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Marquette University

Marquette Univ · Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States

Marquette University is a prestigious private Jesuit Catholic research university in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Founded in 1881, Marquette is world-renowned for the Opus College of Engineering, Marquette University Law School, School of Dentistry, and biomedical rehabilitation robotics.

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Key institutional metrics

Founded / Established
1881
Student Population
11,300+
International Ratio
5%
Academic Staff
820+
Location
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States

Academic overview & strategic disciplines

Marquette comprises 11 nationally recognized colleges, featuring the joint Biomedical Engineering program with the Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW), the athletic and human performance research center (AHPRC), and the Lubar Center for Public Policy at Eckstein Hall.

Research admissions & international qualifications

Undergraduate admissions are selective and test-optional, reviewing secondary school course rigor, GPA (average 3.65), and essays. Graduate engineering and health science programs require an accredited bachelor's degree, strong quantitative foundations, and letters of recommendation.

Featured degrees, scholarships & fellowships (6)

Featured faculty researchers (3)

Dr. Kimo Ah Yun

President and Communication Scholar
Office of the President

Dr. Kimo Ah Yun became the 25th President of Marquette University in 2024, guiding the university's academic excellence, healthcare research initiatives, and Je...

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Dr. Kristina Ropella

Opus Dean of the Opus College of Engineering and Professor of Biomedical Engineering
Opus College of Engineering

Dr. Kristina Ropella is an internationally recognized leader in biomedical engineering education, neural signal processing, functional MRI, and bioelectric card...

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Prof. Paul M. Anderson

Director of the National Sports Law Institute and Professor of Law
Marquette University Law School

Prof. Paul M. Anderson is a leading authority on sports law, antitrust regulation in professional sports leagues, intellectual property in athletics, and studen...

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Important advisory & disclaimer

OpenField is an independent research platform not officially affiliated with Marquette University. Information reflects public documentation reviewed on 2026-10-16. Students must verify application deadlines, fee structures, and prerequisite details directly with official university admissions departments before applying.

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