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Marquette University

  • LocationMilwaukee, WI
  • Type and sizePrivate nonprofit · 4-year · 11,373 students
  • SponsorSociety of Jesus (Jesuits)
  • TraditionJesuit
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Marquette University is a Catholic, Jesuit university in Milwaukee whose Campus Ministry, part of the Office of Mission and Ministry, schedules Mass on every weekday and three times on Sundays during the semester, with weekly Eucharistic adoration and confession offered each weekday at the Church of the Gesu on campus. All undergraduates take one theology course (Foundations in Theology) and one philosophy course in the Marquette Core Curriculum. Every residence hall has a chapel and a hall minister or Jesuit-in-residence, and overnight non-family guests must be of the same gender as the host.

Mass, confession, and adoration

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Mass 11

  • Sunday9:30 AMChapel of the Holy Family, Alumni Memorial Union · When fall and spring classes are in session.
  • Sunday6:00 PMChurch of the Gesu · Listed on the university Mass schedule.
  • Sunday9:00 PMChapel of the Holy Family, Alumni Memorial Union · When fall and spring classes are in session.
  • Monday, Wednesday, Friday12:00 PMSt. Joan of Arc Chapel · When fall and spring classes are in session.
  • Tuesday, Thursday10:00 PMSt. Joan of Arc Chapel · When fall and spring classes are in session.
  • Saturday5:30 PMChurch of the Gesu · Parish Mass listed on the Campus Ministry Mass page (anticipated Mass).
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  • Sunday8:00 AMChurch of the Gesu · Parish Mass listed on the Campus Ministry Mass page.
  • Sunday10:30 AMChurch of the Gesu · Parish Mass listed on the Campus Ministry Mass page.
  • Monday–Friday7:00 AMChurch of the Gesu · Parish Mass listed on the Campus Ministry Mass page.
  • Monday–Friday12:05 PMChurch of the Gesu · Parish Mass listed on the Campus Ministry Mass page.
  • Monday–Friday5:30 PMChurch of the Gesu · Parish Mass listed on the Campus Ministry Mass page.

Confession 2

  • Monday–Friday11:30 AMChurch of the Gesu (lower church) · Until noon.
  • Monday–Friday4:45 PMChurch of the Gesu (lower church) · Until 5:30 PM.

Adoration 2

  • Tuesday6:00 PMSt. Joan of Arc Chapel · Until 9:30 PM.
  • Thursday7:30 PMChapel of the Holy Family · Holy Hour on selected Thursdays (fall 2026: 9/3, 9/17, 10/1, 10/15, 11/5, 11/19, 12/3, 12/17).

Times come only from official parish, chaplaincy, or school pages, and can change with the season. Last verified Oct. 7, 2026.

