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Interested in attending Marquette University?

On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into Marquette University, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.

78
%
Acceptance rate
3.6
Average High School GPA
August 10
Regular admission deadline

Admission Rates

Is it difficult to get into Marquette University?

78%

Using the most up-to-date data on record, Marquette accepted 78% of applicants. We classify this as less selective.

In the most recent year, 20,000 people applied and 15,606 were accepted.

Accepted/Applied
Women
9052 / 11366 (80%)
Men
6552 / 8634 (76%)

Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 3 years at Marquette University:

100%
90.0
80.0
70.0
60.0
50.0
2024
2025
2026

Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.

12%
Enrollment of those accepted
Low
Yield rate

Of those accepted, 12% ended up enrolling at Marquette University, making their yield rate Low. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.

Application Factors

You can increase your chances of getting into Marquette University by looking at what the school considers during the application process.

Here are the things Marquette considers:

Very Important

  • Academic GPA
  • Rigor of Secondary School Record

Important

  • Application Essay
  • Extracurricular Activities
  • Standardized Test Scores
  • Volunteer Work

Considered

  • Character/Personal Qualities
  • Class Rank
  • First Generation
  • Interview
  • Recommendation(s)
  • Talent/Ability
  • Work Experience

Not Considered

  • Alumni/AE Relation
  • Geographical Residence
  • Level of Applicant's Interest
  • Religious Affiliation/Commitment
  • State Residency

Grades & Testing

Do you have the grades and test scores to get into Marquette University?

3.6
Average High School GPA

Grades

Students who recently attended Marquette University as freshmen had an average unweighted high school GPA of 3.6. 28% of freshmen who attended Marquette were in the top 10% of their graduating high school class, and 64% were in the top 25% of their graduating high school class.

These are the high school grade point averages (unweighted) of students who enroll:

High School GPAs
4.00
7%
3.75-3.99
32%
3.50-3.74
29%
3.25-3.49
18%
3.00-3.24
10%
2.50-2.99
4%

Applicants submitting SAT Scores

14%

Applicants submitting ACT Scores

26%
SAT Math Scores
25th Percentile
600
75th Percentile
680
SAT Verb Scores
25th Percentile
610
75th Percentile
700
SAT Composite Scores
25th Percentile
1230
75th Percentile
1360

Application Deadlines

These are the deadlines for applying to Marquette University. Application deadlines are subject to change, so please verify all deadlines with the school.

Regular Admissions

August 10
Regular admission deadline
December 20
Application notification
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