At a glance
Average net price
$31,487
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
83.2%
Admission rate
81%
Undergrad size
7,660
In-state tuition
$51,170
Out-of-state tuition
$51,170
Cost of attendance
$66,768
Median earnings (10y)
$78,257
Admissions
- SAT average
- 1,310
- ACT midpoint
- 28
- Retention
- 91.0%
- Locale
- City
Programs breakdown
21 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by stem (35%), business (21%), social sciences (20%).
- STEM35%
- Health11%
- Business21%
- Humanities & arts13%
- Social sciences20%
- Business20.9%~1,605 students/yr · BusinessCompare schools
- Biological sciences16.1%~1,232 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Engineering13.4%~1,023 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Health professions11.1%~846 students/yr · HealthCompare schools
- Social sciences8.6%~656 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Psychology7.3%~558 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Communication6.3%~484 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Education3.1%~240 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Computer science3.1%~235 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~162 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~142 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- English1.4%~107 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~78 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- History0.9%~68 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~59 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Mathematics0.6%~49 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~44 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~34 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~25 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Theology0.1%~10 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~5 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
40 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Master's | 560 | $77,371 | — |
| Biology, General. | Bachelor's | 474 | $23,625 | $25,296 |
| Law. | First professional | 371 | $53,424 | — |
| Finance and Financial Management Services. | Bachelor's | 338 | $57,717 | $24,044 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Bachelor's | 324 | $63,138 | $22,000 |
| Psychology, General. | Bachelor's | 278 | $32,141 | $24,891 |
| Marketing. | Bachelor's | 241 | $50,991 | $26,000 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master's | 227 | $95,780 | — |
| Dentistry. | First professional | 198 | $133,430 | — |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication. | Bachelor's | 191 | $39,449 | $25,000 |
| Political Science and Government. | Bachelor's | 191 | $38,070 | $22,500 |
| Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences. | Bachelor's | 174 | $32,585 | $27,000 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | Bachelor's | 173 | $60,720 | $22,536 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | Master's | 163 | $98,808 | — |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Bachelor's | 156 | $60,290 | $25,000 |
| Criminology. | Bachelor's | 154 | $35,632 | $25,000 |
| Mechanical Engineering. | Bachelor's | 153 | $67,101 | $26,602 |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering. | Bachelor's | 142 | $66,407 | $27,000 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. | First professional | 126 | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor's | 115 | $53,299 | $26,633 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Bachelor's | 104 | $42,715 | $23,250 |
| Real Estate. | Bachelor's | 103 | — | $19,500 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services. | Master's | 93 | $55,162 | — |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services. | Bachelor's | 92 | — | $26,000 |
| Business/Corporate Communications. | Bachelor's | 87 | $50,055 | $24,187 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision. | Master's | 84 | $43,886 | — |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions. | Master's | 80 | $41,228 | — |
| History. | Bachelor's | 76 | $28,886 | $19,500 |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts. | Bachelor's | 74 | — | — |
| Economics. | Bachelor's | 65 | — | $23,718 |
| Civil Engineering. | Bachelor's | 60 | $61,508 | $27,000 |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | Bachelor's | 59 | $32,602 | $19,500 |
| Business/Managerial Economics. | Bachelor's | 56 | $54,582 | $24,500 |
| Communication and Media Studies. | Bachelor's | 55 | $38,485 | $23,531 |
| Journalism. | Bachelor's | 54 | $31,947 | $26,000 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies. | Bachelor's | 53 | $37,437 | $20,750 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | Master's | 51 | — | — |
| Computer Engineering. | Bachelor's | 50 | $73,686 | $24,767 |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering. | Bachelor's | 48 | $70,220 | $26,750 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods. | Bachelor's | 45 | — | — |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About Marquette University
Marquette University is a large institution located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, primarily awarding the bachelor's degree. It enrolls roughly 7,660 undergraduate students in a city setting. The most popular fields of study include Business, Biological sciences, Engineering.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at Marquette University — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $31,487 per year, which is above the national average compared to other U.S. institutions. Published tuition is $51,170 per year before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $66,768 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 83.2%, a strong completion outcome. 91.0% of first-time students return for a second year, a useful proxy for student satisfaction and academic fit. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $78,257 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
Marquette University confers degrees and certificates across 21 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Business, Biological sciences, Engineering. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by stem (35% of credentials), business (21% of credentials), social sciences (20% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
Marquette University accepts 81% of applicants, making it open or near-open admission. Admitted students have an average SAT score around 1,310. The ACT midpoint for admitted students is roughly 28.
Location & campus
Set in Milwaukee, Wisconsin (city), Marquette University draws students from across Wisconsin and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about Marquette University
Q.How much does Marquette University cost?
The average net price at Marquette University is $31,487 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $66,768.
Q.What is the graduation rate at Marquette University?
Marquette University has a 6-year graduation rate of 83.2% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How hard is it to get into Marquette University?
Marquette University admits 81% of applicants, which is considered open or near-open admission.
Q.How much do Marquette University graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median Marquette University graduate earns $78,257 per year.
Q.What is tuition at Marquette University?
Published tuition is $51,170 in-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is Marquette University located?
Marquette University is located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin (ZIP 53233).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with Marquette University at their official website.