Admissions Details
- Acceptance Rate
- 87.2%
- Average SAT
- 1,265
- SAT Range (25th–75th)
- 1,170–1,360
- ACT Composite (avg)
- 29
- Total Enrollment
- 7,238
Admissions Overview
Marquette University is open admission with an 87% acceptance rate. This means most students who apply get in, making it accessible to a wide range of academic backgrounds. The middle 50% of students score between 1170-1360 on the SAT or around 29 on the ACT. With a 91% retention rate, students clearly find what they're looking for once they arrive. The university seeks students who value both academic growth and service to others, reflecting its Jesuit mission. Strong candidates often show interest in community engagement, leadership potential, and alignment with Catholic values of social justice and intellectual curiosity.