Marquette University is a private Jesuit research university in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Established by the Society of Jesus as Marquette College on August 28, 1881, it was founded by John Martin Henni, the first Bishop of the diocese of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The university was named after 17th-century missionary and explorer Father Jacques Marquette, SJ, with the intention to provide an affordable Catholic education to the area's emerging German immigrant population. Initially an all-male institution, Marquette became the first coeducational Catholic university in the world in 1909 when it began admitting its first female students. Marquette is part of the Association of Jesuit Colleges and Universities. The university is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and currently has a student body of about 12,000. It is classified among "R2: Doctoral Universities – High research activity".
| Former names | Marquette College (1881–1907) |
| Motto | Numen Flumenque (Latin) |
| Motto (English) | God and the (Mississippi) River |
| Type | Private research university |
| Established | August 28, 1881 |
| Founder | John Martin Henni (first Bishop of the diocese of Milwaukee) |
| Religious affiliation | Roman Catholic (Jesuit) |
| Academic affiliations | AJCU ACCU, WAICU NAICU |
| Endowment | $693.7 million (2020) |
| President | Michael Lovell |
| Provost | Kimo Ah Yun |
| Academic staff | 1,200 |
| Students | 11,800 |
| Undergraduates | 8,500 |
| Postgraduates | 3,300 |
| Campus | Urban, 93 acres |
| Alma Mater song | Marquette University Anthem |
| Colors | Marquette blue and gold |
| Sports | varsity sports teams, basketball, cross-country, golf, soccer, track & field, tennis, volleyball, lacrosse |
| Mascot | Golden Eagles |
| Sporting affiliations | NCAA Division I, Big East Conference |
About Marquette University
Private, co-educational Catholic school established by the Society of Jesus as Marquette College, and founded by the first Bishop of Milwaukee, John Martin Henni.
Achievement of Marquette University
The school was named after Father Jacques Marquette. It is one of the 28 member institutions of the Association of Jesuit Colleges and Universities.
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Latest information about Marquette University updated on July 28 2021.
