Marquette University
PrivateMilwaukee, WI
Marquette University is a private mid-sized school in Milwaukee, WI, enrolling about 7,660 undergraduates. It's not highly selective, admitting a majority of applicants, admitting about 81% of applicants. Engineering graduates, especially in Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering, report the strongest earnings here: a median of $106,686/year. Most students arrange their own housing since on-campus living isn't required.
Admissions
Application deadlines for Fall 2027 entry
- Early Action: Nov 15, 2026
- Regular Decision: Feb 1, 2027
Confirm on Marquette University's own admissions site before you apply.
Cost & outcomes
From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field. Tuition & fees are the sticker price for a full-time first-year undergrad, before financial aid, and don't include room and board.
Where do you stand against Marquette University's numbers?
Check your chances hereSee full profile -- financial aid, campus life, and what Marquette University weighs in your application
Paying it back
"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.
Majors & earnings
Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.
Campus life
Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.
What matters in your application
From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.
Frequently asked questions
What is Marquette University's acceptance rate?
Marquette University in Milwaukee, WI admits approximately 81% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.
What SAT score do I need for Marquette University?
Admitted students at Marquette University typically score between 1200–1360 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).
What ACT score do I need for Marquette University?
Admitted students at Marquette University typically score between 26–31 on the ACT (25th–75th percentile).
How much does Marquette University cost?
Marquette University's total cost of attendance is reported at $66,768 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.
When is the application deadline for Marquette University?
Marquette University's deadlines are Early Action Nov 15, 2026; Regular Decision Feb 1, 2027, per its own published admissions calendar.
Does Marquette University require students to live on campus?
No -- Marquette University doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.
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