University of Mary: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #3718 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1053 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #981 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #3 of 14 | In North Dakota |
| #1 of 3 | In Bismarck |
| #2095 of 3,992 | For Physical Therapy |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Roman Catholic
- Acceptance rate
- 75%
- Undergraduates
- 2,821
- Graduates
- 1,040
- Male:Female Ratio
- 38:62
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- www.umary.edu
University of Mary Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
University of Mary has an acceptance rate of 75% and is among the top 39% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 75% | 76% | 75% |
| Applicants | 1,810 | 663 | 1,147 |
| Admissions | 1,363 | 501 | 862 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 550 | 218 | 332 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 14 | 7 | 7 |
708 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
985 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
37 or 7%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1110
or below
75% of them
had 1340
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in the University of Mary are 1110-1340 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
211 or 37%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 21
or below
75% of them
had 26
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in the University of Mary are 21-26 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school record | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Considered but not required |
| Other Tests | Considered but not required |
| Recommendations | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| TOEFL | Considered but not required |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 2979 (78%) |
|---|---|
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 397 (10%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 118 (3%) |
| Two or more races | 94 (2%) |
| Black or African American | 92 (2%) |
| Asian | 73 (2%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 29 (0.8%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 13 (0.3%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend University of Mary is $20,156 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $11,593 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $12,282 |
| $48-75K | $13,087 |
| $75-110K | $16,001 |
| $110K+ | $20,063 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $19,940 | $11,240 |
| Tuition in-state | $19,940 | $11,240 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $19,940 | $11,240 |
| Fee in-district | $2,416 | $1,132 |
| Fee in-state | $2,416 | $1,132 |
| Fee out-of-state | $2,416 | $1,132 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,529 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $9,710 |
| Room charge | $4,210 |
| Meal charge | $5,500 |
University of Mary majors
University of Mary has granted 554 bachelor's degrees across 50 programs, 325 master's across 26 programs, and 140 doctorate degrees across 5 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at University of Mary.
| Major | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | 68 | 92 | |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 81 | 7 | |
| Occupational Therapy & Therapist | 53 | ||
| Psychology, General | 39 | ||
| Physical Therapy & Therapist | 38 | ||
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 29 | 7 | |
| Superintendency and Educational System Administration | 34 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 27 | ||
| Mental Health Counseling & Counselor | 25 | ||
| Family Practice Nurse & Nursing | 23 | ||
| General Studies | 22 | ||
| Biomechanics | 20 | ||
| Accounting | 19 | ||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 19 | ||
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 18 | ||
| Philosophy | 18 | ||
| Mass Communication & Media Studies | 17 | ||
| Respiratory Care Therapy & Therapist | 15 | 1 | |
| Nursing Administration | 15 | ||
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other | 14 | ||
| Educational, Instructional, and Curriculum Supervision | 14 | ||
| Reading Teacher Education | 14 | ||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 14 | ||
| Communication Sciences and Disorders, General | 13 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 12 | ||
| Radiologic Technology & Science - Radiographer | 12 | ||
| Theology and Religious Vocations, Other | 12 | ||
| Bioethics & Medical Ethics | 11 | ||
| Music, General | 6 | 5 | |
| Finance, General | 10 | ||
| Speech-Language Pathology & Pathologist | 10 | ||
| Nursing Practice | 9 | ||
| Theology & Theological Studies | 9 | ||
| Athletic Training & Trainer | 8 | ||
| Construction Management, General | 8 | ||
