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#3 Best Colleges in Wisconsin

Marquette University

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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Overview

Enrollment

11,167
Marquette University overview
Location Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Online marquette.edu
School Type Private 4 Year
Setting Large City
Religious Affiliation Roman Catholic
Marquette University overview
Size Mid-size
Status Non-profit
On Campus Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate
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Marquette University, situated in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, is a private Jesuit research institution founded in 1881. The university's urban campus spans 93 acres, incorporating a blend of Gothic architecture and contemporary facilities. As an educational establishment serving approximately 11,600 students, Marquette offers a wide range of undergraduate, master's, and doctoral programs. Notably, the institution is recognized for its programs in Business Administration, Health Sciences, Engineering, and Biomedical Sciences. The application process for Marquette is moderately selective. The university provides a myriad of housing options, with over 75% of first-year students residing on campus. While Marquette fields 14 NCAA Division I teams known as the Golden Eagles, it is particularly distinguished for its men's basketball program.

In the most recent statistical year 15,883 prospective students applied, and 13,851 were granted admission.  Of those admitted 1,983 enrolled in the school.  9,745 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 1,422 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2022/2023, excluding room and board, is $45,860 plus fees of $810. Marquette University is ranked 216 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2024 U.S. Colleges Ranking.

Ratings

7/10

Overall

8/10

Academics

7/10

Resources

8/10

Outcomes

7/10

Value

Marquette University is rated within the top 31% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 7 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated

Rankings

Rankings for Marquette University within the 2024 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.

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Getting In

Admission Standards

Very High
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SAT 1170/1360
ACT 26/31
GPA 3.56

Applications Accepted

87.2% 
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Applications Due Dec 1, 2024
Applicant Competition Very Low
Application Fee $0

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$45,860
Costs for Marquette University
Fee Cost
Books and Supplies$720
Other Fees$810
Room and Board $14,636
Budget for Other Expenses$2,536
Total One Year Cost$64,562

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Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$67,500 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

81% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular subjects studied by Marquette University students
Subject Percent of Class
Business 27%
Communication 10%
Health Professions 9%
Engineering 9%
Social Sciences 8%

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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=239105 IPEDS survey data for Marquette University.

Current students may use the Marquette University GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.

Last updated February 24, 2024