Sources for these times (3)
  1. Mass // Campus Ministry // Marquette Universitymarquette.edu/campus-ministry/worship/mass.php · verified Oct. 7, 2026
    “9:30 a.m. - Chapel of the Holy Family (starting 9/13) 6 p.m. - Gesu Parish 9 p.m. - Chapel of the Holy Family (starting 9/13)”
    University Sunday Masses are at 9:30 AM and 9 PM in the Chapel of the Holy Family and 6 PM at Gesu Parish.
    “9:30 a.m. - Chapel of the Holy Family (starting 9/13) 6 p.m. - Gesu Parish 9 p.m. - Chapel of the Holy Family (starting 9/13)”
    University Sunday Masses are at 9:30 AM and 9 PM in the Chapel of the Holy Family and 6 PM at Gesu Parish.
    “9:30 a.m. - Chapel of the Holy Family (starting 9/13) 6 p.m. - Gesu Parish 9 p.m. - Chapel of the Holy Family (starting 9/13)”
    University Sunday Masses are at 9:30 AM and 9 PM in the Chapel of the Holy Family and 6 PM at Gesu Parish.
    “Noon - Monday, Wednesday, Friday at St. Joan of Arc Chapel 10 p.m. - Tuesday, Thursday at St. Joan of Arc Chapel”
    Weekday Mass is celebrated in St. Joan of Arc Chapel at noon Monday, Wednesday and Friday and at 10 PM Tuesday and Thursday.
    “Noon - Monday, Wednesday, Friday at St. Joan of Arc Chapel 10 p.m. - Tuesday, Thursday at St. Joan of Arc Chapel”
    Weekday Mass is celebrated in St. Joan of Arc Chapel at noon Monday, Wednesday and Friday and at 10 PM Tuesday and Thursday.
    “Church of the Gesu Parish Weekend Masses: Saturday (Anticipated): 5:30 p.m. Sunday: 8 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. and 6 p.m.”
    The Campus Ministry Mass page lists the Church of the Gesu parish weekend Masses.
    “Church of the Gesu Parish Weekend Masses: Saturday (Anticipated): 5:30 p.m. Sunday: 8 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. and 6 p.m.”
    The Campus Ministry Mass page lists the Church of the Gesu parish weekend Masses.
    “Church of the Gesu Parish Weekend Masses: Saturday (Anticipated): 5:30 p.m. Sunday: 8 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. and 6 p.m.”
    The Campus Ministry Mass page lists the Church of the Gesu parish weekend Masses.
    “Church of the Gesu Parish Weekday Masses: Monday - Friday, 7 a.m., 12:05 p.m., and 5:30 p.m.”
    The Campus Ministry Mass page lists the Church of the Gesu parish weekday Masses.
    “Church of the Gesu Parish Weekday Masses: Monday - Friday, 7 a.m., 12:05 p.m., and 5:30 p.m.”
    The Campus Ministry Mass page lists the Church of the Gesu parish weekday Masses.
    “Church of the Gesu Parish Weekday Masses: Monday - Friday, 7 a.m., 12:05 p.m., and 5:30 p.m.”
    The Campus Ministry Mass page lists the Church of the Gesu parish weekday Masses.
  2. Reconciliation // Campus Ministry // Marquette Universitymarquette.edu/campus-ministry/worship/reconciliation.php · verified Oct. 7, 2026
    “The Sacrament of Reconciliation is available Monday thru Friday from 11:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. and 4:45 - 5:30 p.m. in the lower church of the Church of the Gesu.”
    Confession is scheduled twice each weekday in the lower church of the Church of the Gesu.
    “The Sacrament of Reconciliation is available Monday thru Friday from 11:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. and 4:45 - 5:30 p.m. in the lower church of the Church of the Gesu.”
    Confession is scheduled twice each weekday in the lower church of the Church of the Gesu.
  3. Eucharistic Exposition and Adoration // Campus Ministry // Marquette Universitymarquette.edu/campus-ministry/worship/eucharistic-exposition-and-adoration.php · verified Oct. 7, 2026
    “Exposition & adoration of the Blessed Sacrament takes place on Tuesdays from 6 — 9:30 p.m. in the St. Joan of Arc Chapel.”
    Eucharistic adoration is held every Tuesday evening in St. Joan of Arc Chapel.
    “Fall Semester: the following Thursdays: 9/3, 9/17, 10/1, 10/15, 11/5, 11/19, 12/3 & 12/17”
    Holy Hours with exposition, adoration and confession are held 7:30-8:30 PM on eight Thursdays in fall 2026.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of Marquette University, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches0.25 mi0.5 mi1 miChurch of the Gesu: 0.1 mi1Chapel of the Holy Family: 0.2 mi2Saint Joan of Arc Chapel: 0.2 mi3Saint Benedict the Moor Parish: 0.4 mi4St. George Melkite-Greek Catholic Church: 0.4 mi5Old Saint Mary Church: 1.0 mi6Marquette University Campus Ministry: 0.1 miMarquette University (campus)N0.5 mi
CampusCatholic centerCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›
  1. Church of the Gesu — 0.1 mi · 1145 West Wisconsin Avenue, Milwaukee
  2. Chapel of the Holy Family — 0.2 mi
  3. Saint Joan of Arc Chapel — 0.2 mi · 1421 West Wisconsin Avenue, Milwaukee
  4. Saint Benedict the Moor Parish — 0.4 mi · 924 West State Street, Milwaukee
  5. St. George Melkite-Greek Catholic Church — 0.4 mi · 1617 West State Street, Milwaukee
  6. Old Saint Mary Church — 1.0 mi · 844 North Broadway, Milwaukee

Within 3 miles, as mapped by OpenStreetMap contributors. The map may be incomplete. Confirm with the parish or diocese.

Faith scorecard

Each line is one thing we looked for. A check means yes, a half means partly, a dash means no. “Not enough information” means official sources did not say.

ASacramental life: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Sacramental life

