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Marquette is located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin (a large city). The school is a Roman Catholic school. Marquette is a private, not-for-profit institution. The highest degree level offered by the school is the Doctoral degree.
The range of program offerings available from Marquette is especially impressive compared to its number of students. The school is known for its programs in media.
Marquette does not offer open admission. Three quarters of students in 2005 had SAT verbal scores of at least 540. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 540 and 660. Many applicants are from out of state, an indication of the quality or special character of the school.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at Marquette is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
The school had 11,594 enrolled students in 2005.
Full-time students are the norm at Marquette. The school offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. Marquette values student athletics, and belongs to the Big East Conference.
More complete details are provided below.
Marquette University
615 N 11th St
Milwaukee, WI 53233
General Phone: (414) 288-7710
Admissions Phone: (414) 288-7302
Financial Aid Phone: (414) 288-7390
http://www.marquette.edu
Marquette awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 532 | business management, marketing, accounting, finance, international business, human resources, business and related services, managerial economics, ... |
| Media | 285 | communication studies, public relations, advertising, broadcast journalism, journalism, organizational communications, communication and journalism, mass communication, ... |
| Liberal Arts | 279 | political science, history, English, interdisciplinary studies, English composition, economics, Spanish language, international relations, ... |
| Engineering | 226 | mechanical engineering, civil engineering, biomedical engineering, various engineering courses, electrical engineering, engineering management, manufacturing engineering, environmental engineering |
| Law | 199 | law, legal professions |
| Science | 165 | biomedical sciences, biology, chemistry, biochem/biophysics/molecular biology, physiology, bioinformatics, analytical chemistry, physics, ... |
| Therapy And Counseling | 151 | psychology, physical therapy, clinical psychology, counseling psychology, educational psychology |
| Medicine | 143 | dentistry, health professions, dental clinical sciences, advanced general dentistry, gerontology, neuroscience |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 132 | registered nursing, adult health nursing, nurse midwifery, various nursing, pediatric nursing, nursing administration |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 126 | computer engineering courses, computer support, computer and info science, information technology, computer engineering, computer science |
| Education And Teaching | 89 | school counseling, educational administration, English teaching, history teaching, science teaching, Spanish teaching, math teaching, teacher education and development, ... |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 71 | criminology, criminal justice and safety |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 71 | physician assistant, speech pathology, audiology and speech pathology, clinical lab tech |
| Religion And Philosophy | 46 | philosophy and religious studies, theology, religion, philosophy, bible studies |
| Family And Social Work | 27 | social work courses, social service professions, social work |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 14 | drama |
| Mathematics | 12 | mathematics and computer science, mathematics, applied mathematics courses |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 2 | athletic trainer |
| Real Estate And Construction Management | 1 | real estate |
Number of programs and degrees for Marquette in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 1,562 | 80 |
| Master's degree | 598 | 67 |
| First-professional degree | 266 | 2 |
| Doctor's degree | 112 | 33 |
| First-professional certificate | 19 | 2 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 11 | 4 |
| Post-master's certificate | 3 | 4 |
| Associate's degree | 0 | 1 |
In 2005, Marquette had a total enrollment of 11,594 students (10,451 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 46% |
| Women | 54% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 68% |
| Graduate | 22% |
| First Professional | 10% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 80% |
| Black | 4% |
| Hispanic | 3% |
| Asian | 4% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 3% |
| (Foreign Students) | 5% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Wisconsin | 43% |
| Illinois | 33% |
| Minnesota | 4% |
| Ohio | 3% |
| Michigan | 3% |
| Iowa | 2% |
| Missouri | 2% |
| California | 1% |
| Indiana | 1% |
| Nebraska | 1% |
| Colorado | 1% |
| Texas | 1% |
| Foreign countries | 1% |
| Kansas | 1% |
| New York | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 90 % |
| Part-Time | 86 % |
Marquette offers campus housing for 4,700 of its 10,451 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Milwaukee, Wisconsin for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 10,348 | 7,257 | 70% | 1,780 | 25% |
| Men | 4,598 | 3,245 | 71% | 810 | 25% |
| Women | 5,739 | 4,007 | 70% | 970 | 24% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 540 | 650 |
| SAT Math | 540 | 660 |
| ACT Verbal | 24 | 30 |
| ACT Math | 24 | 28 |
| ACT Composite | 24 | 29 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 21% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 82% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | recommended |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Admissions Phone Number: (414) 288-7302
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 23,346 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 23,346 |
| Room and board | $ 7,720 |
| Room charge | $ 5,000 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,870 |
| Books and supplies | $ 900 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,350 |
Financial Aid:
Marquette participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 386300)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (414) 288-7390
