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Marquette University
Marquette University says yes to 81.3% of applicants. Focus less on getting in and more on what's below — starting with the $78,257 median earnings.
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Marquette University sits in Milwaukee proper — a private campus woven into the city rather than walled off from it. The school maintains its Roman Catholic affiliation, which threads through campus life to a degree that varies by program.
Its highest-earning path is Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering, where graduates median $106,686 four years out. 18.4% of undergraduates carry Pell grants — a plain read on who the campus actually serves. With 7,660 undergraduates and a residential core, weekends happen on campus — and 91% of first-years come back for a second year.
Submitters admitted here typically landed between 1190 and 1360 — above the WI middle for four-year schools. Put your own practice estimate on Marquette University's range with the SAT calculator, or bring a saved GPA from the grade tools.
Admissions
In the Fall 2023 cycle, Marquette University received 15,636 applications and admitted 13,672 (87.4%), with 1,886 enrolling.
Scores help here but aren't the gate. If your SAT sits inside the 1190–1360 submitter range, sending it likely helps; below it, Marquette University's own policy says you can leave it out.
| Score | 25th | 50th | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading & Writing | 600 | 640 | 680 |
| SAT Math | 590 | 640 | 680 |
| ACT Composite | 26 | 28 | 31 |
Percentiles are among students who submitted scores (Fall 2023 admissions cycle).
How Marquette University compares
| Marquette University | Wisconsin median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 81.3% | 81.5% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $51,170 | $33,396 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $78,257 | $55,452 | $53,781 |
Earnings data favors Marquette University: $78,257 median at year ten, versus $55,452 across Wisconsin institutions.
Cost, size & completion
Tuition runs $51,170 regardless of where you're from. At Marquette University, that sticker is a starting point for aid talks — not what the median family pays.
At 7,660 undergrads, Marquette University is a mid-sized campus by U.S. standards.
83.2% of Marquette University students finish a bachelor's within six years — 28.4 points above the national 54.9% — and the single best predictor that the $51,170 price above buys a degree, not just enrollment.
Top majors by earnings at Marquette University
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | $106,686 |
| International Business | $102,306 |
| Real Estate | $99,583 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $99,086 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | $98,108 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $97,719 |
| Computer Engineering | $97,608 |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering | $95,728 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $93,764 |
| Biology, General | $88,921 |
| Civil Engineering | $88,144 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $88,069 |
| Economics | $82,722 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $82,520 |
| Marketing | $82,233 |
| Business/Managerial Economics | $81,897 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $81,670 |
| Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences | $78,125 |
| Mathematics | $76,620 |
| Political Science and Government | $74,008 |
| Business/Corporate Communications | $71,711 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | $66,501 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | $66,180 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | $64,978 |
| Journalism | $63,322 |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | $62,473 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $60,482 |
| Psychology, General | $60,338 |
| History | $59,529 |
| Criminology | $59,083 |
| Sociology | $57,131 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $56,955 |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | $55,795 |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | $55,298 |
Median earnings for these 34 Marquette University programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $78,257 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 40 additional Marquette University programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for Marquette University?
Among admitted students who submitted scores, the middle 50% scored 1190–1360 on the SAT. There's no published GPA cutoff — pair these ranges with the 81.3% admission rate to judge your odds.
What is Marquette University's acceptance rate?
87.4% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 13,672 admitted from 15,636 applicants.
How much does Marquette University cost?
At Marquette University, published tuition is $51,170 — net price after aid usually comes in lower. That number is Marquette University's ceiling, not a quote.
What do Marquette University graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $78,257 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in Wisconsin
- Marian University — 75% admitted
- Maranatha Baptist University — 71.9% admitted
- Lawrence University — 63.9% admitted
- Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design — 60.5% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.