95 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Weekday Mass on campus during the academic yearEvery weekday (5 or more weekdays) (Noon Mass Monday, Wednesday and Friday and 10 PM Mass Tuesday and Thursday in St. Joan of Arc Chapel, only when fall and spring classes are in session. The adjacent Church of the Gesu parish also has weekday Masses.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Mass // Campus Ministry // Marquette Universitymarquette.edu/campus-ministry/worship/mass.php · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Noon - Monday, Wednesday, Friday at St. Joan of Arc Chapel 10 p.m. - Tuesday, Thursday at St. Joan of Arc Chapel”
      Weekday Mass is celebrated in St. Joan of Arc Chapel at noon Monday, Wednesday and Friday and at 10 PM Tuesday and Thursday.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Sunday Mass on campus (including Saturday vigil)Two or more weekend Masses (Sunday 9:30 AM and 9 PM in the Chapel of the Holy Family, plus a university-listed 6 PM Mass at Gesu Parish.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Mass // Campus Ministry // Marquette Universitymarquette.edu/campus-ministry/worship/mass.php · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “9:30 a.m. - Chapel of the Holy Family (starting 9/13) 6 p.m. - Gesu Parish 9 p.m. - Chapel of the Holy Family (starting 9/13)”
      University Sunday Masses are at 9:30 AM and 9 PM in the Chapel of the Holy Family and 6 PM at Gesu Parish.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Scheduled confession on campusThree or more scheduled times per week (Monday-Friday 11:30 AM-noon and 4:45-5:30 PM in the lower church of the Church of the Gesu, which the university's Sacred Spaces directory lists among places across campus; confession is also offered during on-campus Holy Hours on selected Thursdays.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Reconciliation // Campus Ministry // Marquette Universitymarquette.edu/campus-ministry/worship/reconciliation.php · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “The Sacrament of Reconciliation is available Monday thru Friday from 11:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. and 4:45 - 5:30 p.m. in the lower church of the Church of the Gesu.”
      Confession is scheduled twice each weekday in the lower church of the Church of the Gesu.
    2. Directory // Sacred Spaces // Marquette Universitymarquette.edu/sacred-spaces/directory.php · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Church of the Gesu is a Gothic-style church that was completed and dedicated on December 16, 1894.”
      The university's Sacred Spaces directory lists the Church of the Gesu.
      “The Sacred Spaces Pilgrimage invites you to visit various places across campus that give us reason to pause, pray”
      The Sacred Spaces directory describes places across campus.
  • Partly: Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Eucharistic adorationWeekly scheduled adoration (Tuesdays 6-9:30 PM in St. Joan of Arc Chapel (the general worship page says 6-9 PM); plus Holy Hours with exposition on eight Thursdays in fall 2026.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Eucharistic Exposition and Adoration // Campus Ministry // Marquette Universitymarquette.edu/campus-ministry/worship/eucharistic-exposition-and-adoration.php · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Exposition & adoration of the Blessed Sacrament takes place on Tuesdays from 6 — 9:30 p.m. in the St. Joan of Arc Chapel.”
      Eucharistic adoration is held every Tuesday evening in St. Joan of Arc Chapel.
      “Fall Semester: the following Thursdays: 9/3, 9/17, 10/1, 10/15, 11/5, 11/19, 12/3 & 12/17”
      Holy Hours with exposition, adoration and confession are held 7:30-8:30 PM on eight Thursdays in fall 2026.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Priests serving studentsAt least one full-time priest chaplain (or a resident community of priests serving campus ministry) (Fr. Grant Garinger, S.J., is Campus Ministry's liturgical coordinator, confessor and a campus priest.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Staff // Campus Ministry // Marquette Universitymarquette.edu/campus-ministry/staff.php · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Fr. Grant Garinger, S.J., is the liturgical coordinator in Campus Ministry and joined the Marquette community in 2003. In addition, Fr. Garinger is a spiritual advisor, confessor and a campus priest.”
      A Jesuit priest serves on the Campus Ministry staff as liturgical coordinator, confessor and campus priest.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Chapel open for prayer on campusYes (Chapel of the Holy Family (with a Blessed Sacrament prayer room) open during Alumni Memorial Union hours.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Chapel of the Holy Family // Sacred Spaces // Marquette Universitymarquette.edu/sacred-spaces/chapel-holy-family.php · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “The chapel is open during the regular building hours of the Alumni Memorial Union: Monday through Saturday, 7 a.m. to 11:45 p.m., and Sunday, 9 a.m. to 11:45 p.m.”
      The Chapel of the Holy Family is open daily for prayer.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Published weekly schedule of Mass, confession, and adoration30 or more times a week (38 weekly times documented: 26 Mass, 10 confession, 2 adoration.)Computed from the verified Mass, confession, and adoration times listed on this page (each day a time is offered counts once).
CTheology and core curriculum: Mixed (grade C): 55 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Theology and core curriculum

64 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Partly: Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Theology or religious studies courses required of all bachelor's studentsOne course (THEO 1001 Foundations in Theology: Finding God in all Things in the Foundations tier of the 30-credit Marquette Core Curriculum; individual colleges may add more.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Marquette Core Curriculum | Marquette University Bulletinbulletin.marquette.edu/resources-opportunities/marquette-core-curriculum · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “PHIL 1001 | Foundations in Philosophy | | or PHIL 1001H | Honors Foundations in Philosophy | THEO 1001 | Foundations in Theology: Finding God in all Things”
      The Foundations tier of the core requires one philosophy course and one theology course.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Required theology includes explicitly Catholic content (Scripture, Catholic tradition, sacraments)At least one required course is explicitly Catholic theology (Generic title; the THEO 1001 description frames the course around the 'Catholic, Jesuit conviction' that God can be found in all things, and the department describes its work from the perspective of a Catholic and Jesuit university rooted in its own tradition.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Theology (THEO) | Marquette University Bulletinbulletin.marquette.edu/course-descriptions/theo · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “How are we to envision God and the virtuous life in light of the theological and scriptural understandings of the prophets, Jesus and human existence from which that Catholic, Jesuit conviction springs?”
      THEO 1001 examines Scripture and theology as the source of a Catholic, Jesuit conviction.
    2. Theology Department // Marquette Universitymarquette.edu/theology · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “The Theology Department at Marquette University seeks to bridge traditions, cultures and disciplines from the perspective of a Catholic and Jesuit university rooted in its own tradition”
      The Theology Department describes its work from the perspective of a Catholic and Jesuit university.
  • Partly: Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Philosophy courses required of all bachelor's studentsOne course (PHIL 1001 Foundations in Philosophy.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Marquette Core Curriculum | Marquette University Bulletinbulletin.marquette.edu/resources-opportunities/marquette-core-curriculum · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “PHIL 1001 | Foundations in Philosophy | | or PHIL 1001H | Honors Foundations in Philosophy | THEO 1001 | Foundations in Theology: Finding God in all Things”
      The Foundations tier of the core requires one philosophy course and one theology course.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Core curriculum explicitly draws on the Catholic intellectual traditionYes, stated in the catalog or core description (The core is described as grounded in the Jesuit tradition, and a core learning outcome calls for moral judgment informed by Catholic, Jesuit thought.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Marquette Core Curriculum | Marquette University Bulletinbulletin.marquette.edu/resources-opportunities/marquette-core-curriculum · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Marquette students will be able to articulate appropriate professional and personal judgments that are rooted in an ethical and moral foundation and informed by Catholic, Jesuit thought.”
      A core learning outcome is ethical judgment informed by Catholic, Jesuit thought.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Theology or religious studies major offeredYes (Theology and Religion major.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Theology Department // Marquette Universitymarquette.edu/theology · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Explore theology and religion as a major, or as a double-major for health professionals, legal professionals, or social welfare and justice.”
      A theology and religion major is offered.
  • Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Publicly affirms Ex Corde Ecclesiae in mission or governance documentsNot enough information: not found in official sources.
ACampus culture and residence life: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Campus culture and residence life

