Marquette University
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$44,970
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About Marquette University
Marquette University is a medium-sized private university located on an urban campus in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 8,024, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 82%. The university offers 90 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 84%, and a student-faculty ratio of 13:1. Tuition and fees for students are $44,970.
Admissions Breakdown
Acceptance Rate Insight
This school has a high acceptance rate.
This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.
This school has a high acceptance rate.
This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.
82% of students were accepted during the 2020-2021 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.
Retention Rate Insight
88% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall 2020.
Graduation Rate Insight
Students graduate from this school at a higher rate than other schools.
This is typically an indication of a school's quality and means most students finish their degree in a timely manner.
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Students graduate from this school at a higher rate than other schools.
This is typically an indication of a school's quality and means most students finish their degree in a timely manner.
Learn more about how we determine school awards84% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2014. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.
Application Considerations
Test scores Considered (not required)
High school transcript Required
High school rank Considered (not required)
Letter of recommendation Not required or recommended
High school GPA Required
Open admission No
Completion of college prep program Required
Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Considered (not required)
Transfer Credit Policy
Dual enrollment Yes
Credit for qualified life experience* Implied no
Advance placement (AP) credits Yes
*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.
SAT & ACT
ACT 25th-75th Percentile 25-30
SAT 25th-75th Percentile 1160-1340
Learning Environment
Student Body Stats
This school has a student body of between 5,000 and 15,000 students.
Learn more about how we determine school awards12k
Students enrolled
83%
Online student enrollment
13:1
Student to faculty ratio
Ways Students Can Learn
Demographics
White
68%
Hispanic
13%
Asian
6%
Black
4%
Two or more races
3%
Non-U.S. Citizen
3%
Unknown
2%
American Indian/Alaska Native
0%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
Female student population
56%
Socio-economic diversity
22% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
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Online Programs
Offers Online Programs
Yes
Online Programs
6
Total Online Enrollment
9,612
Percent of Programs Online
97% On-campus
3% Online
Types of Online Programs Offered
Certificates Not offered
Associate Not offered
Bachelor's 1% online
Graduate Certificate Not offered
Master's 9% online
Doctorate Not offered
Student Charges
Tuition and Required Fees
Student Level | In-state | Out-of-state |
---|---|---|
Undergraduate | $44,970 | $44,970 |
Graduate | $21,690 | $21,690 |
Cost of Undergraduate Attendance
Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2020–2021 academic year.
Costs to Consider | Price |
---|---|
Books and supplies | $816 |
On-campus room and board | $13,656 |
On-campus other expenses | $2,550 |
Off-campus (not with family) room and board | $13,656 |
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses | $4,840 |
Off-campus (with family) other expenses | $4,860 |
Total Undergraduate Cost
Total cost by category | In-state | Out-of-state |
---|---|---|
On-campus | $61,992 | $61,992 |
Off-campus without family | $64,282 | $64,282 |
Off-campus with family | $50,646 | $50,646 |
Financial Breakdown
Students Receiving Aid
Federal Grant Aid
31%
State Grant Aid
17%
Institution Grant Aid
100%
Pell Grant
22%
Average Aid Awarded
Financial Outlook
$25k
Average student debt after graduation
$54k
Average salary 6 years after starting school
Varsity Athletic Teams
NCAA Division I without football
of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.
Participation
- Basketball
- Golf
- Lacrosse
- Soccer
- Tennis
- Volleyball
- All Track Combined
Degrees Awarded by Program
Degrees given for the 2020-2021 academic year.
1Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies
BA
MA
DOC
African-American/Black Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Women's Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, and Gender Studies, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Latin American Studies
BA
MA
DOC
2Biological And Biomedical Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Biochemistry/Biophysics and Molecular Biology
BA
MA
DOC
Bioinformatics
BA
MA
DOC
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Biomedical Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Physiology, General
BA
MA
DOC
Exercise Physiology
BA
MA
DOC
3Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
BA
MA
DOC
Finance, General
BA
MA
DOC
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
BA
MA
DOC
International Business/Trade/Commerce
BA
MA
DOC
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Management Information Systems, General
BA
MA
DOC
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Business/Managerial Economics
BA
MA
DOC
Business/Corporate Communications
BA
MA
DOC
Accounting
BA
MA
DOC
Organizational Leadership
BA
MA
DOC
Logistics and Materials Management
BA
MA
DOC
Business Administration and Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Real Estate
BA
MA
DOC
4Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs
BA
MA
DOC
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Communication, General
BA
MA
DOC
Journalism
BA
MA
DOC
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
BA
MA
DOC
Public Relations/Image Management
BA
MA
DOC
Advertising
BA
MA
DOC
5Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
BA
MA
DOC
Information Technology
BA
MA
DOC
Computer and Information Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
6Education
BA
MA
DOC
Education, General
BA
MA
DOC
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
BA
MA
DOC
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
BA
MA
DOC
Mathematics Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Elementary Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Secondary Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
7Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Computer Engineering, General
BA
MA
DOC
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Civil Engineering, General
BA
MA
DOC
Biomedical/Medical Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Construction Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Mechanical Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering, Other
BA
MA
DOC
8English Language And Literature/Letters
BA
MA
DOC
English Language and Literature, General
BA
MA
DOC
Writing, General
BA
MA
DOC
9Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics
BA
MA
DOC
Spanish Language and Literature
BA
MA
DOC
Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General
BA
MA
DOC
French Language and Literature
BA
MA
DOC
German Language and Literature
BA
MA
DOC
Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
BA
MA
DOC
10Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
BA
MA
DOC
Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
BA
MA
DOC
Dentistry (DDS, DMD)
BA
MA
DOC
Endodontics/Endodontology (Cert., MS, PhD
BA
MA
DOC
Orthodontics/Orthodontology (Cert., MS, PhD
BA
MA
DOC
Periodontics/Periodontology (Cert., MS, PhD
BA
MA
DOC
Prosthodontics/Prosthodontology (Cert., MS, PhD
BA
MA
DOC
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
BA
MA
DOC
Physician Assistant
BA
MA
DOC
Physical Therapy/Therapist
BA
MA
DOC
Mental Health Counseling/Counselor
BA
MA
DOC
Athletic Training/Trainer
BA
MA
DOC
Rehabilitation Science
BA
MA
DOC
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
BA
MA
DOC
Nursing Practice
BA
MA
DOC
Blood Bank Technology Specialist
BA
MA
DOC
11History
BA
MA
DOC
History, General
BA
MA
DOC
12Legal Professions And Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Law (LL.B., J.D.)
BA
MA
DOC
13Mathematics And Statistics
BA
MA
DOC
Mathematical Statistics and Probability
BA
MA
DOC
Computational Mathematics
BA
MA
DOC
Mathematics, General
BA
MA
DOC
14Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Computational Science
BA
MA
DOC
Cognitive Science
BA
MA
DOC
Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution
BA
MA
DOC
15Natural Resources And Conservation
BA
MA
DOC
Environmental Studies
BA
MA
DOC
16Philosophy And Religious Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Philosophy
BA
MA
DOC
Religion/Religious Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Christian Studies
BA
MA
DOC
17Physical Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Chemistry, General
BA
MA
DOC
Physics, General
BA
MA
DOC
18Psychology
BA
MA
DOC
Counseling Psychology
BA
MA
DOC
Psychology, General
BA
MA
DOC
Clinical Psychology
BA
MA
DOC
19Public Administration And Social Service Professions
BA
MA
DOC
Social Work, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other
BA
MA
DOC
20Social Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Sociology
BA
MA
DOC
Anthropology
BA
MA
DOC
Criminology
BA
MA
DOC
Economics, General
BA
MA
DOC
Applied Economics
BA
MA
DOC
Econometrics and Quantitative Economics
BA
MA
DOC
International Relations and Affairs
BA
MA
DOC
Political Science and Government, General
BA
MA
DOC
21Theology And Religious Vocations
BA
MA
DOC
Theology/Theological Studies
BA
MA
DOC
22Visual And Performing Arts
BA
MA
DOC
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
BA
MA
DOC
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