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Marquette University

Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53233

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Strong graduate outcomes — known for business

Marquette University is a private institution in Milwaukee with particular strength in business and biology. With an average SAT of 1306, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A mid-sized campus of 7.2K undergraduates with a 13:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

80% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $78,257 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $29,237.

Established
1881
Motto
Ad maiorem Dei gloriam
Mascot
Iggy the Golden Eagle
Type
Private research university
Conference
NCAA and competes
Division
Division I

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87%Acceptance
1306SAT Avg
7,238Students
13:1Student:Faculty
80%Grad Rate
$78,257Earnings 10yr
$29,237Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Marquette University Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate87.4%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1306

Reading & WritingMid: 635
600680
MathMid: 635
590680

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 28
2631

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

87.4%

Trend

SAT Avg

1306

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$48,700
Room & Board$15,740
Books & Supplies$720
Total Cost of Attendance$63,233
Average Net Price$29,237
Median Debt at Graduation$23,940
Monthly Payment (10yr)$254

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$18,364
$30–48K$18,903
$48–75K$24,176
$75–110K$30,974
$110K+$34,465

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$29,237

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

6000.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$20,500

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

55

Peer Average

37

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Programs (160)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
7,238
Gender Split
56% / 44%
Women / Men
First Generation
19%
Pell Grant Recipients
19%

Race & Ethnicity

White 67%
Black 5%
Hispanic 16%
Asian 6%
Two+ 3%
Int'l 1%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate80.1%
Freshman Retention91.3%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$65,241
8 Years$71,388
10 Years$78,257

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$62,400
Men
$80,300

Rankings

U.S. News
#86
Forbes
#114
Wall Street Journal
#29
Washington Monthly
#116

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

107Above Average

Estimated from WI state average + large city premium

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 60"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Milwaukeepop. 570K
1 mi(2 min)
Chicagopop. 2.7M
82 mi(142 min)
Indianapolispop. 880K
244 mi(423 min)

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