96 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Campus ministry staffing (chaplains, ministers, and professional staff)Five or more (8 Catholic ministry staff listed (director, five assistant directors, the Jesuit liturgical coordinator, and the gospel choir director), excluding the Muslim chaplain and the administrative assistant; hall ministers are listed separately.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Staff // Campus Ministry // Marquette Universitymarquette.edu/campus-ministry/staff.php · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Campus Ministry Staff Steve Blaha Director”
      The Campus Ministry staff page lists a director and other ministry staff.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Retreats offered to students each yearFour or more distinct retreats (Ignatian Leadership, Camina Conmigo, Salt & Light, Silent Directed, Ignatian Encounter, Lenten Retreat in Daily Life, Marquette Experience, Holy Hill Road Trips.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Retreats // Campus Ministry // Marquette Universitymarquette.edu/campus-ministry/retreats/index.php · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “September 4-6: Ignatian Leadership Retreat October 3: Holy Hill Road Trip (Graduate students) October 9-10: Camina Conmigo November 6-8: Salt & Light Retreat”
      Campus Ministry lists several fall 2026 retreats.
      “January 11-16: Silent Directed Retreat January 29-30: Ignatian Encounter Retreat (First Years & Sophomores)”
      Spring 2027 retreats include a silent directed retreat and a retreat for first- and second-year students.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Catholic student organizations and faith-formation groupsThree or more (MU Catholic Women, Camino small groups, Knights of Columbus (sponsors a weekly Rosary).)
    Sources (3)
    1. Catholic Women's Group // Campus Ministry // Marquette Universitymarquette.edu/campus-ministry/catholic-women-group.php · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “MU Catholic Women is a community of women at Marquette seeking to grow in faith, friendship, and purpose.”
      MU Catholic Women is a Catholic student group.
    2. Camino Small Groups // Campus Ministry // Marquette Universitymarquette.edu/campus-ministry/camino-small-groups.php · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Camino small groups offer Marquette students a regular space to connect in authentic community, build friendships of faith with others, and spend time nurturing their relationship with God each week.”
      Campus Ministry runs weekly Camino faith-sharing small groups.
    3. On-Campus Worship Opportunities // Campus Ministry // Marquette Universitymarquette.edu/campus-ministry/worship/on-campus-worship-opportunities.php · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Wednesdays at 9:35 p.m. in the St. Therese of Lisieux Chapel. Sponsored by the Knights of Columbus.”
      A Knights of Columbus group sponsors a weekly Rosary on campus.
  • Partly: Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Single-sex residence optionsSingle-sex floors or wings only (Halls are described as co-ed by floor or by door.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Residence Hall Amenities // Office of Residence Life // Marquette Universitymarquette.edu/residence-life/residence-halls/amenities.php · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Carpenter Tower is for first-year students and offers two room types: singles and doubles. The building is co-ed by floor and does not offer air conditioning.”
      Residence halls are described as co-ed by floor.
      “Mashuda Hall is for first- and second-year students and offers four room types: singles, doubles, triples and quads. The building is co-ed by door and offers air conditioning.”
      Some halls are co-ed by door.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Overnight guest policy in residence hallsOvernight guests of the opposite sex not permitted (Non-family guests beyond the visitation deadline must be of the same gender as the host; other-gender visitors within co-ed halls are limited to 9 AM-1 AM (2 AM Fri/Sat).)
    Sources (1)
    1. Policies and Procedures // Office of Residence Life // Marquette Universitymarquette.edu/residence-life/residence-halls/residents/policies.php · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Residents may host a maximum of two guests beyond the visitation deadline, provided that they: 1) are of the same gender as the host;”
      Overnight non-family guests must be of the same gender as the host.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Faith life in residence halls (hall chaplains, hall Masses, or faith-based living communities)Yes (Hall ministers or a Jesuit-in-residence in every residence hall; each hall has a chapel.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Residence Hall Amenities // Office of Residence Life // Marquette Universitymarquette.edu/residence-life/residence-halls/amenities.php · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “All Residence Halls feature a Residence Hall Director, a Facilities Manager, Resident Assistants on every floor or wing, and a Hall Minister or Jesuit-In-Residence.”
      Every residence hall has a hall minister or a Jesuit-in-residence.
    2. Hall Ministers // Campus Ministry // Marquette Universitymarquette.edu/campus-ministry/staff-hall-ministers.php · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Hall ministers live in each of Marquette's residence halls to provide pastoral care and presence to all staff and residents of the building.”
      Campus Ministry hall ministers live in each residence hall.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Office or senior officer for mission and Catholic identityYes (Office of Mission and Ministry led by an (acting) Vice President.)
    Sources (1)
    1. About // Mission and Ministry // Marquette Universitymarquette.edu/mission-ministry/about.php · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “The Office of Mission and Ministry works in collaboration with offices across campus in order to support their efforts in the area of mission integration and mission leadership.”
      The Office of Mission and Ministry supports mission integration across the university.
      “The Office of Mission and Ministry is staffed by Rev. James Pribek, S.J. (Acting-Vice President)”
      The office is led by an acting vice president.
BService and Catholic social teaching: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Service and Catholic social teaching

