Marquette University

615 N 11th St, Milwaukee, WI
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Marquette University monogram
Marquette University monogram
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Marquette Campus Tour Part 1
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School Description

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Marquette is a Catholic, Jesuit university dedicated to serving God by serving our students and contributing to the advancement of knowledge. OUR MISSION is the search for truth, the discovery and sharing of knowledge, the fostering of personal and professional excellence, the promotion of a life of faith, and the development of leadership expressed in service to others. All this we pursue for the greater glory of God and the common benefit of the human community.

Milwaukee is often called a big small town. Vibrant and cosmopolitan yet accessible and friendly, it offers everything to amp up your social life, including cultural activities, great restaurants, sports, music, and performance and visual arts.

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Marquette University

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Marquette University is a private, coeducational, Jesuit, Roman Catholic university located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Founded by the Society of Jesus in 1881, the school is one of 28 member institutions of the Association of Jesuit Colleges and Universities. The university is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools and currently has a student body of 11,500. Marquette is one of the largest Jesuit universities in the United States, and the largest private university in Wisconsin. Marquette's largest college is the Helen Way Klingler College of Arts & Sciences.

History

Marquette University was founded in 1881 by John Martin Henni, the first Catholic bishop of the Archdiocese of Milwaukee, as Marquette College. The university was named after 17th century missionary and explorer Father Jacques Marquette, S.J. The highest priority of the new college was to provide an affordable Catholic education to the area's booming German immigrant population. The school became a university in 1907. Marquette University High School, formerly the preparatory department of the university, became a separate institution the same year. In 1912, Marquette University became the first Jesuit university to admit female students.

Marquette University acquired the Wisconsin College of Physicians and Surgeons in 1913, and opened schools of medicine (including nursing), dentistry, and pharmacy. The School of Medicine separated from Marquette in 1967 to become the Medical College of Wisconsin.

The two largest donations to Marquette University came within the same academic year. The second-largest gift was given by an anonymous couple who have, over time, donated over $50 million to the university. On December 18, 2006, President Rev. Robert A. Wild, S.J. announced that the couple donated $25 million to the College of Engineering. Less than five months later, on May 4, 2007, Marquette announced a $51 million gift from Raymond and Kathryn Eckstein that will directly benefit the Marquette University School of Law. The gift is currently the largest amount ever given to a Wisconsin university.

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Quick Facts

Chance of Admission:
Location:
Midwest
Setting:
Large City Setting
Type:
Private
Affiliation:
Roman Catholic
Size:
Large (5,000 to 10,000 Undergrad)
Mascot:
Golden Eagles

Students & Campus Life

Undergraduate Enrollment:
7,775
On Campus Housing:
Available
Full Time Students:
100%
Athletic Programs:
Available
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Expenses

Average Tuition:
$ 23,346
Students Receiving Aid:
88%
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Admissions

Application Fee:
$ 30
Selectivity:
Selective
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Students

General
Full-Time vs. Part-Time
Full-Time 100%
Part-Time 0%
Men vs. Women
Women 55%
Men 45%
Race/Ethnicity
Caucasian 86%
Asian 4%
African-American 4%
Other 3%
Hispanic 3%
Geography
In State vs. Out-of-State
Out-of-State 57%
In-State 43%
Top States for Incoming Freshman
Wisconsin 43%
Illinois 32%
Minnesota 4%
Michigan 2%
Ohio 2%
Percent of Students International: 4%

Housing

On-Campus Housing Available: Yes
Percent of Students Living On-Campus: 45%
Freshman Students Required to Live on Campus: No

Athletics

Member of: NAA, NCAA
Sports Include: Basketball (Big East Conference)
Track (Big East Conference)
Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) Expenses  
Published Tuition and Fees:
 $ 23,346    
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads:
 $ 22,950    
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads:
 $ 396    
Financial Aid Avg. Amount Received % of Students Receiving Aid  
Federal Grants:
 $ 5,255 15%  
State and Local Grants:
 $ 2,433 22%  
Institutional Grants:
 $ 8,512 84%  
Student Loans:
 $ 5,555 60%  
Any Aid:
   88%  

