Marquette University
Faith-based college · Milwaukee, WI · 7,660 undergraduates
Acceptance rate, SAT and ACT scores, cost, and financial aid
Acceptance rate
81%
Accessible
SAT (middle 50%)
1200–1360
ACT (middle 50%)
26–31
Average net price
$30,561
per year, after grants
Cost of attendance
$69,833
per year, before aid
Graduation rate
79%
within 6 years
These numbers haven't been checked against official data yet. Values marked changed a lot or disagree with another source. Costs, aid, and policies change every year — always confirm on the college's website before you decide.
How hard is it to get into Marquette University?
Marquette University accepts about 81 of every 100 applicants (81%), which makes it accessible. This number changed a lot in the latest data, so confirm it with the college.
The middle half of admitted students scored between 1200 and 1360 on the SAT. A score at or above 1360 puts you in the top quarter of admitted students; below 1200, your scores are below most.
On the ACT, the middle half scored 26–31.
The latest federal data says Marquette University is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Marquette University's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
How much does Marquette University cost?
The full cost of attendance — tuition, fees, housing, food, books, and other expenses — is about $69,833 a year before financial aid.
After grants and scholarships, students who get federal aid pay $30,561 a year on average. Your price depends on your family's income — use the college's net price calculator for an estimate.
Tuition and fees are $53,270 a year.
- Tuition & fees (in-state)$53,270
- Tuition & fees (out-of-state)$53,270
- Room & board$16,900
- Total cost of attendance$69,833
- Average net price after grants$30,561
Popular majors
Business, Biology, Health Professions & Nursing, Social Sciences, Engineering.
Marquette University FAQ
- What is Marquette University's acceptance rate?
- 81% — accessible.
- What SAT score do you need for Marquette University?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 1200–1360. Aim for 1360 or higher to be above most admitted students.
- What ACT score do you need for Marquette University?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 26–31.
- Is Marquette University test-optional?
- The latest federal data says Marquette University is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Marquette University's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
- How much does Marquette University cost?
- About $69,833 a year before aid; $30,561 on average after grants.
- What is Marquette University's FAFSA school code?
- 003863. Add it in the "Colleges" section of the FAFSA at studentaid.gov so Marquette University receives your information.
- What is Marquette University's graduation rate?
- 79% of students finish within six years.
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