University of Mary

6/10 Overall Rating
4 Year
Bismarck, ND
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#1 Best Value in North Dakota

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Overview

Total enrollment

3,861

Location Bismarck, North Dakota
Website umary.edu
Type Private 4 Year
Setting Rural Fringe
Religious Affiliation Roman Catholic

Best Colleges Rank

#410

Size Mid-size
Status Non-profit
Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate

The University of Mary occupies a hilltop campus overlooking the Missouri River in Bismarck, North Dakota's capital city. Founded in 1959 by the Benedictine Sisters of Annunciation Monastery, the private Catholic university operates from a main campus that features modern academic buildings and residential facilities integrated with the natural prairie landscape. The institution maintains a strong focus on healthcare-related programs, including nursing, occupational therapy, and physical therapy, while also offering degrees in business, education, and engineering. Students can choose from traditional undergraduate programs, accelerated adult learning tracks, and several graduate programs, with most undergraduates residing in on-campus housing. The University of Mary competes in NCAA Division II athletics as the Marauders, participating in the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference.

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Ratings

Umary is rated within the top 41% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 6 out of 10.

Overall Rating

6 out of 10
Academics

8 out of 10
Resources

5 out of 10
Outcomes

7 out of 10
Value

7 out of 10

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Rankings

Rankings for University of Mary within the 2027 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.

Best Colleges in the U.S.

#410
Best Private Colleges in the U.S.

#295
Best Colleges in North Dakota

#2
Best Private Colleges in North Dakota

#1
Best Value Colleges in the U.S.

#401
Best Value Colleges in North Dakota

#1

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Admissions

Admission Standards

Average

SAT (enrolled mid-50) 1110/1340
ACT (enrolled mid-50) 21/26

Acceptance Rate

75.3%

Applications Due Sep 30, 2026
Enrollment Rate 41.4%
Application Fee $30

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$22,356

Costs for University of Mary
Fee		Cost
Tuition		$22,356
Books and Supplies		$1,222
Other Fees		$2,416
Room and Board		$9,276
Budget for Other Expenses		$4,318
Total One Year Cost		$39,588

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Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$51,900 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

52% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at University of Mary are Business, Health Professions, and Education. 41% of students major in Business, 18% in Health Professions, and 9% in Education.