Marquette University is the most comprehensive Jesuit university in the United States with 85 majors, 80 minors, over 300 clubs and organizations, and an active alumni/ae network of 110,000 strong worldwide.
Both urban and residential, research-driven and student-focused, Marquette offers students an unparalleled academic experience in preparation for lives of meaning and intention. But don’t just take our word for it — we’ve been named a “Best Value School” (U.S. News and World Report) and one of The Princeton Review’s “Best 386 Colleges” in 2020. Additionally, Marquette is ranked 42nd on the list of Most Innovative Schools, top 20 for Undergraduate Teaching, and we’re the 10th higher education institution to be named a Changemaker Campus (Ashoka Institute). Based on Department of Education College Scorecard data, Marquette University was ranked the 6th best college nationally and the best college in Wisconsin for job placement, according to rankings released by Zippia.com. The rankings of all undergraduate degree-granting higher education institutions were based on job placement numbers 10 years after graduation. Marquette will challenge you to do better and to become more — to be the difference in the world.
A PERSONAL EXPERIENCE
Marquette has been named a “Best Value School” (U.S. News and World Report), one of The Princeton Review’s “Best 382 Colleges” in 2019, and we’re the 10th higher education institution to be named a Changemaker Campus (Ashoka Institute). Marquette will challenge you to do better and to become more — to be the difference in the world.
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(7,528 undergraduate, 3,639 graduate)
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Marquette was founded in the rich tradition of the Society of Jesus, a Catholic religious order established in 1540 by St. Ignatius Loyola.
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Admission requirements
A rigorous, college-preparatory curriculum; high school classes in which students are challenged and demonstrate accomplishments, earning grades of ‘A’ and ‘B’
How AP/IB credits are handled
AP scores of 4 and 5, and IB scores of 5 through 7 (higher level) may provide placement and/or credits.
Percentage of freshmen receiving financial aid: 100%
Percentage of full-time undergraduates receiving financial aid: 88%
For institution-specific scholarships, contact: Undergraduate Admissions at 414.288.7302 or admissions@marquette.edu(link sends e-mail)
FAFSA Code: 003863
Tuition and fees: $48,700
Room and board: $15,221
Conference/division affiliation: NCAA Division I, Big East
Men’s athletics
Basketball, cross country, golf, lacrosse, soccer, tennis, track & field
Women’s athletics
Basketball, cross country, lacrosse, soccer, tennis, track & field, volleyball
Intramurals offered