Marquette University SAT and ACT scores
Milwaukee, WI · private college · 7,652 undergraduates. These are the scores of first-year students who sent them; the college is test-optional, so students with lower scores often don't send them.
Updated October 29, 2026 · College Scorecard data release 06/10/2026
Test policy and the CLT
- SAT and ACT: Test-optional (considered, not required), as Marquette University reports it to the federal government. Check the college's admissions site for this year's rule.
- CLT: Not on the CLT's list of partner colleges as of October 29, 2026.
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Questions people ask
What SAT score do you need for Marquette University?
The middle 50% of first-year students who sent SAT scores to Marquette University scored 1200 to 1360, with an average of 1310. A score at or above 1280 puts you in the upper half of that range. Scores below the range don't rule you out, but they make the rest of the application matter more.
What ACT score do you need for Marquette University?
The middle 50% of first-year students who sent ACT scores scored 26 to 31. A 31 or higher puts you in the top quarter of students who sent ACT scores.
Does Marquette University require the SAT or ACT?
Marquette University reports its test policy to the federal government as "Considered but not required". Policies change from year to year, so confirm on the college's admissions website before you apply.
Does Marquette University accept the CLT?
Marquette University is not on the CLT's list of partner colleges as of October 29, 2026. Ask its admissions office before sending CLT scores.
Colleges in Wisconsin with similar scores
- Lawrence UniversitySAT 1200–1420
- Beloit CollegeSAT 1200–1430
- Concordia University-WisconsinACT 22–28
- University of Wisconsin-Eau ClaireACT 22–27
- University of Wisconsin-La CrosseACT 22–27
Colleges elsewhere with similar scores
- Moore College of Art and DesignSAT 1180–1380
- University of DelawareSAT 1190–1370
- Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-PonceSAT 1195–1360
- SUNY at Purchase CollegeSAT 1185–1380
- DigiPen Institute of TechnologySAT 1150–1400
- Gonzaga UniversitySAT 1190–1380
More about Marquette University
Sources
- U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard: Marquette University (data release 06/10/2026; scores and test policy as reported by the college to IPEDS)
- Classic Learning Test, colleges that accept the CLT, read October 29, 2026
- CLT and SAT concordance and CLT and ACT concordance, read October 29, 2026