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University of Mary campus

🇺🇸 USA · North Dakota

University of Mary

  • Private
  • Rural
  • 4-year degree
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Reported admit rate
75.3%Year unverified
Tuition per year
₹20,99,944Out-of-state
Students
2,416Undergraduates
Students per teacher
14Student to faculty

About

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.

Admissions planning estimate

75.3% baseline · Low data confidence

Sensitivity range: 40.3%–99%. This is a modelling range, not a statistical confidence interval or a personal admission probability.

Stored headline rate, year/definition not independently confirmed in this refresh. Retained as a prior rather than applying an unsupported inflation multiplier. Historical IPEDS 2023 comparator: 78.25%; different cohorts are not mixed.

Reviewed 2026-10-01. Recommendations also use your grades, intended course, eligibility and available entrance cutoffs.

All / All Rounds: 78.3% (1,234/1,577; 2023). Fall 2023 first-time first-year applicants; historical, not 2026. Official source

Reported admit rate

75 in 100 applications received an offer in this reported cohort. Year unverified. This is not your personal chance.

From application to first day

Applied 1,831
Offered a place 623
Enrolled 564

90.5% of students offered a place chose to enrol (the yield).

Scores of enrolled test-submitters

The middle 50% of enrolled students who submitted scores. Test-optional selection can affect these bands.

SAT composite1110-1340
4001600
ACT composite21-26
136

What a year costs

₹30,86,042 published cost of attendance, per year
  • Tuition₹20,99,944
  • Housing₹8,71,313
  • Books & supplies₹1,14,785
Sticker price ₹30,86,042
After aid (average) ₹16,69,172

Tuition by who is paying

In-state ₹20,99,944
Out-of-state ₹20,99,944

Average aid awarded: ₹13,15,799 a year.

Outcomes and support

83.5%
Retention
66.6%
Graduation
47%
Get financial aid
64%
From out of state

One teacher for every 14 students

A typical ratio for a strong university.

Who studies here

As reported by the college; shares may not add up to 100.

White 78.6%
Unknown 9.2%
Multiracial 2.7%
African American 2.7%
Asian 1.6%
Native American 1.5%
Pacific Islander 0.5%

5 programmes

  • Bachelor's
  • Postbachelor's certificate
  • Master's
  • Post-master's certificate
  • Doctoral degree - professional practice

Programmes

ProgrammeLevel
Accounting and Related Servicesbachelor
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professionsbachelor
Biology, Generalbachelor
Business Administration, Management and Operationsbachelor
Business/Corporate Communicationsbachelor
Chemistrybachelor
Civil Engineeringbachelor
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychologybachelor
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professionsbachelor
Communication and Media Studiesbachelor
Communication Disorders Sciences and Servicesbachelor
Computer and Information Sciences, Generalbachelor
Computer Engineeringbachelor
Computer Sciencebachelor
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Managementbachelor
Construction Managementbachelor
Criminal Justice and Correctionsbachelor
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraftbachelor
Economicsbachelor
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineeringbachelor
Engineering, Generalbachelor
English Language and Literature, Generalbachelor
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studiesbachelor
Finance and Financial Management Servicesbachelor
Health and Medical Administrative Servicesbachelor
Historybachelor
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Servicesbachelor
Human Services, Generalbachelor
Information Science/Studiesbachelor
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanitiesbachelor
Management Information Systems and Servicesbachelor
Marketingbachelor
Mathematicsbachelor
Mathematics and Statistics, Otherbachelor
Mechanical Engineeringbachelor
Musicbachelor
Natural Resources Conservation and Researchbachelor
Philosophybachelor
Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciencesbachelor
Political Science and Governmentbachelor
Psychology, Generalbachelor
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communicationbachelor
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursingbachelor
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professionsbachelor
Religion/Religious Studiesbachelor
Religious Music and Worshipbachelor
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguisticsbachelor
Social Workbachelor
Sociologybachelor
Special Education and Teachingbachelor
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitnessbachelor
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methodsbachelor
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areasbachelor
Theological and Ministerial Studiesbachelor

Every detail

Admissions & Requirements

Acceptance Rate75.3%
Total Applicants1831
Admitted Applicants623
Enrolled Applicants564
Application Fee₹2,818
Fee Waiver AvailableYes
SAT/ACT RequirementNot required
GPA RequirementRequired
Class Rank RequirementNot required
Recommendations RequiredNot required
AP Credit AwardedYes
AP Placement AwardedNo

Deadlines

Test Scores

SAT Composite 25th %1110
SAT Composite 75th %1340
ACT Composite 25th %21
ACT Composite 75th %26

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition₹20,99,944
Out-of-State Tuition₹20,99,944
Average Housing Cost₹8,71,313
Books & Supplies₹1,14,785
Average Net Price₹16,69,172
Students Receiving Aid47%
Average Aid Awarded₹13,15,799
Out-of-State Students64%

Student Body Diversity

African American2.65%
Asian1.61%
Hispanic0.00
White78.56%
Multiracial2.69%
Native American1.53%
Pacific Islander0.46%
International3.27%
Unknown Race9.23%

Academics & Rankings

School TypePrivate
School SettingRural
Years4
Graduation Rate66.6%
Retention Rate83.54%
Student/Faculty Ratio14:1
Total Undergraduates2416

Contact

Street Address7500 University Dr
ZIP Code58504
Phone(701) 355-8030
Websitehttps://www.umary.edu
Apply (official portal)https://www.commonapp.org/