Marquette University
Acceptance Rate Trend
SAT Score Range Trend
(middle 50% of admitted students)
| Year | 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1170 | 1320 |
| 2022 | 1200 | 1340 |
| 2023 | 1200 | 1340 |
| 2024 | 1220 | 1350 |
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👍 Great Fit If You Are:
Purpose-driven students
if you want your career to serve others, whether through healthcare, education, or public service, Marquette aligns with that mission.
Empathetic professionals
if you're training to be a nurse, therapist, teacher, or communicator and care deeply about people, this place supports your values.
Midwestern community lovers
if you want a friendly, safe, and grounded college experience, Marquette’s atmosphere feels like home.
Faith-curious learners
if you’re open to reflection, values-based education, and finding meaning alongside knowledge, the Jesuit foundation offers depth.
Practical achievers
if you want a clear path to professional success, with internships, mentoring, and skill-building, Marquette delivers.
🚨 Not Ideal For:
Prestige chasers
Marquette is respected but not flashy; if name-brand matters more than fit or mission, this isn’t your place.
Big-campus seekers
if you want tens of thousands of students and nonstop events, Marquette may feel small.
Urban adrenaline lovers
Milwaukee is vibrant in pockets but not a 24/7 city like Chicago or New York.
Cutthroat competitors
if you’re drawn to intense academic rivalries or elite filtering, Marquette’s culture is more collaborative.
Abstract theorists
while thoughtful, Marquette leans practical; pure intellectual exploration isn’t its core strength.
☀️ Weather & Climate
spring
40-60°F (4-16°C)
Cool with rain
summer
70-85°F (21-29°C)
Warm and humid
fall
45-65°F (7-18°C)
Crisp with foliage
winter
20-30°F (-7 to -1°C)
Cold with snow
Humid continental climate with cold winters and warm summers
☀️Average 190 sunny days per year
👩🎓👨🎓 Demographics
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Nearby Areas
Trendy district with shops, galleries, and restaurants
Urban core with breweries and waterfront dining