
At a Glance 马凯特大学
School Type
Independent Roman Catholic (Jesuit), Coed
Setting
Urban 93-acre campus with easy access to Milwaukee
Degrees Offered
Bachelor's, Master's, Post-Master's, and Postbachelor's Certificates
Entrance Difficulty
Moderately difficult , 66% of applicants were admitted
- Admissions
Freshman
Admission: 17,825 applied; 11,682 admitted; 1,952 enrolled
Test Scores
· SAT critical reading scores over 500 88%
· SAT math scores over 500 89%
· SAT writing scores over 500 87%
· ACT scores over 18 100%
· SAT critical reading scores over 600 45%
· SAT math scores over 600 53%
· SAT writing scores over 600 44%
· ACT scores over 24 85%
· SAT critical reading scores over 700 9%
· SAT math scores over 700 9%
· SAT writing scores over 700 8%
· ACT scores over 30 27%
Applying
Options: electronic application, deferred entrance
Application fee: $30
Required: essay or personal statement, high school transcript, minimum 2.5 GPA, 1 letter of recommendation
Recommended: minimum 3.4 GPA
- Cost and Financial Aid
Costs (2010-11)
Tuition: $30,040 full-time, $875 per credit part-time. Full-time tuition and fees vary according to course load and program. Part-time tuition and fees vary according to program
Required fees: $422 full-time
Room only: Room and board charges vary according to board plan and housing facility
Payment plan: Installment
Waivers: Adult students, senior citizens, and employees or children of employees
Financial Aid
Of all full-time matriculated undergraduates who enrolled in 2009, 5,611 applied for aid, 4,630 were judged to have need, 1,292 had their need fully met
In 2009, 1835 non-need-based awards were made
Average percent of need met: 78%
Average financial aid package: $21,428
Average need-based loan: $5440
Average need-based gift aid: $14,614
Average non-need-based aid: $8138
Average indebtedness upon graduation: $31,469
- Majors and Degrees
Degrees Offered
Bachelor's, Master's, Post-Master's, and Postbachelor's Certificates
Majors
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies
Women's Studies
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
Biochemistry; Biology/Biological Sciences; Biomedical Sciences; Molecular Biology
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
Accounting; Business Administration and Management; Business/Managerial Economics; Finance; Human Resources Management; International Business/Trade/Commerce; Marketing/Marketing Management
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs
Advertising; Broadcast Journalism; Communication/Speech Communication and Rhetoric; Journalism; Public Relations/Image Management
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
Computer Science; Information Technology
Education
Education; Elementary Education; English/Language Arts Teacher Education; Mathematics Teacher Education; Middle School Education; Science Teacher Education; Secondary Education; Social Science Teacher Education
Engineering
Biomedical/Medical Engineering; Civil Engineering; Computer Engineering; Construction Engineering; Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering; Engineering Related; Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering; Mechanical Engineering
English Language And Literature/Letters
English; English Composition
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics
Classics and Languages, Literatures and Linguistics; Spanish
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences
Athletic Training; Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology; Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technology; Nursing (Registered Nurse Training); Physical Therapy; Physician Assistant; Pre-Dentistry Studies; Pre-Medical Studies
History
History; History Related
Legal Professions And Studies
Pre-Law Studies
Mathematics And Statistics
Computational Mathematics; Mathematics; Statistics
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies Related
Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
Philosophy And Religious Studies
Philosophy
Physical Sciences
Chemistry; Physics
Psychology
Psychology
Public Administration And Social Service Professions
Social Work
Social Sciences
Anthropology; Criminology; Economics; Political Science and Government; Sociology
Theology And Religious Vocations
Theology and Religious Vocations Related
Visual And Performing Arts
Dramatic/Theater Arts
- Student Body
Undergraduate Student Population
8,081 undergraduate students, 52% women, 48% men, 2% transferred in, 5% African American, 4% Asian American or Pacific Islander, 6% Hispanic American, 0.4% Native American
International Population
2% representing 47 other countries
Housing Info
54% live on campus
- Campus Life
Housing: On-campus residence required through sophomore year
Options: Coed, men-only, women-only, disabled students, Campus housing is university owned. Freshman campus housing is guaranteed
Activities: Drama/theater group, student-run newspaper, radio and television station, choral group, student government, club sports, community service organizations, band/jazz/orchestra, Residence Hall Association, national fraternities, national sororities
Most popular organizations: Student government, club sports, community service organizations, band/jazz/orchestra, Residence Hall Association
Campus security: 24-hour emergency response devices and patrols, student patrols, late-night transport/escort service, 24-hour desk attendants in residence halls
Student services: Health clinic, personal/psychological counseling
Academic Programs
Special study options: Accelerated degree program, adult/continuing education programs, advanced placement credit, cooperative education, distance learning, double majors, English as a second language, honors programs, independent study, internships, off-campus study, part-time degree program, services for LD students, study abroad, summer session for credit
ROTC: Army (b), Navy (b), Air Force (b)
School Calendar: Semesters
- Faculty
Total: 1,110
Full-time: 56% full-time
Student/faculty ratio: 14:1
- Athletics
Athletics
Member: NCAA, Division: All Division I
Scholarship sports
Basketball, cross-country running, golf (m), soccer, tennis, track and field, volleyball (w)
Nonscholarship sports
Baseball (m-club), cheerleading, crew (club), fencing (club), football (m-club), lacrosse (m-club), rugby (club), skiing (downhill) (club), softball (w-club), swimming and diving (club), volleyball (m-club)
Intramural sports
Badminton M/W, basketball M/W, football W, golf M/W, racquetball M/W, soccer M/W, softball M/W, squash M/W, tennis M/W, track and field M/W, ultimate Frisbee M/W, volleyball M/W, water polo M/W, weight lifting M/W
Intercollegiate sports
Baseball M(c), basketball M(s)/W(s), cheerleading M/W, crew M(c)/W(c), cross-country running M(s)/W(s), fencing M(c)/W(c), football M(c), golf M(s), lacrosse M(c), rugby M(c)/W(c), skiing (downhill) M(c)/W(c), soccer M(s)/W(s), softball W(c), swimming and diving M(c)/W(c), tennis M(s)/W(s), track and field M(s)/W(s), volleyball M(c)/W(s)
- School Facilities
Facilities/Endowment
Main Library Name: Raynor Memorial Libraries
Other Library: 1
Collection: 27,425 serial subscriptions; 20,504 audiovisual materials
Endowment: $285.5 million
- Non US Students
Enrollment
For fall 2008: 294 international students applied, 150 were accepted, 40 enrolled. Students can start in fall or spring.
Tests
Required: TOEFL (minimum score: iBT 76; paper-based 533). Recommended: SAT, SAT or ACT, other tests/evidence are accepted in place of TOEFL. TOEFL can be waived under certain conditions.
Application Deadline
Rolling. Transfers accepted from institutions abroad.
Financial Aid
Non-need financial aid available. International transfer students are eligible to apply for aid. For fall 2008 (estimated), 55 international students on campus received college administered financial aid ($12,959 average).
Housing
Guaranteed, also available during summer.
Services
International student adviser on campus. Part-time ESL program on campus. ESL program available during the academic year. Internships and employment opportunities (on-campus) available.