UMary Academic Snapshot
Admission Selectiveness:
- Admission Rate: 75.30%. Not very selective
- SAT Average: 1210. Above average SAT scores, indicating competitive applicants.
Tuition Overview:
- Tuition: $22,356
- Tuition is relatively affordable compared to national averages for private institutions.
Student Population at UMary:
- Total Enrollment: 3,861, including 985 online students
- 2,821 Undergraduate, 1,040 Graduate
- Gender Distribution: 38.2% men, 61.8% women.
- This is a lower medium-sized institution, balancing resources and a sense of community.
Graduation & Retention Rate
- Graduation Rate: 67%. Moderate graduation rate, typical for many institutions.
- Transfer-Out Rate: 20%. Some students transfer out, which is common in higher education.
- First-Year Retention Rate: 84%. Good retention, typical for many institutions.
Programs & Degrees Offered
- Programs Offered: 127 academic programs available.
- Online Programs: 51 programs available fully online.
- Graduate Programs: 39 graduate-level programs offered.
- Special Programs: Health Professions.
- Degrees Awarded: Certificate, Bachelor's, Master's, Doctor's.
UMary Overview
University of Mary (UMary) is a four-year, private (not-for-profit) school located in Bismarck, ND. It is classified as Doctoral / Research University by Carnegie Classification, also known as D/PU (Doctoral/Professional University). You can compare their tuition and admission statistics at D/PU (Doctoral/Professional University) comparison page.
The UMary's tuition & fees is $22,356 for the academic year 2024-2025. 83% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $13,370.
The school has a total enrollment of 3,861 and the students to faculty ratio is 14 to 1 (7.14%).
UMary's acceptance rate is 75.30% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 41.38%. The median SAT score is 1210 and the ACT score is 23.
UMary ranked 2nd in North Dakota Colleges rankings. University of Mary is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.
2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation
For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of University of Mary is $22,356. For graduate programs, its 2025 graduate school tuition & fees is $12,372.
The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $23,281 based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2026 graduate school tuition & fees is $13,092.
| Undergraduate | $22,356 |
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| Graduate | $12,372 |
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| Undergraduate | $23,281 |
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| Graduate | $13,092 |
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The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
Learning Opportunities and Campus Services
University of Mary offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs.
Special Learning Opportunities at UMary
| Learning Opportunities |
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| ROTC | No |
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| Weekend/Evening College | Yes |
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| Teacher Certification | Yes |
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| Study Abroad | Yes |
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| On-Campus Services |
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| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
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| Employment services for students | Yes |
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| Placement services for completers | Yes |
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| On-campus day care for students' children | No |
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