University of Mary
University of Mary at a Glance
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University of Mary Featured Rankings
- #2 Best Online MBAs North Dakota
- #2 North Dakota's Best Online Colleges 2026
- #2 Best Small Colleges in North Dakota 2026
- #2 Best Christian Colleges in North Dakota 2026
- #2 Best Private Colleges in North Dakota 2026
- #3 Best Research Universities in North Dakota 2026
- #3 Best Grad Schools North Dakota 2026
- #4 North Dakota's Best Online Master's Degrees
- #4 Most Influential US Universities by State
- #4 Best Colleges in North Dakota 2026
About University of Mary
According to Wikipedia, The University of Mary is a private, Benedictine university near Bismarck, North Dakota that has 3,852 students. It was established in 1959 as Mary College. The university is the largest degree-granting institution in western North Dakota. It has study-abroad campuses in Rome and Arequipa, Peru, and also operates academic programs at satellite locations in North Dakota , Minnesota, Montana, Kansas, and Arizona. It is endorsed by The Newman Guide to Choosing a Catholic College, and is recognized as a college of distinction, with notable programs in Education, Business, Engineering, and Nursing. The National Council of State Boards of Nursing exam results ranked the University of Mary’s nursing program as #1 regionally and #1 of 2,061 nursing programs nationwide in 2019, and again in 2021 as #1 of 2,145 nursing programs nationwide.
University of Mary Admissions, Retention, and Graduation Information
| Annual Applications | Acceptance | Retention Rate | Graduation Rate | Median SAT Score | Median ACT Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,577 | 75% | 84% | 66% | 1225 | 23 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and NCES); acceptance rate for fall 2024; test scores for fall 2024; applications and enrollment for fall 2023; retention for students who started in fall 2023; graduation rate within six years for students who started in 2019.
How Much Does University of Mary Cost To Attend?
| Tuition and fees (in-state) |
|---|
| $23,650 |
| Income | Average Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0 - 30K | $17,216 |
| 30K - 48K | $18,155 |
| 48K - 75K | $16,970 |
| 75K - 110K | $20,718 |
| 110K+ | $25,336 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and NCES); tuition and fees for 2025–26; net price for 2024–25, for first-time, full-time students receiving financial aid.
How Much Do University of Mary Graduates Make?
Ten years after starting college, former University of Mary students who received federal financial aid earn a median of $62,839 a year, and 95% of those not still in school are working.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard; students who started college in 2011–12 or 2012–13, measured in 2022 and 2023, in 2024 dollars.
University of Mary's Demographics
Students enrolled at any time during the 2023–24 school year, including part-time and online students.
| Student Body | Under-Grads | Graduates |
|---|---|---|
| 4,626 | 3,022 | 1,604 |
Source: National Center for Education Statistics; 12-month enrollment for 2023–24.
Where is University of Mary?
University of Mary is located at 7500 University Dr, Bismarck, ND 58504.
How Safe is University of Mary?
University of Mary reported 0.5 violent and property offenses on campus per 1,000 students in 2024, fewer than most midsize residential campuses. Its figures can also be looked up in the U.S. Department of Education’s Campus Safety and Security database.
Relative to its enrollment, University of Mary has a violent crime rate of 0.05% and a property crime rate of less than 0.01%. Bismarck has a violent crime rate of 0.28% and a property (including theft) crime rate of 2.42%. Sources: campus: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety and Security data, on-campus offenses in 2024 (violent: murder, rape, robbery and aggravated assault; property: burglary, motor vehicle theft and arson, which excludes ordinary theft); city: FBI Crime Data Explorer, offenses reported to the city police in 2024.
What Is University of Mary Known For?
University of Mary is known for its academic work in the following disciplines:
- Nursing
- Medical
- Business
- Engineering
- Biology
- Philosophy
- Psychology
- Education
- History
- Political Science
- Mathematics
- Anthropology
- Communications
- Chemistry
- Computer Science
- Religious Studies
- Literature
- Criminal Justice
- Economics
University of Mary's Top Areas of Influence With Degrees Offered
Each rank compares how much University of Mary's faculty and alumni have shaped a field with other schools, using Wikipedia, Wikidata and scholarly citation databases such as Crossref and Semantic Scholar. World and U.S. ranks reflect modern influence; the historical rank counts influence across all time. How we rank influence
University of Mary ranks #144 in the U.S. and #354 worldwide for influence in Nursing.
nursing DegreesUniversity of Mary ranks #447 in the U.S. and #1637 worldwide for influence in Medical.
medicine DegreesUniversity of Mary ranks #841 in the U.S. and #3200 worldwide for influence in Business.
business DegreesUniversity of Mary ranks #862 in the U.S. and #4757 worldwide for influence in Engineering.
engineering DegreesUniversity of Mary ranks #871 in the U.S. and #3745 worldwide for influence in Biology.
biology DegreesUniversity of Mary ranks #1081 in the U.S. and #3596 worldwide for influence in Philosophy.
philosophy DegreesUniversity of Mary ranks #1126 in the U.S. and #2953 worldwide for influence in Psychology.
psychology DegreesUniversity of Mary ranks #1191 in the U.S. and #4967 worldwide for influence in Education.
education DegreesUniversity of Mary ranks #1248 in the U.S. and #3998 worldwide for influence in History.
history DegreesUniversity of Mary ranks #1296 in the U.S. and #5550 worldwide for influence in Political Science.
political-science DegreesUniversity of Mary ranks #1481 in the U.S. and #5607 worldwide for influence in Mathematics.
math DegreesUniversity of Mary ranks #1577 in the U.S. and #4620 worldwide for influence in Anthropology.
anthropology DegreesUniversity of Mary ranks #1670 in the U.S. and #6196 worldwide for influence in Communications.
communications DegreesUniversity of Mary ranks #1711 in the U.S. and #6315 worldwide for influence in Chemistry.
chemistry DegreesUniversity of Mary ranks #1731 in the U.S. and #6940 worldwide for influence in Computer Science.
computer-science DegreesUniversity of Mary ranks #1881 in the U.S. and #8530 worldwide for influence in Religious Studies.
religious-studies-hub DegreesUniversity of Mary ranks #1912 in the U.S. and #5978 worldwide for influence in Literature.
literature DegreesUniversity of Mary ranks #2148 in the U.S. and #4309 worldwide for influence in Criminal Justice.
criminal-justice DegreesUniversity of Mary ranks #2753 in the U.S. and #10480 worldwide for influence in Economics.
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