Marquette University Demographics & Diversity Overview

32%
Minority Students
55%
Female Students
1%
International
44
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Marquette University has a diverse student body with 32% students of color and 1% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
67.6%(5,240)
Hispanic
15.4%(1,198)
African American
5.6%(433)
Asian
6.3%(487)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.1%(8)
Pacific Islander
0.1%(9)
Two or More Races
3.2%(252)
Unknown
1.7%(128)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color32%
Total Enrollment12,017
International Students1%

Cultural Engagement

Marquette University offers numerous cultural organizations, diversity programs, and multicultural events that celebrate the rich backgrounds of our student community.

Gender Distribution

Marquette University has a gender distribution of 55% female students and 45% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
45.1%(3,577)
Women
54.9%(4,350)

Gender Statistics

Men3,577

30% of total enrollment

Women4,350

36% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Marquette University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 85% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 1% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
3.0%(232)
18-19
47.2%(3,608)
20-21
40.9%(3,131)
22-24
7.5%(576)
25+
1.4%(105)

Graduate Student Ages

18-19
0.0%(1)
20-21
1.9%(69)
22-24
42.8%(1,591)
25+
55.4%(2,060)

Age Diversity Insights

85%

Traditional Age (18-21)

1%

Non-Traditional (25+)

34%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Marquette University attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 1% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 34% in-state residents, 65% out-of-state students, and 1% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
34.2%(643)
Out-of-State
64.6%(1,215)
International
1.3%(24)

Regional Representation

In-State643

34% of student body

Out-of-State1,215

65% of student body

International24

1% of student body

States Represented

44 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

32%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

55%

Female Students

Global Reach

1%

International

Age Diversity

1%

Non-Traditional Age