University of Mary
Bismarck, ND · Private nonprofit · offers Graduate degrees
75%Acceptance rate
$17,770Average net price / year
67%Graduation rate
$60,909Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$24,000Median debt at graduation
2,416Undergraduates
Cost
- In-state tuition & fees
- $22,356
- Total cost of attendance
- $33,672
- Room & board
- $9,276
- Books & supplies
- $1,222
- Average net price
- $17,770
Net price by family income
- $0–30k
- $11,593
- $30–48k
- $12,282
- $48–75k
- $13,087
- $75–110k
- $16,001
- $110k+
- $20,063
Admissions
- Acceptance rate
- 75.3%
- Average SAT
- 1159
- SAT reading (25–75%)
- 580–680
- SAT math (25–75%)
- 530–660
- ACT composite (25–75%)
- 21–26
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 67%
- First-year retention
- 84%
- Median earnings (6 yrs)
- $50,191
- Median earnings (10 yrs)
- $60,909
- Median debt (graduates)
- $24,000
- 3-year loan default rate
- 0.0%
- Students with Pell grants
- 21%
- Students with federal loans
- 44%
Programs: what graduates earn
22 of 101 programs have published earnings or debt data. Earnings are median salaries of graduates one year after completing the program (or the latest available year).
Bachelor's degree
| Program | Graduates | Earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 71 | $72,453 | $20,500 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 51 | $57,057 | $25,687 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 34 | $55,153 | $27,000 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 23 | $44,806 | $23,719 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | 24 | $43,299 | $27,000 |
| Accounting and Related Services | 10 | $63,969 | — |
| Communication and Media Studies | 15 | $45,394 | — |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | 13 | $55,357 | — |
| Psychology, General | 30 | $60,331 | $24,750 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | 30 | $68,088 | $24,490 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 27 | $50,827 | — |
Master's degree
| Program | Graduates | Earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 43 | $89,672 | $18,923 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 117 | $74,124 | $20,500 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | — | $63,216 | $48,604 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | 45 | $54,998 | $21,938 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | — | $51,887 | — |
| Public Administration | 0 | $79,953 | — |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | 10 | $47,158 | — |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | 28 | $58,059 | — |
| Health Professions Education, Ethics, and Humanities | 12 | $79,545 | — |
Doctoral degree
| Program | Graduates | Earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | — | $118,571 | $84,111 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | — | $61,540 | $82,000 |
Students
- Undergraduates
- 2,416
- Graduate students
- 1,375
- Part-time
- 13%
- Women / men
- 60% / 40%
- White
- 79%
- Hispanic
- 0%
- Black
- 3%
- Asian
- 2%
- International
- 3%
Faculty & school
- Student–faculty ratio
- 14:1
- Avg faculty salary
- $73,674 / year
- Full-time faculty
- 62%
- Accreditor
- Higher Learning Commission
- Website
- www.umary.edu
- Also known as
- UMary/Marauders
Most popular fields
- Communication & Journalism – 3% of degrees
- Computer & Information Sciences – 4% of degrees
- Education – 12% of degrees
- Engineering – 3% of degrees
- Liberal Arts & General Studies – 4% of degrees
- Biological Sciences – 8% of degrees
Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at University of Mary?
75.3% of applicants were admitted, and admitted students averaged 1159 on the SAT.
How much does University of Mary cost?
The average net price after grants is $17,770 per year; in-state tuition and fees are $22,356 and the full cost of attendance is $33,672.
How much do University of Mary graduates earn?
Students who enrolled earn a median of $60,909 ten years later. See the program table above for salaries by major.
What is the graduation rate?
67% of first-time, full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Other colleges in Bismarck
| College | Net price | Acceptance | Graduation | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bismarck State College Bismarck, ND · Public · 2,839 students |
$10,270 | — | 47% | $54,277 |
| United Tribes Technical College Bismarck, ND · Private nonprofit · 569 students |
$3,569 | — | 21% | $25,292 |
| The Hair Academy Bismarck, ND · Private for-profit · 65 students |
$14,950 | — | 95% | $31,370 |
| Lynnes Welding Training-Bismarck Bismarck, ND · Private for-profit |
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release.