Marquette University
2024-25
The 2024-25 Common Data Set for Marquette University — admissions, cost, and aid, as the school published them. Download the original file. File date from the archived file's embedded modification date: May 30, 2025. Subscribe via RSS.
In its 2024-25 report, Marquette University says 18,701 first-year students applied and 15,212 were admitted, an acceptance rate of 81%. 2,149 admitted students enrolled (14% yield). Enrolled students who sent scores had a middle-50% SAT of 1220–1350 and ACT of 26–31. Waitlist: 452 offered a spot, 452 accepted one, and 113 admitted from it.
How the class gets assembled.
No Early Decision reported
This school does not report an Early Decision lane, so the flow collapses to the school-reported applicant, admit, and enrolled totals.
Each column is scaled within that stage. Labels show exact counts.
Applicants18,701reported count
Admits15,21281%
Class seats2,14914% yield
Exact admission data
| Path | Applicants | Admitted | Admit rate | Class seats | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All applicants | 18,701 | 15,212 | 81% | 2,149 | School-reported totals. |
Overall yield: 14%. Published yield blends high-commitment ED admits with the rest of the admitted pool.
Offered a spot452
Accepted a spot452
Admitted from wait list113
100% joined after being offered a spot. 25% of students who joined were admitted. 2% of applicants were offered the wait list.
Exact wait-list data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Offered a wait-list spot | 452 |
| Accepted a wait-list spot | 452 |
| Admitted from wait list | 113 |
| Joined after being offered | 100% |
| Admitted after joining | 25% |
Wait-list outcomes can change sharply year to year.
First generation: Very ImportantLegacy: Very ImportantGeography: Very ImportantState residency: Very ImportantDemonstrated interest: Very Important
This school marks applicant interest as Very Important. Read yield and wait-list behavior with that policy in mind.
Federal outcomes
Federal data from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard, vintage 2022-23. Outcomes reflect earlier cohorts than the CDS year shown elsewhere on this page.
SCORECARD
$78,257
10 yrs after enrollment
SCORECARD
83%
6-year completion
SCORECARD
$31,487
sticker minus grants
SCORECARD
$23,940
federal loans only
FSA
5%
as-of late May 2026 · not the official cohort default rate
Nonpayment is the share of Direct Loan borrowers who entered repayment January 2020–May 2025 and were 90+ days delinquent at the FSA pull. It is not the official cohort default rate.
The numbers, as published
412numbers from this report.
General Information
4 TABLESOffice:Data Scientist
Mailing Address:Office of Institutional Research & Analysis
City/State/Zip/Country:PO Box 1881
E-mail Address:Milwaukee
Are your responses to the CDS posted for reference on your institution's Web site?Wisconsin
If yes, please provide the URL of the corresponding Web page:53233
Country:United States
Email Address:amanda.cook@marquette.edu
Name of College/University:Marquette University
City/State/Zip/Country:Milwaukee
Main Phone Number:Wisconsin
WWW Home Page Address:53233
Admissions Phone Number (Area Code):414
Admissions Phone Number:288-7302
If there is a separate URL for your school’s online application, please specify:https://www.marquette.edu/explore/apply-today.php
If you have a diversity, equity, and inclusion office or department, please provide the URL of the corresponding Web page:https://www.marquette.edu/diversity/
Enrollment And Persistence
3 TABLESB2 enrollment by race and ethnicity
Undergraduate enrollment by race or ethnicity for first-time first-year, degree-seeking, and total undergraduate cohorts.
| Measure | First-time first-year | Degree-seeking undergraduates | Total undergraduates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nonresidents | 25 | 99 | 129 |
| Hispanic/Latino | 364 | 1218 | 1235 |
| Black or African American, non-Hispanic | 97 | 414 | 447 |
| White, non-Hispanic | 1417 | 5090 | 5185 |
| American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic | 2 | 8 | 8 |
| Asian, non-Hispanic | 141 | 487 | 496 |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic | 5 | 11 | 11 |
| Two or more races, non-Hispanic | 86 | 267 | 272 |
| Race and/or ethnicity unknown | 12 | 66 | 262 |
| Total | 2149 | 7660 | 8045 |
B3 degrees awarded
Degrees awarded by credential level in the reporting year.
