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Small & IntimateRuralPrivateClose Faculty Access
Known for health sciences
University of Mary is a private institution in Bismarck with particular strength in health sciences and business.
A mid-sized campus of 2.3K undergraduates with a 10:1 student-faculty ratio. The rural location provides a peaceful, focused academic environment.
68% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $60,909 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $18,568.
Established
1959
Motto
Lumen Vitae
Mascot
Maximus
Type
Private
Conference
NCAA Division II and the Northern Sun
Division
Division II
78%Acceptance
—SAT Avg
2,280Students
10:1Student:Faculty
68%Grad Rate
$60,909Earnings 10yr
$18,568Net Price
News & Alerts
Admissions
Acceptance Rate78.3%
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Tuition$21,468
Room & Board$8,506
Books & Supplies$1,096
Total Cost of Attendance$32,879
Average Net Price$18,568
Median Debt at Graduation$24,000
Monthly Payment (10yr)$254
Net Price by Family Income
$0–30K$14,673
$30–48K$14,987
$48–75K$14,553
$75–110K$18,714
$110K+$20,840
Financial Intel
Avg Net Price
$18,568
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
54.5%
Avg Tuition Increase
3.2%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$18,750
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
13
Peer Average
13
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones
Programs (95)
Student Body
Undergrads
2,280
Gender Split
59% / 41%
Women / Men
First Generation
18%
Pell Grant Recipients
18%
Race & Ethnicity
White 80%
Black 2%
Asian 1%
Two+ 3%
Int'l 3%
Outcomes
4-Year Graduation Rate68.2%
Freshman Retention82.7%
Median Earnings After Graduation
6 Years$50,191
8 Years$55,628
10 Years$60,909
10-Year Earnings by Gender
Women
$46,900
Men
$62,700
Rankings
More About This School
History & Fun Facts
Source: Wikipedia
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
112Above Average
Housing and food costs are higher than national average
Climate (School Year)
68°Sep
55°Oct
42°Nov
30°Dec
25°Jan
28°Feb
38°Mar
50°Apr
62°May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120
Nearest Cities
Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)