More selective than 54% of Wisconsin colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
14% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 27% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose Marquette University over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
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Marquette University SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, Marquette University is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 610 | 680 |
| SAT math | 590 | 680 |
| ACT composite | 26 | 31 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 1200 | 1360 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
Marquette University admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 81% | 610–680 | 590–680 | 26–31 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 87% | 600–680 | 590–680 | 26–31 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is Marquette University compared with other Wisconsin colleges?
Marquette University has the 17th-lowest acceptance rate of 35 Wisconsin colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | Edgewood College | 76% | 60% | $26,113 |
| 14 | Wisconsin Lutheran College | 78% | 64% | $23,245 |
| 15 | Concordia University-Wisconsin | 78% | 68% | $36,201 |
| 16 | Ripon College | 80% | 63% | $20,216 |
| 17 | Marquette University | 81% | 83% | $31,487 |
| 18 | University of Wisconsin-River Falls | 82% | 57% | $14,054 |
| 19 | University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire | 82% | 64% | $16,550 |
| 20 | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | 86% | 59% | $14,158 |
| 21 | Alverno College | 86% | 49% | $22,540 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Wisconsin colleges →
Who enrolls at Marquette University
College Scorecard; IPEDS
Marquette University admissions questions
What is the Marquette University acceptance rate?
Marquette University accepts 81% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 13,672 of 15,636 applicants were admitted.
Does Marquette University require the SAT or ACT?
Marquette University considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 14% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 27% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for Marquette University?
The middle 50% of Marquette University enrolled first-year students scored 1200–1360 on the SAT and 26–31 on the ACT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at Marquette University?
14% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (1,886 of 13,672).
Is Marquette University getting harder to get into?
Marquette University accepted 81% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 87% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to Marquette University overview