FAQs about the waiting list

Why was I placed on the waiting list?

This has been one of the most competitive admission cycles in Marquette history; we have received more than 21,000 applications for our freshman class. Consequently, a number of students have been offered space on our waiting list. A waiting list offer is not a denial of admission at this time. All waiting list candidates will be reviewed for admission should space become available in our freshman class.

How do I let Marquette know I am accepting a spot on the waiting list?

Complete the form above.

How long do I have until I must decide if I want to accept a waiting list space?

If you choose to accept a waiting list space you must notify the admissions office online no later than February 17, 2012. If you do not respond by this date, we will withdraw your application for admission.

How many people are on the waiting list?

At this time we do not yet know how many people are on the waiting list. You have until February 17, 2011 to add yourself to the waiting list. The number of students choosing to accept a space has varied from year to year.

What number am I on the waiting list?

The waiting list at Marquette is not ranked. All students accepting a waiting list space will be considered for admission to the university should space become available in our colleges.

How likely is it that I will be moved off of the waiting list?

This will depend on the number of spaces, if any, that will open in each of our colleges. It is difficult to predict how many students may be offered admission. You may submit additional transcripts, letter(s) of recommendation and/or a letter of interest for the committee to review should be space become available in our freshman class. This is encouraged. Submit information to admissions@marquette.edu (preferred method) or to Undergraduate Admissions, PO Box 1881, Milwaukee, WI 53201-1881.

When will I receive an admission decision?

We will notify you of our decision as soon as possible, but no later than June 8, 2012.

Should I apply for scholarships or financial aid?

Yes. You should continue to apply for Marquette scholarships and file for financial aid. Should you be accepted from the waiting list, any awards and financial aid will then apply. If you do not apply for scholarships and aid, none will be awarded.

What about the May 1 deposit deadline?

It is likely that you will be notified of your decision after the May 1 deposit deadline. This is not unusual for students on a waiting list. If you are admitted, you will be given a new deposit deadline and you will be guaranteed on-campus housing, even if your decision comes after May 1.

Waiting list history

The waiting list information presented below should be used as a general guide. As admission and waiting list offers are as much art as science, the actual number of offers, students accepting a space and those eventually offered admission will vary greatly from year to year as well as by college/program.

Incoming class of 2011 — 3283 waiting list offers, 1041 students accepted a space on the list,
430 offered admission

Incoming class of 2010 — 2725 waiting list offers, 949 students accepted a space on the list,
692 offered admission

Incoming class of 2009 — 2461 waiting list offers, 967 students accepted a space on the list,
558 offered admission