Marquette University
Academics
How strong are the academics at Marquette University?
Let's cover class sizes, graduation rates, and outcomes.
14:1
Student to faculty ratio
29
Average class size
69%
4-year grad rate
Class Sizes
Class sizes likely stayed the same for you through high school. You'll find that college is much different. Some of the largest universities have classes that can seat hundreds of students in giant lecture halls. Conversely, as they progress and their focus narrows, higher-level courses can sometimes have just a handful of students.
Marquette has an average student-to-faculty ratio of 14:1. The typical school is 14:1. While this ratio is important, what’s more important is how big a typical class is.
Class Sizes
Most Common
20-29
2-9
176
10-19
296
20-29
403
30-39
199
40-49
72
50-99
91
100+
41
Honors Programs
Marquette University has an honors program and/or honors college. Specifics of these programs vary, but benefits of being in an Honors Program might include priority registration, being part of a tight-knit community, and accessing unique learning opportunities.
Learn more about honors options on Marquette's website.
Outcomes
It’s critical to understand a school’s outcomes to understand if your four (or more) years at the school will be worth it. Here are some key statistics about the outcomes of students who enroll at Marquette University:
91%
First-year retention rate
69%
4-year grad rate
83%
6-year grad rate
Majors
Many students choose a school largely based on the what they want to study. The are Marquette University's most popular majors, ranked by how many people graduated with the concentration in the most recent year:
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
Biomedical Sciences, General
Psychology, General
Finance, General
Mechanical Engineering
60.4
76.72
93.04
109.36
125.68
142
The Full List
Major
Graduates
Area
- Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies, Other 2
- Near and Middle Eastern Studies 2
- Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies, Other 1
- Latin American Studies 1
- African-American/Black Studies 0
- Near and Middle Eastern Studies 0
- Latin American Studies 0
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
- Biomedical Sciences, General 134
- Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology 59
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General 35
- Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 12
- Physiology, General 10
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General 2
- Biophysics 1
- Bioinformatics 1
Business
- Finance, General 107
- Marketing/Marketing Management, General 62
- Accounting 44
- Finance, General 37
- Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management 32
- Business/Corporate Communications, General 30
- Real Estate 28
- Marketing/Marketing Management, General 24
- Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management 22
- Business/Managerial Economics 16
- Management Science 14
- Business Administration and Management, General 14
- International Business/Trade/Commerce 11
- Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General 11
- Real Estate 9
- Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General 7
- Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies 4
- Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies 3
- Business/Corporate Communications, General 1
- International Business/Trade/Commerce 0
- Business/Commerce, General 0
- Management Science 0
- Organizational Leadership 0
Communication
- Advertising 34
- Journalism 24
- Communication, General 20
- Communication and Media Studies 20
- Public Relations/Image Management 19
- Communication, General 8
- Communication and Media Studies 8
- Public Relations/Image Management 5
- Advertising 3
- Communication Management and Strategic Communications 1
- Journalism 1
- Mass Communication/Media Studies 1
- Mass Communication/Media Studies 1
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
- Information Technology 32
- Computer and Information Sciences, General 26
- Information Technology 22
- Computer and Information Sciences, General 2
Education
- Elementary Education and Teaching 19
- Secondary Education and Teaching 17
- Education, General 13
- English/Language Arts Teacher Education 6
- Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education 2
- Biology Teacher Education 1
- Mathematics Teacher Education 1
- Chemistry Teacher Education 0
- Biology Teacher Education 0
- Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education 0
- Mathematics Teacher Education 0
- English/Language Arts Teacher Education 0
Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering 74
- Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering 50
- Civil Engineering, General 35
- Computer Engineering, General 15
- Construction Engineering 13
- Electrical and Electronics Engineering 13
- Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering 9
- Engineering, General 0
- Engineering Physics/Applied Physics 0
English Language And Literature/Letters
- English Language and Literature, General 17
- Writing, General 12
- English Language and Literature, General 10
- Writing, General 2
Foreign Languages
- Spanish Language and Literature 18
- Spanish Language and Literature 5
- French Language and Literature 3
- Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General 1
- Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics 1
- Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General 0
- Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics 0
- German Language and Literature 0
- French Language and Literature 0
Health Professions And Related Programs
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 142
- Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist 26
- Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist 5
- Athletic Training/Trainer 0
- Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General 0
- Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General 0
- HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS 0
History
- History, General 12
- History, General 12
- Military History 2
- Military History 1
Liberal Arts And Sciences
- General Studies 0
Mathematics And Statistics
- Mathematics, General 9
- Mathematics, General 6
- Statistics, General 3
- Statistics, General 1
- Computational Mathematics 1
- Computational Mathematics 0
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
- Financial Analytics 16
- Cognitive Science, General 12
- Mathematics and Computer Science 9
- Cognitive Science, General 5
- Mathematical Economics 5
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 4
- Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution 4
- Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution 3
- Mathematical Economics 2
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 2
- Mathematics and Computer Science 2
- Financial Analytics 0
Natural Resources And Conservation
- Environmental Studies 7
- Environmental Science 2
Philosophy And Religious Studies
- Philosophy 11
- Philosophy 7
Physical Sciences
- Chemistry, General 12
- Physics, General 4
Psychology
- Psychology, General 114
- Psychology, General 27
Public Administration And Social Service Professions
- Social Work, Other 18
- Social Work, Other 12
Social Sciences
- Political Science and Government, General 49
- Criminology 42
- Criminology 23
- International Relations and Affairs 17
- Political Science and Government, General 15
- Economics, General 14
- International Relations and Affairs 12
- Sociology, General 11
- Sociology, General 10
- Economics, General 10
- Anthropology, General 2
Theology And Religious Vocations
- Theology/Theological Studies 7
- Theology/Theological Studies 2
Visual And Performing Arts
- Cinematography and Film/Video Production 24
- Cinematography and Film/Video Production 5
- Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 5
- Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 1
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