| Measure | Number awarded |
|---|---|
| Certificate/diploma | Not reported |
| Associate degrees | Not reported |
| Bachelor's degrees | Not reported |
| Postbachelor's certificates | Not reported |
| Master's degrees | 762 |
| Post-master's certificates | 27 |
| Doctoral degrees, research/scholarship | 69 |
| Doctoral degrees, professional practice | 428 |
| Doctoral degrees, other | Not reported |
B4 current graduation-rate cohort
Four-year institution graduation-rate cohort counts and six-year graduation rates by aid-recipient category.
| Measure | Pell Grant | Subsidized Stafford, no Pell | Neither Pell nor subsidized Stafford | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial cohort | 467 | 509 | 1186 | 2162 |
| Did not persist | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Final cohort | 467 | 509 | 1186 | 2162 |
| Completed in less than four years | 288 | 351 | 843 | 1482 |
| Completed in less than five years | 63 | 78 | 158 | 299 |
| Completed in less than six years | 5 | 3 | 10 | 18 |
| Total completers | 356 | 432 | 1011 | 1799 |
| Six-year graduation rate | 76% | 85% | 85% | 83% |
B5 previous graduation-rate cohort
Four-year institution graduation-rate cohort counts and six-year graduation rates by aid-recipient category.
| Measure | Pell Grant | Subsidized Stafford, no Pell | Neither Pell nor subsidized Stafford | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial cohort | 437 | 480 | 1104 | 2021 |
| Did not persist | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Final cohort | 437 | 480 | 1104 | 2021 |
| Completed in less than four years | 250 | 311 | 768 | 1329 |
| Completed in less than five years | 58 | 62 | 141 | 261 |
| Completed in less than six years | 12 | 6 | 10 | 28 |
| Total completers | 320 | 379 | 919 | 1618 |
| Six-year graduation rate | 73% | 79% | 83% | 80% |
B12-B21 two-year graduation rates
Two-year institution graduation-rate cohort outcomes for the current and previous cohorts.
| Measure | Current cohort | Previous cohort |
|---|---|---|
| Initial cohort | Not reported | Not reported |
| Did not persist | Not reported | Not reported |
| Final cohort | Not reported | Not reported |
| Completed program in less than two years | Not reported | Not reported |
| Completed program in less than two years at 150% time | Not reported | Not reported |
| Completed program in less than four years | Not reported | Not reported |
| Completed program in less than four years at 150% time | 150 | Not reported |
| Transfers out | Not reported | Not reported |
| Transfers to two-year institutions | Not reported | Not reported |
| Transfers to four-year institutions | Not reported | Not reported |
First-Time, First-Year Admission
6 TABLESC1 first-year admissions
First-time, first-year applicants, admits, and enrolled students by gender or status.
| Measure | Men | Women | Another gender | Unknown gender | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applied | 8211 | 10490 | Not reported | Not reported | 18,701 |
| Admitted | 6450 | 8762 | Not reported | Not reported | 15,212 |
| Enrolled full-time | 911 | 1237 | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Enrolled part-time | 1 | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Enrolled total | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | 2,149 |
In-state first-time, first-year who applied4,432
In-state first-time, first-year who were admitted3,476
In-state first-time, first-year who enrolled753
Out-of-state first-time, first-year who applied13,163
Out-of-state first-time, first-year who were admitted10,947
Out-of-state first-time, first-year who enrolled1,371
Nonresident first-time, first-year who applied1,106
Nonresident first-time, first-year who were admitted789
Nonresident first-time, first-year who enrolled25
Wait List
Number of qualified applicants offered a place on waiting list:452
Number accepting a place on the waiting list:452
Number of wait-listed students admitted:113
Total academic units16
English4
Mathematics3
Science2
Of these, units that must be lab0
Foreign language0
Social studies2
History0
Total academic units20
English4
Mathematics4
Science3
Of these, units that must be lab2
Foreign language2
Social studies3
History2
C7 basis for selection
Relative importance of academic and nonacademic factors in first-year admissions decisions.
