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University of Mary
Bismarck, ND · Private nonprofit · Fringe rural · Website
- Admission rate
- 75%
- Accessible
- Average net price
- $23,020
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 66%
- Median earnings
- $62,839
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
University of Mary is a private nonprofit college in Bismarck, ND with 2,416 undergraduates. It admits 75% of applicants, and admitted students average 1159 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $23,020 per year ($17,216 for families earning under $30,000). 66% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $62,839 ten years after enrolling.
private nonprofit college
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 75%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test optional
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 1,577
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 1,234
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 45%
- of admitted students enrolled
Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.
SAT Reading & Writing580–680
200800
SAT Math530–660
200800
ACT Composite21–26
136
What University of Mary looks at
As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).
- High school recordRequired
- High school GPARequired
- College-prep courseworkNot considered
- Class rankNot considered
- Essay or personal statementNot considered
- RecommendationsNot considered
- Demonstrated competenciesNot considered
- Legacy statusNot considered
- Work experienceNot considered
- English proficiency testConsidered
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- $37,172
- sticker price, per year
- Tuition & fees
- $23,650
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k$17,216
- $30–48k$18,155
- $48–75k$16,970
- $75–110k$20,718
- $110k+$25,336
Get a personal estimate with University of Mary's net price calculator
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 66%
- Freshman retention
- 84%
- Median earnings
- $62,839
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $21,266
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 2,416
- Student–faculty ratio
- 14:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 25%
- White79%
- Hispanic0%
- Black3%
- Asian2%
University of Mary FAQ
What is University of Mary's acceptance rate?+
University of Mary admits 75% of applicants, which makes it accessible.
What SAT score do you need for University of Mary?+
The middle 50% of admitted students scored 580–680 on SAT Reading and Writing and 530–660 on SAT Math; the average total is 1159.
What ACT score do you need for University of Mary?+
The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 21–26.
Is University of Mary test optional?+
Test optional (considered if submitted).
How many students apply to University of Mary?+
In Fall 2023, 1,577 students applied to University of Mary and 1,234 were admitted; 559 enrolled.
Does University of Mary consider legacy status?+
No. University of Mary reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does University of Mary require an essay?+
University of Mary reported that an essay or personal statement is not considered for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does University of Mary cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $37,172 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $23,020.
What is University of Mary's graduation rate?+
66% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Sources
- Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
- Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
- IPEDS unit ID 200217 · How we use this data
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