University of Mary: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #3588 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1001 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #932 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #4 of 14 | In North Dakota |
| #1 of 3 | In Bismarck |
| #2060 of 3,929 | For Physical Therapy |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Roman Catholic
- Acceptance rate
- 78%
- Undergraduates
- 2,650
- Graduates
- 1,144
- 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 78% and is in the middle in terms of the difficulty of admission among universities in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 78% | 79% | 78% |
| Applicants | 1,577 | 614 | 963 |
| Admissions | 1,234 | 483 | 751 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 559 | 222 | 337 |
645 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
997 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Other Tests | Considered but not required |
| TOEFL | Considered but not required |
| College-preparatory program | Neither required nor recommended |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Recommendations | Neither required nor recommended |
| SAT/ACT | Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school rank | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 2949 (80%) |
|---|---|
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 357 (10%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 111 (3%) |
| Two or more races | 98 (3%) |
| Black or African American | 82 (2%) |
| Asian | 68 (2%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 30 (0.8%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 12 (0.3%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend University of Mary is $19,225 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 | $14,673 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $14,987 |
| $48-75K | $14,553 |
| $75-110K | $18,714 |
| $110K+ | $20,840 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $19,084 | $10,620 |
| Tuition in-state | $19,084 | $10,620 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $19,084 | $10,620 |
| Fee in-district | $2,384 | $1,072 |
| Fee in-state | $2,384 | $1,072 |
| Fee out-of-state | $2,384 | $1,072 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,441 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $8,960 |
| Room charge | $3,620 |
| Meal charge | $5,340 |
University of Mary majors
University of Mary has granted 506 bachelor's degrees across 50 programs, 315 master's across 24 programs, and 130 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 | 49 | 102 | |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 71 | 12 | |
| Physical Therapy & Therapist | 51 | ||
| Occupational Therapy & Therapist | 44 | ||
| Nursing Administration | 30 | ||
| Psychology, General | 29 | ||
| Biomechanics | 27 | ||
| Mental Health Counseling & Counselor | 27 | ||
| Educational, Instructional, and Curriculum Supervision | 26 | ||
| General Studies | 26 | ||
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 22 | 3 | |
| Respiratory Care Therapy & Therapist | 25 | ||
| Family Practice Nurse & Nursing | 20 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 18 | ||
| Speech-Language Pathology & Pathologist | 18 | ||
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 14 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 14 | ||
| Communication Sciences and Disorders, General | 13 | ||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 13 | ||
| Mass Communication & Media Studies | 13 | ||
| Nursing Practice | 13 | ||
| Philosophy | 11 | ||
| Superintendency and Educational System Administration | 11 | ||
| Finance, General | 10 | ||
| Information Resources Management | 10 | ||
| Mechanical Engineering | 10 | ||
| Music, General | 4 | 6 | |
| Social Work | 10 | ||
| Accounting | 9 | ||
| Christian Studies | 5 | 4 | |
| Civil Engineering, General | 9 | ||
| Organizational Leadership | 9 | ||
| Radiologic Technology & Science - Radiographer | 9 | ||
| Athletic Training & Trainer | 8 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 8 | ||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 8 | ||
| Theology & Theological Studies | 8 | ||
| Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology | 7 | ||
| Medical Informatics | 7 | ||
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education & Fitness, General | 7 | ||
| Bioethics & Medical Ethics | 6 | ||
| Nursing Education | 6 | ||
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 6 | ||
| Project Management | 6 | ||
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 5 | ||
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 5 | ||
| Human Services, General | 5 | ||
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 5 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 5 | ||
| Social Science Teacher Education | 5 | ||
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other | 4 | ||
| Elementary and Middle School Administration & Principalship | 4 | ||
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 4 | ||
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 3 | ||
| Construction Management, General | 3 | ||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 3 | ||
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 3 | ||
| Sports Studies | 3 | ||
| Biology Teacher Education | 2 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 2 | ||
| English & Language Arts Teacher Education | 2 | ||
| History, General | 2 | ||
| Chemistry Teacher Education | 1 | ||
| Child Development | 1 | ||
| Computer and Information Systems Security & Auditing & Information Assurance | 1 | ||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 1 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 1 | ||
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other | 1 | ||
| Music Performance, General | 1 | ||
| Music Teacher Education | 1 | ||
| Music, Other | 1 | ||
| Reading Teacher Education | 1 | ||
| Secondary School Administration & Principalship | 1 | ||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 506 | 315 | 130 |
University of Mary has a graduation rate of 68%, which is among the 26% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 68% | 61% | 73% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
University of Mary has published 1,423 scientific papers with 25,308 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Medicine, Biology, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Chemistry, Computer Science, Engineering, Environmental Science, Physics, Genetics, and Psychology.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 11 | 222 |
| 1993 | 13 | 227 |
| 1994 | 5 | 255 |
| 1995 | 14 | 236 |
| 1996 | 17 | 277 |
| 1997 | 19 | 283 |
| 1998 | 24 | 279 |
| 1999 | 14 | 313 |
| 2000 | 7 | 381 |
| 2001 | 23 | 353 |
| 2002 | 15 | 432 |
| 2003 | 16 | 434 |
| 2004 | 21 | 473 |
| 2005 | 15 | 506 |
| 2006 | 23 | 630 |
| 2007 | 37 | 602 |
| 2008 | 32 | 688 |
| 2009 | 16 | 688 |
| 2010 | 49 | 732 |
| 2011 | 25 | 778 |
| 2012 | 33 | 903 |
| 2013 | 31 | 964 |
| 2014 | 48 | 966 |
| 2015 | 50 | 976 |
| 2016 | 56 | 971 |
| 2017 | 86 | 999 |
| 2018 | 89 | 1021 |
| 2019 | 55 | 1115 |
| 2020 | 68 | 1247 |
| 2021 | 67 | 1305 |
| 2022 | 79 | 1259 |
| 2023 | 65 | 1343 |
| 2024 | 77 | 1157 |
Notable alumni
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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.
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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. Miles is a graduate of the University of Mary.
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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 | 452 |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
Location and contacts
| Address | 7500 University Dr Bismarck, North Dakota, 58504 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 74,000 |
| Phone | 7012557500 |