History
Marquette was founded in 1540 by St. Ignatius Loyola. The university is named after Rev. Jacques Marquette, S.J. (1637-75), a French missionary and explorer in North America.
Education
- Marquette's undergraduate programs include 83 majors and 78 minors; pre-professional programs in dentistry, law and medicine; and undergraduate programs for working adults.
- Marquette has 66 doctoral and master's degree programs, 18 graduate certificate programs, and a School of Dentistry and Law School.
- Marquette offers unique opportunities — from our honors to our study abroad programs to the Les Aspin Center for Government in Washington, D.C., to summer programs and more.
Research
The university supports research through several programs: three-year Way Klingler fellowships, sabbaticals for junior faculty and the Lawrence G. Haggerty Faculty Award for Research Excellence.
Career
Career counselors, advisors and interns are available to assist students and alumni with a variety of career-related topics such as:
- Career development and direction
- Resume and cover letter writing plus other correspondence
- Interviewing techniques and job search strategies
- Networking and professional etiquette
- Graduate and professional school decisions and applications
- Post-graduate service opportunities and application process
Marquette University Key Statistics & Highlights
- #1167 Ranking
- 14 Courses
- 879 Academic Staff
- 10,811 Students
- 324 Students (int'l)
- 5,946 Students (female)
- Public Institution Type
Student services
The staff in the Office of Student Development serve as educators, advisers, program planners and event coordinators, who are available to help you make the most of your college experience.
Housing services
Special requests for housing based on health, medical or mobility issues will be reviewed by the Office of Residence Life (ORL) and based upon the type of request and the spaces available, ORL will work to meet the documented need for housing accommodations within the residence halls.
Library services
All professional librarians and archivists at Raynor Memorial Libraries belong to the Academic Librarians Assembly. The Assembly exists outside of the administrative structure of the Libraries, serving as an advisory body to the Dean of Libraries. It provides an open forum for librarians and archivists to discuss matters relating to the Libraries and the University.
ICT services
IT Services delivers technology leadership and quality services proactively driving Marquette University to fulfill its mission of excellence, faith, leadership, and service.
Campus life
- Campus Town East
- Campus Town West
- Gilman Building
- Frenn Building
- McCabe Apartments
- How to apply
- Global Village
Sports facilities
- Basketball
- Soccer
- Cross Country
- Tennis
- Golf
- Track & Field
Accreditation
Marquette University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, a commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.
Marquette University Overview
Marquette University Rankings
Study Portals Meta Ranking
Top 12.2% United States
Top 15.7% Worldwide
Studyportals ranking look at the scores of the most used ranking systems and present you with one number of how well this University performs.
Best Global Universities Rankings
1167
By U.S. News & World Report
Dropped 74 places compared to 2026
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report presents all the top universities from the U.S. and 60 other countries around the world. They measure the rate of students going to their second year of studies, as well as the rate of students who graduate. It also asks university representatives on the performance of universities, and evaluates university resources, teacher salaries, graduation rates, student academic achievements and satisfaction. After calculating and comparing these criteria, U.S. News ranks the top international universities accordingly.
3 year trend Best Global Universities Rankings
| 2025 | 2026 | 2027 |
|---|---|---|
| 1164 | 1093 | 1167 |
We don’t have enough recent ranking data to show a 3-year trend for this university.
QS World University Rankings
1401
By TopUniversities
Dropped 200 places compared to 2026
QS World University Rankings is one of the top international rankings measuring the popularity and performance of universities all over the world. They measure university reputation based on the impressions of higher education experts, companies who hire graduates, and teaching quality. QS also considers the ratio of international teachers and students present at universities, as well as the times research papers were mentioned by researchers. After calculating and comparing these criteria, QS ranks the universities accordingly.
3 year trend QS World University Rankings
| 2025 | 2026 | 2027 |
|---|---|---|
| 1201 | 1201 | 1401 |
We don’t have enough recent ranking data to show a 3-year trend for this university.
Marquette University Campus Locations
#1 Main Campus
United States Country
Milwaukee City
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