82 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Service or volunteer centerYes (The Arrupe Center for Community Service and Social Responsibility.)
    Sources (1)
    1. About Us // The Arrupe Center // Marquette Universitymarquette.edu/service/about.php · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Since 1994, Marquette University has had a center for community service within the Division of Student Affairs that focused on providing students with opportunities to serve their community”
      Marquette has a staffed center for community service, now the Arrupe Center.
  • Partly: Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Service-learning or community engagement in the curriculumAvailable (courses or programs) (Service Learning Program attached to courses; not required of all students.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Service Learning Program // Marquette Universitymarquette.edu/service-learning · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Following in the Jesuit tradition of faithful service, the Service Learning Program at Marquette University facilitates student academic learning through meaningful service experiences”
      A Service Learning Program connects courses with community service.
  • Partly: Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Catholic social teaching in the curriculum (course, minor, center, or core requirement)Offered (course, minor, or center) (Theology electives on Catholic social teaching (e.g., THEO 4440, THEO 3530).)
    Sources (1)
    1. Theology (THEO) | Marquette University Bulletinbulletin.marquette.edu/course-descriptions/theo · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Exploration of religious foundations for ecological ethics, with a focus on the Catholic tradition and social teachings; application to contemporary ecological problems.”
      Theology electives address Catholic social teaching.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Pro-life engagement (student pro-life group, support for pregnant and parenting students, or institutional initiatives)Two or more (Pregnancy and parenting resources coordinated through Campus Ministry. Respect Life Week and Respect Life programming. Project Rachel referral.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Pregnancy Resources // Campus Ministry // Marquette Universitymarquette.edu/campus-ministry/pregnancy-resources.php · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “We are committed to ensuring that pregnant and parenting students feel strongly supported, are able to complete their academic studies and graduate”
      The university lists on-campus resources for pregnant and parenting students.
    2. Respect Life // Campus Ministry // Marquette Universitymarquette.edu/campus-ministry/respect-life.php · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Take time during the week to reflect in thanksgiving for the gift of life, explore ways to support the flourishing of the human family and all of creation, and participate in opportunities to gather in prayer on campus.”
      Campus Ministry holds a Respect Life Week.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Justice and solidarity programs (immersion trips, poverty, migration, or care-for-creation initiatives)Two or more (Marquette Action Program spring-break service trips. Midnight Run weekly service to hungry and homeless people. Center for Peacemaking.)
    Sources (2)
    1. M.A.P. // Campus Ministry // Marquette Universitymarquette.edu/campus-ministry/map/index.php · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Since 1977, Marquette University students have enjoyed choosing service trips during spring break through the Marquette Action Program.”
      Campus Ministry runs spring-break service and justice trips.
    2. Midnight Run // Campus Ministry // Marquette Universitymarquette.edu/campus-ministry/midnight-run/index.php · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “This program is organized by a coordinating team of Marquette students under the supervision of Campus Ministry.”
      Midnight Run, a weekly service program for hungry and homeless people, is supervised by Campus Ministry.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Service explicitly rooted in the Catholic mission (run with campus ministry or the mission office, or framed by Catholic social teaching)Yes (MAP and Midnight Run are Campus Ministry programs. Midnight Run describes its philosophy as rooted in the Gospel.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Midnight Run // Campus Ministry // Marquette Universitymarquette.edu/campus-ministry/midnight-run/index.php · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “This program is organized by a coordinating team of Marquette students under the supervision of Campus Ministry.”
      Midnight Run, a weekly service program for hungry and homeless people, is supervised by Campus Ministry.
    2. M.A.P. // Campus Ministry // Marquette Universitymarquette.edu/campus-ministry/map/index.php · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Since 1977, Marquette University students have enjoyed choosing service trips during spring break through the Marquette Action Program.”
      Campus Ministry runs spring-break service and justice trips.

