School Overview
Marquette University is a four-year university is the privately owned and operated by the The Society of Jesus (Jesuits), a Christian male religious order of the Roman Catholic Church. Marquette is situated on a 95-acre campus in downtown Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The campus grounds are located just one mile east of Lake Michigan. The university was founded in 1881 by the Jesuits and was the first Catholic university to admit women. Marquette became a coeducational institution in 1909.
Marquette is regionally accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (NCACS) and belongs to the Association of Jesuit Colleges and Universities (AJCU), a consortium of 30 Jesuit higher education institutions based in Washington D.C.
Currently, Marquette has roughly 12,000 students (8,500 undergraduate and 3,500) and an academic staff of roughly 1,000. Marquette is the largest privately owned and operated higher education institution in the state of Wisconsin and the largest Jesuit university the entire nation.
At its main campus in Milwaukee, Marquette offers a comprehensive selection of undergraduate and graduate degree programs in various business, liberal arts, education, engineering, communications, law and health sciences fields and disciplines. The university offers over 50 graduate degrees (master’s and doctoral) and 40 graduate certificates.
In addition to an exception academic offering, intercollegiate and intramural sports are an important element of student life at Marquette. Student athletes and athletic teams compete as “Golden Eagles” in NCAA Division I sports.
Among national universities, in 2013, Marquette University was ranked 83rd by U.S. News & World Report and 97th by Washington Monthly. It was ranked No.72 in the nation among research universities by Forbes during the same year.
General Information
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Admission Office PO Box 1881 Milwaukee, WI 53201-1881 (414) 288-7302 (800) 222-6544 Fax: (414) 288-3764 [email protected] Contact: Robert Blust Dean of Undergraduate Admissions |
Main Address PO Box 1881 Milwaukee, WI 53201-1881 (414) 288-7250 www.marquette.edu |
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Size Total undergrads: 8,012 First-time degree-seeking freshmen: 1,950 Degree-seeking undergrads: 7,821 Graduate enrollment: 2,550 Setting | Degrees offered: |
Admissions Information
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Application Fee College has an application fee: Yes Regular application fee: $30 Online application fee: Free |
Enrollment Rates Percent applicants admitted: 65% Percent of students who return for sophomore year: 89% |
College Majors
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, & Gender Studies African-American Studies B Arts, Visual & Performing Drama/Theater Arts B Biological & Biomedical Sciences Biochemistry B Business, Management, & Marketing Accounting B Communications & Journalism Advertising B Computer & Information Sciences Computer Science B Education Elementary Education B Engineering Biomedical Engineering B English Language & Literature Creative Writing B Foreign Language & Literature Classics B Health Professions & Clinical Sciences Athletic Training/Sports Medicine B History History – General B Law & Legal Studies Prelaw B Mathematics Computational Mathematics B Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies Global Studies B Parks, Recreation & Fitness Exercise Sciences B Philosophy & Religion Philosophy B Physical Sciences Chemistry B Psychology Psychology – General B Social Sciences Anthropology B |
Degree levels for each major are designated by the following letters:
B = Bachelor’s degree C = Certificate or diploma |
*We do not guarantee the accuracy of information on this page. All information is subject to change. You should confirm all information with a college admissions officer.
Marquette University Highlights
School Information
| Phone Number: | (414) 288-7710 |
| Website: | www.marquette.edu |
| Type of School: | 4-year, Private non-profit |
| Apply Online: | www.marquette.edu/explore/apply-today.php |
| Address: | 1250 W Wisconsin Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53233 |
| Setting: | Rural: Distant |
| Campus Housing: | Yes |
Students & Programs
| Student Population: | 11,294 |
| 6-yr Graduation Rate (Bachelor's): | 78% |
| Student-to-faculty Ratio: | 14 to 1 |
| Distance Learning Programs: | Yes |
| Distance Learning Students*: | 10,872 (96% of total students) |
| Degree Levels Offered: | Bachelor's, Master's, Doctorate |
* Students taking at least 1 distance learning course
Tuition & Financial Aid*
| In-state Tuition: | $38,470 |
| Out-of-state Tuition: | $38,470 |
| % of Students Receiving Financial Aid: | 100% |
| Avg. Amount of Grant or Scholarship Aid Awarded: | $17,935 |
* Full-time beginning undergraduate students
Marquette University Programs
See the degree programs that are offered at Marquette University.
| Degree Name | Cert | Assoc | Bach | Mast | Doct |
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| Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies | 3 | ||||
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences | 7 | 2 | 1 | ||
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | 1 | 14 | 6 | ||
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs | 1 | 9 | 1 | ||
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services | 2 | 1 | |||
| Education | 5 | 6 | 2 | 1 | |
| Engineering | 8 | 6 | 5 | ||
| English Language and Literature/Letters | 2 | 1 | 1 | ||
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 5 | 1 | |||
| Health Professions and Related Programs | 8 | 6 | 12 | 3 | |
| History | 3 | 1 | 1 | ||
| Legal Professions and Studies | 1 | ||||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 1 | ||||
| Mathematics and Statistics | 3 | 1 | |||
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | 1 | 2 | 3 | 2 | |
| Natural Resources and Conservation | 1 | ||||
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies | 1 | ||||
| Philosophy and Religious Studies | 1 | 2 | 2 | ||
| Physical Sciences | 2 | 1 | 1 | ||
| Psychology | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||
| Public Administration and Social Service Professions | 1 | 1 | |||
| Social Sciences | 7 | 3 | |||
| Theology and Religious Vocations | 1 | 1 | |||
| Visual and Performing Arts | 1 | ||||
| Grand total | 17 | 86 | 47 | 19 |
* Based on programs that produced 2016-2017 graduates
Online Programs & Distance Learning
See the distance education degree programs that are offered at Marquette University.
| Degree Name | Cert | Assoc | Bach | Mast | Doct |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | 1 | ||||
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services | 1 | ||||
| Philosophy and Religious Studies | 1 | ||||
| Grand total | 1 | 2 |
* Based on programs that produced 2016-2017 graduates
Tuition & Financial Aid
See what it costs to enroll at Marquette University and how many students are receiving scholarships, grants, or loans as financial aid to help cover the costs of tuition.
Undergraduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2016-2017 |
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| In-state | $38,470 |
| Out-of-state | $38,470 |
| Books and supplies | $1,008 |
Graduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2016-2017 |
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| In-state | $19,350 |
| Out-of-state | $19,350 |
Undergraduate Student Financial Aid, 2015-2016
Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
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| Any student financial aid | 1,871 | 100% | – |
| Grant or scholarship aid | 1,870 | 100% | $17,935 |
| Student loan aid | 928 | 50% | $9,116 |
All Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
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| Grant or scholarship aid | 7,952 | 95% | $16,080 |
| Federal student loans | 3,838 | 46% | $7,636 |
Admissions & Enrollment
See the admission requirements for Marquette University. Find out how many students apply and how many are accepted. View a graphical breakdown of the gender, age, and ethnicity of currently enrolled Marquette University students.
Undergraduate Admissions, Fall 2017
| Total | Male | Female | |
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| Number of applicants | 13,136 | 5,830 | 7,306 | Percent admitted | 100% | 85% | 84% |
| Percent admitted who enrolled | 15% | 16% | 15% |
Admissions Considerations
| Required | Recommended | Optional | |
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| Secondary school GPA | |||
| Secondary school rank | |||
| Secondary school record | |||
| Completion of college-preparatory program | |||
| Recommendations | |||
| Formal demonstration of competencies | |||
| Admission test scores | |||
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | |||
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language |
Marquette University Enrollment, Fall 2017
| Total Enrollment | 11,294 |
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| Undergraduate enrollment | 8,238 |
| Graduate enrollment | 3,056 |
Undergraduate Attendance
Undergraduate Gender
Undergraduate Age
Undergraduate Race/Ethnicity
Undergraduate Distance Education
Undergraduates taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Graduate Distance Education
Graduate students taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Marquette University Accreditation
This institution is accredited by North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
Specialized institution accreditations:
- Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. ? May 6, 2013 Formerly: National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission
- Nursing (MNUR) - Master's program
- Nursing (NUR) - Baccalaureate program
- Accreditation Commission for Midwifery Education
- Nurse Midwifery (MIDWF) - Basic certificate and graduate nurse-midwifery education programs for registered nurses
- American Bar Association, Council of the Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar
- Law (LAW) - Professional schools
- American Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation
- Dental Hygiene (DH)
- Endodontics
- Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopedics
- Periodontics
- Prosthodontics (including maxillofacial prosthetics and combined prosthodontics/maxillofacial prosthetics)
- American Physical Therapy Association, Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education
- Physical Therapy (PT) - Professional programs for the physical therapist
- American Psychological Association, Commission on Accreditation
- Clinical Psychology (CLPSY) - PhD Doctoral programs
- Counseling Psychology (COPSY) - PhD Doctoral programs
- American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology
- Speech-Language Pathology (SLP) - Graduate degree programs
- Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
- Nursing (CNDNP) - Nursing education programs at the doctorate degree levels
- Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels
- Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the graduate degree levels
- National Association of Schools of Theatre, Commission on Accreditation
- Theatre (THEA) - Institutions and units within institutions offering degree-granting and/or non-degree-granting programs
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