Marquette University is a private nonprofit 4-year college in Milwaukee, Wisconsin with 7,660 undergraduates. It admits 81% of applicants, costs an average of $30,561 a year after grants and graduates 79% of its students.
Figures from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, released October 15, 2026. What each number covers.
Marquette University acceptance rate and admissions
Marquette University admitted 81% of applicants for fall 2024. The median acceptance rate at 4-year colleges is 77%.
Test scores: Considered but not required (as reported for fall 2024 admission). That means you can apply without SAT or ACT scores. Check the admissions office for the current policy.
SAT total
1200 to 1360
4001600
ACT composite
26 to 31
136
The colored band is the middle 50% of enrolled students in fall 2024 (reading and writing 610 to 680, math 590 to 680). The tick marks the typical 4-year college. Check how your scores fit.
Marquette University application deadlines 2026-27
Round
Deadline
Early action
Nov 15, 2026
Regular decision
Feb 1, 2027
Next deadline: Early action, Nov 15, 2026. Application fee through the Common App: free for U.S. applicants. Confirm dates on Marquette University’s admissions page; see every college on the deadline calendar.
Source: Common App 2026-27 first-year deadlines, fees and requirements grid, updated Sep 25, 2026.
Marquette University tuition, cost and net price
Tuition and fees (2025-26)
$53,270
On-campus housing and food (2025-26)
$16,900
Total cost of attendance (2024-25)
$69,833
Average net price after grants (2024-25)
$30,561
Students who get federal aid pay an average of $30,561 a year after grants and scholarships, $39,272 less than the full cost of attendance.
What families pay, by income
Average yearly cost after grants for aided first-time students, by family income (2024-25):
Marquette University graduation rate, earnings and debt
79%finished within 6 years91%came back for year two21%get a Pell Grant
79% of first-time, full-time students finished within six years (students who started in 2019).
Former students earned a median of $83,810 a year, 10 years after they started (students who received federal aid and were working).
Students who completed left with a median of $21,500 in federal student loans.
Earnings compared
Marquette University$83,810
Wisconsin median, private nonprofit 4-year$60,614
U.S. median, private nonprofit 4-year$59,582
Debt compared
Marquette University$21,500
Wisconsin median$24,590
U.S. median$23,250
Median debt is 26% of median earnings 10 years after entry. Many advisers suggest keeping total student debt below one year of expected pay. See the monthly payment.
Marquette University majors and what graduates earn
Marquette University awarded bachelor's degrees in 65 fields recently. The best-paid graduates four years out came from electrical engineering ($106,686).
Four-year earnings: graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, measured in 2022 and 2023, in 2024 dollars. Fields with few graduates have no published earnings.
Graduate programs at Marquette University
66 graduate programs awarded degrees recently. Largest first.
What is the acceptance rate at Marquette University?
Marquette University admitted 81% of applicants for fall 2024, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
How much does Marquette University cost?
Tuition and fees for 2025-26 are $53,270. After grants and scholarships, aided students paid an average net price of $30,561 a year in 2024-25.
What SAT score do you need for Marquette University?
The middle 50% of enrolled students scored 610 to 680 in reading and writing and 590 to 680 in math, and 26 to 31 on the ACT. Scores inside these ranges are typical for admitted students.
Is Marquette University test-optional?
For fall 2024 admission, Marquette University reported that test scores were: considered but not required. Policies change, so confirm with the admissions office.
What is the graduation rate at Marquette University?
79% of first-time, full-time students finished within six years.
How much do Marquette University graduates make?
Former students who received federal aid earned a median of $83,810 a year 10 years after they started, in 2024 dollars.
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