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Marquette University
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  • 4 Year
  • MILWAUKEE, WI

Report Card

grade B+
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Academics
    grade A minus
  2. Value
    grade A minus
  3. Diversity
    grade A minus
  4. Campus
    grade C+
  5. Athletics
    grade A
  6. Party Scene
    grade A minus
  7. Professors
    grade A minus
  8. Location
    grade B+
  9. Dorms
    grade B minus
  10. Campus Food
    grade B minus
  11. Student Life
    grade B+
  12. Safety
    grade C minus

About

1250 W WISCONSIN AVE
MILWAUKEE, WI 53233
Athletic Division
NCAA Division I (without football)
Athletic Conference
Big East Conference
From Marquette University

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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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

Application Deadline
January 15
Acceptance Rate
86%
SAT Range
1180-1360
ACT Range
25-30
Application Fee
$0
SAT/ACT
Considered but not required
High School GPA
Required
Accepts Common App
Yes

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Cost

Net Price
$33,566 / 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
$28,052 / year
National
$7,535
Students Receiving Financial Aid
100%

Scholarship

Academics

Professors
grade A minus
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
9:1
Evening Degree Programs
Yes
87%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes. 126 responses
58%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want. 149 responses
45%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage. 149 responses

Majors

Engineering Co-op Program

academic spotlight

Marquette's engineering co-op program was one of the first of its kind in the country. Today, we work with more than 200 engineering and technology companies who hire our students for co-ops and internships, helping our students gain invaluable professional experience and make key connections that will help them successfully launch their careers.

Online

Programs Offered Entirely Online
1
Offers Online Courses
Yes
Online Certificate Programs
0
Online Associates Programs
0
Online Bachelor's Programs
1
How Students Learn
  • Mix of Online and on Campus
    20%
  • On Campus
    79%
  • Online
    1%

Students

Full-Time Enrollment
7,391 Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
269
Undergrads Over 25
1%
Pell Grant
21%
Varsity Athletes
5%
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
Based on 107 responses
  • Genuine
    24%
  • White
    21%
  • Rich
    15%
  • Leaders
    13%
  • Down to Earth
    11%
  • Invested
    5%
  • Unique
    4%

Campus Life

Freshmen Live On-Campus
90%
Poll
60%
of students say that Greek life is average, and no one will treat you differently if you don't join. 171 responses
Poll
68%
of students say varsity sports are a big part of campus life. 188 responses
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes your school?
Based on 111 responses
  • We are Marquette
    48%
  • Be the difference
    35%
  • All of the above
    7%
  • Strict
    3%
  • City Life
    2%
  • Drink till DPS shows up.
    2%
  • Unsafe
    2%

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After College

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$62,600 / year
National
$33,028
Graduation Rate
81%
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. 87 responses

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