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Marquette University

Marquette University is a private nonprofit university in a large city in the Milwaukee, WI metro with 7,652 students and a 81% acceptance rate.

Milwaukee, Wisconsin · Private nonprofit · City, large · 7,652 students · R2 research university

NCAA Division I · Big EastEarly action Nov 15

Admission rate

81%

of applicants admitted

SAT average

1,310

combined, admitted students

ACT, middle half

26–31

25th to 75th percentile

Average net price

$31,487

per year, after grants

Graduation rate

83%

within 6 years

Freshman retention

91%

return for sophomore year

Median earnings

$78,257

10 years after entry

Students

7,652

total enrollment

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS) · data snapshot October 2, 2026 · Updated October 2, 2026

First-year deadlines, 2026–27

PlanDeadline
Early action
Apply early, hear early, not binding.		November 15, 2026
Regular decision
The standard deadline, with answers in spring. Not binding.		February 1, 2027

Plans are listed in calendar order. What the plans mean

Source: marquette.edu · checked September 30, 2026

What families actually pay

Average yearly net price after grants, all students, by family income

$0–30,000$22,269
$30,001–48,000$18,916
$48,001–75,000$27,378
$75,001–110,000$32,374
Over $110,000$36,813

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026

AP credit

Most-taken exams, lowest score that earns credit
ExamMin scoreMarquette University courseCredits
Calculus AB4MATH 1450 : 4 cr.
Calculus BC3MATH 1450 : 4 cr.
Biology4BIOL 1009 : 3 cr.
Chemistry3CHEM 1001 : 4 cr.
United States History4HIST 1120 & HIST 1121 : 6 cr.
Psychology4PSYC 1001 : 3 cr.
Statistics4MATH 1700 : 3 cr.
Computer Science A4COSC 1020 : 4 cr.
Show all 39 exams and every score level
ExamMin scoreCourseCredits
Calculus AB4MATH 1450 : 4 cr.
Calculus AB5MATH 1450 : 4 cr.
Calculus BC3MATH 1450 : 4 cr.
Calculus BC4MATH 1450 & MATH 1451 : 8 cr.
Calculus BC5MATH 1450 & MATH 1451 : 8 cr.
Biology4BIOL 1009 : 3 cr.
Biology5BIOL 1001 & BIOL 1002 : 6 cr.
Chemistry3CHEM 1001 : 4 cr.
Chemistry4CHEM 1001 & CHEM 1002 : 8 cr.
Chemistry5CHEM 1001 & CHEM 1002 : 8 cr.
United States History4HIST 1120 & HIST 1121 : 6 cr.
United States History5HIST 1120 & HIST 1121 : 6 cr.
Psychology4PSYC 1001 : 3 cr.
Psychology5PSYC 1001 : 3 cr.
Statistics4MATH 1700 : 3 cr.
Statistics5MATH 1700 : 3 cr.
Computer Science A4COSC 1020 : 4 cr.
Computer Science A5COSC 1020 : 4 cr.
Macroeconomics4ECON 1104 : 3 cr.
Macroeconomics5ECON 1104 : 3 cr.
Microeconomics4ECON 1103 : 3 cr.
Microeconomics5ECON 1103 : 3 cr.
World History: Modern4HIST 9290: 6 cr.
World History: Modern5HIST 9290: 6 cr.
Environmental Science4PHYS 1009 : 3 cr.
Environmental Science5PHYS 1009 : 3 cr.
European History4HIST 1002 : 3 cr.
European History5HIST 1002 : 3 cr.
Human Geography4ANTH 2203 : 3 cr.
Human Geography5ANTH 2203 : 3 cr.
Spanish Language and Culture3Placement into SPAN 2001
Spanish Language and Culture4SPAN 2002 : 3 cr.
Spanish Language and Culture5SPAN 2003 : 4 cr.
Computer Science Principles4COSC 1010 : 4 cr.
Computer Science Principles5COSC 1010 : 4 cr.
Music Theory4MUSI 2020 : 3 cr.
Music Theory5MUSI 2020 & MUSI 9290: 6 cr.
African American Studies4HIST 4135 : 3 cr.
African American Studies5HIST 4135 : 3 cr.
Art: 2-D Art and Design4FIAR 1100 : 3 cr.
Art: 2-D Art and Design5FIAR 1100 : 3 cr.
Art: 3-D Art and Design4FIAR 9290: 3 cr.
Art: 3-D Art and Design5FIAR 9290: 3 cr.
Art: Drawing4FIAR 1000 : 3 cr.
Art: Drawing5FIAR 1000 : 3 cr.
Art: History4FIAR 9290: 3 cr.
Art: History5HIST 1201 & HIST 1202 : 6 cr.
Chinese Language and Culture3Placement into CHNS 2001
Chinese Language and Culture4CHNS 2002 : 3 cr.
Chinese Language and Culture5CHNS 2002 : 3 cr.
Comparative Government and Politics4POSC 2401 : 3 cr.
Comparative Government and Politics5POSC 2401 : 3 cr.
English Language/Literature and Composition4ENGL 1001 : 3 cr.
English Language/Literature and Composition5ENGL 1001 & ENGL 9294: 6 cr.
French Language and Culture3Placement into FREN 2001
French Language and Culture4FREN 2002 : 3 cr.
French Language and Culture5FREN 2003 : 4 cr.
German Language and Culture3Placement into GRMN 2003
German Language and Culture4GRMN 2003 : 4 cr.
German Language and Culture5GRMN 3001 : 3 cr.
Government and Politics: United States4POSC 2201 : 3 cr.
Government and Politics: United States5POSC 2201 : 3 cr.
Italian Language and Culture3Placement into ITAL 2001
Italian Language and Culture4ITAL 2002 : 3 cr.
Italian Language and Culture5ITAL 2002 : 3 cr.
Japanese Language and Culture4LLAC 9292 3 cr.
Japanese Language and Culture5LLAC 9292 3 cr.
Latin3Placement into LATN 2001
Latin4LATN 2001 : 3 cr.
Latin5LATN 2002 : 3 cr.
Mathematics: Precalculus4MATH 1200 : 3 cr.
Mathematics: Precalculus5MATH 1200 : 3 cr.
Physics 1: Algebra-based14PHYS 1001 : 4 cr.
Physics 1: Algebra-based15PHYS 1001 : 4 cr.
Physics 2: Algebra-based14PHYS 1002 : 4 cr.
Physics 2: Algebra-based15PHYS 1002 : 4 cr.
Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism4PHYS 1004 : 3 cr.
Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism5PHYS 1004 : 3 cr.
Physics C: Mechanics4PHYS 1003 : 3 cr.
Physics C: Mechanics5PHYS 1003 : 3 cr.
Research4ARSC 9290: 3 cr.
Research5ARSC 9290: 3 cr.
Seminar4ARSC 9290: 3 cr.
Seminar5ARSC 9290: 3 cr.
Spanish Literature and Culture3Placement into SPAN 2001
Spanish Literature and Culture4SPAN 2002 : 3 cr.
Spanish Literature and Culture5SPAN 2003 : 4 cr.

