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How strong are the academics at Marquette University?

Let's cover class sizes, graduation rates, and outcomes.

13:1
Student to faculty ratio
26
Average class size
66%
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 13:1. The typical school is 14:1. While this ratio is important, what’s more important is how big a typical class is.

Class Sizes
2-9
239
10-19
399
20-29
412
30-39
133
40-49
57
50-99
95
100+
38

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
66%
4-year grad rate
80%
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:

Biomedical Sciences, General
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
Finance, General
Psychology, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
75.8
92.84
109.88
126.92
143.96
161

The Full List

Major Graduates
Area
  • Near and Middle Eastern Studies 1
  • African-American/Black Studies 0
  • Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies, Other 0
  • Latin American Studies 0
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Biomedical Sciences, General 161
  • Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology 77
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General 60
  • Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 17
  • Physiology, General 10
  • Biophysics 1
  • Bioinformatics 0
Business
  • Finance, General 107
  • Marketing/Marketing Management, General 90
  • Accounting 79
  • Business/Corporate Communications, General 43
  • Business/Managerial Economics 22
  • Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management 15
  • Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General 13
  • Real Estate 10
  • Business Administration and Management, General 8
  • Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies 3
  • Management Science 0
  • International Business/Trade/Commerce 0
  • Organizational Leadership 0
  • Business/Commerce, General 0
Communication
  • Advertising 43
  • Public Relations/Image Management 33
  • Journalism 27
  • Communication, General 22
  • Communication and Media Studies 22
  • Communication Management and Strategic Communications 3
  • Mass Communication/Media Studies 0
  • Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication 0
  • Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication 0
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • Computer and Information Sciences, General 38
  • Information Technology 35
Education
  • Elementary Education and Teaching 27
  • Secondary Education and Teaching 25
  • Education, General 14
  • English/Language Arts Teacher Education 0
  • Mathematics Teacher Education 0
  • Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education 0
  • Biology Teacher Education 0
  • Chemistry Teacher Education 0
Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering 72
  • Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering 62
  • Civil Engineering, General 30
  • Electrical and Electronics Engineering 22
  • Computer Engineering, General 20
  • Construction Engineering 13
  • Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering 12
  • Engineering Physics/Applied Physics 1
  • Engineering, General 0
English Language And Literature/Letters
  • English Language and Literature, General 12
  • Writing, General 10
Foreign Languages
  • Spanish Language and Literature 7
  • French Language and Literature 1
  • German Language and Literature 0
  • Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics 0
  • Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General 0
Health Professions And Related Programs
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 160
  • Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist 35
  • Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist 8
  • 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 20
  • Military History 2
Liberal Arts And Sciences
  • General Studies 0
Mathematics And Statistics
  • Mathematics, General 4
  • Computational Mathematics 1
  • Statistics, General 0
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Mathematics and Computer Science 10
  • Cognitive Science, General 10
  • Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution 6
  • Mathematical Economics 5
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 0
Natural Resources And Conservation
  • Environmental Studies 8
  • Environmental Science 2
Philosophy And Religious Studies
  • Philosophy 9
Physical Sciences
  • Chemistry, General 9
  • Physics, General 2
Psychology
  • Psychology, General 103
Public Administration And Social Service Professions
  • Social Work, Other 14
Social Sciences
  • Political Science and Government, General 67
  • Criminology 59
  • Economics, General 23
  • International Relations and Affairs 20
  • Sociology, General 8
  • Anthropology, General 1
Theology And Religious Vocations
  • Theology/Theological Studies 1
Visual And Performing Arts
  • Cinematography and Film/Video Production 29
  • Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 8

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