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Marquette University

Marquette University
87.4%
ACCEPT
01Acceptance 02Tuition 03Transfer 04ROI 05AP Credit 06Majors 07Housing 08International

Sticker Price vs What You Actually Pay

19% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating Marquette enrolls a meaningful share of lower-income students.

Full Cost Breakdown

Room & Board$15,740
Total Cost of Attendance$66,768

What You'll Actually Pay (Net Price by Income)

After financial aid, the real cost depends on your family's income. These are average net prices for students receiving aid.

Family IncomeAnnual Net Price4-Year Total
$0-30k $22,269 $89,076
$30-48k $18,916 $75,664
$48-75k $27,378 $109,512
$75-110k $32,374 $129,496
$110k+ $36,813 $147,252

Financial Aid & Student Debt at Marquette University

19.0%
Pell Grant Recipients
$23,940
Median Debt at Graduation

Is Marquette University Worth the Cost? (ROI Analysis)

$78,257
Median Earnings (10yr)
$23,940
Median Debt
3.3x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio

A ratio above 2x generally means the investment pays off. Marquette University — 3.3x ratio is excellent — graduates earn well relative to their debt burden.

Marquette University True Cost by Family Income

19% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating Marquette enrolls a meaningful share of lower-income students.

Family IncomeAnnual Net Price4-Year Total
$0-30k $22,269 $89,076
$30-48k $18,916 $75,664
$48-75k $27,378 $109,512
$75-110k $32,374 $129,496
$110k+ $36,813 $147,252

Cost Breakdown

Room & Board$15,740
Total Cost of Attendance$66,768

Financial Aid & Student Debt

19.0%
Pell Grant Recipients
Students from low-income families
$23,940
Median Debt at Graduation
Federal loans only
$65,241
Median Earnings (6yr)
6 years after enrollment

Marquette University Tuition & Cost FAQs

How much does Marquette University actually cost per year?
Marquette University's sticker price (cost of attendance) is $66,768/yr — that includes tuition, room and board, and fees. After financial aid, the average family pays just $27,550/yr, a 59% discount off sticker price.
Does Marquette University offer good financial aid?
19% of Marquette University students receive Pell Grants (federal need-based aid). Most US colleges including Marquette University also award institutional grants on top of federal aid — apply via FAFSA, plus the CSS Profile if Marquette University requires it.
What income bracket pays the least at Marquette University?
Families earning under $30,000/yr typically pay around $22,269/yr at Marquette University after financial aid, while families earning over $110,000/yr pay closer to $36,813/yr. The full breakdown by income bracket is in the True Cost table above.
Is Marquette University worth the cost?
Marquette University graduates earn a median of $78,257 10 years post-graduation. Against a 4-year sticker cost of about $267,072 (less for most families with aid), grads typically recoup the investment within several years of work.
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Data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, IPEDS. Marquette University is not affiliated with DeepColleges.