University of Mary — acceptance rate 78%, tuition $19,084University of Mary campus, Bismarck, ND. Photo: Jerry Anderson, CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons.
Outcomes
B+
79/100
Affordability
F
32/100
Resources
C+
63/100
Experience
B+
79/100
Prestige
D
38/100
Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology
Quick Stats
3,794
Total Enrollment
68%
Graduation Rate
83%
Retention Rate
10.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
78%
Acceptance Rate
N/A
Avg Net Price
Earnings, Debt & Completion
What happens to students who enroll at University of Mary, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
$60,909
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$50,191
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$24,000
Median debt at graduation
66.6%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
1,159
Average SAT
20.9%
Students receiving Pell grants
Typical debt at graduation equals about 39% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.
Earnings rank: 74th percentile among bachelor’s-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (ND wage index 0.93). This drives the Outcome Rating.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.
Earnings by Major at University of Mary
Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.
For parents & investors
The University of Mary Town Property Report
Avg home value near campus: $362,669
Avg rent near campus: $1,520/mo — vs ~$402/mo campus room rate
Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 58504 (3.3% cap, Bismarck)
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🏆 Where University of Mary Ranks
Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.
What is the acceptance rate at University of Mary?
University of Mary has an acceptance rate of 78%.
This indicates a less selective admissions process with good chances for qualified applicants.
How much does it cost to attend University of Mary?
Tuition at University of Mary is
$19,084 for in-state students
and $19,084 for out-of-state students
.
What is the graduation rate at University of Mary?
The graduation rate at University of Mary is 68%.
This is a solid graduation rate, showing that most students who enroll successfully complete their degrees.
Is University of Mary a good school?
University of Mary has a Repit College Score of 58/100 (Grade: C+).
Our rating evaluates five key factors:
Outcomes (B+): Graduation and retention rates
Affordability (F): Net cost and financial aid access
Resources (C+): Class sizes and selectivity
Experience (B+): Campus life and learning format
Prestige (D): Reputation and recognition
How many students attend University of Mary?
University of Mary has a total enrollment of 3,794 students.
Most students (76%) are traditional college-age (18-24).
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