Overview
Founded in 1881, Marquette University is a Jesuit Catholic institution in Milwaukee. Marquette is home to 11 colleges and schools conferring undergraduate and graduate degrees. The university is also home to a number of academic centers and institutes, including the Les Aspin Center for Government, the Kohler Center for Entrepreneurship, and the Northwestern Mutual Data Science Institute. For sports fans, Marquette fields 14 men’s and women’s Division I athletic teams in the Big East conference.
Acceptance Rate:
87%
Average Net Price:
$34,732
Campus Setting:
Major city
Average GPA
3.6
Average ACT Composite
27
Average SAT Composite
1255
Tuition, Cost & Aid
Affordability & Cost
Tuition
| In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $48,700 |
| Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $48,700 |
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
| $15,740 |
| Books and Supplies | $720 |
Average Net Price By Family Income
Financial Aid: visit page
Financial Aid Email: [email protected]
Aid & Grants
0
100
84%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution. Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
20%
Average Aid Per Year
$29,102
20%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$3,538
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$26,085
Students receiving state aid Students receiving federal aid
19%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$3783
65%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$3,538
Average Grant & Scholarship By Family Income
Total Needs Based Scholarships/Grants Total amount of grant or scholarship aid awarded to all undergraduates from the federal government, state/local government, the institution, and other sources known to the institution.
$129,191,752
Total Non-Need-Based Scholarships/Grants
$76,579,739
Student Loans
Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
44%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$9,058
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$20,686
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$234
Students receiving federal loans
43%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$5,426
Average Other Loans Per Year
$19,225
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Private
- Not for Profit
- Roman Catholic
- Coed
Need Aware
This school may consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Major city
15883
Students Applied
76%
Transfer Acceptance Rate
155
Transfer Students Admitted
Admissions Requirements
SAT
No
ACT
No
Transcript
Yes
Test Optional
Yes
SAT Subject Tests
Yes
AP Course Credit
Yes
Dual Enrollment
Yes
Important Deadlines
| Application Type | Application Deadline | Reply Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Early Action Acceptance is not binding, but student will receive admissions decision earlier. | November 15 | |
| Fall Regular Decision | August 10 | May 1 |
Applications Accepted
Admitted Student Stats
30%
Submitting ACT
17%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 27
Average SAT Composite: 1255
SAT Percentiles
Math
Reading
3.6
Average GPA
Students Enrolled By Class Rank
Admissions Resources
For International Student Services: visit page
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
For Veteran Services: visit page
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Doctorate
Total Number of Students
11,167
Total Number of Undergrads
7,528
0
100
67%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
84%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
13:1
US National: 21:1Non Traditional Learning
- Online Classes
- Online Undergrad Degrees
- Summer Sessions
- Combined Institution Double Degree Programs
- Some Programs Requires Co-Op/Internship
Learning Options
- ROTC Army
- ROTC Air Force
- Study Abroad
- Honors Program
- Teacher Certification Offered
Classroom Sizes
Degrees and Majors
MAJORS
125
Faculty Overview
0
100
74%
Faculty With Terminal Degree US National: 36%
Gender
Ethnicity
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Residency
Size of Town
Major city
US States Represented
49
Countries Represented
57
Ethnicity
Percent of First Generation Students
19%
Student Organizations
300
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
Yes
On Campus Women's Center
No
Cultural Student Resource Groups
Yes
Housing
0
100
54%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Disability Housing Available
Yes
0
100
46%
Freshman Living on Campus
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Golden Eagles
School Colors
blue and gold
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Not applicable
Total Male Athletes
168
Total Female Athletes
171
Intramural Sports
12
Sports Club
15
Sports Team (Men)
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Golf
- Lacrosse
- Soccer
- Tennis
- Track and Field
Sports Team (Women)
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Lacrosse
- Soccer
- Tennis
- Track and Field
- Volleyball
Marquette University Athletics: visit page
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Yes
24-HR escort safety rides
Yes
Mobile campus emergency alert
Yes
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$70,700
Top 5 Cities
Milwaukee
Chicago
Minneapolis
New York
Washington
Top 5 Employers
Marquette University
GE Healthcare
Aurora Health Care
Northwestern Mutual
Rockwell Automation
Top 5 Sectors
Business Development
Education
Healthcare Services
Sales
Operations
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$20,686
Loan Default Rate
3%
National: 8%
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$234
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