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University of Mary

#4 in Best Value Colleges in North Dakota
  • B
    Overall Grade
  • 4 Year
  • Bismarck, ND
  • 369 reviews
B
Overall Niche Grade
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  1. Academics
    B
  2. Value
    B+
  3. Diversity
    B+
  4. Campus
    C+
  5. Athletics
    B
  6. Party Scene
    C
  7. Professors
    C+
  8. Location
    B-
  9. Dorms
    B-
  10. Campus Food
    B
  11. Student Life
    B-
  12. Safety
    B+
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Mary is an above-average private, Catholic university located in North Dakota. It is a small institution with an enrollment of 1,734 undergraduate students. Admissions is somewhat competitive as the Mary acceptance rate is 77%. Popular majors include Liberal Arts and Humanities, Nursing, and Business Administration and Management. Graduating 54% of students, Mary alumni go on to earn a starting salary of $42,500.
About University of Mary...
Athletic Division
NCAA Division II (with football)
Athletic Conference
Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference
Address
7500 University Dr
Bismarck, ND 58504
Website
umary.edu
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University of Mary Rankings

Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.

Admissions

Acceptance Rate
77%
Application Deadline
—
SAT Range
930-1170
ACT Range
20-26
Application Fee
$30
SAT/ACT
Required
High School GPA
Required
Early Decision/Early Action
—
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Cost

Net Price
$16,746/ year
National
$15,523
Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Net Price by Household Income
  • <$30k
    $14,174/ year
  • $30-48k
    $13,033/ year
  • $49-75k
    $14,540/ year
  • $76-110k
    $17,001/ year
  • $110k+
    $18,542/ year
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Academics

Professors
C+
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
15:1
Evening Degree Programs
Yes
81%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes.36 responses
82%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want.45 responses
64%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.45 responses
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Majors

Most Popular Majors
  • Liberal Arts and Humanities
    64 Graduates
  • Nursing
    60 Graduates
  • Business Administration and Management
    51 Graduates
  • Elementary Education
    34 Graduates
  • Kinesiology and Exercise Science
    31 Graduates
  • Athletic Training
    19 Graduates
  • Accounting
    15 Graduates
  • Theological and Ministerial Studies
    15 Graduates
  • Early Childhood Education
    14 Graduates
  • Biology
    13 Graduates

Students

Full-Time Enrollment
1,734Undergrads
Undergrads Over 25
7%
Pell Grant
22%
Varsity Athletes
20%
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
Based on 23 responses
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  • Dedicated
    70%
  • Hard working
    26%
  • Outgoing
    4%

Campus Life

Freshmen Live On-Campus
90%
Poll
90%
of students say they don't have Greek life.29 responses
Poll
49%
of students say varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life.43 responses
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes your school?
Based on 27 responses
Report
  • Friendly
    33%
  • Awesome
    30%
  • Helpful and Safe
    19%
  • Good
    11%
  • Boring
    7%

After College

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$46,200/ year
National
$33,028
Graduation Rate
54%
National
49%
Employed 2 Years After Graduation
95%
National
83%
96%
of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation.26 responses
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The University of Mary prioritizes the formation of the whole person through friendships among faculty and students, challenging academics, and a rich spiritual life. One of my favorite parts about my time as a student was getting to know my professors. They were radically available to their students and took time to get to know me. The administration, faculty, and staff love the students and serve the academic, spiritual, and personal needs of those students. I am so grateful for my education at the University of Mary!
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The University of Mary is the embodiment of the phrase "knows now bounds". I've never encountered more willing staff to help you, and I've never met a more welcoming community. They're innovative and constantly trying to improve life for students by doing things like having a 24 hour open cafeteria!
University of Mary is really great! The staff and professors helped me through a recent medical trauma where I had to leave right before finals week of the spring semester. They worked with my family and I the whole way and let me catch up when I was ready. The student body was helpful during the whole endeavor as well. They were all uplifting and helpful and just great friends and peers! The Benedictine values that the school teaches truly shines through the students and the staff.