Marquette University

Marquette University is a private research university in Milwaukee, WI, known for its jesuit catholic mission, doctoral research university, and business and engineering focus. With an acceptance rate of 87%, MU is accessible for most qualified applicants, typically enrolling around 1,983 students each year. MU is test optional; students who submit scores are typically admitted with SATs between 1230–1360, though many competitive applicants choose not to submit. MU offers merit scholarships regardless of financial need, with awards averaging $33,289 per year; the sticker price of $63,262 may look very different from what your family actually pays.