

Family income $0–30k$22,269
Family income $30–48k$18,916
Family income $48–75k$27,378
Family income $75–110k$32,374
Family income $110k+$36,813
Full sticker price (per year)
$66,768
Tuition & fees – in-state
$51,170
Tuition & fees – out-of-state
$51,170
Median debt at graduation
$23,940
Students with federal loans
38%

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

Outcomes

Graduate within 6 years
83%
Freshmen who return for year 2
91%
Median earnings, 1 year after graduating
$55,192
Median earnings, 10 years after starting
$78,257

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

Students & campus

Undergraduates
7,660
Graduate students
3,701
Student-to-faculty ratio
14 : 1
Women
56%
Students receiving Pell grants
18%
Full-time faculty
59%

Undergraduate diversity

White66%
Hispanic16%
Asian6.4%
Black5.4%
Two or more3.5%
International1.3%
Unknown0.9%
Pacific Islander0.1%
American Indian/Alaska Native0.1%

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

Most popular majors

Business & Marketing23%
Biology & Biomedical Sciences18%
Health Professions11%
Social Sciences11%
Engineering9.1%
Communication & Journalism7.2%
Psychology5.8%
Computer & Information Sciences3.2%

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release) (share of bachelor’s degrees awarded)

Contacts & links

Acting President, Provost
Dr. James (Kimo) Ah Yun
Main phone
(414) 288-7710
Address
1250 W Wisconsin Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53233

Source: IPEDS Institutional Characteristics, 2024–25

How to apply

We haven’t verified this college’s deadlines and requirements yet. Check its admissions website.