- Acceptance rate: 81% for fall 2024
- SAT, middle 50%: 610–680 reading and writing, 590–680 math
- ACT, middle 50%: 26–31 composite
- Average net price: $32,031 a year (2022–23)
Marquette University GPA calculator
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Add a test score to compare it with what Marquette University reported: an acceptance rate of 81% for fall 2024 and an ACT middle 50% of 26–31.
Weighted GPAs above 4.0 can't be compared directly. Many colleges recalculate on their own scale, so use your unweighted GPA here.
A guide based on reported data, not a prediction. Marquette University reviews each application.
Marquette University GPA requirements
Marquette University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and Marquette University hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
Marquette University acceptance rate
Marquette University admitted 15,212 of 18,701 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 81%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Marquette University is a private nonprofit 4-year university in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, with 8,045 undergraduates.
SAT and ACT scores
Scores of the first-year students who entered Marquette University in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:
| Test | 25th percentile | Median | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading and Writing | 610 | 650 | 680 |
| SAT Math | 590 | 640 | 680 |
| ACT Composite | 26 | 28 | 31 |
| ACT English | 25 | 29 | 32 |
| ACT Math | 25 | 27 | 30 |
The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1310 for admitted students.
Admission requirements
What Marquette University looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Required |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Considered if submitted |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Considered if submitted |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Considered if submitted |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Considered if submitted |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Considered if submitted |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Considered if submitted |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Not considered |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Not considered |
AP credit
Marquette University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It doesn't award credit for life experience.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $32,031 a year at Marquette University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
How hard is it to get into Marquette University?
Not very selective: at least 3 in 4 applicants got in. Marquette University admitted 81% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
Can I get into Marquette University with a 3.0 GPA?
GPA alone can't tell you here. Marquette University admitted 81% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.
What SAT and ACT scores do Marquette University students have?
The middle 50% of Marquette University's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had SAT 610–680 in reading and writing and 590–680 in math; ACT composite 26–31, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.
Does Marquette University require the SAT or ACT?
No. Marquette University is test optional: it considers SAT or ACT scores if you send them, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 14% sent SAT scores and 26% sent ACT scores.
What percent of applicants does Marquette University accept?
Marquette University's acceptance rate was 81% for fall 2024: it admitted 15,212 of 18,701 first-year applicants, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education.
How important is GPA for getting into Marquette University?
A lot: Marquette University requires high school GPA and high school record. It considers high school class rank, college preparatory program, recommendations, essay or personal statement, test scores and work experience if you send them. It doesn't consider other tests, demonstration of competencies and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
What GPA does Marquette University look for?
Marquette University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.
Can you get college credit for AP scores at Marquette University?
Yes. Marquette University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
How much does Marquette University cost after financial aid?
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $32,031 a year at Marquette University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Does Marquette University look at legacy status?
No. Marquette University doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Before you apply, check Marquette University's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- College Navigator: Marquette UniversityU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
- College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).
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