| Measure | Very important | Important | Considered | Not considered |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rigor of secondary school record | Yes | — | — | — |
| Class rank | Yes | — | — | — |
| Academic GPA | Yes | — | — | — |
| Standardized test scores | Yes | — | — | — |
| Application essay | Yes | — | — | — |
| Recommendations | Yes | — | — | — |
| Interview | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Extracurricular activities | Yes | — | — | — |
| Talent or ability | Yes | — | — | — |
| Character and personal qualities | Yes | — | — | — |
| First generation | Yes | — | — | — |
| Alumni relation | Yes | — | — | — |
| Geographical residence | Yes | — | — | — |
| State residency | Yes | — | — | — |
| Religious affiliation or commitment | Yes | — | — | — |
| Volunteer work | Yes | — | — | — |
| Work experience | Yes | — | — | — |
| Level of applicant interest | Yes | — | — | — |
C9 test-score submission
Share and count of enrolled first-year students who submitted SAT or ACT scores.
| Measure | Percent | Number |
|---|---|---|
| SAT | 13.59 | 292 |
| ACT | 25.55 | 549 |
C9 test-score percentiles
Reported 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile scores for enrolled first-year students.
| Measure | 25th percentile | 50th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT composite | 1220 | 1280 | 1350 |
| SAT evidence-based reading and writing | 610 | 650 | 680 |
| SAT math | 590 | 640 | 680 |
| ACT composite | 26 | 28 | 31 |
| ACT math | 25 | 27 | 30 |
| ACT English | 25 | 29 | 32 |
| ACT Writing | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| ACT Science | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| ACT Reading | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 700-80017.1
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 600-69966.8
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 500-59915.8
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 400-4990.3
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 300-3990
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 200-2990
SAT Math: 700-80017.1
SAT Math: 600-69955.5
SAT Math: 500-59926.7
SAT Math: 400-4990.7
SAT Math: 300-3990
SAT Math: 200-2990
SAT Composite: 1400-160012.7
SAT Composite: 1200-139971.6
SAT Composite: 1000-119915.8
SAT Composite: 800-9990
SAT Composite: 600-7990
SAT Composite: 400-5990
ACT Composite: 30-3641
ACT Composite: 24-2955
ACT Composite: 18-234
ACT Composite: 12-170
ACT Composite: 6-110
ACT Composite: Below 60
Percent in top tenth of high school graduating class32.4
Percent in top quarter of high school graduating class68.4
Percent in top half of high school graduating class93.6
Percent in bottom half of high school graduating class6.4
Percent in bottom quarter of high school graduating class0
Percent of total first-time, first-year students who submitted high school class rank:18.2
Does your institution have an application closing date?Yes
If yes, maximum period of postponement:1 semester
Transfer Admission
4 TABLESD2 transfer admissions
Transfer applicants, admits, and enrolled students by reported sex or status.
