Marquette University's published cost of attendance is $66,768, but need-based aid reshapes that figure across income levels. Low-income families pay approximately $22,269; middle-income families pay around $27,378; higher-income families pay approximately $36,813.
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Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
| Cost Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price) | $66,768 |
| Tuition and Fees | $51,170 |
| Room and Board | $16,490 |
| Books and Supplies | $720 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$35,281 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $31,487 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $22,269 |
| $30–48k | $18,916 |
| $48–75k | $27,378 |
| $75–110k | $32,374 |
| $110k+ | $36,813 |
Marquette University's published cost of attendance is $66,768, but need-based aid reshapes that figure across income levels. Low-income families pay approximately $22,269; middle-income families pay around $27,378; higher-income families pay approximately $36,813. Azimuth ranks Marquette University #1276 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. Net prices by income band are medians within those bands; individual aid packages vary, so some families in each band pay more and some less than the figures shown. Marquette participates in federal (Pell Grants, Direct Loans), state, and institutional aid programs. Families apply for need-based aid using the FAFSA and CSS Profile. The aid structure combines need-based scholarships with work-study opportunities as part of the aid package. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $23,940, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $45,500; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the Parent PLUS risk framework for how household context shapes PLUS decisions. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $80,228, median federal debt of $23,940 projects to a monthly payment of about $270 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use Azimuth's Financial GPS tool.
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How cost compares to graduate earnings and value added.
Graduates of Marquette University earn median 4-year earnings of $80,228, placing Marquette University in the 86.6 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $8,845 more than similar students at comparable institutions, placing Marquette University in the 84.1 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks Marquette University #114 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. That performance runs above the $67,139 median at comparable institutions (same control and size band), reflecting a program mix anchored in professional fields that connect directly to Milwaukee's regional labor market and to national employer networks. The earnings pattern at Marquette University is shaped by its concentration in Business and adjacent professional disciplines. Business accounts for 26% of degrees, with Engineering and Social Sciences contributing 11% and 11% respectively — a mix that tilts toward fields with strong early-career hiring demand. Biology, General stands out as the program combining the largest graduate cohort with strong median earnings, making it a key driver of the institution's overall return profile. Biology, General, with 253 graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $88,921, is ranked #3 nationally for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions , at 1.6x the national benchmark for the field. Finance and Nursing — with graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $97,719 and $88,069 respectively — round out the higher-earning tier, while Psychology, General and Digital Marketing reflect the institution's breadth across applied and professional fields.
