Campus Vibe
RuralGreek life
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
Campus Visits
5 upcoming visits · Next: Tue, Apr 7 · Campus Tour
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
5500.0%
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
90Average
Estimated from ND state average
Climate (School Year)
Snowfall: 60"Sunny days: 250Rainy days: 75
Nearest Cities
Minneapolispop. 430K
380 mi(659 min)
Denverpop. 710K
527 mi(913 min)
Kansas Citypop. 500K
612 mi(1061 min)