The Marquette University College of Nursing is part of Marquette University, a Catholic, Jesuit institution founded in 1881 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The college traces its roots to the university's early 20th-century nursing programs and has grown into a nationally recognized school offering baccalaureate, master's, Doctor of Nursing Practice, and PhD programs. It is known for its strong NCLEX-RN pass rates, advanced practice specialties, and its emphasis on cura personalis, or care for the whole person.
Students train in an urban setting with deep clinical partnerships across Milwaukee, including Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin, Children's Wisconsin, Advocate Aurora Health, and community health centers. The college's simulation facilities, small clinical groups, and faculty research in areas such as gerontology, maternal-child health, and health disparities give students hands-on experience early in the program. The student experience blends the close-knit Jesuit community with the energy of Big East athletics, service-learning opportunities, and a vibrant downtown campus.
| Type | Private Research |
| Location | Milwaukee, Wisconsin |
| Founded | 1936 |
| Total students | 11,300 |
| Student–faculty ratio | 12:1 |
| Acceptance rate | 84% |
| Graduation rate | 83% |
| Average starting salary | $68,000 |
| In-state tuition | $51,000 |
| Out-of-state tuition | $51,000 |
| Room & board | $14,500 |
| Average financial aid | $34,000 |
| Students receiving aid | 98% |
| SAT range | 1170-1360 |
| ACT range | 25-30 |
| Average GPA | 3.7 |
| Regular deadline | December 1 |
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