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University of Mary

University of Mary

Bismarck, ND · Rural · 2,416 students
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$17,770
Average net priceYour net price
2023-24
<30
30–48
48–75
75–110
110+
By household income — tap a bar
67%
Graduation rate
Entered fall 2017 & 2018
58% typical
$60,909
Earnings 10 years on
Measured 2020 & 2021
$55,545 typical
75%
Acceptance rate
Applied for fall 2024
81% typical · not scored
Accredited by Higher Learning Commission
About

The University of Mary is a private Benedictine Catholic institution renowned for its standout programs in the health sciences—most notably nursing, physical therapy, and occupational therapy—alongside strong offerings in business and education. A major distinctive is its innovative Year-Round Campus option, which enables students to fast-track their education to earn a bachelor’s degree in 2.6 years or a master's in four, complemented by study abroad opportunities at its satellite campus in Rome. Campus culture is deeply rooted in faith, hospitality, and service, fostering a close-knit community complete with vibrant ministry programs, NCAA Division II athletics, and scenic blufftop views overlooking the Missouri River Valley.

Wikipedia:The University of Mary is a private Catholic university near Bismarck, North Dakota, United States. Affiliated with the Order of Saint Benedict, it was established in 1959 as Mary College.

Location
Bismarck, ND, 58504 · Rural campus
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Nearest airport from college
MSP · Minneapolis
384 mi away
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Cost & aid
Cost of attendance
These figures are federal data and may be out of date.
YoursEveryone
Tuition & fees$22,356
Housing & food (on campus)$9,276
Books & supplies$1,222
Cost of attendance$33,672
Average net price$17,770
Same price for all students
Tuition & fees$22,356
Housing & food (on campus)$9,276
Books & supplies$1,222
Cost of attendance$33,672
Average net price$17,770
Net price by family income · 2023-24
$0–30k
$11,593
$30–48k
$12,282
$48–75k
$13,087
$75–110k
$16,001
$110k+
$20,063
Outcomes
Completion
Within 6 yrs
67%
Entered 2017–18
Within 4 yrs
57%
Back for yr 2
84%
Transferred
20%
8 yrs after starting · first-time, full-time students
64% graduated · 22% transferred · 13% left or unknown · none still enrolled
Earnings · measured 2020 & 2021
6 yrs after entry$50,191
10 yrs after entry$60,909
Debt
Median at graduation$24,000
Monthly payment$254
Middle 50% owe$6.5k–$25.2k
90th percentile$31,000
Green marks a figure above the typical Doctoral/Professional University: 58% graduate within 6 yrs, $55,545 earned 10 yrs after entry.
Admissions
Getting in · applied for fall 2024
Admit rate
75%
Test policy
Test optional
Per College Scorecard
SAT average
1159
R 580–680 · M 530–660
SAT middle 50%: 1110–1340
40080012001600

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Student Body
Gender
Men 40%Women 60%
Who enrolls
Faculty ratio
14 : 1
Pell grant
21%
First-gen
18%
Family income
$77,856
Independent
23%
Age at entry
22.0
Part-time
13%
Race & ethnicity
White
79%
Black
3%
Asian
2%
Two or more
3%
Non-resident
3%
AI/AN
2%
Unknown
9%
Varsity sports
NCAA Division II with football · EADA 2024-25
  • Baseball
    Men's
  • Basketball
    Men's · Women's
  • Football
    Men's
  • Golf
    Men's · Women's
  • Soccer
    Women's
  • Softball
    Women's
  • Swimming
    Women's
  • Tennis
    Women's
  • Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
    Men's · Women's
  • Volleyball
    Women's
  • Wrestling
    Men's
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings, all programs · measured 2020 & 2021
After 6 yrs
$50,191
After 10 yrs
$60,909
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing71
Business Administration, Management and Operations51
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions34
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness30
Psychology, General30
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities27
Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences27
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas24
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods23
Biology, General19
Criminal Justice and Corrections19
Marketing17
Communication and Media Studies15
Philosophy15
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services13
Mechanical Engineering10
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Institutional
Resources
Endowment
$75M
Full-time faculty
62%
Faculty salary
$8,186/mo
Teaching spend
$8,897
per student
Federal loans
44%
Classification
Carnegie type
Doctoral/Professional University
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, selective admissions

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