| Christian Studies | 7 | ||
| Civil Engineering, General | 7 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 7 | ||
| Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology | 7 | ||
| Human Services, General | 7 | ||
| Mechanical Engineering | 7 | ||
| Organizational Leadership | 7 | ||
| History, General | 6 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 6 | ||
| Social Work | 6 | ||
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 6 | ||
| Sports Studies | 6 | ||
| Nursing Education | 5 | ||
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 5 | ||
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 4 | ||
| Education & Teaching of Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities | 3 | 1 | |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 4 | ||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 4 | ||
| Project Management | 4 | ||
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education & Fitness, General | 4 | ||
| Biochemistry and Molecular Biology | 3 | ||
| Computer Science | 3 | ||
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 3 | ||
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 3 | ||
| Music Teacher Education | 3 | ||
| Biology Teacher Education | 2 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 2 | ||
| Computer and Information Systems Security & Auditing & Information Assurance | 2 | ||
| Elementary and Middle School Administration & Principalship | 2 | ||
| History Teacher Education | 2 | ||
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 2 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 2 | ||
| Medical Informatics | 2 | ||
| Child Development | 1 | ||
| English & Language Arts Teacher Education | 1 | ||
| Information Resources Management | 1 | ||
| Secondary School Administration & Principalship | 1 | ||
| Social Science Teacher Education | 1 | ||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 1 | ||
| Substance Abuse & Addiction Counseling | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 554 | 325 | 140 |
University of Mary has a graduation rate of 67%, which is among the 28% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 67% | 60% | 71% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
University of Mary has published 1,448 scientific papers with 26,099 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Medicine, Biology, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Chemistry, Computer Science, Engineering, Environmental Science, Physics, Psychology, and Genetics.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 13 | 227 |
| 1994 | 6 | 256 |
| 1995 | 14 | 237 |
| 1996 | 17 | 277 |
| 1997 | 19 | 283 |
| 1998 | 24 | 279 |
| 1999 | 14 | 314 |
| 2000 | 6 | 381 |
| 2001 | 23 | 353 |
| 2002 | 15 | 432 |
| 2003 | 16 | 434 |
| 2004 | 21 | 474 |
| 2005 | 15 | 506 |
| 2006 | 22 | 628 |
| 2007 | 37 | 602 |
| 2008 | 32 | 686 |
| 2009 | 16 | 685 |
| 2010 | 49 | 729 |
| 2011 | 25 | 770 |
| 2012 | 33 | 892 |
| 2013 | 31 | 956 |
| 2014 | 48 | 960 |
| 2015 | 50 | 970 |
| 2016 | 55 | 970 |
| 2017 | 86 | 994 |
| 2018 | 90 | 1015 |
| 2019 | 55 | 1111 |
| 2020 | 68 | 1244 |
| 2021 | 67 | 1298 |
| 2022 | 79 | 1258 |
| 2023 | 65 | 1346 |
| 2024 | 76 | 1163 |
| 2025 | 41 | 1074 |
Notable alumni
-
Kevin Cramer
- Enrolled in the University of Mary
- In 2003 graduated with Master of Arts
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Kevin John Cramer is an American politician who has served as the junior United States senator for North Dakota since 2019. A member of the Republican Party, he represented North Dakota's at-large congressional district in the United States House of Representatives from 2013 to 2019.
-
Tim Miles
- Occupations
- basketball coach
- Biography
-
Timothy Sean Miles is an American college basketball coach who is the current head coach of the San Jose State Spartans men's basketball team. Miles previously served as the head coach of North Dakota State University, Colorado State University and the University of Nebraska–Lincoln. Miles is a graduate of the University of Mary.
-
Mary Wakefield
- Occupations
- nurse
- Biography
-
Mary Wakefield is an American nurse and health care administrator, who served in the Obama administration as acting United States Deputy Secretary of Health and Human Services from 2015 to 2017, and as head of the Health Resources and Services Administration from 2009 to 2015.
General info
| Alternative names | UMary Marauders |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1959 |
| Motto | America's Leadership University |
| Academic calendar | August to April. Also Summer Session (June - July); and May Term |
| Total FTE staff | 468 |
| Carnegie classification | Doctoral/Professional Universities |
Location and contacts
| Address | 7500 University Dr Bismarck, North Dakota, 58504 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 74,000 |
| Phone | 7012557500 |