Marquette University

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MILWAUKEE, WI
Rating 3.6 out of 5 2,051 reviews

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1250 W WISCONSIN AVENUE
MILWAUKEE, WI 53233

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Athletic Division

NCAA Division I (without football)

Athletic Conference

Big East Conference

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Marquette University is a Catholic, Jesuit university located near the heart of downtown Milwaukee, Wis., that offers a comprehensive range of majors in 11 nationally and internationally recognized colleges and schools.

A Marquette education offers students a virtually unlimited number of paths and destinations and prepares them for the world by asking them to think critically about it.

Along the way, we ask one thing of every student: Be The Difference.

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Admissions

Application Deadline

December 1

Acceptance Rate

82%

SAT Range

1160-1340

ACT Range

25-30

Application Fee

SAT/ACT

Considered but not required

High School GPA

Required

Accepts Common App

Yes

Cost

Net Price

$34,732 / year

National

$15,523

Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.

Average Total Aid Awarded

$25,603 / year

National

$7,535

Students Receiving Financial Aid

100%

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Student Faculty Ratio

11:1

Evening Degree Programs

Yes

86%

of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes. 123 responses

59%

of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want. 140 responses

45%

of students agree that the workload is easy to manage. 140 responses

Majors

STEM-MBA Accelerated Degree Program

Earn an undergraduate degree in one of several science, engineering, technology or mathematics fields - and an MBA - in as little as five years. Employers are constantly looking for graduates with scientific, technical, and business skills. The STEM-MBA program will help you to stand out in today's high-tech workforce - with only one additional year in school.

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Online Programs Offered

Offers Online Courses

Yes

Online Certificate Programs

Online Associates Programs

Online Bachelor's Programs

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Mix of Online and on Campus
90%
On Campus
6%
Online
5%

Students

Full-Time Enrollment

7,715 Undergrads

Part-Time Undergrads

309

Undergrads Over 25

9600%

Pell Grant

22%

Varsity Athletes

Poll

What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?

Based on 98 responses

Genuine
24%
White
19%
Rich
16%
Leaders
13%
Down to Earth
11%
Invested
5%
Unique
4%

Campus Life

Freshmen Live On-Campus

94%

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59%

of students say that Greek life is average, and no one will treat you differently if you don't join. 162 responses

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67%

of students say varsity sports are a big part of campus life. 179 responses

Poll

What one word or phrase best describes your school?

Based on 102 responses

We are Marquette
48%
Be the difference
35%
All of the above
7%
City Life
2%
Drink till DPS shows up.
2%
Strict
2%
Unsafe
2%

After College

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation

$62,600 / year

National

$33,028

Graduation Rate

84%

National

49%

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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If you're a white catholic private school kid, you'll do great! If you're not, it takes a little longer to find your people. I feel a bit disconnected from the MU community and prefer to talk to my professors more than students. In terms of academics, the English and Theology departments are fantastic. Every professor I've had has been attentive and interesting because I look them up on rate my professor beforehand, or check their Linkedin page (this is crucial). The workload is not so bad, but I did go to a more academically competitive high school so there's that. Student media is fun to be apart of but it has its share of problems as well. Lots of bigoted catholic boys. The counseling center is a JOKE. The administration is not transparent with faculty or students and makes questionable decisions. If you can pay the tuition rates, handle the chaotic administration and deal with the racism on campus, you'll probably wind up with an above-average education.

Marquette University is a really great school! The professors truthfully care about you. They go above-and-beyond to make sure all of their students are succeeding in their classes. Speaking of classes, the size of classes are small and personal. You can make real relationships with your professors and peers. You don't have to worry about not having the time to meet with your professors either, because they will make sure to meet with you whenever you need. There's a lot of clubs to join, too!

Marquette university IS a pretty acidemic school and you do receive a great education. Campus is cool because there are tons of houses around campus each with their own name that have parties and are super fun to live in with friends once you move "off campus"! Milwaukee is an awesome city I was honestly surprised/ impressed coming from LA . We have the most bars per square ft of any city in America that you WILL frequent as an upperclassman. The city has tons of festivals and Summerfest that happen on closed-off streets. It's a big beer city so you WILL end up going on every brewery tour and its awesome. A lot of seniors do peddle taverns and bike ones where you basically take a bar on wheels or in the water that your group of like 7 peddles with their feet while they serve you drinks . I was in greek life and had a great time, its not anything like the south but its still a good time and I would recommend it. You do not need to be greek at Marquette most people actually aren't

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