Grades come from the documented indicators under the published rubric. “Not enough information” does not mean the school lacks it.

Strengths

  • Mass is scheduled on campus every weekday during the semester and three times on Sundays, and confession is offered twice each weekday at the Church of the Gesu.
    Sources (2)
    1. Mass // Campus Ministry // Marquette Universitymarquette.edu/campus-ministry/worship/mass.php · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “9:30 a.m. - Chapel of the Holy Family (starting 9/13) 6 p.m. - Gesu Parish 9 p.m. - Chapel of the Holy Family (starting 9/13)”
      University Sunday Masses are at 9:30 AM and 9 PM in the Chapel of the Holy Family and 6 PM at Gesu Parish.
      “Noon - Monday, Wednesday, Friday at St. Joan of Arc Chapel 10 p.m. - Tuesday, Thursday at St. Joan of Arc Chapel”
      Weekday Mass is celebrated in St. Joan of Arc Chapel at noon Monday, Wednesday and Friday and at 10 PM Tuesday and Thursday.
    2. Reconciliation // Campus Ministry // Marquette Universitymarquette.edu/campus-ministry/worship/reconciliation.php · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “The Sacrament of Reconciliation is available Monday thru Friday from 11:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. and 4:45 - 5:30 p.m. in the lower church of the Church of the Gesu.”
      Confession is scheduled twice each weekday in the lower church of the Church of the Gesu.
  • Campus Ministry lists eight distinct retreats for 2026-2027, including a silent directed retreat.
    Sources (1)
    1. Retreats // Campus Ministry // Marquette Universitymarquette.edu/campus-ministry/retreats/index.php · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “September 4-6: Ignatian Leadership Retreat October 3: Holy Hill Road Trip (Graduate students) October 9-10: Camina Conmigo November 6-8: Salt & Light Retreat”
      Campus Ministry lists several fall 2026 retreats.
      “January 11-16: Silent Directed Retreat January 29-30: Ignatian Encounter Retreat (First Years & Sophomores)”
      Spring 2027 retreats include a silent directed retreat and a retreat for first- and second-year students.
  • Every residence hall has a chapel and a hall minister or Jesuit-in-residence, and overnight non-family guests must be of the same gender as the host.
    Sources (3)
    1. Residence Hall Amenities // Office of Residence Life // Marquette Universitymarquette.edu/residence-life/residence-halls/amenities.php · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “All Residence Halls feature a Residence Hall Director, a Facilities Manager, Resident Assistants on every floor or wing, and a Hall Minister or Jesuit-In-Residence.”
      Every residence hall has a hall minister or a Jesuit-in-residence.
    2. Hall Ministers // Campus Ministry // Marquette Universitymarquette.edu/campus-ministry/staff-hall-ministers.php · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Hall ministers live in each of Marquette's residence halls to provide pastoral care and presence to all staff and residents of the building.”
      Campus Ministry hall ministers live in each residence hall.
    3. Policies and Procedures // Office of Residence Life // Marquette Universitymarquette.edu/residence-life/residence-halls/residents/policies.php · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Residents may host a maximum of two guests beyond the visitation deadline, provided that they: 1) are of the same gender as the host;”
      Overnight non-family guests must be of the same gender as the host.
  • Campus Ministry coordinates support for pregnant and parenting students and runs spring-break service trips and weekly service to hungry and homeless people.
    Sources (3)
    1. Pregnancy Resources // Campus Ministry // Marquette Universitymarquette.edu/campus-ministry/pregnancy-resources.php · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “We are committed to ensuring that pregnant and parenting students feel strongly supported, are able to complete their academic studies and graduate”
      The university lists on-campus resources for pregnant and parenting students.
    2. M.A.P. // Campus Ministry // Marquette Universitymarquette.edu/campus-ministry/map/index.php · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Since 1977, Marquette University students have enjoyed choosing service trips during spring break through the Marquette Action Program.”
      Campus Ministry runs spring-break service and justice trips.
    3. Midnight Run // Campus Ministry // Marquette Universitymarquette.edu/campus-ministry/midnight-run/index.php · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “This program is organized by a coordinating team of Marquette students under the supervision of Campus Ministry.”
      Midnight Run, a weekly service program for hungry and homeless people, is supervised by Campus Ministry.

