University of Mary

Facts

• College Type: 4-year, Private not-for-profit
• Acceptance Rate: 72%
• Total Student Population: 3,794
• Student-Faculty Ratio: 15 to 1
• Graduation Rate: 64%
• Website: https://www.umary.edu

The University of Mary is a private, Catholic university located in Bismarck, North Dakota, United States. It was founded in 1959 and is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.

The university offers undergraduate and graduate programs in a variety of fields, including business, education, engineering, healthcare, social sciences, psychology, theology and more. Some of its notable programs include nursing, occupational therapy, physical therapy, and education.

The university is organized into several schools and colleges, including the School of Health Sciences, the Gary Tharaldson School of Business, the School of Arts and Sciences, and the School of Education and Human Development.

The university has a student population of over 3,000 with a student-to-faculty ratio of 14:1 which promotes personalized learning and more interactions with the lectures.

The university upholds the Benedictine values of community, hospitality, respect, stewardship, and prayer and is focused on providing a holistic education that nurtures the intellectual, spiritual, and personal development of each student, emphasizing the values of respect, hospitality, and community.

It offers a variety of student organizations and activities, including athletics, clubs, and service opportunities, to help students develop leadership skills, build relationships, and serve others.

The University of Mary campus is located in Bismarck. Its campus includes state-of-the-art facilities, including a new athletic complex, residence halls, and academic buildings.

The campus also features several walking and biking trails, as well as a disc golf course and a community garden.

The university is also home to the Harold Schafer Leadership Center, which provides leadership development opportunities for students, faculty, and community members.

The University of Mary is known for its strong commitment to developing students both academically and personally, with a focus on creating ethical and responsible leaders.

The University of Mary is a reputable institution and is a great school of study for students looking for an educational institution that offers a strong education in a supportive, values-based community.

Student Enrollment

Total Enrollment:	3,794
Undergraduate enrollment:	2,579

Percent of Undergraduate Enrollment by Gender
Men: 41.5%
Women: 58.6%

Percent of Undergraduate Enrollment by Race/Ethnicity
American Indian or Alaskan Native: 1.2%
White: 79.0%
Black or African American: 1.8%
Asian: 1.5%
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander: 0.2%
Two or more races: 2.5%
Race/ethnicity unknown: 13.8%

Degrees Offered

• Less than one year certificate
• Bachelor’s degree
• Postbaccalaureate certificate
• Master’s degree
• Doctor’s degree-research/scholarship
• Doctor’s degree-professional practice

Majors Offered

• Accounting
• Addiction Counseling
• Biochemistry
• Biology
• Biology Education
• Biomechanics
• Business Administration
• Business Education
• Business Management
• Catholic Studies
• Chemistry
• Chemistry Education
• Child Development Studies
• Civil Engineering
• Coaching & Sport Studies
• Communication
• Communication Sciences & Disorders
• Computer Information Systems
• Computer Science
• Construction Management
• Criminal Justice
• Cyber Security Administration
• Dramatic Arts
• Early Childhood Education
• Electrical Engineering
• Elementary Education
• English
• English Education
• Exercise Science
• Financial Services and Banking
• History
• History Education
• Marketing
• Mathematics
• Mathematics Education
• Mechanical Engineering
• Medical Laboratory Science
• Music
• Music Education
• Music Performance
• Music with an Emphasis in Sacred Music
• Nursing Practice
• Occupational Therapy
• Physical Therapy
• Philosophy
• Physical Education
• Politics
• Psychology
• Radiologic Technology
• Respiratory Therapy
• Social Studies Education
• Social Work
• Spanish
• Special Education
• Sport and Leisure Management
• Theology
• University Studies
• Applied Catholic Theology
• Athletic Training
• Bioethics
• Catholic Studies
• Counseling
• Education
• Clinical Exercise Physiology
• Kinesiology
• MBA/MA Dual Degree in Philosophy
• Music
• Nursing
• Organizational Leadership
• Project Management
• Public Administration
• Respiratory Therapy
• Speech-Language Pathology

Financial

Academic year prices for full-time, first-time undergraduate students	2021-22	2020-21	2019-20
Tuition & fees	$20,290	$19,830	$19,074
Books and supplies	$1,014	$1,310	$1,286
On-campus
Room and board	$7,990	$7,840	$7,540
Other expenses	$2,829	$2,782	$2,600
Off-campus
Room and board	$11,237	$10,999	$10,966
Other expenses	$2,829	$2,782	$2,600
Off-campus with family
Other expenses	$2,829	$2,782	$2,600