Marquette University: Review & Facts

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Marquette University is a large four-year, private not-for-profit school with 11,170 students enrolled. This institution was founded in 1881 and is one of the 14 colleges located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Marquette University is affiliated with Roman Catholic Church.

Academic Offerings

Marquette University will give you the opportunity to obtain a bachelor's degree, postbaccalaureate certificate, master's degree, postmaster certificate, or doctoral degree.

Majors
Offered
141
Marquette University implements a semester-based curriculum calendar system and offers 141 majors. The most popular concentrations are Medical, Nursing, Biology, Business, and Engineering. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is important to know student retention and graduation rates when you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are usually a good sign. However, if you plan to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The student retention rate at Marquette University is high at 89% (well above Wisconsin average). Taking this statistic into consideration, it seems that students love their stay at this school.

Student Retention
89%
Good
The graduation rate at Marquette University is very good: 84%.

Student to faculty ratio at Marquette University is pretty good, 13:1. Learn more details about instruction at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition pricing is extremely high, $45,900 per year. The additional fees at Marquette University not covered by tuition are approximately $900; this comes to $46,800 annually.

Read the details about Marquette University additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
87%
Easy
As reported in recent government data, 15,883 applications were submitted and 13,851 were accepted, so it is easy to become a student at this school.

This college will consider accepting your dual credits and advanced placement credits for admission.

Check the details about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at Marquette University in the Admissions and Tests report for this college.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$9,600
High
Marquette University provides a distance education program, study abroad programs, and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is a great option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Marquette University, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
F
Unsafe
Marquette University provides on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates about 5,300 students, which provides a viable on-campus housing option. The room price is high: nearly $9,600 per academic year.

Army, Navy, and Air Force ROTC programs are available at Marquette University. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
Yes
It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have obtained a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime information, Marquette University seems to be a very dangerous school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Marquette University Location and Address

Postal Address:
Marquette University
1250 W Wisconsin Avenue
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
53233, USA
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