Concerns

  • The university-wide core requires one theology course and one philosophy course.
    Sources (1)
    1. Marquette Core Curriculum | Marquette University Bulletinbulletin.marquette.edu/resources-opportunities/marquette-core-curriculum · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “PHIL 1001 | Foundations in Philosophy | | or PHIL 1001H | Honors Foundations in Philosophy | THEO 1001 | Foundations in Theology: Finding God in all Things”
      The Foundations tier of the core requires one philosophy course and one theology course.
  • Residence halls are co-ed by floor or by door.
    Sources (1)
    1. Residence Hall Amenities // Office of Residence Life // Marquette Universitymarquette.edu/residence-life/residence-halls/amenities.php · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Carpenter Tower is for first-year students and offers two room types: singles and doubles. The building is co-ed by floor and does not offer air conditioning.”
      Residence halls are described as co-ed by floor.
      “Mashuda Hall is for first- and second-year students and offers four room types: singles, doubles, triples and quads. The building is co-ed by door and offers air conditioning.”
      Some halls are co-ed by door.
  • Catholic social teaching appears in theology electives rather than in a required core course.
    Sources (1)
    1. Theology (THEO) | Marquette University Bulletinbulletin.marquette.edu/course-descriptions/theo · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Exploration of religious foundations for ecological ethics, with a focus on the Catholic tradition and social teachings; application to contemporary ecological problems.”
      Theology electives address Catholic social teaching.

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Campus ministry home

Marquette University Campus Ministry

  • Address: Alumni Memorial Union, 1442 W. Wisconsin Ave., Room 236, Milwaukee, WI 53233
  • Location: On campus
  • Facilities: chapel

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Source: marquette.edu, verified Oct. 7, 2026, marquette.edu, verified Oct. 7, 2026

Catholic clubs and student life

13 groups and regular activities · 10 on campus, 3 off campus

Retreats 1

  • Campus Ministry retreatsOff campus
    Fall and spring semesters
    Ignatian Leadership, Camina Conmigo, Salt & Light, Silent Directed, Ignatian Encounter, Marquette Experience and Lenten Retreat in Daily Life, plus Holy Hill road trips.

Service 2

  • Marquette Action Program (M.A.P.)Off campus
    Spring break
    Week-long service and justice trips organized by Campus Ministry.
  • Midnight RunOff campus
    Weekly during the semester
    Student-led weekly service at Milwaukee meal programs, pantries and shelters, supervised by Campus Ministry.

Faith formation 3

  • Camino Small GroupsOn campus
    Weekly, one hour, during the semester
    Groups of 6-10 students led by a trained facilitator, using Ignatian prayer and Scripture.
  • OCIA and Confirmation preparationOn campus
    Preparation for students entering the Catholic Church or receiving Confirmation.
  • Soup with SubstanceOn campus
    Noon presentations on social justice topics over soup and bread; nearly thirty per year.

Clubs and groups 1

  • MU Catholic WomenOn campus
    Women's group with weekly Bible studies, rosaries, Mass together, pilgrimages and service mornings.

Liturgy and prayer 4

  • Knights of Columbus RosaryOn campus
    Wednesdays 9:35 PM
    Weekly Rosary in the St. Therese of Lisieux Chapel sponsored by the Knights of Columbus.
  • Holy Hour & SocialOn campus
    Selected Thursdays 7:30-8:30 PM
    Exposition, adoration, confession and Benediction in the Chapel of the Holy Family, followed by a social in the Campus Ministry office.
  • Weekly ExamenOn campus
    Selected Fridays 3:30 PM
    Student-led Ignatian Examen in the Chapel of the Holy Family.
  • Music MinistryOn campus
    Liturgical Choir, Gospel Choir, cantors and instrumental ensembles for Sunday and weeknight Masses.

Other 1

  • Respect Life WeekOn campus
    Campus Ministry week of prayer and programs on respect for life.

Social life 1

  • IgniteOn campus
    Wednesdays 7-8 PM
    Weekly community night with a speaker, prayer and, most weeks, a free dinner, in the Lunda Room of the Alumni Memorial Union.

Everything listed is published by the school, its campus ministry, or the parish. Ask the campus minister what’s happening this semester.

