Getting in
For Fall 2025, 20,002 first-year students applied to Marquette, 15,606 were admitted and 1,913 enrolled: an acceptance rate of 78%.
Source: Marquette Common Data Set 2025-2026 (opens in a new tab), section C1. Read Oct 1, 2026.
By residency, first-year applicants, Fall 2025
| Applicants | Applied | Admitted | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| In-state | 4,282 | 3,302 | 77.1% |
| Out-of-state | 14,157 | 11,282 | 79.7% |
| International | 1,563 | 1,022 | 65.4% |
Source: Marquette Common Data Set 2025-2026 (opens in a new tab), section C1, residency table. Read Oct 1, 2026.
By school or major. Marquette's Common Data Set reports one first-year acceptance rate for the whole university, with no rate by college or major.
Source: Marquette Common Data Set 2025-2026 (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
Early action. Marquette has no early decision plan. Its early action plan is nonbinding and not restrictive, and the Common Data Set gives no early action counts, so there is no early acceptance rate.
Source: Marquette Common Data Set 2025-2026 (opens in a new tab), sections C21 and C22. Read Oct 1, 2026.
Programs with extra requirements
For students applying in fall 2026, entering fall 2027
You apply with the Marquette application or the Common Application; Marquette has no preference between them. One program has its own timing:
- Honors Program. Students interested in the Honors Program should apply Early Action, by November 15.
Source: Marquette Undergraduate Admissions, First-year Students Apply (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
Majors
79 majors across 8 schools. Every undergraduate major in Marquette's official 2026-2027 Undergraduate Bulletin, grouped by the college that offers it, with the degree it leads to. Minors, concentrations, certificates and graduate programs are left out.
Klingler College of Arts and Sciences37
- Africana Studies (BA)
- Anthropology (BA)
- Applied Mathematical Economics (BS)
- Applied Physics (BS)
- Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (BS)
- Biological Sciences (BS)
- Biophysics (BS)
- Chemistry (BS)
- Classics (BA)
- Cognitive Science (BS)
- Computational Mathematics (BS)
- Computer Science (BS)
- Criminology and Law Studies (BA)
- Data Science (BS)
- Economics (BA)
- English (BA)
- Environmental Science (BS)
- Environmental Studies (BA)
- French (BA)
- Gender and Sexualities Studies (BA)
- German (BA)
- History (BA)
- International Affairs (BA)
- Latin American Studies (BA)
- Mathematics (BS)
- Middle East and North Africa Studies (BA)
- Peace Studies (BA)
- Philosophy (BA)
- Physics (BS)
- Political Science (BA)
- Psychology (BA)
- Social Welfare and Justice (BA)
- Sociology (BA)
- Spanish for the Professions (BA)
- Spanish Language, Literature and Culture (BA)
- Statistical Science (BS)
- Theology and Religion (BA)
Source: Marquette Undergraduate Bulletin 2026-2027, Programs (Majors) (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
College of Business Administration13
- Accounting (BS)
- Applied Artificial Intelligence in Business
- Applied Investment Management
- Business Administration (BS)
- Business Analytics
- Business Economics (BS)
- Finance (BS)
- Human Resources (BS)
- Information Systems (BS)
- International Business
- Marketing (BS)
- Operations and Supply Chain Management (BS)
- Real Estate (BS)
Source: Marquette Undergraduate Bulletin 2026-2027, Programs (Majors) (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
Diederich College of Communication9
- Advertising (BA)
- Communication Studies (BA)
- Corporate Communication (BA)
- Digital Media (BA)
- Film and Media Studies (BA)
- Journalism (BA)
- Public Relations (BA)
- Sports Communication (BA)
- Theatre Arts (BA)
Source: Marquette Undergraduate Bulletin 2026-2027, Programs (Majors) (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
School of Education3
- Educational Studies (BS)
- Elementary/Middle Education (BS)
- Middle/Secondary Education (BS)
Source: Marquette Undergraduate Bulletin 2026-2027, Programs (Majors) (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
Klingler College of Arts and Sciences with the School of Education4
- Biology and Science Education Grades 4-12
- Chemistry and Science Education Grades 4-12
- Mathematics for Elementary School Teachers (MELT)
- Teaching Science Grades K-9
Source: Marquette Undergraduate Bulletin 2026-2027, Programs (Majors) (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
Opus College of Engineering9
