University of Mary

Bismarck, ND · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's degrees · Rural

C+

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About University of Mary

University of Mary is a mid-sized, private nonprofit institution in Bismarck, ND, in a rural setting. It enrolls about 2,416 students. The acceptance rate is 75%. 67% of students complete their degree on time. Ten years after enrolling, graduates earn a median of $60,909. It has a Methodist affiliation.

75%

Acceptance

$17,770

Net price

2,416

Enrollment

67%

Grad rate

Report Card

B+

Academics

Graduation & retention rates

B+

Value

Earnings vs. cost of attendance

Career Outcomes

Graduate earnings after 10 years

B+

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

—

ACT midpoint

SAT Reading580–680

SAT Math530–660

ACT Composite21–26

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

$0–30K

$11,593

$30–48K

$12,282

$48–75K

$13,087

$75–110K

$16,001

$110K+

$20,063

Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.

Popular Majors

Health & Nursing23.3%

Business18.3%

Education12.4%

Biology7.9%

Psychology7.6%

Humanities4.5%

Computer Science3.6%

Engineering3.5%

Parks & Recreation3.3%

Communications2.8%

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

Avg. age at entry

18%

First-generation

Gender balance

60% women

40% men

Race & ethnicity

White

79%

Two or more races

Black

Asian

American Indian / Alaska Native

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander

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