University of Mary

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About University of Mary

School Type: Private

Religious Affiliation: Roman Catholic

Status: Non-profit

Military Friendly: No

Accreditation: regional

The University of Mary is a small private university located on a rural campus in Bismarck, North Dakota. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 2,650, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 78%. The university offers 60 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 68%, and a student-faculty ratio of 10:1. Tuition and fees for students are $19,084.

Bismarck, ND

$19,084

Avg tuition

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Admissions Breakdown

78%

Acceptance Rate

83%

Full-Time Student Retention Rate

68%

Six-Year Graduation Rate of Full-Time, First-Time Students

Application Considerations

Test scoresNot considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind)

High school transcriptRequired to be considered for admission

High school rankNot considered for admission, even if submitted

Letter of recommendationNot considered for admission, even if submitted

High school GPARequired to be considered for admission

Open admissionNo

Completion of college prep programNot considered for admission, even if submitted

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL)Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollmentYes

Credit for qualified life experience*Yes

Advance placement (AP) creditsYes

*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

SAT & ACT

ACT 25th-75th Percentile21-27

SAT 25th-75th Percentile1105-1345

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

4k

Students enrolled

43%

Online student enrollment

10:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

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Demographics

White

78%

Unknown

9%

Black

2%

Hispanic

%

Two or more races

3%

Non-U.S. Citizen

3%

Asian

2%

American Indian/Alaska Native

3%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%

Socio-economic diversity

19% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

19%

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Online Programs

Offers Online Programs

Yes

Online Programs

58

Total Online Enrollment

1,642

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

52% On-campus

48% Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

CertificatesCheck Bold20% online

AssociateX BoldNot offered

Bachelor'sCheck Bold22% online

Graduate CertificateCheck Bold93% online

Master'sCheck Bold77% online

DoctorateCheck Bold60% online

Student Charges

Tuition and Required Fees

Student LevelIn-stateOut-of-state
Undergraduate$59,784$59,784
Graduate$54,672$54,672

Cost of Undergraduate Attendance

Costs based on full-time, first-time degree- or certificate-seeking undergraduates.

Costs to ConsiderPrice
Books and supplies$1,200
On-campus room and board$17,758
On-campus other expenses$2,600
Off-campus (not with family) room and boardCurrently unavailable
Off-campus (not with family) other expensesCurrently unavailable
Off-campus (with family) other expensesCurrently unavailable

Total Undergraduate Cost

Total cost by categoryIn-stateOut-of-state
On-campus$81,342$81,342
Off-campus without family$60,984$60,984
Off-campus with family$60,984$60,984

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

19%

State Grant Aid

22%

Institution Grant Aid

100%

Pell Grant

19%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid$5,688
State Grant Aid$2,884
Institution Grant Aid$12,001
Pell Grant Aid$4,908

Financial Outlook

$24k

Average student debtafter graduation

$47k

Average salary 6 years after starting school

Varsity Athletic Teams

NCAA Division I-FCS

14.6%

of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.

Participation

MenWomen
  • All Track Combined
  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Football
  • Golf
  • Wrestling
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Swimming
  • Tennis
  • Volleyball

Degrees Awarded by Program

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1Biological And Biomedical Sciences.
2Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services.
3Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs.
4Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services.
5Education.
6Engineering.
7English Language And Literature/Letters.
8Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences.
9Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics.
10Health Professions And Related Programs.
11History.
12Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services.
13Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities.
14Mathematics And Statistics.
15Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, And Kinesiology.
16Philosophy And Religious Studies.
17Physical Sciences.
18Psychology.
19Public Administration And Social Service Professions.
20Social Sciences.
21Theology And Religious Vocations.
22Visual And Performing Arts.

Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) and Peterson’s Data — typically from the most recently available cohort year. In the absence of this data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.