Campus ministry

Sources (10)
  1. Staff // Campus Ministry // Marquette Universitymarquette.edu/campus-ministry/staff.php · verified Oct. 7, 2026
    “Fr. Grant Garinger, S.J., is the liturgical coordinator in Campus Ministry and joined the Marquette community in 2003. In addition, Fr. Garinger is a spiritual advisor, confessor and a campus priest.”
    A Jesuit priest serves on the Campus Ministry staff as liturgical coordinator, confessor and campus priest.
    “Campus Ministry Staff Steve Blaha Director”
    The Campus Ministry staff page lists a director and other ministry staff.
  2. Catholic Women's Group // Campus Ministry // Marquette Universitymarquette.edu/campus-ministry/catholic-women-group.php · verified Oct. 7, 2026
    “MU Catholic Women is a community of women at Marquette seeking to grow in faith, friendship, and purpose.”
    MU Catholic Women is a Catholic student group.
  3. Camino Small Groups // Campus Ministry // Marquette Universitymarquette.edu/campus-ministry/camino-small-groups.php · verified Oct. 7, 2026
    “Camino small groups offer Marquette students a regular space to connect in authentic community, build friendships of faith with others, and spend time nurturing their relationship with God each week.”
    Campus Ministry runs weekly Camino faith-sharing small groups.
  4. On-Campus Worship Opportunities // Campus Ministry // Marquette Universitymarquette.edu/campus-ministry/worship/on-campus-worship-opportunities.php · verified Oct. 7, 2026
    “Wednesdays at 9:35 p.m. in the St. Therese of Lisieux Chapel. Sponsored by the Knights of Columbus.”
    A Knights of Columbus group sponsors a weekly Rosary on campus.
  5. Reconciliation // Campus Ministry // Marquette Universitymarquette.edu/campus-ministry/worship/reconciliation.php · verified Oct. 7, 2026
    “The Sacrament of Reconciliation is available Monday thru Friday from 11:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. and 4:45 - 5:30 p.m. in the lower church of the Church of the Gesu.”
    Confession is scheduled twice each weekday in the lower church of the Church of the Gesu.
  6. Directory // Sacred Spaces // Marquette Universitymarquette.edu/sacred-spaces/directory.php · verified Oct. 7, 2026
    “Church of the Gesu is a Gothic-style church that was completed and dedicated on December 16, 1894.”
    The university's Sacred Spaces directory lists the Church of the Gesu.
  7. Our Mission // About // Marquette Universitymarquette.edu/about/mission.php · verified Oct. 7, 2026
    “Marquette University is a Catholic, Jesuit university dedicated to serving God by serving our students and contributing to the advancement of knowledge.”
    Marquette describes itself as a Catholic, Jesuit university.
  8. Jesuits and Marquette University // Marquette Universitymarquette.edu/jesuits · verified Oct. 7, 2026
    “A brief history of the Jesuit Community at Marquette University”
    A Jesuit community resides at Marquette University.
  9. Contact Us // Campus Ministry // Marquette Universitymarquette.edu/campus-ministry/contact.php · verified Oct. 7, 2026
    “Marquette University Campus Ministry Alumni Memorial Union 1442 W. Wisconsin Ave., Room 236 Milwaukee, WI 53233”
    Campus Ministry's office is in Room 236 of the Alumni Memorial Union on campus.
  10. Chapel of the Holy Family // Sacred Spaces // Marquette Universitymarquette.edu/sacred-spaces/chapel-holy-family.php · verified Oct. 7, 2026
    “Located in the Alumni Memorial Union, the Chapel of the Holy Family is one chapel made up of several components.”
    The Chapel of the Holy Family is in the Alumni Memorial Union, the same building as Campus Ministry.

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Academic Excellence

AAcademic Excellence: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
86 of 100
From federal data, on fixed published scales.

Each measure counts for the share shown.

  • Graduation rate 35% of scoreThis measure counts for 35% of the Academic Excellence score.83%
  • First-year retention 20% of scoreThis measure counts for 20% of the Academic Excellence score.91%
  • Entering students' test scores 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.SAT 1,310 · ACT 28.5
  • Student-to-faculty ratio 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.14 to 1
  • Instructional spending per student 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.$14,847

Bars show points on each measure’s scale. How Academic Excellence is computed.

Source: College Scorecard (College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026))

Cost and value

Federal data, shown separately. Cost, debt, and earnings are never part of any grade.

Value and outcomes
Undergraduate students
Fall enrollment (IPEDS)
7,652
Total students11,373
Average net price (per year)
After grants and scholarships, for students receiving federal aid
$31,487
Cost of attendance (per year)$66,768
Median federal debt at graduation$23,940
Graduation rate
First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time
83%
First-year retention91%
Median earnings 10 years after entry$78,257
Admission rate81%
Students receiving Pell grants18%
Admission test scores (middle 50% of admitted students who submitted scores)
Average SAT1310
SAT reading & writing610–680
SAT math590–680
ACT composite26–31
Test policyConsidered but not required

Value index: 61 / 100 (how it’s computed)

Sources: College Scorecard · IPEDS College Navigator · Net price calculator
College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026); IPEDS 2024-25 directory and institutional characteristics; fall 2023 enrollment.

Local Church

Archdiocese of Milwaukee

The Most Reverend Jeffrey S. Grob, Archbishop of Milwaukee

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

Source: archmil.org, archmil.org, verified Oct. 7, 2026.

Diocese determined from the county, using the diocese’s county list (Wikipedia). Confirm with the diocese.

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Questions families ask

Is Marquette University a Catholic college?
Yes. Marquette University is a Catholic college in the Archdiocese of Milwaukee. Its sponsor is Society of Jesus (Jesuits).
What is Marquette University’s Compass Score?
85 out of 100 (grade B). It combines faith (75%) and academics (25%), each rated from official sources.
Where is Mass celebrated at Marquette University?
Mass is listed at Chapel of the Holy Family, Alumni Memorial Union, Church of the Gesu, and St. Joan of Arc Chapel. Days and times are on this page; please confirm with the parish or campus ministry before you go.
Is Marquette University Compass Recommended?
Yes. Marquette University meets the Compass Recommended standard for Catholic identity and academics.

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