Marquette University
Milwaukee, WI · Private
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Marquette University admitted 81.3% of applicants university-wide (15,212 of 18,701).
| Cohort | Admit rate | Admitted | Applicants |
|---|---|---|---|
| University-wide | 81.3% | 15,212 | 18,701 |
| In-state | 78.4% | 3,476 | 4,432 |
| Out-of-state | 83.2% | 10,947 | 13,163 |
| International applicants | 71.3% | 789 | 1,106 |
| Men | 78.6% | 6,450 | 8,211 |
| Women | 83.5% | 8,762 | 10,490 |
Also offers Early Action (closes Nov 15) — the Common Data Set doesn't publish EA admit counts.
Of 15,212 admitted students, 2,149 enrolled (14.1% yield).
Marquette University Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections C1–C2 · 2024 — Published cohort admit rates — context, not an applicant-specific probability.
Test scores and GPA of admitted students
- SAT (mid-50%)
- 1220–1350
- ACT (mid-50%)
- 26–31
- GPA (mid-50%, 4.0 scale)
- 3.25–3.99
Testing policy: Test-optional (considered if submitted)
Marquette University Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections C9–C12 · 2024 — Published admit stats reflect the entire incoming class unless explicitly labeled international-only.
Cost and financial aid
Published cost of attendance: $72,280/yr.
| Out-of-state tuition | $51,170 |
| Fees, housing, food, books & other | $21,110 |
| Sticker cost of attendance | $72,280/yr |
Average net price by family income (US, federal aid data)
| Under $30k | $22,269 |
| $30k–48k | $18,916 |
| $48k–75k | $27,378 |
| $75k–110k | $32,374 |
| Over $110k | $36,813 |
US applicants
Need- and merit-based aid available.
- Ignatius Scholarship — $24,000 per year (Merit)
- Marquette Scholarship — Up to $20,000 per year (Merit)
- Magis Scholarship — $18,000 per year (Merit)
- Père Marquette Award — Up to $18,000 per year (Merit)
- Dean's Scholarship — Up to $15,000 per year (Merit)
- Ignatius Academic Excellence Scholarship — Up to $14,000 per year (Merit)
- University Award — $12,000 per year (Merit)
- Alumni Leadership Scholarship — Up to $10,000 per year (Merit)
- Marquette Grant — Varies (Need Based)
- Pere Marquette Award — Full tuition (Full Tuition)
International applicants
No need-based aid reported for internationals.
- Ignatius Scholarship — $24,000 per year (Merit)
- Marquette Scholarship — Up to $20,000 per year (Merit)
- Magis Scholarship — $18,000 per year (Merit)
- Père Marquette Award — Up to $18,000 per year (Merit)
- Dean's Scholarship — Up to $15,000 per year (Merit)
- Ignatius Academic Excellence Scholarship — Up to $14,000 per year (Merit)
- University Award — $12,000 per year (Merit)
- Alumni Leadership Scholarship — Up to $10,000 per year (Merit)
- Pere Marquette Award — Full tuition (Full Tuition)
Marquette University Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections G–H · 2024
Application requirements
US applicants
- Official high school transcript
- Essay
- Extracurricular activities list
- ACT/SAT scores (optional)
- Additional personal statement (optional)
- Letters of recommendation (optional)
- College transcripts, upper-level IB scores and AP exam scores (optional)
- Application fee
International applicants
- Official high school transcript
- Essay
- Extracurricular activities list
- ACT/SAT scores (optional)
- Additional personal statement (optional)
- Letters of recommendation (optional)
- College transcripts, upper-level IB scores and AP exam scores (optional)
- Application fee
- English proficiency (IELTS/TOEFL)
- GPA credential conversion
- Predicted Class XII marksheet
- Financial documentation (I-20)
Marquette University · Application requirements (official admissions pages) · 2025
Essay prompts
The Common App personal essay is required (one of 7 shared prompts), plus 1 college-specific supplement:
- <strong>Direct-entry graduate program essay prompts:</strong><br><br>If you wish to be considered for the <strong>Doctor of Physical Therapy program</strong>, please share why you are interested in physical therapy as a profession and what experiences have led you to this interest.<br><br>If you wish to be considered for the <strong>Master of Athletic Training program</strong>, please share why you are interested in athletic training as a profession and what experiences have led you to this interest.<br><br>If you wish to be considered for the <strong>Doctor of Occupational Therapy program</strong>, please share why you are interested in occupational therapy as a profession and what experiences have led you to this interest.<br><br>If you wish to be considered for the <strong>Master of Speech-Language Pathology program</strong>, please share why you are interested in speech-language pathology as a profession and what experiences have led you to this interest.2000 words · Required
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Prompts from the Common App member feed · verified Jul 3, 2026
Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings
- $78,257
- Median earnings · 10 years after entry
- Graduation rate
- 83.2%
- Within 150% of normal time
- First-year retention
- 91%
- Return for year two · CDS Section B
- Median debt
- $23,940
- At graduation
Marquette University · U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (2023 release) · 2023 — Earnings and debt figures are federal data for aid-receiving graduates — cohort outcomes, not a guarantee for any individual student.
Published rankings
- U.S. News National: #88
- WSJ: #82
- Forbes: #135
- Niche: #223
- QS: #1201
Deadlines
- 2026-11-15Early Action — Non-binding early round
- 2026-12-01Regular Decision — Standard deadline
Marquette University Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections C21–C22 · 2024
Academics and campus
Largest degree fields: Business & marketing (23%), Biological & life sciences (18%), Social sciences (11%).
Student–faculty ratio: 14:1 · 37% of class sections have under 20 students.
Marquette University Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections E, F, I · 2024 — Published institutional figures for the reporting year — descriptive of the current student body, not a prediction about your experience.