Marquette UniversityAcceptance Rate, Requirements & Admissions Information

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Deadline
February 1, 2025
37 Days Left
Admissions Department
1250 W. Wisconsin Ave. - P.O. Box 1881 Milwaukee, WI 53233
(414) 222-6544 x6544
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Freshman Admission Reqs
Freshman Admission Reqs
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High School Preparation
High School Graduation
High school diploma required and GED is accepted
High School Program
College preparatory program is recommended
High School Units Req or Recommended
SubjectReqReco
English44
Mathematics34
Science2
Foreign Language2
Social Studies23
History2
Examinations
SubjectRequired UnitsDue in Admissions Office
SAT or ACTConsidered if submittedNot reported
SAT OnlyNot reportedNot reported
ACT OnlyNot reportedNot reported
SAT & SAT Subject Tests, or ACTNot reportedNot reported
SAT Subject Tests OnlyNot reportedNot reported
ACT Writing Test PolicyNot reportedNot reported
Applying For Admission
Applying For Admission
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Admissions Office
Address
1250 W. Wisconsin Ave. , P.O. Box 1881
Milwaukee
WI
53233
Phone
(414) 222-6544 x6544
Fax
(414) 288-3764
Application Dates & Fees
Regular Admission Deadline
February 1, 2025
Application Fee
No fee required
Application Fee Waiver
Not reported
Regular Admission Notification
Rolling, notification begins December 15
Accept Offer of Admission
By May 1 or within if notified after May 1
Waiting List Used
Yes
Defer Admission
Student can defer admission
Transfer Admission
Transfer applications accepted
Early Admission
Early Decision Offered
No
Early Action Offered
Yes
Early Action Deadline
November 15
Early Action Notification
December 15
Application Form
Common Application
Accepted, supplemental forms required
Electronic Application
Accepted
Other Application Requirements
Interview
Not Required
Essay or Personal Statement
Required for all freshmen
Letters of Recommendation
x recommended for all freshmen
Financial Need
Financial need is not a consideration in the admissions process
Selection of Students
Selection of Students
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FactorVery ImportantImportantConsideredNot Considered
Rigor of Secondary School RecordX
Academic GPAX
Standardized TestsX
Class RankX
RecommendationsX
EssayX
InterviewX
Level of Applicant's InterestX
Extracurricular ActivitiesX
Volunteer WorkX
Particular Talent/AbilityX
Character/Personal QualitiesX
First Generation to Attend CollegeX
State ResidencyX
Geographic ResidenceX
Relation with AlumnusX
Religious Affiliation/CommitmentX
Work ExperienceX
Profile of Fall Admission
Profile of Fall Admission
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Overall Admission Rate
87% of 15,642 applicants were admitted
Women
88% of 9,048 applicants were admitted
Men
86% of 6,588 applicants were admitted
Students Enrolled
2,041 (15%) of 13,672 admitted students enrolled
Women
1,149 (14%) of 7,997 admitted students enrolled
Men
892 (16%) of 5,675 admitted students enrolled
Students Offered Wait List
200
Students Accepting Wait List Position
200
Students Admitted From Wait List
70
Grade Point Average of Enrolled Freshmen (4.0 Scale)
4.00 and Above
6%
3.75 - 3.99
27%
3.50 - 3.74
27%
3.25 - 3.49
21%
3.00 - 3.24
14%
2.50 - 2.99
5.8%
2.00 - 2.49
0.1%
SAT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen
SAT Math: 590-680 range of middle 50%
Score of 700 - 800
17%
Score of 600 - 700
52%
Score of 500 - 600
30%
Score of 400 - 500
1%
Score of 300 - 400
Not Reported
Score of 200 - 300
Not Reported
SAT EBRW: 600-680 range of middle 50%
Score of 700 - 800
14%
Score of 600 - 700
64%
Score of 500 - 600
21%
Score of 400 - 500
Not Reported
Score of 300 - 400
Not Reported
Score of 200 - 300
Not Reported
ACT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen
26-31 range of middle 50%
Score of 30 - 36
38%
Score of 24 - 29
52%
Score of 18 - 23
10%
Score of 12 - 17
Not Reported
Score of 6 - 11
Not Reported
Score of 5 or Below
Not Reported
ACT Math: Not reported
Score of 30 - 36
22%
Score of 24 - 29
58%
Score of 18 - 23
18%
Score of 12 - 17
2%
Score of 6 - 11
Not Reported
Score of 5 or Below
Not Reported
ACT Eng: Not reported
Score of 30 - 36
40%
Score of 24 - 29
44%
Score of 18 - 23
15%
Score of 12 - 17
1%
Score of 6 - 11
Not Reported
Score of 5 or Below
Not Reported
Other Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen
High School Class Rank
Top tenth: 31%
Top quarter: 55%
Top half: 89%
National Merit Scholar
Not reported
Valedictorian
Not reported
Class President
Not reported
Student Government Officer
Not reported
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