Marquette University Acceptance Rate
Milwaukee, Wisconsin · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 15,636
- Admitted
- 13,672
- Yield
- 13.8%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Marquette University's acceptance rate has risen from 66.7% in 2014–15 to 87.4% in 2023–24. Applications fell from 21,755 to 15,636 (-28%) over that period.
Its 87.4% rate makes Marquette University more selective than about 26% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 33 tracked Wisconsin schools, it is more selective than about 33%.
Marquette University has been test-optional since 2020–21. Of admitted students, 13.8% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 21,755 | 14,513 | 66.7% | 1,992 |
| 2015–16 | 20,486 | 15,202 | 74.2% | 1,876 |
| 2016–17 | 13,136 | 11,079 | 84.3% | 2,005 |
| 2017–18 | 12,957 | 11,574 | 89.3% | 2,023 |
| 2018–19 | 15,574 | 12,717 | 81.7% | 2,164 |
| 2019–20 | 15,078 | 12,509 | 83% | 1,977 |
| 2020–21 | 15,324 | 12,641 | 82.5% | 1,651 |
| 2021–22 | 16,270 | 14,034 | 86.3% | 1,657 |
| 2022–23 | 15,883 | 13,851 | 87.2% | 1,983 |
| 2023–24 | 15,636 | 13,672 | 87.4% | 1,886 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 9,048 | 7,997 | 88.4% |
| Men | 6,588 | 5,675 | 86.1% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 600–680 | 14% |
| SAT Math | 590–680 | |
| ACT Composite | 26–31 | 27% |
How Marquette University compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Marquette University's acceptance rate?
Marquette University's acceptance rate is 87.4% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (13,672 admitted of 15,636 applicants).
Is Marquette University test optional?
Marquette University is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Marquette University?
Marquette University received 15,636 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 13,672.
What SAT score do you need for Marquette University?
Admitted students at Marquette University typically scored 600–680 on SAT Reading/Writing and 590–680 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Marquette University getting harder to get into?
Marquette University has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 66.7% in 2014–15 to 87.4% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: www.marquette.edu/.