At Marquette University, we take seriously our promise to deliver a world-class, transformative Catholic, Jesuit education, and we remain committed to every student’s well-being. We understand this takes a considerable investment from our students and their families, and we do not take that lightly.
We work every day to provide a significant return on that investment by preparing our students for fulfilling careers and purposeful lives. Here are just a few examples of our success; you can read more at marquette.edu/value.
- Marquette is No. 6 in the nation and first in Wisconsin as a best college for job placement, based on Department of Education College Scorecard data.
- Our teacher-scholar model has earned us recognition as a top 20 university for undergraduate teaching by U.S. News & World Report.
- Our commitment to our Catholic, Jesuit mission is evident in our No. 1 national ranking for community service by The Princeton Review.
Affordability also remains front of mind for us. The university has over the past year undergone a thoughtful, rigorous process to identify new cost-savings and revenue-generation opportunities. Our goal is to make a Marquette education accessible, even as we face the same economic pressures that so many other organizations are experiencing.
Undergraduate tuition and room and board rates for 2025-26
To that end, the Marquette University Board of Trustees has approved smaller tuition and housing and food increases than last year. For the 2025-26 academic year, the Board of Trustees has approved a 4% undergraduate tuition increase, bringing undergraduate tuition to $52,070.
Housing and food rates will increase 3% for the 2025–26 academic year to account for improvements to and rising costs for residence and dining facilities. The university will also increase the Student Health Services Fee to $210 per semester to help provide expanded mental health services, and the Technology Fee will increase to $150 per semester to continue enhancing our technology and digital resources to support our students. Our student fees continue to be comparable to or less than peer universities. Visit marquette.edu/central for a complete listing of housing and food rates and student fees.
Families who currently receive federal financial aid should complete the FAFSA form by Feb. 1, 2025, to ensure they receive all eligible aid. Please contact Marquette Central at (414) 288-4000 with questions.
Graduate and professional program tuition rates
the Marquette University Board of Trustees approved the following changes to graduate and professional tuition rates for the 2025–26 academic year. More information on tuition and fees can be found at marquette.edu/central.
Graduate programs:
- A per-credit increase of $40 for the Graduate School* and Graduate School of Management programs (*except Graduate School Humanities programs in English, History, Theology and Philosophy)
- A per-credit increase of $30 for graduate programs in Education
- A $200 per-semester (fall and spring semesters only) fee to support graduate student success, wellness and recreation, and IT support will be charged to students enrolled in Graduate School programs, including those in the Direct Entry M.S.N. program. Students enrolled in online-only graduate programs will be assessed a $120 per-semester fee.
Professional programs:
- Approximately 2% increase for in-state and out-of-state students in the School of Dentistry
- 2% increase for full-time students in Marquette University Law School
- 2% on average increase for full-time students in the College of Health Sciences’ professional programs. Consult the Rate Guide at marquette.edu/central for specifics.
Master of Science in Nursing — Second-Degree Direct Entry for Non-nurses:
- No annual tuition increase for existing cohorts. The rate for students starting in summer or fall 2025 will be $67,000; the rate for those starting in spring or summer 2026 will be $69,000.
Official university letters outlining these 2025-26 tuition rates will be mailed to home addresses this month.