Marquette has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 252 | 77 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 74 | 57 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 70 | 93 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 8 | $134,591 | 3 | $114,000 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 14 | $97,099 | 7 | $87,575 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 23 | $91,492 | 13 | $76,105 |
| Instructor | calendar year | 0 | * | 2 | * |
| No academic rank | calendar year | 2 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 47 | $98,560 | 25 | $82,513 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 109 | $94,142 | 16 | $85,011 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 125 | $70,013 | 58 | $66,033 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 75 | $58,979 | 76 | $54,772 |
| Instructor | academic year | 5 | $51,860 | 22 | $40,128 |
| No academic rank | academic year | 16 | $45,322 | 15 | $44,071 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 330 | $74,003 | 187 | $58,271 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Big East Conference |
| Track | Big East Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 69 | 88 | 157 |
| Track | 23 | 26 | 49 |
| Basketball | 13 | 14 | 27 |
| All Other Sports | 33 | 48 | 81 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
Business, Management, Marketing & Related Support Services, Other
Business/Commerce, General
Business/Managerial Economics
Finance, General
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
International Business/Trade/Commerce
Management Information Systems, General
Marketing Research
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Engineering, General
Computer Engineering, Other
Computer Science
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Information Technology
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Chemistry Teacher Education
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Education, Other
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
German Language Teacher Education
History Teacher Education
Mathematics Teacher Education
Psychology Teacher Education
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
Secondary Education and Teaching
Social Science Teacher Education
Social Studies Teacher Education
Spanish Language Teacher Education
Teacher Education/Profess Development, Subject Areas, Other
ENGINEERING
Biomedical/Medical Engineering
Civil Engineering, General
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
Engineering, Other
Engineering/Industrial Management
Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering
Manufacturing Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other
Social Work
Social Work, Other
LAW
Law (LLB, JD)
Legal Professions and Studies, Other
LIBERAL ARTS
American Literature (United States)
Anthropology
Classics/Classical Languages, Lit & Linguistics, General
Economics, General
Economics, Other
English Composition
English Language and Literature, General
English Language and Literature/Letters, Other
English Literature (British and Commonwealth)
Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
French Language and Literature
German Language and Literature
History, General
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
International Relations and Affairs
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
Urban Studies/Affairs
MATHEMATICS
Applied Mathematics, Other
Mathematics and Computer Science
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Advertising
Broadcast Journalism
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other
Journalism
Journalism, Other
Mass Communication/Media Studies
Organizational Communication, General
Public Relations/Image Management
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
Physician Assistant
Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
MEDICINE
Advanced General Dentistry (Cert, MS, PhD)
Dental Clinical Sciences, General (MS, PhD)
Dentistry (DDS, DMD)
Gerontology
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
Neuroscience
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Adult Health Nurse/Nursing
Nurse Midwife/Nursing Midwifery
Nursing Administration (MSN, MS, PhD)
Nursing, Other
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
Pediatric Nurse/Nursing
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Athletic Training/Trainer
REAL ESTATE AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
Real Estate
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Bible/Biblical Studies
Philosophy
Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other
Religion/Religious Studies
Theology/Theological Studies
SCIENCE
Analytical Chemistry
Biochemistry/Biophysics and Molecular Biology
Bioinformatics
Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Biomedical Sciences, General
Cell/Cellular Biology and Histology
Chemistry, General
Chemistry, Other
Inorganic Chemistry
Organic Chemistry
Physical and Theoretical Chemistry
Physics, General
Physiology, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
Criminology
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Clinical Psychology
Counseling Psychology
Educational Psychology
Physical Therapy/Therapist
Psychology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Marquette Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% |  |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| % of degrees in religion and philosophy (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 6% | |
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| % of degrees in media (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 8% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| % of degrees in law (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 10% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| Student SAT scores (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in medicine (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Roman Catholic affiliation Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services On-campus day care Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army, navy, air force) Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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