Marquette University

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About Marquette University

School Type: Private

Religious Affiliation: Roman Catholic

Status: Non-profit

Military Friendly: Yes

Accreditation: regional

Marquette University is a medium-sized private university located on an urban campus in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 7,660, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 86%. The university offers 91 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 81%, and a student-faculty ratio of 13:1. Tuition and fees for students are $44,970.

Milwaukee, WI

$44,970

Avg tuition

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Admissions Breakdown

86%

Acceptance Rate Insight

86% of students were accepted during the 2021-2022 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.

89%

Retention Rate Insight

89% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2020 and returned in Fall 2021.

81%

Graduation Rate Insight

81% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2015. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.

Application Considerations

Test scoresConsidered (not required)

High school transcriptRequired

High school rankConsidered (not required)

Letter of recommendationConsidered (not required)

High school GPARequired

Open admissionNo

Completion of college prep programRecommended

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL)Considered (not required)

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollmentYes

Credit for qualified life experience*Implied no

Advance placement (AP) creditsYes

*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

SAT & ACT

ACT 25th-75th Percentile25-30

SAT 25th-75th Percentile1180-1360

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

12k

Students enrolled

26%

Online student enrollment

13:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

OnlineCheck Bold
On-campusCheck Bold
HybridCheck Bold

Demographics

White

68%

Unknown

2%

Black

5%

Hispanic

13%

Two or more races

3%

Non-U.S. Citizen

3%

Asian

6%

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%

Socio-economic diversity

21% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

21%

Online Programs

Offers Online Programs

Yes

Online Programs

7

Total Online Enrollment

2,947

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

96% On-campus

4% Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

CertificatesX BoldNot offered

AssociateX BoldNot offered

Bachelor'sCheck Bold1% online

Graduate CertificateCheck Bold4% online

Master'sCheck Bold9% online

DoctorateX BoldNot offered

Student Charges

Tuition and Required Fees

Student LevelIn-stateOut-of-state
Undergraduate$59,784$59,784
Graduate$54,672$54,672

Cost of Undergraduate Attendance

Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2021–2022 academic year.

Costs to ConsiderPrice
Books and supplies$1,200
On-campus room and board$17,758
On-campus other expenses$2,600
Off-campus (not with family) room and boardCurrently unavailable
Off-campus (not with family) other expensesCurrently unavailable
Off-campus (with family) other expensesCurrently unavailable

Total Undergraduate Cost

Total cost by categoryIn-stateOut-of-state
On-campus$81,342$81,342
Off-campus without family$60,984$60,984
Off-campus with family$60,984$60,984

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

33%

State Grant Aid

17%

Institution Grant Aid

100%

Pell Grant

21%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid$5,509
State Grant Aid$3,852
Institution Grant Aid$25,579
Pell Grant Aid$4,869

Financial Outlook

$24k

Average student debtafter graduation

$54k

Average salary 6 years after starting school

Varsity Athletic Teams

NCAA Division I-FCS

4.2%

of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.

Participation

MenWomen
  • All Track Combined
  • Basketball
  • Golf
  • Lacrosse
  • Soccer
  • Tennis
  • Volleyball

Degrees Awarded by Program

Degrees given for the 2021-2022 academic year.

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1Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies.
2Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, And Group Studies.
3Biological And Biomedical Sciences.
4Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services.
5Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs.
6Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services.
7Education.
8Engineering.
9English Language And Literature/Letters.
10Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics.
11Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences.
12Health Professions And Related Programs.
13History
14History.
15Legal Professions And Studies.
16Mathematics And Statistics.
17Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies.
18Natural Resources And Conservation.
19Philosophy And Religious Studies.
20Physical Sciences.
21Psychology.
22Public Administration And Social Service Professions.
23Social Sciences.
24Theology And Religious Vocations.
25Visual And Performing Arts.

Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2021-2022]. In the absence of IPED data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.