🏠 Marquette University — Parent Guide

Helping parents understand dorm options, safety, accessibility, and what to expect at Marquette University.

💡 Tips for parents reviewing dorm options:

🏠 How housing selection works at Marquette University

Two-year residency requirement.First- and second-year Marquette students live in university housing.

Halls.Schroeder, Cobeen, Mashuda, Carpenter Tower, The Commons, Humphrey, O'Donnell, Straz Tower are first- and second-year halls. and 707 Hub are upperclass apartment-style options.

As of May 8, 2026

📍 Location

Milwaukee, WI

🏛️ College Type

Private Jesuit Catholic research university

👥 Enrollment

11,500 total students

🏠 Housing

12 dorm buildings reviewed on DormScouter

📊 Dorm Comparison by Safety & Cleanliness

DormOverall ★Safety ★Cleanliness ★ReviewsFeatures
Schroeder Hall 0
Cobeen Hall 0
Mashuda Hall 0
Carpenter Tower 0
The Commons 0
Humphrey Hall 0
O'Donnell Hall 0
Straz Tower 0
Wells Street Hall 0
707 Hub 0
McCormick Hall 0
Abbottsford Hall 0

🔗 More Resources

🔗 Marquette Residence Life

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🔗 Marquette Main Site

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🔗 Marquette Admissions

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🔗 Marquette Athletics

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🎓 Class-Year Housing Guides

Year-specific advice for Marquette University dorms — what changes from freshman to senior year:

🎓 Freshman Guide📚 Sophomore Guide📖 Junior Guide🎉 Senior Guide

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