University of Mary
A good fit for students who want accessible admissions and students who prefer a mid-size campus. no major red flags in the data. a private nonprofit school with 2,416 students.
About This School
University of Mary is a private nonprofit institution located in Bismarck, North Dakota with approximately 2,416 undergraduate students enrolled. University of Mary has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 75%. The average net price after financial aid is $17,770 per year. The graduation rate is 67%, and the typical graduate earns $53,000 within 10 years of enrollment.
The University of Mary is a private, Benedictine university near Bismarck, North Dakota. It was established in 1959 as Mary College.
This Catholic Benedictine school in Bismarck offers a genuinely affordable path — median debt of just $18,750 at graduation is well below the national average, and the $18,568 average net price makes it accessible for many families. The 68% graduation rate is a bit below what you'd hope to see, so it's worth asking admissions what support systems are in place for students who struggle to finish. Worth considering if you're drawn to a values-grounded, small-campus environment and want to avoid heavy debt, especially for programs like nursing or health sciences where the school has strong regional standing.
Popular Programs
Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
Notable Alumni
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Admissions
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Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
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After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 10% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2,416 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
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Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
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