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Marquette University

Milwaukee, Wisconsin · Private · 7,660 undergrads

Marquette University admits 81% of applicants (fall 2024, federal IPEDS data).

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Can I get into Marquette University?

81% of applicants get in

Nearly everyone who applies gets in. The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent scores had 1200–1360 on the SAT.

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Likely: even the low end of our estimate is 60% or more, and the college admits at least 25% of applicants. Target: our estimate is 30% or more. Reach: our estimate is under 30%, or the college admits under 15%. Long shot: our estimate is under 12%, or the college admits under 12%. Estimates use the college's admit rate and score range plus your grades and scores. They are not a promise.

18,701 applied, 15,212 admitted, fall 2024 (IPEDS).

What does Marquette University cost?

$30,561 a year

What students who got federal aid paid on average after grants, 2024-25. The sticker price, with housing and food, is $69,833.

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Average paid after grants by family income
under $30,000$20,708
$30,000–$48,000$20,217
$48,000–$75,000$23,377
$75,000–$110,000$30,314
over $110,000$37,187

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Net price 2024-25, College Scorecard.

Does Marquette University need the SAT or ACT?Not checked yet

Not sure yet

We haven't checked Marquette University's fall 2027 rule yet. Marquette University didn't require scores for fall 2024 (federal data). We haven't checked fall 2027 yet, so confirm on its site.

Which colleges require scores

IPEDS, fall 2024. Marquette University's site

What it's like

7,660
undergrads. Mid-size: plenty of people, and professors who can learn your name.
City
Campus setting in Milwaukee, WI.
91%
of first-years come back for year two.
66%
finish in four years. 80% within six.
$83.8k
median pay 10 years after starting.
$21.5k
median federal debt at graduation.

Lists Marquette University is on

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Questions people ask

What is Marquette University's acceptance rate?
81% for fall 2024: 15,212 of 18,701 applicants were admitted (IPEDS).
What SAT score do you need for Marquette University?
The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent SAT scores had 1200 to 1360 (IPEDS, fall 2024). A quarter scored higher and a quarter lower, so a score in that range is typical, not a cutoff.
How much does Marquette University cost for a family earning $60,000?
Families earning $48,000–$75,000 paid an average of $23,377 a year after grants in 2024-25 (students who got federal aid). The sticker price is $69,833.
What is Marquette University's graduation rate?
80% of students finish within six years and 66% within four (IPEDS).