Marquette's holistic admission review considers academic achievement in conjunction with a student's unique talents, leadership and service activities, application essay, school profile, letters of recommendation and any other information a student wishes to submit, including test scores. The data offered on this page are aimed at helping students decide what materials would best suit their applications for admission.
*Marquette is a test-optional institution. We encourage you to review our test-optional policy along with the data listed above to help you make the best choice in regards to submitting a test score.
Marquette is a direct admission institution, meaning when you apply, you are applying to one of our seven academic colleges. The admission criteria vary slightly by college, and we encourage you to review the chart below. When you apply, you are able to select a first- and second-choice college. If you are not admitted to your first choice, you will be automatically considered for your second choice.
General college prep curriculum with balanced high school course work in the following areas: English, mathematics, natural science, social studies and second language
4 years of math classes with a preference for pre-calculus; strong math grades and curriculum
General college prep curriculum with balanced high school course work in the following areas: English, mathematics, natural science, social studies and second language
General college prep curriculum with balanced high school course work in the following areas: English, mathematics, natural science, social studies and second language
Pre-calculus required, physics recommended; strong math/science grades and curriculum
Biology and chemistry required; strong science grades and curriculum
Biology and chemistry required; 4 years of science strongly recommended with strong grades and rigorous curriculum.
