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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.

Marquette University

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Marquette University is a private, coeducational, Jesuit, Roman Catholic university located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, in the United States of America. Founded by the Society of Jesus in 1881, it 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. It currently has a student body of 11,500, making it one of the largest Jesuit universities in the United States, and the largest private university in the state of Wisconsin. The largest college within the university is the Helen Way Klingler College of Arts & Sciences. Athletics programs at Marquette compete in the Big East Conference.

Marquette has also risen in stature and prestige academically in the past decade, along with increasingly selective admissions policies. This has culminated in Marquette being ranked 82nd among National Universities in U.S. News and World Report's "America's Best Colleges 2008."

Campus

Marquette is located on an 80-acre (320,000 m²) campus in the near downtown Milwaukee neighborhood of University Hill, on the former Wisconsin State Fairgrounds. Lake Michigan is roughly one mile east of the edge of campus. The campus encompasses 9th Street on the east, to 20th Street on the west, and from Wells Street on the north, to Clybourn Street on the south. Wisconsin Avenue, a major thoroughfare in Milwaukee, bisects the campus. The university is positioned adjacent northwest and partially northeast of the Marquette Interchange, which was named so because of its proximity to the campus.

Major buildings

  • Sensenbrenner Hall currently houses the Marquette University Law School. One of the oldest buildings on campus, Sensenbrenner Hall is known for its stained-glass windows and traditional design, especially in the Howard B. Eisenberg Memorial Hall. Attached to it is the Law Library, which has contrasting, modern architecture. By 2010, the School of Law will be moved into a new facility south of the current one, and while it will not be demolished, the future use of Sensenbrenner Hall is uncertain.
  • Robert A. Johnston Hall, which houses the J. William & Mary Diederich College of Communications. Built at the turn of the 20th century, the fledgling Marquette College almost went bankrupt to build this until Robert A. Johnston, a local confectioner, donated just over $100,000 to save the project. For a short while, Johnston Hall housed the entire College, including the Jesuit faculty. The now ivy-covered building once featured an observatory for astronomy students. MUTV, the student-run television station, MUR, the student-run radio station, and the Marquette Tribune, the student-produced newspaper, are produced in Johnston Hall.
  • Gesu Church, completed in 1894, is considered the spiritual center of the campus, although it is not technically affiliated with the university. The Jesuit parish was designed by architect Henry Koch in the French Gothic style. It is said to be a scaled-down version of Chartres Cathedral in France. Student-organized masses are held each Sunday in Gesu Church, along with the annual Mass of the Holy Spirit, a traditional celebration at many Jesuit universities to begin the school year.
  • Marquette Hall, built in 1924, is the four-story building that originally served as Marquette's Science Building with offices, classrooms and labs. In 1976, it was renamed Marquette Hall in honor of the University's namesake, Jesuit missionary-explorer Father Jacques Marquette, S.J. One of the most widely-recognized buildings on campus, Marquette Hall is home to several offices, including Undergraduate Admissions on the first floor. The four-story building features three lecture halls with 300 seats each. In the tower of Marquette Hall is the university carillon, a set of 48 bells. The bells are played every Wednesday and for special events.
  • The John P. Raynor, S.J. Library, completed in 2003 at a cost of almost $60 million, is named for one of Marquette's former presidents. It contains many of J. R. R. Tolkien's original manuscripts, and serves as one of the main study areas on campus. In addition to the Raynor Library, Marquette also features a law library associated with its law school as well as the university's longstanding library, Memorial Library, which was built in the early 1950s.
  • Alumni Memorial Union (AMU, for short), the student union, is at the center of campus. The five-story brick building was completed in 1990 and features a ballroom for 800 guests, numerous offices for student organizations, a coffee shop called "Brew Bayou", the university's information center, a post office, US Bank branch, game room, cafeteria, and the campus gift shop. An adjacent auditorium, named for alumnus Tony Weasler and his wife, Lucille, is connected to the AMU by a covered promenade. Also part of the AMU is the Chapel of the Holy Family which holds a popular, standing-room-only student mass each Sunday night.
  • St. Joan of Arc Chapel, the oldest building in the Western Hemisphere still used for its original purpose, is also located at Marquette (although it originated in France and was relocated to the U.S., first to New York, then to Milwaukee). Originally built in France in the 15th century, the Chapel was donated to the university by Mr. and Mrs. Marc Rojtman in 1964 and reconstructed piece by piece in 1966. Today, the St. Joan of Arc Chapel hosts daily weekday masses at noon and 10pm.
  • The Union Sports Annex is a popular hangout for students, especially during men's basketball season. "The Annex," as it is called, is almost entirely underground and features a restaurant, bar, sport court, and bowling lanes. In 2003 ESPN columnist Jim Caple called it the "best place to watch a game."
  • The Al McGuire Center, named for the legendary Marquette basketball coach, was opened in 2004 and is home to the women's volleyball and basketball teams and serves as the practice facility and administrative offices for the men's basketball team.
  • The School of Dentistry building holds Wisconsin's only dental school. Completed in 2002, the building boasts pre-clinical labs, classrooms and even a community dental clinic.
  • Valley Fields, used for men's and women's soccer, men's and women's track and field, and various club athletics, is located across the Menomonee River in the Menomonee Valley, just south of the main campus. It is currently undergoing a $5 million renovation to add covered bleachers and other facility improvements.
  • The well-renowned Patrick and Beatrice Haggerty Museum of Art is also an important and impressive fixture at the university. The museum now features more than 8,000 works from the old masters to contemporary art works from such artists as Salvador Dalí, Marc Chagall, Keith Haring and Roberto Matta.

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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

College Advice

Yahoo
I want to be a journalist and I am interested in Marquette University in Milwaukee. Is its Journalism School any good.
20 months ago
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.
how many male students and female students in Marquette university? and can i get a source?
21 months ago
Best Answer
I think is it like 45% men and 55% women.
22 months ago
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.
i'm only a freshmen so i don't really have to worry, but I still wanna know
22 months ago
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.
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Gus
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.
33 months ago
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]
  • Father Jacques Marquette, S.J.
    Father Jacques Marquette, S.J. [source]
  • Les Aspin was the first Secretary of Defense for the Clinton Administration
    Les Aspin was the first Secretary of Defense for the Clinton Administration [source]
  • Logo of Marquette University
    Logo of Marquette University [source]
  • Marquette Hall
    Marquette Hall [source]
  • Johnston Hall
    Johnston Hall [source]
  • John P. Raynor, S.J. Library
    John P. Raynor, S.J. Library [source]
  • Gesu Church from Wisconsin Avenue
    Gesu Church from Wisconsin Avenue [source]

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