Wisconsin

Marquette University

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Private nonprofitBachelor's to graduateFounded 1881Large citySEVP certified
Marquette University campus
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About

Marquette University ( ) is a private Jesuit research university in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States. It was established as Marquette College on August 28, 1881, by John Henni, the first Archbishop of the Archdiocese of Milwaukee. Initially an all-male institution, Marquette became the first coeducational Catholic university in the world in 1909. Marquette is part of the Association of Jesuit Colleges and Universities. The university is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and had an enrollment of about 11,000 students in 2023. It is classified among "R2: Doctoral Universities – High research activity". Marquette is ninth largest Catholic university by enrollment in the United States and the largest private university in Wisconsin.

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Cost per year

Tuition and fees (out of state)
US$53,270
Estimated total for international students
US$69,833
Net price calculatormarquette.clearcostcalculator.com (opens in a new tab)

International students at public universities pay the out-of-state rate. The estimated total adds housing, food and books to that tuition; it is derived from Scorecard figures, so check the university's own cost page.

Students

Undergraduates
7,660
Graduate students
3,701
International undergraduates
1%
Students per teacher
14 to 1

Admissions

Admission rate
81%
SAT
Reading and writing 610–680 · Maths 590–680
ACT
26–31

Test scores show the middle 50% of admitted students.

Outcomes

Graduation rate
79%
Median earnings 10 years after starting
US$83,810

Earnings are for students who received US federal aid, so they may not reflect international graduates.

Programmes (158)

Bachelor's degrees70 subjects
Accounting and Related ServicesAllied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment ProfessionsAnthropologyApplied MathematicsArea StudiesBiochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular BiologyBiology, GeneralBiomathematics, Bioinformatics, and Computational BiologyBiomedical/Medical EngineeringBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsBusiness/Commerce, GeneralBusiness/Corporate CommunicationsBusiness/Managerial EconomicsChemistryCivil EngineeringClassics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsClinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied ProfessionsCognitive ScienceCommunication Disorders Sciences and ServicesCommunication and Media StudiesComputer EngineeringComputer and Information Sciences, GeneralConstruction EngineeringCriminologyData AnalyticsDrama/Theatre Arts and StagecraftEconomicsEducation, GeneralElectrical, Electronics, and Communications EngineeringEngineering PhysicsEngineering, GeneralEnglish Language and Literature, GeneralEntrepreneurial and Small Business OperationsEnvironmental/Environmental Health EngineeringEthnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group StudiesFilm/Video and Photographic ArtsFinance and Financial Management ServicesGermanic Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsHealth Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, GeneralHistoryHuman Resources Management and ServicesInternational BusinessInternational Relations and National Security StudiesJournalismLiberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesManagement Sciences and Quantitative MethodsMarketingMathematical EconomicsMathematicsMathematics and Computer ScienceMechanical EngineeringMulti/Interdisciplinary Studies, OtherNatural Resources Conservation and ResearchPeace Studies and Conflict ResolutionPhilosophyPhysicsPhysiology, Pathology and Related SciencesPolitical Science and GovernmentPsychology, GeneralPublic Relations, Advertising, and Applied CommunicationReal EstateRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingRhetoric and Composition/Writing StudiesRomance Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsSocial WorkSociologyStatisticsTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject AreasTheological and Ministerial Studies
Master's degrees47 subjects
Accounting and Related ServicesAdvanced/Graduate Dentistry and Oral SciencesAllied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment ProfessionsApplied MathematicsApplied StatisticsBiology, GeneralBiomathematics, Bioinformatics, and Computational BiologyBiomedical/Medical EngineeringBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsBusiness/Corporate CommunicationsChemistryCivil EngineeringClinical, Counseling and Applied PsychologyClinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied ProfessionsCommunication Disorders Sciences and ServicesCommunication and Media StudiesComputational ScienceComputer ScienceComputer and Information Sciences, GeneralData AnalyticsEconomicsEducational Administration and SupervisionElectrical, Electronics, and Communications EngineeringEnglish Language and Literature, GeneralFinance and Financial Management ServicesHealth and Medical Administrative ServicesHistoryHuman Resources Management and ServicesInformation Science/StudiesInternational Relations and National Security StudiesLegal Research and Advanced Professional StudiesManagement Sciences and Quantitative MethodsMathematics and Computer ScienceMechanical EngineeringMental and Social Health Services and Allied ProfessionsPhilosophyPolitical Science and GovernmentPsychology, GeneralPublic Administration and Social Service Professions, OtherRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingRehabilitation and Therapeutic ProfessionsReligion/Religious StudiesSports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/FitnessStudent Counseling and Personnel ServicesTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject AreasTheological and Ministerial Studies
Doctoral degrees20 subjects
Biology, GeneralBiomedical/Medical EngineeringChemistryCivil EngineeringClinical, Counseling and Applied PsychologyComputational ScienceComputer ScienceEducational Administration and SupervisionElectrical, Electronics, and Communications EngineeringEnglish Language and Literature, GeneralHistoryMathematics and Computer ScienceMechanical EngineeringMulti/Interdisciplinary Studies, OtherNeurobiology and NeurosciencesPhilosophyPsychology, GeneralRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingRehabilitation and Therapeutic ProfessionsReligion/Religious Studies
Professional degrees (MD, JD and similar)4 subjects
DentistryLawRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingRehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions
Graduate certificates17 subjects
Advanced/Graduate Dentistry and Oral SciencesBiomedical/Medical EngineeringBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsClinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied ProfessionsComputer and Information Sciences, GeneralData AnalyticsEducational Administration and SupervisionEnergy Systems EngineeringEngineering, GeneralEnvironmental/Environmental Health EngineeringHealth Professions Education, Ethics, and HumanitiesInformation Science/StudiesManagement Sciences and Quantitative MethodsRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingSports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/FitnessSystems EngineeringTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods

Subjects and degree levels reported to the US Department of Education. See the university's course catalogue for course-by-course details.