What is Marquette University's acceptance rate?

Marquette University admitted 15,606 of 20,002 first-year applicants for 2025-26, an acceptance rate of 78%, according to its Common Data Set.

Does Marquette University have early decision?

No. Marquette University does not offer early decision, per its 2025-26 Common Data Set.

What SAT score do you need for Marquette University?

The middle 50% of Marquette University's enrolled first-years scored 1230–1360 on the SAT and 26–30 on the ACT.

How many students get off Marquette University's waitlist?

Marquette University offered 1,397 students a waitlist spot and admitted 183 from it (13.1% of those who stayed on).

How much does Marquette University cost?

Tuition is $53,890, plus $17,480 for food and housing, before aid. The average need-based grant is $37,500.

What is Marquette University's graduation rate?

79% of students graduate within six years.

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Marquette University Common Data Set 2025-26

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Acceptance rate

78%

15,606 of 20,002

Early decision rate

No ED

SAT middle 50%

1230–1360

ACT middle 50%

26–30

Admissions

AppliedC1	20,002
AdmittedC1	15,606
EnrolledC1	1,913
YieldC1	12.3%
Early decisionC21	Not offered
Early actionC22	Offered, counts not reported

Waitlist

Offered a placeC2	1,397
Accepted a placeC2	1,397
Admitted from waitlistC2	183
Odds if you stay on the listC2	13.1%

Test scores and GPA

Submitted SATC9	15%
Submitted ACTC9	26%
SAT Reading & Writing (25th–75th)C9	610–700
SAT Math (25th–75th)C9	600–680
Average high school GPAC12	3.60
GPA of 4.0C11	7%
GPA 3.75–3.99C11	32%
GPA 3.50–3.74C11	29%
GPA below 3.50C11	32%

Cost and financial aid

TuitionG1	$53,890
Required feesG1	$1,200
Food and housingG1	$17,480
Need fully met (first-years)H2	37.1%
Average % of need metH2	85.8%
Average need-based packageH2	$44,721
Average need-based grantH2	$37,500

What admissions looks at

Rigor of secondary school recordVery important
Class rankConsidered
Academic GPAVery important
Standardized test scoresImportant
Application essayImportant
Recommendation(s)Considered
InterviewConsidered
Extracurricular activitiesImportant
Talent/abilityConsidered
Character/personal qualitiesConsidered
First generationConsidered
Alumni/ae relationNot considered
Geographical residenceNot considered
State residencyNot considered
Religious affiliation/commitmentNot considered
Volunteer workImportant
Work experienceConsidered
Level of applicant's interestNot considered

From item C7.

Outcomes

UndergraduatesB1	8,206
First-year retentionB22	93%
4-year graduation rateB	—
6-year graduation rateB	79%

Notes on this filing

C1: applied, admitted and enrolled are first-time, first-year totals; men+women+unknown sums match the residency table (20002, 15606, 1913).
C2: waitlist labels are cut off; mapped by position to offered (1397), accepted a place (1397), and admitted from waitlist (183).
C21: early decision marked No; early decision counts blank.
C22: early action offered (Yes); applied and admitted counts not reported.
C8A/C8F: SAT or ACT not required but considered if submitted; C8F clarification is blank; no conflict. C8E test score deadline blank. C8G placement tests: AP and CLEP.
B4-B11: 4-year graduation rate not printed. Fall 2019 cohort completers within four years (line D) = 1343 of 1974 (line C); left null per rule against computing unlisted values.
B4-B21: six-year graduation rate 79.00 from Fall 2019 cohort (line H), the most recent bachelor's cohort reported.
H2: pct_with_need_awarded_aid calculated as line d / line c (1105/1105) for first-time first-year; pct_need_fully_met = line h / line d (410/1105). avg_need_based_package uses line J (average financial aid package), which is not strictly need-based only.
H1: aid is labeled 2025-2026 Estimated; G1 costs are for 2026-2027, so years differ.
G1: private institution; one tuition figure for all, so in-state/out-of-state left null. Food and housing 17480 used as room_and_board.
Dual-enrollment and other sections not used in the schema.

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Marquette University admissions FAQ

What is Marquette University's acceptance rate?: Marquette University admitted 15,606 of 20,002 first-year applicants for 2025-26, an acceptance rate of 78%, according to its Common Data Set.
Does Marquette University have early decision?: No. Marquette University does not offer early decision, per its 2025-26 Common Data Set.
What SAT score do you need for Marquette University?: The middle 50% of Marquette University's enrolled first-years scored 1230–1360 on the SAT and 26–30 on the ACT.
How many students get off Marquette University's waitlist?: Marquette University offered 1,397 students a waitlist spot and admitted 183 from it (13.1% of those who stayed on).
How much does Marquette University cost?: Tuition is $53,890, plus $17,480 for food and housing, before aid. The average need-based grant is $37,500.
What is Marquette University's graduation rate?: 79% of students graduate within six years.

Source: Marquette University Common Data Set 2025-26 . “—” means the college left the item blank.