At a glance
Average net price
$17,770
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
66.6%
Admission rate
75%
Undergrad size
2,416
In-state tuition
$22,356
Out-of-state tuition
$22,356
Cost of attendance
$33,672
Median earnings (10y)
$60,909
Admissions
- SAT average
- 1,159
- ACT midpoint
- Not available
- Retention
- 83.5%
- Locale
- Rural
Programs breakdown
22 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by health (23%), business (20%), social sciences (19%).
- STEM12%
- Health23%
- Business20%
- Humanities & arts16%
- Social sciences19%
- Trades & services11%
- Health professions22.6%~545 students/yr · HealthCompare schools
- Business19.9%~480 students/yr · BusinessCompare schools
- Education8.8%~214 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~179 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Psychology7.0%~170 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~153 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Liberal arts4.0%~96 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Engineering3.3%~79 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~79 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~79 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Communication3.1%~74 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~57 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Computer science1.6%~39 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Theology1.6%~39 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- English1.3%~30 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Social sciences1.1%~26 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~26 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- History1.1%~26 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Mathematics0.4%~9 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~9 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~4 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~4 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
40 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master's | 268 | $67,785 | — |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. | First professional | 196 | — | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Bachelor's | 155 | $57,370 | $28,578 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor's | 126 | $54,166 | $27,654 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision. | Master's | 98 | $57,302 | — |
| Psychology, General. | Bachelor's | 81 | — | $25,250 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Master's | 77 | $86,755 | — |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. | Bachelor's | 65 | — | $26,000 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | Bachelor's | 62 | $49,621 | $27,000 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | First professional | 61 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Bachelor's | 54 | $35,222 | $27,000 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | Bachelor's | 53 | $30,750 | — |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions. | Master's | 52 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | Bachelor's | 50 | — | $27,399 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | Bachelor's | 48 | — | — |
| Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences. | Bachelor's | 43 | — | — |
| Communication and Media Studies. | Bachelor's | 36 | — | — |
| Biology, General. | Bachelor's | 36 | — | — |
| Social Work. | Bachelor's | 36 | — | — |
| Marketing. | Bachelor's | 35 | — | — |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services. | Master's | 31 | — | — |
| Health Professions Education, Ethics, and Humanities. | Master's | 31 | — | — |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Bachelor's | 30 | — | — |
| Theological and Ministerial Studies. | Bachelor's | 27 | — | — |
| Religion/Religious Studies. | Bachelor's | 25 | — | — |
| Philosophy. | Bachelor's | 24 | — | — |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. | Master's | 22 | — | — |
| Special Education and Teaching. | Master's | 20 | — | — |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services. | Bachelor's | 20 | — | — |
| Finance and Financial Management Services. | Bachelor's | 19 | — | — |
| Mechanical Engineering. | Bachelor's | 17 | — | — |
| English Language and Literature, General. | Bachelor's | 17 | — | — |
| Music. | Bachelor's | 16 | — | — |
| Civil Engineering. | Bachelor's | 15 | — | — |
| Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences. | Master's | 15 | — | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | Bachelor's | 14 | — | — |
| Management Information Systems and Services. | Bachelor's | 14 | — | — |
| History. | Bachelor's | 13 | — | — |
| Educational Administration and Supervision. | Doctoral | 12 | — | — |
| Human Services, General. | Bachelor's | 11 | — | — |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About University of Mary
University of Mary is a mid-sized institution located in Bismarck, North Dakota, primarily awarding the bachelor's degree. It enrolls roughly 2,416 undergraduate students in a rural setting. The most popular fields of study include Health professions, Business, Education.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at University of Mary — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $17,770 per year, which is moderately priced compared to other U.S. institutions. Published tuition is $22,356 per year before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $33,672 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 66.6%, a above-average completion outcome. 83.5% of first-time students return for a second year, a useful proxy for student satisfaction and academic fit. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $60,909 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
University of Mary confers degrees and certificates across 22 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Health professions, Business, Education. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by health (23% of credentials), business (20% of credentials), social sciences (19% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
University of Mary accepts 75% of applicants, making it moderately selective. Admitted students have an average SAT score around 1,159.
Location & campus
Set in Bismarck, North Dakota (rural), University of Mary draws students from across North Dakota and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about University of Mary
Q.How much does University of Mary cost?
The average net price at University of Mary is $17,770 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $33,672.
Q.What is the graduation rate at University of Mary?
University of Mary has a 6-year graduation rate of 66.6% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How hard is it to get into University of Mary?
University of Mary admits 75% of applicants, which is considered moderately selective.
Q.How much do University of Mary graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median University of Mary graduate earns $60,909 per year.
Q.What is tuition at University of Mary?
Published tuition is $22,356 in-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is University of Mary located?
University of Mary is located in Bismarck, North Dakota (ZIP 58504).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with University of Mary at their official website.