Marquette University
Founded 1881
President Michael Lovell (President)
Fees USD 45,638
Acceptance Rate Selective (20–50%)
Campus Setting Urban
Marquette University is a private Jesuit Catholic research university founded in 1881 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Consistently ranked among the top national universities, Marquette enrolls 12,000 students and is known for law, engineering, business (AACSB-accredited), nursing, education, and communications programs. Marquette’s basketball program has produced NBA stars including Dwyane Wade and is one of the most storied programs in college basketball.
Colleges
- Law School — Top Wisconsin law school; strong litigation and intellectual property
- College of Engineering — ABET-accredited; strong biomedical and civil engineering
- College of Business Administration — AACSB-accredited; finance and supply chain excellence
- College of Nursing — CCNE-accredited; top Wisconsin nursing school
- Diederich College of Communication — Strong journalism and PR programs
How to Apply
- Application: Common App | Acceptance Rate: ~84% | Tuition: ~$45,638