Marquette University

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$50,070

4.99% growth from 2023

2024 Average Net Price

$34,322

After Financial Aid

2024 Acceptance Rate

81.3%

18,701 Applicants

2024 Enrolled Students

11,746

86.6% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

83.2%

1,799 Graduates

About

Marquette University is a higher education institution located in Milwaukee County, WI. In 2024, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at Marquette University were Registered Nursing (250 degrees awarded), General Business Administration & Management (118 degrees), and Mental Health Counseling (65 degrees).

In 2024, 3,338 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Marquette University. 60.3% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 39.7% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (2,318 degrees), 5.37 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (432 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Marquette University is $50,070, which is $18,150 more than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,920).

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Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Marquette University is $50,070, which is $18,150 more than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,920).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $34,322.

In 2024, 93% of undergraduate students attending Marquette University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 38% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$50,070

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Marquette University was $50,070. The cost of tuition at Marquette University is $18,150 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,920).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Marquette University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$34,322

2024 Value

7.15%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 Marquette University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $34,322. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Marquette University grew by 7.15%.

This chart compares the average net price of Marquette University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$13,700

Room and Board

$720

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Marquette University was of $13,700 in 2024. The cost of room and board decreased by 6.4% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $720. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Marquette University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

93%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

38%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

93% of undergraduate students at Marquette University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a decline of 2.11% with respect to 2023, when 95% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Marquette University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Admissions

Marquette University received 18,701 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 19.6% annual growth. Out of those 18,701 applicants, 15,212 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 81.3% acceptance rate.

There were 11,746 students enrolled at Marquette University in 2024. 14% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Marquette University has an overall enrollment yield of 14.1%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

81.3%

Acceptance Rate in 2024

15,212

Accepted Out of 18,701

In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Marquette University was 81.3% (15,212 admissions from 18,701 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 87.4%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants grew by 19.6%, while admissions grew by 11.3%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Marquette University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

14%

Submission Percentage (2024)

292

Scores Submitted (2024)

14% of enrolled first-time students at Marquette University in 2024 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Marquette University had a total enrollment of 11,746 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Marquette University is 10,168 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,578. This means that 86.6% of students enrolled at Marquette University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Marquette University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 64.8% White, 13.4% Hispanic or Latino, 6.36% Asian, 5.68% Black or African American, 3.27% Two or More Races, 0.145% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0936% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Marquette University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (36.9%), followed by White Male (29.5%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (9.23%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (42%), followed by White Male (23.2%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (6.2%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

86.6%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Marquette University in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 11,746 students. The full-time enrollment at Marquette University is 10,168 and the part-time enrollment is 1,578. This means that 86.6% of students enrolled at Marquette University are enrolled full-time compared with 77.3% at similar Doctoral Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Marquette University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

91%

2024 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Marquette University was 91%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Doctoral Universities (82%), Marquette University had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Marquette University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
7,615 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
1,576 enrolled students
Asian
747 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Marquette University is 64.8% White, 13.4% Hispanic or Latino, 6.36% Asian, 5.68% Black or African American, 3.27% Two or More Races, 0.145% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0936% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Doctoral Universities is 46.2% White, 16.3% Hispanic or Latino, and 10.4% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 330 students (2.81%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 686 more women than men received degrees from Marquette University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Marquette University is white (2,318 degrees awarded). There were 5.37 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (432 degrees).

The most common Masters Degree concentration at Marquette University is Registered Nursing (250 degrees awarded), followed by General Business Administration & Management (118 degrees) and Mental Health Counseling (65 degrees).

In 2024, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Marquette University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Legal (203 degrees awarded), Philosophy and Religious Studies (31 degrees), and Biology (262 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Other managers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Marquette University are Other managers (540,152 people), Software developers (537,915 people), Physicians (441,351 people), Miscellaneous engineers, including nuclear engineers (376,633 people), and Civil engineers (314,747 people).

The most specialized majors at Marquette University in 2024 are Legal (203 degrees awarded), Philosophy and Religious Studies (31 degrees), Biology (262 degrees), Engineering (273 degrees), and Communications (139 degrees) (as of 2024).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Magnetic resonance imaging technologists

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Marquette University are Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, Surgeons, Podiatrists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Economists

The most specialized majors at Marquette University are Legal (203 degrees awarded), Philosophy and Religious Studies (31 degrees), Biology (262 degrees), Engineering (273 degrees), and Communications (139 degrees) (as of 2024).

Common Industries by Major

Computer Systems Design

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Marquette University are Computer Systems Design (648,297 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (631,765 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (581,463 people), Architectural, engineering & related services (496,068 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (428,916 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Marquette University.

Most Common (2024)

General Finance
144 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
142 degrees awarded
General Psychology
141 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Marquette University was General Finance with 144 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Marquette University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

1,326

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

2,012

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 1,326 degrees were awarded to men at Marquette University, which is 0.659 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (2,012).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Marquette University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 107 degrees were awarded to men at Marquette University in General Finance, which is 2.89 times more than the 37 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 343 degrees were awarded to men at Marquette University in Registered Nursing, which is 7 times more than the 49 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

66%

100% Completion Time

83%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 66% of students graduating from Marquette University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 83% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 83% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Doctoral Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Female

Highest Graduation Rate (91%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2024 at Marquette University is Female and Asian (91% graduation rate). Across all Doctoral Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (75.5%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 0.837% of graduates (15 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
2,318 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
432 degrees awarded
Asian
203 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Marquette University is white (2,318 degrees awarded). There were 5.37 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (432 degrees).

1.53% of degree recipients (51 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

White Female
1,551 degrees awarded
White Female
1,519 degrees awarded
White Female
1,473 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Marquette University is white female (1,551 degrees awarded). There were 1.02 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (1,519 degrees).

Operations

Marquette University has an endowment valued at nearly $997M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 109M (10.9%) compared to the 9.4% average return (23.7M on 252M) across all Doctoral Universities.

In 2024, Marquette University had a total salary expenditure of 479M. Marquette University employs 218 Associate professors, 217 Assistant professors and 177 Professors. Most academics at Marquette University are Female Assistant professor (120), Male Associate professor (114), and Male Professor (107).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Marquette University are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 283 employees, Service, with 260 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 247 employees.

Endowment

$997M

2024 Endowment

8.75%

growth from 2023

Marquette University has an endowment valued at about $997M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of Marquette University grew 8.75% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $745M higher than than the median endowment of Doctoral Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Marquette University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Doctoral Universities: Higher Research Activity Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$214M

2024 Salaries

5.1%

growth from 2023

In 2024, Marquette University paid a median of $214M in salaries, which represents 44.7% of their overall expenditure ($479M) and a 5.1% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 2.15% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 5.84% decline between 2021 and 2022.

Instructional Salaries

$71.5M

Instructional Salaries

669

Number of Employees

In 2024, Marquette University paid a total of $71.5M to 669 employees working as instructors, which represents 33.4% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $4.1M (2.29%) for similar Doctoral Universities.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Marquette University were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 283 employees, Service with 260 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 247 employees.

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