70.5
College Consensus
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•AVERAGE: 68
Student Reviews
Scores last updated on January 27, 2023
86%
64%
11,320
13.0:1
$24,552
$45,766
$45,766
= Average
Sector
Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above
Carnegie Classification
Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity
Religious Affiliation
Roman Catholic
Marquette University is a private, 4-year school located in Milwaukee, WI. Founded in 1881 and named for 17th century missionary and explorer Father Jacques Marquette; the school was originally founded as a men’s school, it became the first co-ed Catholic University in 1909. Marquette is a member of the Association of Jesuit Colleges and Universities and is the largest private university in Wisconsin. The 90+ acre metropolitan campus is set in the University Hill neighborhood and features a blend of architectural styles ranging from traditional collegiate Gothic to modern, art deco and contemporary. The campus is also in close proximity to Lake Michigan. Among the many notable alumni of Marquette is actor/comedian Chris Farley.