Marquette University
Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53233
Data last updated: August 29, 2026
Strong graduate outcomes — known for business
Marquette University is a private institution in Milwaukee with particular strength in business and biology. With an average SAT of 1306, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.
A mid-sized campus of 7.2K undergraduates with a 13:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.
80% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $78,257 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $29,237.
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Varsity Sports — that preceded
History & Fun Facts
- •The highest priority of the newly established college was to provide an affordable Catholic education to the area's emerging German immigrant population.
- •The first five graduates of Marquette College received their Bachelor of Arts degrees in 1887.
- •Between 1891 and 1906, the college employed one full-time lay professor, with many classes being taught by master's students.
- •By 1906, Marquette had awarded 186 students the Bachelor of Arts, 38 the Master of Arts, and one student Bachelor of Science.
- •Marquette University Marquette College officially became a university in 1907, after it became affiliated with a local medical school and moved to its present location.
Source: Wikipedia
Admissions
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1306
ACT Score Range
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Deadline Calendar
Typical Application Requirements
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
60.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
4.3%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$20,500
Programs (160)
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
91%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
55
Peer Average
37
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from WI state average + large city premium