Marquette University Demographics & Diversity Overview

31%
Minority Students
56%
Female Students
1%
International
40
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Marquette University has a diverse student body with 31% 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
68.4%(5,054)
Hispanic
15.7%(1,163)
African American
5.0%(366)
Asian
6.3%(462)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.1%(8)
Pacific Islander
0.1%(8)
Two or More Races
3.3%(246)
Unknown
1.1%(81)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color31%
Total Enrollment11,167
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 56% female students and 44% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
44.2%(3,328)
Women
55.8%(4,200)

Gender Statistics

Men3,328

30% of total enrollment

Women4,200

38% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Marquette University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 87% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 1% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
1.6%(122)
18-19
44.6%(3,356)
20-21
42.8%(3,224)
22-24
9.6%(725)
25+
1.3%(101)

Graduate Student Ages

20-21
1.5%(56)
22-24
42.5%(1,548)
25+
55.9%(2,035)

Age Diversity Insights

87%

Traditional Age (18-21)

1%

Non-Traditional (25+)

33%

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 33% in-state residents, 65% out-of-state students, and 1% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
33.4%(660)
Out-of-State
65.3%(1,291)
International
1.3%(26)

Regional Representation

In-State660

33% of student body

Out-of-State1,291

65% of student body

International26

1% of student body

States Represented

40 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

31%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

56%

Female Students

Global Reach

1%

International

Age Diversity

1%

Non-Traditional Age