University of Mary: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #3096 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #875 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #807 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #3 of 14 | In North Dakota |
| #1 of 3 | In Bismarck |
| #1005 of 1,147 | For Actuarial Science |
| Top50% | For 32 other topics |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Roman Catholic
- Acceptance rate
- 81%
- Undergraduates
- 2,506
- Graduates
- 1,146
- 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 81% 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 | 81% | 80% | 83% |
| Applicants | 1,499 | 614 | 885 |
| Admissions | 1,220 | 489 | 731 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 457 | 202 | 255 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 1 | 1 |
632 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
1,017 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
34 or 7%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1096
or below
75% of them
had 1320
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in the University of Mary are 1096-1320 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
248 or 54%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 21
or below
75% of them
had 27
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in the University of Mary are 21-27 (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 | 2820 (79%) |
|---|---|
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 463 (13%) |
| Two or more races | 98 (3%) |
| Black or African American | 97 (3%) |
| Asian | 53 (1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 26 (0.7%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 7 (0.2%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 3 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend University of Mary is $18,369 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 | $14,484 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $13,289 |
| $48-75K | $15,480 |
| $75-110K | $17,377 |
| $110K+ | $20,855 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $18,710 | $11,238 |
| Tuition in-state | $18,710 | $11,238 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $18,710 | $11,238 |
| Fee in-district | $2,352 | $992 |
| Fee in-state | $2,352 | $992 |
| Fee out-of-state | $2,352 | $992 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,325 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $8,270 |
| Room charge | $3,770 |
| Meal charge | $4,500 |
University of Mary majors
University of Mary has granted 595 bachelor's degrees across 51 programs, 338 master's across 21 programs, and 139 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 | 69 | 135 | |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 84 | 7 | |
| Occupational Therapy & Therapist | 53 | ||
| Physical Therapy & Therapist | 48 | ||
| Psychology, General | 47 | ||
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 25 | 5 | |
| General Studies | 26 | ||
| Social Work | 26 | ||
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 25 | ||
| Mental Health Counseling & Counselor | 24 | ||
| Family Practice Nurse & Nursing | 22 | ||
| Nursing Administration | 21 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 19 | ||
| Mass Communication & Media Studies | 19 | ||
| Accounting | 18 | ||
| Respiratory Care Therapy & Therapist | 18 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 17 | ||
| Biomechanics | 16 | ||
| Educational, Instructional, and Curriculum Supervision | 16 | ||
| Project Management | 16 | ||
| Theology & Theological Studies | 16 | ||
| Superintendency and Educational System Administration | 15 | ||
| Nursing Practice | 13 | ||
| Speech-Language Pathology & Pathologist | 13 | ||
| Bioethics & Medical Ethics | 12 | ||
| Secondary School Administration & Principalship | 12 | ||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 12 | ||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 11 | ||
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 10 | ||
| History, General | 10 | ||
| Radiologic Technology & Science - Radiographer | 10 | ||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 9 | ||
| Elementary and Middle School Administration & Principalship | 9 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 9 | ||
| Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology | 8 | ||
| Music Teacher Education | 8 | ||
| Communication Sciences and Disorders, General | 7 | ||
| Mechanical Engineering | 7 | ||
| Nursing Education | 7 | ||
| Reading Teacher Education | 7 | ||
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 7 | ||
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education & Fitness, General | 7 | ||
| Civil Engineering, General | 6 | ||
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 6 | ||
| Human Services, General | 6 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 6 | ||
| Philosophy | 6 | ||
| Christian Studies | 3 | 2 | |
| Construction Management, General | 5 | ||
| Finance, General | 5 | ||
| Music, General | 4 | 1 | |
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 5 | ||
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 4 | ||
| Music Performance, General | 4 | ||
| Social Science Teacher Education | 4 | ||
| Computer Science | 3 | ||
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 3 | ||
| Biology Teacher Education | 2 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 2 | ||
| Clinical Laboratory Science & Medical Technology & Technologist | 2 | ||
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 2 | ||
| Education & Teaching of Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities | 2 | ||
| History Teacher Education | 2 | ||
| Information Resources Management | 2 | ||
| Public Administration | 2 | ||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 2 | ||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 1 | ||
| English & Language Arts Teacher Education | 1 | ||
| Medical Informatics | 1 | ||
| Music, Other | 1 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 1 | ||
| Sports Studies | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 595 | 338 | 139 |
University of Mary has a graduation rate of 64%, which is among the 33% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 64% | 52% | 71% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
University of Mary has published 2,371 scientific papers with 40,520 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Biology, Medicine, Computer Science, Engineering, Environmental Science, Chemistry, Political Science, Physics, and Law.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 23 | 234 |
| 1992 | 30 | 203 |
| 1993 | 25 | 187 |
| 1994 | 23 | 220 |
| 1995 | 35 | 237 |
| 1996 | 37 | 289 |
| 1997 | 26 | 367 |
| 1998 | 42 | 366 |
| 1999 | 41 | 402 |
| 2000 | 32 | 412 |
| 2001 | 42 | 439 |
| 2002 | 45 | 565 |
| 2003 | 34 | 576 |
| 2004 | 54 | 693 |
| 2005 | 39 | 857 |
| 2006 | 62 | 1031 |
| 2007 | 87 | 1040 |
| 2008 | 67 | 1200 |
| 2009 | 68 | 1279 |
| 2010 | 86 | 1492 |
| 2011 | 73 | 1666 |
| 2012 | 78 | 1869 |
| 2013 | 74 | 1982 |
| 2014 | 91 | 1928 |
| 2015 | 151 | 1986 |
| 2016 | 92 | 1785 |
| 2017 | 118 | 1802 |
| 2018 | 121 | 1918 |
| 2019 | 79 | 1982 |
| 2020 | 96 | 2141 |
| 2021 | 73 | 2226 |
| 2022 | 80 | 2295 |
| 2023 | 87 | 2323 |
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. 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 | 443 |
| 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 |