Marquette University

Type	4 year, Private
Business Model	Non Profit
Campus locale	City: Large
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Medium
Common app member	Yes
Dormitory capacity	5,295
Religious affiliation	Catholic
Student to faculty ratio	13 to 1
Acceptance rate	86%
Students retention rate	89%
On-time graduation rate	81%

Located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Marquette is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 86% indicates that Marquette is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Marquette University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 13-to-1, Marquette emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

Marquette boasts an impressive student retention rate of 89% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 74% and 74%, respectively.

Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

86.3%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$45,766

Cost of attendance at Marquette University in 2022 for students from Wisconsin.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Wisconsin's average	$7,873
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$45,766

Cost of attendance at Marquette University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Wisconsin's average	$15,679
National average	$30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 100 of freshman students at Marquette University received on average $28,052 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$28,052

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	350	21%	$4,904	$1,716,250
Other Federal Grant	546	33%	$5,509	$3,008,094
State Grant/Scholarships	272	17%	$3,852	$1,047,781
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	1,640	100%	$25,579	$41,949,310
Total Grant & Scholarships	1,640	100%	$28,052	$46,005,185

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Marquette University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Marquette University students is 81.4%. Female students graduated at a rate of 84.5%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 77.2%.

81.4%

asian 87.2% 123 students
African American 68.0% 53 students
white 83.0% 1,067 students
hispanic 79.3% 169 students
International Students 63.5% 40 students
Mixed Race 80.0% 68 students

Sport Conferences

Basketball Big East Conference
Track and Cross Country Big East Conference

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Marquette University provides the following additional services to its students

On-campus day care for students' children
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Marquette University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes
Study abroad
Teacher certification
ROTC - Army
ROTC - Navy
ROTC - Air Force

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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