University of Mary (UMary)

Type	4 year, Private
Business Model	Non Profit
Campus locale	Rural: Fringe
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Dormitory capacity	1,325
Religious affiliation	Catholic
Student to faculty ratio	15 to 1
Acceptance rate	79%
Students retention rate	77%
On-time graduation rate	64%

Located in Bismarck, North Dakota, UMary is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 79% indicates that UMary is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

University of Mary is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

The student-to-faculty ratio at UMary is 15-to-1, which is slightly higher than both the state and national averages. The state average student-to-faculty ratio in North Dakota is 13-to-1, while the national average is 12-to-1. A lower student-to-faculty ratio generally allows for more personalized attention and interaction between students and faculty.

UMary boasts an impressive student retention rate of 77% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 69% and 74%, respectively.

Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

78.8%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$20,290

Cost of attendance at University of Mary in 2022 for students from North Dakota.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

North Dakota's average	$7,345
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$20,290

Cost of attendance at University of Mary in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

North Dakota's average	$9,639
National average	$30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 100 of freshman students at University of Mary received on average $11,954 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$11,954

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	91	21%	$4,019	$365,701
Other Federal Grant	91	21%	$4,510	$410,451
State Grant/Scholarships	120	28%	$2,491	$298,875
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	433	100%	$10,316	$4,466,852
Total Grant & Scholarships	433	100%	$11,954	$5,176,178

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of University of Mary students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of University of Mary students is 64.3%. Female students graduated at a rate of 65.8%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 61.6%.

64.3%

white 68.3% 231 students
unknown 48.0% 12 students
hispanic 55.0% 11 students
Mixed Race 50.0% 3 students

Sport Conferences

Football Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference
Baseball Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference
Basketball Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference
Track and Cross Country Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

University of Mary provides the following additional services to its students

Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

University of Mary offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic
Occupational

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes
Study abroad
Teacher certification

Veteran Services

Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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