Source: bulletin.marquette.edu · checked September 19, 2026

Biggest majors

MajorGraduates
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse142
Biomedical Sciences134
Psychology114
Finance107
Mechanical Engineering74
Marketing/Marketing Management62
Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology59
Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering50
Show the other 59 majors
Political Science and Government49
Accounting44
Criminology42
Biology/Biological Sciences35
Civil Engineering35
Advertising34
Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management32
Business/Corporate Communications30
Computer and Information Sciences26
Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist26
Journalism24
Cinematography and Film/Video Production24
Information Technology22
Communication20
Public Relations/Image Management19
Elementary Education and Teaching19
International Relations and Affairs17
Secondary Education and Teaching17
Business/Managerial Economics16
Computer Engineering15
Business Administration and Management14
Economics14
Electrical and Electronics Engineering13
Construction Engineering13
Education13
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology12
Chemistry12
Social Work, Other12
Writing12
History12
Cognitive Science12
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration11
English Language and Literature10
Physiology10
Sociology10
Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering9
Mathematics9
Mathematics and Computer Science9
Real Estate9
Philosophy7
Environmental Studies7
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist5
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts5
Mathematical Economics5
Spanish Language and Literature5
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other4
Physics4
Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution3
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies3
Military History2
Anthropology2
Theology/Theological Studies2
Environmental Science2
Communication Management and Strategic Communications1
Mass Communication/Media Studies1
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies, Other1
Statistics1
Bioinformatics1
Biophysics1

Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026

Ranked programs

Where Marquette University ranks in the top 25 on our top-programs lists, best rank first. How we rank programs

Scholarships

Amounts and eligibility change; check the college’s page for current details.

Sports and campus life

Men’s varsity · NCAA Division I, Big East

Basketball, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Tennis, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)

Women’s varsity · NCAA Division I, Big East

Basketball, Lacrosse, Soccer, Tennis, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Volleyball

ROTC

Air Force, Army, Navy

Faith groups

Cru, Hillel, InterVarsity, Newman Connection

Also

Honors college, Study abroad

Greek life

4% of men in fraternities · 10% of women in sororities · 7% of undergraduates overall (Common Data Set 2023–24)

Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), Common Data Set (Greek life), hillel.org · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026

The place

Setting

City, large

Federal locale classification

Metro area

Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI

1,574,452 people

Big-city metro (1 million+)

Yes

More about the place

Nearest airport

General Mitchell International (MKE)

Nearest hub airport

General Mitchell International (MKE)

Walkability

EPA walkability index 14.5 of 20

Elevation

644 ft

Time zone

Central

January low

15°F

July high

85°F

Annual snowfall

52.3 in

Days at 90°F or higher

18 per year

One-bedroom fair market rent

$1,010 per month

Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026

Colleges nearby

Straight-line distance between campuses

Similar colleges

Private nonprofit, city campus, NCAA Division I, similar size