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Marquette University

Milwaukee, WI·Private·~81% acceptance

Marquette University is a private university based in Milwaukee, WI. Admissions are accessible, with about 81% of applicants accepted. Students pay an average net price of about $31,487 per year after financial aid. About 82% of students graduate, and alumni earn a median of about $78,257 ten years after enrolling.

Average cost
$31,487/yr avg net price after aid
Full cost $66,768
Aid cuts ~$35,281/yr on average

Average across all aided students (U.S. College Scorecard). Your actual price depends on your family's income. Take the free Matchmaker for an estimate based on your numbers.

Deadlines
ED
EA
Nov 15
RD
Feb 1

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Admissions
GPA range3.43–3.93
SAT (middle 50%)1200–1360
ACT (middle 50%)26–31
Test policyTest optional
Programs
Computer Science
Data Science / Statistics
Information Systems / IT
Mathematics
Physics
Chemistry
Biology
Environmental Science
Outcomes
82%
graduation rate
91%
freshman retention
$65,241
median earnings, 6yr
$78,257
median earnings, 10yr
How Marquette reads an application

What Marquette values

Very important
Course rigorGrades (GPA)
Important
Test scoresApplication essaysExtracurricularsVolunteer work
Also considered
Class rankRecommendationsInterviewTalent / abilityCharacter / personal qualitiesFirst-generation statusWork experience

From Marquette’s Common Data Set. Put your effort where it counts most.

What Marquette requires

Required
Grades (GPA)Course rigorCollege-prep programTOEFL / English proficiency
Considered
Class rankTest scoresRecommendationsApplication essaysWork experience

From federal IPEDS data — what Marquette requires vs considers (not how heavily each is weighed).

Frequently asked questions
What is Marquette University's acceptance rate?
Marquette University admits about 81% of applicants.
How much does Marquette University cost?
At Marquette University, the average net price after aid is about $31,487 per year, and the full cost of attendance is about $66,768 per year before aid. Your actual price depends on your family's income. Take Blueprint's free Matchmaker for an estimate based on your numbers.
What SAT or ACT scores do you need for Marquette University?
The middle 50% of admitted students score 1200–1360 on the SAT and 26–31 on the ACT.
What are Marquette University's application deadlines?
Marquette University's deadlines are Early Action around Nov 15, Regular Decision around Feb 1. Always confirm exact dates on the school's official site.
What does Marquette University value most in applicants?
In its most recent Common Data Set, Marquette University rates Course rigor and Grades (GPA) as "very important" in admissions decisions, and also weighs Test scores, Application essays, Extracurriculars, and Volunteer work. Take Blueprint's free Matchmaker to see how your profile lines up.

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