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Marquette University, also known as MU, is a private, coeducational, Jesuit, Roman Catholic university, located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. It was founded by the Society of Jesus in 1881 and is one of the member institutions of the Association of Jesuit Colleges and Universities. Marquette is ranked among the top 100 National Universities in the U.S. News and World Report's "America's Best Colleges 2009."
MU confers a wide variety of degrees and certificates to its students. The following colleges and schools fall under it:
The sports teams of MU are nicknamed the "Golden Eagles". They are a member of Division I of the NCAA, and compete in the Big East Conference.
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 2007-2008 had SAT verbal scores of at least 520. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 540 and 650.
Marquette has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at the school is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
Marquette had 11,516 enrolled students in 2007-2008.
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
http://www.marquette.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business and Management | 489 | business management, marketing, finance, accounting, human resources, business and related services, managerial economics, business administration, ... |
| Liberal Arts | 349 | history, political science, interdisciplinary studies, English, English composition, sociology, Spanish language, economics, ... |
| Media | 265 | communication studies, advertising, public relations, journalism, broadcast journalism, organizational communications, communication and journalism |
| Engineering | 228 | civil engineering, biomedical engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, environmental engineering, various engineering courses, engineering management, manufacturing engineering |
| Law | 205 | law, legal professions |
| Science | 196 | biomedical sciences, biology, chemistry, biochem/biophysics/molecular biology, physiology, physics, bioinformatics |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 188 | registered nursing |
| Therapy and Counseling | 169 | psychology, physical therapy, clinical psychology, counseling psychology |
| Medicine | 146 | dentistry, health professions, dental clinical sciences, gerontology |
| Education and Teaching | 131 | school counseling, educational administration, history teaching, English teaching, math teaching, multilingual/cultural education, science teaching, social science teaching, ... |
| Medical Support and Technology | 106 | physician assistant, audiology and speech pathology, speech pathology, clinical lab tech |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 75 | information technology, computer engineering, computer engineering courses, computer support, computer and info science |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 64 | criminology, criminal justice and administration |
| Religion and Philosophy | 54 | theology, religion, philosophy and religious studies, philosophy, Christian studies, theology and religious vocations |
| Family and Social Work | 51 | social work courses, social service professions |
| Real Estate and Construction Management | 25 | real estate |
| Mathematics | 16 | mathematics, mathematics and computer science |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 12 | athletic trainer |
| Drama and Performing Arts | 11 | drama |
Number of programs and degrees for Marquette in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 1,766 | 71 |
| Master's degree | 574 | 36 |
| Doctor's degree - professional practice | 329 | 3 |
| Doctor's degree - research/scholarship | 68 | 15 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 30 | 6 |
| Post-master's certificate | 13 | 2 |
In 2007-2008, Marquette had a total enrollment of 11,516 students (10,694 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 47% |
| Women | 53% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 69% |
| Graduate | 31% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 80% |
| Black | 5% |
| Hispanic | 4% |
| Asian | 4% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 2% |
| (Foreign Students) | 4% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 26% |
| 20-21 | 30% |
| 22-24 | 20% |
| 25-29 | 12% |
| 30-34 | 5% |
| 35-39 | 3% |
| 40-49 | 3% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Wisconsin | 43% |
| Illinois | 33% |
| Minnesota | 4% |
| Michigan | 2% |
| Missouri | 2% |
| Ohio | 2% |
| California | 2% |
| Indiana | 1% |
| Iowa | 1% |
| Massachusetts | 1% |
| Connecticut | 1% |
| New York | 1% |
| Nebraska | 1% |
| Pennsylvania | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 89 % |
| Part-Time | 50 % |
Marquette offers campus housing for 4,783 of its 10,694 (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. Also see our list of other Wisconsin Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 15,193 | 9,905 | 65% | 1,950 | 20% |
| Men | 7,069 | 4,621 | 65% | 907 | 20% |
| Women | 8,124 | 5,284 | 65% | 1,043 | 20% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 520 | 630 |
| SAT Math | 540 | 650 |
| SAT Writing | 530 | 630 |
| ACT Verbal | 24 | 30 |
| ACT Math | 24 | 29 |
| 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 | 27% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 92% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | recommended |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 28,128 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 28,128 |
| Room and board | $ 9,200 |
| Room charge | $ 5,690 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,240 |
| 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)
Marquette has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 255 | 86 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 77 | 73 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 71 | 98 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 11 | $144,721 | 3 | $136,654 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 15 | $115,437 | 5 | $107,125 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 29 | $97,042 | 15 | $83,812 |
| Instructor | calendar year | 1 | * | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 56 | $110,669 | 25 | $93,552 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 124 | $112,110 | 17 | $110,155 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 114 | $81,113 | 69 | $77,861 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 74 | $70,285 | 80 | $64,894 |
| Instructor | academic year | 5 | $75,875 | 32 | $48,087 |
| No academic rank | academic year | 12 | $59,219 | 14 | $39,801 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 329 | $89,482 | 212 | $68,550 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Big East Conference |
| Track | Big East Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 70 | 77 | 147 |
| Track | 25 | 20 | 45 |
| Basketball | 13 | 13 | 26 |
| All Other Sports | 32 | 44 | 76 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
Business, Management, Marketing & Related Support Services, Other
Business/Managerial Economics
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
Finance, General
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
International Business/Trade/Commerce
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Engineering, General
Computer Engineering, Other
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
Bilingual, Multilingual, and Multicultural Education, Other
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
French Language 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
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, Other
LAW
Law (LLB, JD)
Legal Professions and Studies, Other
LIBERAL ARTS
Anthropology
Applied Economics
Classics/Classical Languages, Lit & Linguistics, General
Economics, General
English Composition
English Language and Literature, General
Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
French Language and Literature
German Language and Literature
History, General
History, Other
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
International Relations and Affairs
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics and Computer Science
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Advertising
Broadcast Journalism
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other
Journalism
Organizational Communication, General
Public Relations/Image Management
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
Physician Assistant
Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
MEDICINE
Dental Clinical Sciences, General (MS, PhD)
Dentistry (DDS, DMD)
Gerontology
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Athletic Training/Trainer
REAL ESTATE AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
Real Estate
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Christian Studies
Philosophy
Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other
Religion/Religious Studies
Theology and Religious Vocations, Other
Theology/Theological Studies
SCIENCE
Biochemistry/Biophysics and Molecular Biology
Bioinformatics
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Biomedical Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Physics, General
Physiology, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
Criminology
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Clinical Psychology
Counseling 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 8% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 8% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| % of degrees in media (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| % of degrees in law (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 9% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| Student SAT scores (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in medicine (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 services Student employment services On-campus day care Option to study abroad 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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