- Biocomputing (BBE)
- Bioelectronics (BBE)
- Biomechanics (BBE)
- Civil Engineering (BCE)
- Computer Engineering (BCO)
- Construction Engineering (BCN)
- Electrical Engineering (BEE)
- Environmental Engineering (BCE)
- Mechanical Engineering (BME)
Source: Marquette Undergraduate Bulletin 2026-2027, Programs (Majors) (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
College of Health Sciences3
- Biomedical Sciences (BS)
- Exercise Physiology (BS)
- Speech Pathology and Audiology (BS)
Source: Marquette Undergraduate Bulletin 2026-2027, Programs (Majors) (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
College of Nursing1
- Nursing (BSN)
Source: Marquette Undergraduate Bulletin 2026-2027, Programs (Majors) (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
Deadlines for Fall 2027
For students applying in fall 2026, entering fall 2027
| Plan | Apply by | Decision | Binding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Early Action | November 15 | Late December | No |
| Regular Decision | February 1 | By March 1 | No |
Applications completed after February 1 are reviewed on a rolling, space-available basis, with decisions starting in March after on-time Regular Decision applicants hear. Decisions are posted on your application status page.
Source: Marquette Undergraduate Admissions, First-Year Student Application Information (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
Early Action is not binding.
Source: Marquette Undergraduate Admissions, First-year Students Apply (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
Testing
For students applying in fall 2026, entering fall 2027
ACT and SAT scores are optional. If you send a score, it is used in Marquette's holistic review; if you do not, you are not penalized, and every applicant gets equal and full consideration for admission and scholarships, including the Père Marquette Scholarship.
Source: Marquette Undergraduate Admissions, Test-Optional Admissions (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
The Common Data Set also marks the SAT or ACT as not required for admission, but considered if submitted, for fall 2027.
Source: Marquette Common Data Set 2025-2026 (opens in a new tab), section C8. Read Oct 1, 2026.
Applying next year?
For students applying in fall 2027, entering fall 2028
Not announced yet. When we checked Marquette's admission pages on October 1, 2026, we found no announced changes for fall 2028 entry. The deadlines and rules above are for fall 2027 entry.
Source: Marquette Undergraduate Admissions, First-Year Student Application Information (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
Cost, and what families paid after aid
The published cost of a year at Marquette, 2026-2027:
| Tuition | $53,890 |
|---|---|
| Required fees | $1,200 |
| Food and housing (on campus) | $17,480 |
| Books and supplies | $720 |
| Transportation | $582 |
| Other expenses | $2,950 |
| Total | $76,822 |
Source: Marquette Common Data Set 2025-2026 (opens in a new tab), sections G1 and G5. Read Oct 1, 2026.
Average net price per year, by family income, 2023-24:
| Family income | Paid after grants |
|---|---|
| $0 to $30,000 | $22,269 |
| $30,001 to $48,000 | $18,916 |
| $48,001 to $75,000 | $27,378 |
| $75,001 to $110,000 | $32,374 |
| Over $110,000 | $36,813 |
| All incomes | $31,487 |
What first-year, full-time students who received federal aid paid after grants and scholarships, by family income, in 2023-24, the latest year the Department of Education publishes. Your own price comes from Marquette's aid offer.
Source: College Scorecard, U.S. Department of Education (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
Similar schools
Chosen for how close each is to Marquette University on acceptance rate, public or private, location and majors offered.
Loyola University ChicagoChicago, IL · Private75.1% admitted$36,079 average net price
Butler UniversityIndianapolis, IN · Private82.1% admitted$36,041 average net price
University of DaytonDayton, OH · Private66.6% admitted$29,533 average net price
DePaul UniversityChicago, IL · Private87.8% admitted$30,902 average net price
Gonzaga UniversitySpokane, WA · Private79.6% admitted$35,119 average net price
Admitted: each school's latest first-year acceptance rate, so the year can differ from school to school; each school's page names its year and source. Average net price: what federal aid recipients paid per year after grants, 2023-24, and the in-state figure for a public university.