| Measure | Males | Females | Unknown | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applied | 240 | 252 | Not reported | 492 |
| Admitted | 155 | 185 | Not reported | 340 |
| Enrolled | 54 | 52 | Not reported | 106 |
Does your institution enroll transfer students? (If no, please skip to Section E)Yes
High school transcriptRequired of All
College transcript(s)Required of All
Essay or personal statementRequired of All
InterviewRequired of Some
Standardized test scoresRequired of Some
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s)Required of Some
Fall7
Winter1
Fall12
Winter1
Fall Reply Date: Month8
Spring Rpely Date: Month1
Spring Reply Date: Day1
Fall Reply Date: Day1
American Council on Education (ACE)Yes
Academic Offerings and Policies
1 TABLEHonors ProgramX
Independent studyX
Student-designed majorX
Study abroadX
Teacher certification programX
Undergraduate ResearchX
Weekend collegeX
Student Life
3 TABLESPercent who are from out of state (exclude international/nonresidents from the numerator and denominator)65%
Percent who live off campus or commute10%
Percent of students age 25 and older0%
Percent who are from out of state (exclude international/nonresidents from the numerator and denominator)65%
Percent who live off campus or commute43%
Percent of students age 25 and older1%
Average age of full-time students18
Average age of all students (full- and part-time)18
Average age of full-time students20
Average age of all students (full- and part-time)20
Campus MinistriesX
Choral groupsX
Concert bandX
DanceX
Drama/theaterX
International Student OrganizationX
Jazz bandX
Literary magazineX
Model UNX
Music ensemblesX
Musical theaterX
Pep bandX
Radio stationX
Student governmentX
Student newspaperX
Student-run film societyX
Symphony orchestraX
Television stationX
YearbookX
Annual Expenses
4 TABLESPlease provide the URL of your institution’s net price calculator:https://marquette.clearcostcalculator.com/student/default/netpricecalculator/survey
G1 undergraduate costs
Published undergraduate tuition, required fees, and on-campus food and housing charges.
| Measure | First-year | All undergraduates |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | 52070.00 | 52070.00 |
| Tuition: in-district | Not reported | Not reported |
| Tuition: in-state | Not reported | Not reported |
| Tuition: out-of-state | Not reported | Not reported |
| Tuition: nonresident | Not reported | Not reported |
| Required fees | 1200.00 | 1200.00 |
| Food and housing, on-campus | Not reported | Not reported |
| Housing only, on-campus | Not reported | Not reported |
| Food only, on-campus meal plan | Not reported | Not reported |
| Comprehensive tuition, food, and housing | Not reported | Not reported |
| Other | Not reported | Not reported |
G5 estimated expenses
Estimated books, supplies, transportation, food, housing, and personal expenses by living arrangement.
| Measure | Residents | Commuters living at home | Commuters not living at home |
|---|---|---|---|
| Books and supplies | 720.00 | 720.00 | 720.00 |
| Food only | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Housing only | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Food and housing total | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Transportation | 599.00 | 3350.00 | 3250.00 |
| Other expenses | 2950.00 | 2950.00 | 2950.00 |
Financial Aid
6 TABLESH2A non-need-based aid
Non-need-based scholarship and grant aid recipients and average awards by undergraduate cohort.
| Measure | First-year full-time | All undergraduates full-time | All undergraduates less-than-full-time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Institutional non-need grant recipients | 906 | 3436 | 18 |
| Average institutional non-need grant | 30813 | 25878 | 6757 |
| Athletic grant recipients | 41 | 166 | 4 |
| Average athletic grant | 22086 | 30119 | 38355 |
Both FM and IM11698204.00
Federal$4,554,934
State all states, not only the state in which your institution is located$112,196,475
Institutional: Endowed scholarships, annual gifts and tuition funded grants, awarded by the college, excluding athletic aid and tuition waivers (which are reported below).$4,397,407
Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college$132,847,020
Total Scholarships/Grants$17,878,155
Student loans from all sources (excluding parent loans)$4,741,868
State and other (e.g., institutional) work-study/employment (Note: Excludes Federal Work-Study captured above.)$22,620,023
Total Self-Help$6,900,567
Parent Loans$3,595,239
Tuition Waivers
Note: Reporting is optional. Report tuition waivers in this row if you choose to report them. Do not report tuition waivers elsewhere.$382,881
Athletic Awards$24,140
Federal$34,437
State all states, not only the state in which your institution is located$98,800,906
Institutional: Endowed scholarships, annual gifts and tuition funded grants, awarded by the college, excluding athletic aid and tuition waivers (which are reported below).$3,621,226
Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college$102,480,709
Total Scholarships/Grants$23,033,235
State and other (e.g., institutional) work-study/employment (Note: Excludes Federal Work-Study captured above.)$23,033,235
Total Self-Help$15,122,494
Parent Loans$4,208,843
Tuition Waivers
Note: Reporting is optional. Report tuition waivers in this row if you choose to report them. Do not report tuition waivers elsewhere.$5,153,103
H5 student loans
Graduating first-time student loan borrowers by loan source, share of class, and average per-borrower debt.
