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University of Mary

#117 in US ranking Bismarck, ND
Type:
Private not-for-profit
Programs:
4 years or more

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Cost

Cost / year
$37,172
Tuition & fees
$22,850
Avg. aid
$13,370
Receiving aid
99%

Admissions

Acceptance rate
75%
SAT range
1110–1340
ACT range
21–26

Outcomes

Graduation rate
67%
Median salary
$50,931
1 yr after graduation

What are the popular events and traditions at University of Mary?

Homecoming is among the University of Mary's recurring campus events, bringing together student activities and the university's athletics and alumni community. It offers a different kind of gathering from a regular class-week event because former students can take part alongside current students.

Other reported events include a Jazz Festival and a Convocation Series. The festival reflects the university's performing-arts activity, while convocations provide a setting for speakers or shared academic programming. Schedules and formats can change, so the current campus calendar is more useful than an older event listing for planning a visit or participation.

What are the student housing and dining options at University of Mary?

The University of Mary offers university-operated housing to undergraduates and campus dining options. Having housing available does not mean a place, a preferred building, or a particular room type is guaranteed to every applicant.

Students considering residence halls should review the current housing application, eligibility rules, contract dates, and any first-year requirements before accepting an offer of admission. Reported housing has high-speed internet access. Meal-plan terms also deserve a close look: the number and location of usable meals may matter differently to a resident, a commuter, and a student with evening classes or clinical placements.

Students planning to live off campus should budget for transportation as well as rent. The university's reported commuting share is substantial, and a student's daily route to the campus south of central Bismarck may shape both their schedule and participation in campus activities.

University of Mary Campus Life

College owned housing available

Yes

Co-ed housing

No

Freshmen can park on campus

Yes

Highspeed speed internet

Yes

School organizations

28

University of Mary Campus at a Glance

Student-to-faculty ratio
14:1
Undergraduates living on campus
34%
Campus size
107 acres

University of Mary Career Help & Outcomes

Career Centers:

Full time employees: 1

Part time employees: 1

Career Counselling:

Individual: All undergraduates

Group: All undergraduates

Career Center services:

  • Job Interviews
  • Career library
  • Resume preparation
  • Resume refers to employers
  • Career/Interest testing
  • Interview workshop
  • Alumni network

Other information:

Job bank on campus

Yes

Job fairs on campus

Yes

Individual job placement

All undergraduates

On campus employer recruitment

All undergraduates

University of Mary Library Services and Resources

Main library name

University of Mary Library

Number of libraries on campus

1

Reservable study rooms in library

Yes

24h access

No

Physical facilities

Yes

Access to digital/electronic resources

Yes

Staff trained to provide and interpret library materials

Yes

Established library hours

Yes

Access to library collections that are shared with other institutions

Yes

University of Mary Computer Labs Access

  • 24h access
  • Help desk

University of Mary Location & Map

Data last updated on November 5, 2026

Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026

Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.

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