Marquette University
Milwaukee, WI, USA — marquette.edu
- Founded
- 1881
- Type
- Private Jesuit Research University
- Students
- 12,000+
- Acceptance Rate
- 82%
- Jesuit
- Jesuit tradition — service and global justice focus
- Law
- Top 100 law school in US
- Milwaukee
- America's most German-heritage city
- Dwyane Wade
- Dwyane Wade's first college before transferring
Overview
Marquette University (Marquette) is a private university in Milwaukee, WI, founded in 1881. A leading public research university, it is renowned for a premier Jesuit university in Milwaukee with strong law, engineering, and nursing — shaped by Dwayne Wade's college legacy and a deep commitment to social justice. With 12,000+ students and 1,500+ (13%) international students, the university maintains a diverse and dynamic academic community.
Admission Process
Applicants submit official high school or university transcripts, SAT/ACT scores (optional at many schools post-2020), English proficiency test scores for international students (TOEFL 80+ or IELTS 6.5+), letters of recommendation, and a personal statement. Graduate applicants also submit GRE/GMAT and a writing sample. Deadlines vary — check the university's official site.