Students in Project BEYOND-2 gather at a program celebration. BEYOND-2 provides scholarships, tutoring and peer support to students from under-represented communities.

Marquette University College of Nursing is a community of learners committed to increasing diversity and promoting a sense of belonging for all. We are guided to be individuals for and with others and called to respond to our communities' greatest social justice needs. It has never been more important for The Marquette Nurse and the MUCN community to stand against injustice, promote anti-racist environments, respect all individuals, advance dialogue, and act. 

All members of the College of Nursing community are charged with the commitment to and promotion of inclusion, belonging, and equity; to treat everyone with care, respect, and to value differences every day.

Learn more about our Commitment to Equity & Inclusion and Solidarity.  

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Growing a Diverse Community

Marquette University’s College of Nursing is committed to significantly advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion both within and outside our walls. This commitment is rooted in our strategic initiatives and supported by generous gifts such as a $31 million transformational donation to the College of Nursing to boost scholarships and increase student diversity. Growing our diverse faculty and staff will help our students prepare for the shifting demographic landscape, contribute to a more culturally inclusive learning environment, help advance social equity and improve retention of students from traditionally underrepresented backgrounds. 

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Resources for the Community

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MUCN's Commitment to Equity, Inclusion and Belonging

Between Fall 2019 and Fall 2024, the percentage of students of color in the College of Nursing increased from 17% to 33.6%, despite the college itself growing from 1,216 students to 1,421 in that time period.

The percentage of nonwhite, non-hispanic students in the undergraduate population rose to 31% in 2024 from 29% in 2023. That same percentage in the graduate population rose from 38% to 32%.

We are committed to creating opportunities for diverse students in our college, as well as to fostering an environment where all can thrive.