Marquette
Acceptance rate
81
%ACT middle 50%
26
–31
Applications
18701
Undergraduates
8045
Overview
Marquette University, located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, is a private Jesuit institution founded in 1881 that offers a comprehensive range of undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs across disciplines such as business, engineering, health sciences, law, and the liberal arts. Known for its commitment to academic excellence, service, and leadership rooted in Catholic and Jesuit values, Marquette provides students with hands-on learning opportunities, research initiatives, and a vibrant campus life. The university emphasizes community engagement, ethical development, and global awareness, preparing graduates to make meaningful contributions in their fields and society.
Admissions Information
Applications received
18701
Students admitted
15212
Acceptance rate
81
%Undergraduate enrollment
8045
Admissions data:
2024-25
·IPEDS (HD2025, IC2025, ADM2024, DRVEF2024)
Test Scores
Middle 50% scores
25th percentile
75th percentile
SAT Reading & Writing
610
680
SAT Math
590
680
ACT Composite
26
31
Students submitting SAT
14
%Test policy
Application Information
Regular deadline
1-Feb-27
Early deadline
Early Action: Nov 15, 2026
Accepts the Common Application
Yes
College Board code
1488
Admissions website
Characteristics
School type
Private
Roman Catholic Jesuit
Setting
City: Large
Undergraduate size
7,500–15,000
Athletics
Intramural
Club
Division I
Intercollegiate
Competitiveness
Least Competitive
