Marquette University Admission
Graduate Application Fee
$50
Acceptance Rate
87.00%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
14.00%
Freshmen Enrollment
1,983
SAT Scores
1,280
For the 2022-2023 admission, a total of 15,883 students have applied and 13,851 students have allowed to admit to Marquette University (Acceptance rate: 87.21%). Marquette's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 14.32 % where 1,983 students have finally enrolled out of 13,851 admitted students.
Marquette acceptance rate is higher (easier to admit) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Wisconsin. Compared to similar schools in rankings such as Brandeis University and Saint Louis University, its acceptance rate is much higher (very easy to get in) (the average acceptance rate of the schools is 56.00%).
Marquette enrollment rate (yield) is lower (less admitted-students enrolled) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Wisconsin. Compared to similar schools in rankings, its yield is much higher (highly eager to enroll) (average yield is 17.90%).
How to Apply to Marquette University
The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply Marquette. Marquette offers benefits for veterans, service member, or qualified family members. You may need to prepare certificate of eligibility (COE ) from the Veterans Affairs .
Admission | www.marquette.edu/admissions |
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Online Application | www.marquette.edu/explore/apply-today.php |
Financial Aid | www.marquette.edu/mucentral/financialaid/resources-applying-aid.shtml |
Net Price Calculator | https://tcc.noellevitz.com/Marquette University/Freshman-Students |
Veterans Tuition | www.marquette.edu/mucentral/registrar/vet_index.shtml |
Athletic | gomarquette.com/news/2011/1/20/Graduation_Success_Rate_Information.aspx |
Disability Service | www.marquette.edu/disability-services/ |
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at Marquette and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Test Scores Comparison
In 2023, the average SAT score at Marquette University is 1,280 and the average ACT score is 28. Compared to similar schools in college rankings, the admission score of Marquette University is comparable to the schools (average score is 1,359). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
SAT Average | ACT Average | |
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Marquette University | 1,280 | 28 |
Similarly Colleges in Rankings | 1,359 | 30 |
All U.S. Colleges | 1,123 | 68 |
Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges | 1,132 | 69 |
4-Years Colleges | 1,124 | 68 |
Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Wisconsin | 1,117 | 69 |
SAT/ACT Scores by Subject
At Marquette University, 334 students submitted SAT scores (17% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,280 and it is higher (competitive score) than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Wisconsin. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
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Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 590 | 640 | 670 |
Mathematics | 580 | 630 | 690 |
Total | 1,170 | 1,270 | 1,360 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: December 11, 2023)
At Marquette University, 584 students submitted ACT scores (30% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 28 and it is lower than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Wisconsin. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
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Composite | 26 | 28 | 31 |
English | 25 | 29 | 33 |
Mathematics | 24 | 27 | 29 |
Marquette Admission Requirements
The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to Marquette University. The school requires 3 items to submit - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school record, and TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language).
6 items are Considered if submitted - Secondary school rank, Completion of college-preparatory program, Recommendations, Admission test scores, Personal statement or essay, and Legacy status.
Secondary school GPA | Required |
Secondary school rank | Considered, if submitted |
Secondary school record | Required |
Completion of college-preparatory program | Considered, if submitted |
Recommendations | Considered, if submitted |
Formal demonstration of competencies | Not Considered |
Admission test scores | Considered, if submitted |
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Required |
Work experience | Not Considered |
Personal statement or essay | Considered, if submitted |
Legacy status | Considered, if submitted |