by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual’s Best for the Money Rankings compare the quality of a Marquette degree with its cost to decide whether the school is asking a fair price. Here is how Marquette measures up.
Marquette is ranked #2,641 out of 3,211 schools for value nationwide, earning a value grade of F. Within Wisconsin, it ranks #57 of 57 for value.
These Marquette majors earned the highest value rankings from College Factual.
| Major | National Value Rank |
|---|---|
| Communications / Public Relations | #7 of 10 |
| Business/Corporate Communications | #7 of 10 |
| Construction Engineering | #22 of 22 |
| Engineering | #22 of 22 |
| General Writing | #23 of 30 |
| Bachelor's Degree | #25 of 29 |
| General Physiology | #27 of 30 |
| Other Social Work | #27 of 30 |
| Biophysics | #34 of 47 |
| Biochemistry & Molecular Biology | #41 of 52 |
Below is the detailed Marquette value breakdown: state and national value rankings, the real cost of a degree, and how the price stacks up against the aid most students receive.
Marquette University is ranked #2 out of #62 in Wisconsin for quality and #57 out of #57 for Wisconsin value.
Live in-state? You may qualify for a reduced price. Check the Marquette financial aid page to be sure.
Marquette University is ranked #2,641 out of 3,211 for value nationwide.
Based on our analysis of other colleges at similar price points, Marquette University is overpriced for the quality of education it provides.
Averaged across all students — those who receive aid and those who pay full price — a year at Marquette costs about $32,204. Over a standard four-year bachelor's program, that adds up to an estimated $128,814 for the degree.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Sticker Price (before aid) | $67,318 / year |
| Net Price (students receiving aid) | $31,487 / year |
| Average Cost (all students) | $32,204 / year |
| Estimated 4-Year Cost | $128,814 |
*The average cost weights the net price paid by aid recipients against the sticker price paid by everyone else. The 4-year figure assumes the standard bachelor's length; your actual time to graduate and price may differ.
There are many ways to lower the cost of a college education. Consider in-state tuition, transfer credits, or finishing your degree faster. Learn more about Marquette net price and the factors that affect it.
What Marquette costs you depends on how much aid you receive, so few students fit perfectly into averages.
Here is how the estimated 4-year cost of a Marquette degree breaks down by aid group, against its national value ranking.
| Nationwide Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $269,272 | — | — |
| All Students | $128,814 | #2,641 | F |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $125,948 | — | — |
| In-State Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $269,272 | — | — |
| All Students | $128,814 | #57 | F |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $125,948 | — | — |
*College Factual publishes a single overall value ranking (the All Students row). The cost rows show what each aid group pays toward the same degree.
You can also see how the average net price at Marquette shifts with family income:
| Family Income | Avg Net Price / Year |
|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $18,364 |
| $30K–$48K | $18,903 |
| $48K–$75K | $24,176 |
| $75K–$110K | $30,974 |
| Over $110K | $34,465 |
About 98% of Marquette undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $29,879 per year. Get more details on the Marquette financial aid you may qualify for.
College Factual determines value by weighing a school’s average total cost against its educational quality, then comparing it to other schools in the same quality tier. See the Marquette net price page for the cost detail.
Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.