| Measure | Number in class | Percent of class | Average per borrower |
|---|---|---|---|
| Any loan program | 830 | 59.00 | 33897 |
| Federal loan programs | 809 | 57.00 | 21343 |
| Institutional loan programs | 27 | 2.00 | 9400 |
| State loan programs | 2 | 0.00 | 3750 |
| Private student loans | 207 | 15.00 | 51242 |
If your institution has recently implemented any major financial aid policy, program, or initiative to make your institution more affordable to incoming students such as replacing loans with grants, or waiving costs for families below a certain income level please provide details:&RPPRQ'DWD6HW
Instructional Faculty And Class Size
3 TABLESI1 instructional faculty
Instructional faculty counts by full-time status and selected demographic or credential category.
| Measure | Full-time | Part-time | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total instructional faculty | 672 | 480 | 1152 |
| Members of minority groups | 120 | 63 | 183 |
| Females | 330 | 261 | 591 |
| Males | 342 | 219 | 561 |
| Nonresidents | 23 | 3 | 26 |
| Doctorate or other terminal degree | 590 | 261 | 851 |
| Master's, but not terminal master's | 74 | 178 | 252 |
| Bachelor's degree | 7 | 37 | 44 |
| Unknown or other highest degree | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Stand-alone graduate/professional programs | 87 | 138 | 225 |
Fall 2024 Student to Faculty ratio14
based on ____ students9,706
and ____ faculty699
I3 undergraduate class size
Undergraduate class sections and subsections by enrollment size band.
| Measure | Class sections | Class subsections |
|---|---|---|
| 2-9 students | 176 | Not reported |
| 10-19 students | 176 | Not reported |
| 20-29 students | 296 | Not reported |
| 30-39 students | 403 | Not reported |
| 40-49 students | 199 | Not reported |
| 50-99 students | 72 | Not reported |
| 100+ students | 91 | Not reported |
| Total | 41 | Not reported |
Disciplinary Areas of Degrees Conferred
3 TABLESJ degrees conferred by discipline
Percentage distribution of degrees conferred by discipline and award level.
| Measure | Certificate/diploma | Associate | Bachelor's |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Natural resources and conservation | Not reported | Not reported | 0.45% |
| Architecture | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Area, ethnic, and gender studies | Not reported | Not reported | 0.30% |
| Communication/journalism | Not reported | Not reported | 5.72% |
| Communication technologies | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Computer and information sciences | Not reported | Not reported | 4.08% |
| Personal and culinary services | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Education | Not reported | Not reported | 2.94% |
| Engineering | Not reported | Not reported | 10.40% |
| Engineering technologies | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics | Not reported | Not reported | 1.34% |
| Family and consumer sciences | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Law/legal studies | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| English | Not reported | Not reported | 2.05% |
| Liberal arts/general studies | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Library science | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Biological/life sciences | Not reported | Not reported | 12.64% |
| Mathematics and statistics | Not reported | Not reported | 1.00% |
| Military science and military technologies | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Interdisciplinary studies | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Parks and recreation | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Philosophy and religious studies | Not reported | Not reported | 0.90% |
| Theology and religious vocations | Not reported | Not reported | 0.45% |
| Physical sciences | Not reported | Not reported | 0.80% |
| Science technologies | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Psychology | Not reported | Not reported | 6.97% |
| Homeland Security, law enforcement, firefighting, and protective services | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Public administration and social services | Not reported | Not reported | 1.49% |
| Social sciences | Not reported | Not reported | 10.15% |
| Construction trades | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Mechanic and repair technologies | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Precision production | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Transportation and materials moving | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Visual and performing arts | Not reported | Not reported | 1.74% |
| Health professions and related programs | Not reported | Not reported | 8.61% |
| Business/marketing | Not reported | Not reported | 23.49% |
| History | Not reported | Not reported | 1.34% |
| Other | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Total | 0.00% | 0.00% | 100.00% |
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