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University of Mary

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Bismarck, ND

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Located in Bismarck, ND, University of Mary is a private small school with roughly 2,416 undergraduates. University of Mary is not highly selective, admitting a majority of applicants, with an acceptance rate near 75%. Its highest-earning reported major is Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Health Professions and Related Programs), where graduates report median earnings of $74,651/year four years out. On-campus housing isn't required, so many students live off campus.

Admissions

Admit rate75%
SAT range1110–1340
ACT range21–26
Undergrads2,416
Yield (admits who enroll)38%
Next deadlineRolling admission

Cost & outcomes

Cost of attendance$33,672
4-year grad rate67%
Median earnings, 10yr out$60,909

From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field.

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Paying it back

Undergrads taking federal loans44%
Loan balance still growing, 3yrs out76%

"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.

Majors & earnings

Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Business Administration, Management and Operations$71,639/yr
Accounting and Related Services$63,969/yr
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs
Communication and Media Studies$45,394/yr
Education
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas$49,612/yr
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods$46,121/yr
Health Professions and Related Programs
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing$74,651/yr
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions$67,803/yr
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services$55,357/yr
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities$50,827/yr
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness$68,088/yr
Psychology
Psychology, General$60,331/yr

Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.

Campus life

On-campus housingYes
Required to live on campusNo
Dormitory capacity1,325
Typical room charge$3,770
Typical board charge$4,500

Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.

What matters in your application

GPARequired
Class rankConsidered, not required
RecommendationsConsidered, not required

From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.

Frequently asked questions

What is University of Mary's acceptance rate?

University of Mary in Bismarck, ND admits approximately 75% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.

What SAT score do I need for University of Mary?

Admitted students at University of Mary typically score between 1110–1340 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).

What ACT score do I need for University of Mary?

Admitted students at University of Mary typically score between 21–26 on the ACT (25th–75th percentile).

How much does University of Mary cost?

University of Mary's total cost of attendance is reported at $33,672 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.

Does University of Mary require students to live on campus?

No -- University of Mary doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.

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