We’re a Catholic, Jesuit university in the heart of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, that prepares our students with the knowledge, skills and sense of community they need to build meaningful careers, lead purposeful lives and transform the world around them.

Marquette was founded in 1881, and since then we’ve been pursuing academic excellence and educating students to be women and men for and with others. Learn more about our history.

If you’re a first-year or transfer student, learn more about Marquette’s undergraduate admissions. Or if you’re ready to apply, start your application process below. Apply to Marquette

Our home is Milwaukee, Wisconsin, a large Midwestern city on the shores of Lake Michigan, located just a 90-minute drive north of Chicago. The lakefront is a short walk from campus and boasts a renowned art museum, festival grounds, parks and popular beaches.

Your academic life should captivate you. So, we’ve designed a Marquette education to be one of the most fascinating times of your life. You’ll engage in subjects that excite you and take on problems you’re driven to solve.

Located just minutes from the heart of Milwaukee, Marquette's campus offers it all: green space for studying or recreation time and easy access to the city's great nightlife and lakefront.

We look forward to seeing you in Milwaukee for National Marquette Day! To register for National Marquette Day events happening in Milwaukee, please follow the registration process below. For a complete schedule of events and more information, visit the National Marquette Day website.

Discover the 70+ graduate programs at Marquette. Our certificate, master's and doctoral programs offer opportunities and possibilities on our convenient campus that sits within the urban backdrop of Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Explore over 70 certificate, master's and doctoral programs offered through the Graduate School at Marquette University in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

We remain committed to making a Marquette education accessible for all: 99% of our undergraduate students received some form of financial aid last year, and we distributed more than $170 million in scholarships.