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About Marquette University

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Marquette University is a private research university in Milwaukee, WI, known for its jesuit catholic mission, business and engineering focus, and accessible admissions. With an acceptance rate of 87%, MU is accessible for most qualified applicants, typically enrolling around 1,983 students each year. MU is test optional; students who submit scores are typically admitted with SATs between 1230–1360, though many competitive applicants choose not to submit. MU offers merit scholarships regardless of financial need, with awards averaging $33,289 per year; the sticker price of $63,262 may look very different from what your family actually pays.

Admissions

Marquette University acceptance rate and admitted student profile

accessible for most qualified applicants

87%
Overall Accept Rate
3.50
Typical Admitted GPA
1295
Median Admitted SAT
GPATypical admitted range: 3.25 – 3.75 unweighted

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SATSubmitted score range: 1230 – 1360 (test optional)

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Application Strategy

Strategy tips for applying to Marquette University

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Essay Strategy
Marquette's Jesuit identity is central to how they evaluate applicants, so use your essays to show how you engage with questions of purpose, service, and ethical responsibility. You do not need to be Catholic, but you should reflect genuinely on how you want to contribute to something beyond yourself.
Essay Strategy
Marquette takes its location in Milwaukee seriously and values students who want to engage with the city, not just the campus. If any of your activities, interests, or goals connect to urban community issues, healthcare, education, or social justice, make that link explicit in your application.

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Financial Aid & Cost

What Marquette University actually costs your family

Average net prices by income bracket from College Scorecard data.

Family IncomeSticker PriceAvg. Net Cost / yr
0-30k~$63k/yr$22.3k
30k-48k~$63k/yr$18.9k
48k-75k~$63k/yr$27.4k
75k-110k~$63k/yr$32.4k
110k+~$63k/yr$36.8k

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Outcomes & Campus

Student outcomes and campus profile

80%
6-Year Graduation Rate
$65k
Median Earnings (6 yrs)
13:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
7,674
Undergrad Enrollment

Student Body

Student body composition

Race & Ethnicity

66%White
16%Hispanic
6%Asian
5%Black / African American
4%Two or More Races
1%International
1%Unknown / Unreported
0%American Indian / AK Native
0%Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
Gender44% Men · 56% Women
Citizenship / Immigration Status99% Citizens and Immigrants · 1% International
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