University of Mary
Bismarck, ND · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's degrees · Rural
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About University of Mary
The University of Mary (UMary or simply Mary) is a private Benedictine university near Bismarck, North Dakota. It was established in 1959 as Mary College. The university is the largest degree-granting institution in western North Dakota. It has a study-abroad campus in Rome and also operates academic programs at satellite locations in North Dakota (Fargo, downtown Bismarck, Williston, Watford City, Grand Forks), Minnesota, Montana, and Kansas. The University also has a satellite location in Tempe, Arizona, operating as Mary College at ASU, in partnership with Arizona State University as a domestic exchange program. Through Mary College at ASU, the University of Mary offers all academic programs for Nazareth Seminary of the Diocese of Phoenix.
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75%
Acceptance
$17,770
Net price
2,416
Enrollment
67%
Grad rate
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Academics
Graduation & retention rates
Value
Earnings vs. cost of attendance
Career Outcomes
Graduate earnings after 10 years
Affordability
Average net price after aid
Selectivity
How hard it is to get in
Diversity
Racial & ethnic balance of students
Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).
Admissions
75%
Acceptance rate
1,159
SAT average
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ACT midpoint
Bars show the middle 50% (25th–75th percentile) of admitted students.
Cost & Financial Aid
$17,770
Average net price
$22,356
In-state tuition
$22,356
Out-of-state tuition
$9,276
Room & board
$1,222
Books & supplies
$33,672
Total cost of attendance
21%
Students receiving Pell grants
44%
Students with federal loans
$24,000
Median student debt
Average net price by family income
Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.
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After Graduation
$60,909
Median earnings (10 yrs)
$50,191
Median earnings (6 yrs)
67%
Graduation rate
84%
Retention rate
85%
Earn more than a HS grad
$8,897
Instructional spend / student
Student Body
2,416
Total enrollment
13%
Part-time
22
Avg. age at entry
18%
First-generation
Gender balance
Race & ethnicity
University of Mary FAQ
Is University of Mary a public or private school?
University of Mary is a private nonprofit institution located in Bismarck, ND.
What is the acceptance rate at University of Mary?
University of Mary has an acceptance rate of 75%, based on the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
How much does University of Mary cost?
The average annual net price at University of Mary is $17,770 — the typical cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students. Published tuition is $22,356.
What is the graduation rate at University of Mary?
About 67% of students at University of Mary complete their degree, according to federal completion data.
How much do University of Mary graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, University of Mary students earn a median of $60,909 per year.
What SAT or ACT scores do you need for University of Mary?
Admitted students at University of Mary have an average SAT score of 1,159. Requirements vary, so check the school's admissions office for the latest.
How many students attend University of Mary?
University of Mary enrolls about 2,416 students.
Campus
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