A
Overall Niche Grade
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  1. Academics
    A-
  2. Value
    A+
  3. Diversity
    B+
  4. Campus
    B-
  5. Athletics
    B+
  6. Party Scene
    A
  7. Professors
    A
  8. Location
    B+
  9. Dorms
    B
  10. Campus Food
    B-
  11. Student Life
    B+
  12. Safety
    C+
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Marquette University is ...
Private not-for-profit, Catholic
Athletic Division
NCAA Division I (without football)
Athletic Conference
Big East Conference
Address
1250 W Wisconsin Avenue
Milwaukee, WI 53233
Website
marquette.edu

Marquette University Rankings

Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.

Admissions

Acceptance Rate
74%
Application Deadline
December 1
SAT Range
1070-1300
ACT Range
24-30
Application Fee
$0
SAT/ACT
Required
High School GPA
Required
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Test Scores and GPA for Marquette University

Cost

Net Price
$33,678/ year
National
$15,403
Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Net Price by Household Income
  • <$30k
    $20,415/ year
  • $30-48k
    $23,117/ year
  • $49-75k
    $26,830/ year
  • $76-110k
    $30,998/ year
  • $110k+
    $35,760/ year

Academics

Professors
A
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
15:1
Evening Degree Programs
Yes
86%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes.123 responses
61%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want.119 responses
46%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.119 responses

Majors

Most Popular Majors
  • Biomedical Sciences and Molecular Medicine
    152 Graduates
  • Finance
    146 Graduates
  • Psychology
    133 Graduates
  • Accounting
    122 Graduates
  • Marketing
    117 Graduates
  • Nursing
    113 Graduates
  • Business Administration and Management
    93 Graduates
  • Mechanical Engineering
    91 Graduates
  • Information Technology
    87 Graduates
  • Communications
    86 Graduates

Students

Full-Time Enrollment
8,002Undergrads
Undergrads Over 25
1%
Pell Grant
16%
Varsity Athletes
4%
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
Based on 77 responses
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  • Genuine
    26%
  • White
    18%
  • Rich
    17%
  • Leaders
    16%
  • Down to Earth
    13%
  • Invested
    4%
  • Unique
    4%

Campus Life

Freshmen Live On-Campus
96%
Poll
62%
of students say that Greek life is average, and no one will treat you differently if you don't join.141 responses
Poll
67%
of students say varsity sports are a big part of campus life.158 responses
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes your school?
Based on 81 responses
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  • We are Marquette
    54%
  • Be the difference
    37%
  • All of the above
    4%
  • City Life
    2%
  • Drink till DPS shows up.
    2%

After College

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$55,600/ year
National
$33,028
Graduation Rate
80%
National
48%
Employed 2 Years After Graduation
97%
National
83%
92%
of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation.86 responses
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Marquette University Reviews

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Marquette is a very special school. Like any college, it takes time to adjust and make it home, but once that happens, students realize how lucky they are to attend such an excellent university. The most amazing part about MU is the community. Basketball games, homecoming, and even finals week bring everyone together. The food is decent, but there's so many options which is nice. Despite negative perceptions concerning safety, the school is in fact very safe. It is a priority of MUPD to maintain a high level of security, even in the surrounding neighborhoods. Overall, this is a fantastic school and you should definitely plan a visit, even if it's not your top choice!
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MU is beautiful in every aspect.In the heart of campus is the holy St.Joan of Arc chapel, with glistening buildings not far from each other.The environment is very kindhearted.Not a day goes by without someone holding the door for you or smiling at you while walking to class.The school also provides many volunteer organizations, which let the students help those in need around the area at any given moment.The academics are excellent.The university has top notch professors who are always there for the students, even begging students to visit during office hours to discuss any problems occurring with the learning material.The course work is challenging and engaging, and the campus provides many resources to help students such as the Writing Center to aid them in their course work.As for the diversity, one can tell right away the majority population of the school is white, but the 2017-2018 freshman class provided the most diverse group of students since the establishment of the school.
Marquette University's atmosphere isn't a typical college one. At first glance, the small campus that's confined between the outskirts to the West and the City to the East makes it very confined. However, the Jesuit ideals that is interwoven in its academic values makes the experience very fruitful. Having a an up and coming city like Milwaukee gives opportunity to explore the gem that the city can be.
My only thing with the school is the amount of benefits and access to the city it provides. There's not a wide range of food choices and accessibility to spots other than the city where "must try" places are in the Milwaukee area.
Overall, the experience I had in Marquette shaped me to become more open and exploratory to what society has, along with embracing Jesuit ideals in service, excellence, leadership, and faith.