C+
Above Average
Score: 58/100
Overall (traditional)
B+
Outcome Rating
74/100 · earnings-weighted

University of Mary

4-Year Private Non-Profit
📍 Bismarck, North Dakota 58504
University of Mary campus, Bismarck, ND
University 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.

Major1 yr after4 yrs aftervs. nationalRank (pay)Rank (wage-adj.)Median debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing$72,453$74,651-16%#891 of 966#898$20,500
Business Administration, Management and Operations$57,057$71,639+5%#324 of 1176#256$25,687
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness—$68,088+25%#37 of 610#32$24,490
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions$55,153$67,803-4%#130 of 253#138$27,000
Accounting and Related Services—$63,969-16%#636 of 796#625—
Psychology—$60,331+19%#95 of 1027#59$24,750
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services—$55,357-6%#158 of 215#149—
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities—$50,827-4%#279 of 476#252—
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas$43,299$49,612-3%#202 of 345#212$27,000
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods$44,806$46,121-3%#426 of 680#447$23,719
Communication and Media Studies—$45,394-19%#553 of 660#548—

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.

#6
Superintendency and Educational System Administration
of 12 schools
#6
Christian Studies
of 9 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $19,084 $19,084
Room $3,620
Board $5,340
Total Cost (On-Campus) $34,258 $34,258

Financial Aid

100%
Receive Any Aid
19%
Receive Pell Grants
55%
Take Out Loans
N/A
Avg Net Price

Student Demographics

3,794
Total Students
61%
Women
76%
Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 78%
Black 2%
Asian 2%
Two or More 3%
Non-Resident 3%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 57%
Hybrid (Some Online) 17%
Fully Online 26%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 76%
25-64 (Adult) 12%

Frequently Asked Questions

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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C+
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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology