Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $66,768. College Scorecard.
Net price by family income
Average after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard, latest reported year
Sticker price, line by line
| Per year, living on campus | All students |
|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $51,170 |
| Housing & meals | $15,740 |
| Books & supplies | $720 |
| Personal & travel | $3,270 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$4,132 |
| Total cost of attendance | $66,768 |
Cost items: IPEDS 2023-24, on-campus budget. Total: College Scorecard, which averages students living on and off campus; the adjustment row reconciles the two.
Debt after graduation
College Scorecard; Urban Institute Education Data Portal
Who gets aid
College Scorecard
Marquette University net price compared with other Wisconsin colleges
Marquette University has the 37th-lowest average net price of 39 Wisconsin colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Avg. net price | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 | Lakeland University | $24,212 | 42% | $55,961 |
| 32 | Maranatha Baptist University | $26,005 | 64% | $45,593 |
| 33 | Edgewood College | $26,113 | 60% | $59,728 |
| 34 | Saint Norbert College | $26,172 | 71% | $58,363 |
| 35 | Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design | $26,541 | 67% | $41,174 |
| 36 | Carthage College | $26,565 | 64% | $56,950 |
| 37 | Marquette University | $31,487 | 83% | $78,257 |
| 38 | Concordia University-Wisconsin | $36,201 | 68% | $56,075 |
| 39 | Bellin College | $37,408 | 63% | $76,222 |
College Scorecard, latest year. Average for all aided students; your price depends on income. All Wisconsin colleges →
Why Marquette University costs more or less than similar schools
| School | Acceptance | You'd pay | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs | Price gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marquette University | 81% | $31,487 | 83% | $78,257 | This school |
| Concordia University-Wisconsin | 78% | $36,201 | 68% | $56,075 | |
| Saint Norbert College | 86% | $26,172 | 71% | $58,363 | |
| Carthage College | 87% | $26,565 | 64% | $56,950 | |
| Ripon College | 80% | $20,216 | 63% | $54,902 |
College Scorecard, latest reported year. “You'd pay” follows your residency and income choices above.
Why the price is different
Marquette University would cost you $4,714 less per year than Concordia University-Wisconsin, on average.
- Higher sticker price at Marquette University, mostly from higher tuition & fees (+$15,700).
- Marquette University gives aided families $18,167 more in grants, on average.
| Per year, Wisconsin resident | Marquette University | CUW | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $51,170 | $35,470 | +$15,700 |
| Books & supplies | $720 | $2,400 | −$1,680 |
| Housing & meals | $15,740 | $12,700 | +$3,040 |
| Personal & travel | $3,270 | $4,900 | −$1,630 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$4,132 | −$2,155 | −$1,977 |
| Sticker price | $66,768 | $53,315 | +$13,453 |
| Average grants | −$35,281 | −$17,114 | −$18,167 |
| You pay | $31,487 | $36,201 | −$4,714 |
“+” means Marquette University costs more; “−” means it costs less. Grants are the sticker price minus the net price. Cost items: IPEDS, on-campus budget. Sticker and net price: College Scorecard, latest reported year; the adjustment reconciles the two. Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote.
Marquette University cost questions
How much is tuition at Marquette University?
Tuition and fees are $51,170 a year.
What is the total cost of attending Marquette University?
The total cost of attendance, including housing, meals, books and personal costs, is $66,768 a year.
What do families actually pay at Marquette University?
After grants and scholarships, students receiving federal aid pay $31,487 a year on average. Families earning $0–30k pay $22,269; $48–75k pay $27,378; $110k+ pay $36,813.
How much debt do Marquette University graduates have?
The median federal loan debt at graduation is $20,500, and 1.5% of borrowers defaulted within three years of entering repayment (2017 cohort).
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS; Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-By). Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote; confirm with the school's net price calculator. Back to Marquette University overview