Selectivity (Undergraduate Only)

Acceptance Rate: 70% (Selective)
Test Scores  
SAT Scores:  
% of Students Submitting SAT Scores: 21%
Bottom 25th Percentile: Verbal: 540, Math: 540
Top 75th Percentile: Verbal: 650, Math: 660
ACT Scores:  
% of Students Submitting ACT Scores: 82%
Bottom 25th Percentile: Composite: 24, Verbal: 24, Math: 24
Top 75th Percentile: Composite: 29, Verbal: 30, Math: 28

Application Requirements (Undergraduate Only)

Application Fee: $ 30.00
Formal Demonstration of Competencies: Not Required
High School Diploma or Equivalent: Required
High School GPA: Required
High School Rank: Required
High School Record: Required
Recommendations: Required
TOEFL: Recommended
Test Scores: Required

Degree Programs at Marquette University

Associate's Level Majors
Bachelor's Level Majors
Master's Level Majors

College Advice

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Joey K
Joey K
Question: Does Marquette have a good Journalism School?
I want to be a journalist and I am interested in Marquette University in Milwaukee. Is its Journalism School any good.
26 months ago
Anna in IL
Anna ...
Best Answer
The School of Journalism at Marquette has been incorporated into the College of Communications. Marquette's location in downtown Milwaukee gives its students great access to internships with television stations, magazines, newspapers, and other media outlets. The university also attracts major speakers from all disciplines, including several authors each semester.
kim_camia
kim_camia
Question: marquette university?
how many male students and female students in Marquette university? and can i get a source?
27 months ago
Drumster
Drumster
Best Answer
I think is it like 45% men and 55% women.
Eric C
Eric C
Question: where is marquette university located?
28 months ago
Marilyn B
Maril...
Best Answer
Marquette University is a private, coeducational, Jesuit, Roman Catholic university located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, in the United States. Milwaukee lies along the shores and bluffs of Lake Michigan, on the far lower east-side of the state. It is crossed by Interstate 43 and Interstate 94, which come together downtown at the Marquette Interchange. Marquette University is located near downtown Milwaukee.
Manda
Manda
Question: Which college is harder to get into, Marquette University or NYU?
i'm only a freshmen so i don't really have to worry, but I still wanna know
28 months ago
Primdiva
Primdiva
Best Answer
Marquette University accepts 67.10% and NYU accepts 34.80%. You should check out the following link, the data is from 2004, but it is still a good estimate of acceptance rates. Also you can copy and past this list to Excel and sort the data in alphabetical order for better reference.
Gus
Gus
Question: Marquette University...Party school? Fun?
Ok, so I'm planning on going to Marquette University in Wisconsin in the fall and want to know what the scene is like. Good parties? Lots of alcohol? Girls? FUN??!!?? I'm basically looking for any info on how fun it is outside of class. Any info is appreciated.
38 months ago
rmkatt
rmkatt
Best Answer
Marquette is only fun in the fall and spring time. There are the typical house parties that you'll fall in love your freshman/sophomore year, but it'll die down once you turn 21, and hit up Water St (where all the bars/clubs are). Beer is alcohol of choice...hence we are in Brew City! Girls...plenty...and good looking ones!

Photos

  • Marquette University monogram
    Marquette University monogram [source]
  • Marquette Hall
    Marquette Hall [source]
  • Johnston Hall
    Johnston Hall [source]
  • Gesu Church from Wisconsin Avenue
    Gesu Church from Wisconsin Avenue [source]
  • Logo of Marquette University
    Logo of Marquette University [source]
  • John P. Raynor, S.J. Library
    John P. Raynor, S.J. Library [source]

Videos

  • Marquette Campus Tour Part 1
  • Marquette Campus Tour Part 2
  • Marquette Campus Tour Part 3
  • Marquette Campus Tour Part 4
  • Marquette Campus Tour Part 5
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  • Marquette Campus Tour Part 7
  • Marquette Campus Tour Part 8