Overview

University of Mary is a University institution located in Bismarck, ND, in a rural setting.

Location & Contact

Address 7500 University Drive
Bismarck, ND  58504-9652
United States

Contact Brenda Nagel
Email: bknagel@umary.edu
Phone: 701-355-3734
Fax: 701-255-7687

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Majors & Degrees

Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biology/biological Sciences, General
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Accounting
Business Administration And Management, General
Business Administration, Management And Operations, Other
Business/corporate Communications, General
Finance, General
Information Resources Management
Management Information Systems, General
Management Science
Marketing/marketing Management, General
Organizational Leadership
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Mass Communication/media Studies
Public Relations/image Management
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer And Information Sciences, General
Information Science/studies
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Biology Teacher Education
Business And Innovation/entrepreneurship Teacher Education
Early Childhood Education And Teaching
Education/teaching Of Individuals With Intellectual Disabilities
Elementary And Middle School Administration/principalship
Elementary Education And Teaching
English/language Arts Teacher Education
Health Teacher Education
History Teacher Education
Mathematics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching And Coaching
Social Science Teacher Education
Engineering	Associate	Bachelors
Civil Engineering, General
Electrical And Electronics Engineering
Engineering, General
Mechanical Engineering
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
English Language And Literature, General
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	Associate	Bachelors
Spanish Language And Literature
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Athletic Training/trainer
Clinical Laboratory Science/medical Technology/technologist
Communication Sciences And Disorders, General
Health Unit Manager/ward Supervisor
Health/health Care Administration/management
Physical Therapy/therapist
Radiologic Technology/science - Radiographer
Registered Nursing/registered Nurse
Respiratory Care Therapy/therapist
Substance Abuse/addiction Counseling
History	Associate	Bachelors
History, General
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities	Associate	Bachelors
General Studies
Liberal Arts And Sciences/liberal Studies
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Mathematics, General
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Cultural Studies/critical Theory And Analysis
Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Exercise Science And Kinesiology
Sport And Fitness Administration/management
Sports, Kinesiology, And Physical Education/fitness, General
Philosophy And Religious Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Christian Studies
Philosophy
Religion/religious Studies
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Chemistry, General
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Psychology, General
Public Administration And Social Service Professions	Associate	Bachelors
Social Work
Security And Protective Services	Associate	Bachelors
Corrections Administration
Criminal Justice/safety Studies
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Political Science And Government, General
Social Sciences, General
Theology And Religious Vocations	Associate	Bachelors
Religious/sacred Music
Theology/theological Studies
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Music Performance, General

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

1,499

Applied

1,220

Accepted

2,506

Enrolled

Female Admissions

885

Females Applied

731

Females Accepted

83%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

614

Males Applied

489

Males Accepted

80%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

30

Application Fee

3.8

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements
Required	Transcript of high school record Other requirements exist (see below)
Required for some programs	Interview
Recommended	A minimum high school GPA of 2.5 2 recommendations
Other requirements:	Minimum 2.0 GPA in College Prep curriculum

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	September 30th	Not reported	Yes
Other early decision plan	Not reported	Not reported	No
Transfer	Not reported	Not reported	No

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
SAT Critical Reading	610	563	670
SAT Math	588	533	650
ACT Composite	24	21	27

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

19,940

Private

Fees

2,040

Full-time student fees

9,276

Room & board

Financial Aid

16,044

Avg. Financial Aid Package

16,894

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

17,384

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

4,019

Avg. Loan Aid

10,044

Avg. Grant Aid

12,890

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

68.04%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

29%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

2,506

Total Undergrad students

67%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Black or African American	2.42%
White or Caucasian	79.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native	1.4%
Asian	1.49%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.23%
Two or more races	2.56%
Other	12.7%

Gender

Male (41.9%)

Female (58.1%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	Yes
Housing options	Disabled housing Men-only housing Women-only housing Freshman car parking
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	34%

Student Activities

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Campus events:
Homecoming Activities, Jazz Festival and Convocation Series

Student Services

Legal services

Health clinic

Personal/psychological counseling

Women's center

International students advisor

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities

Greek sororities

Local fraternities

Local sororities

Most popular organizations:
Collegians for Life, Nursing Students Association, Student Occupational Therapy, UMPHERD and Pre-PT Club

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services

24-hour patrols by trained officers

Student patrols

Late-night transport/escort services

Electronically-operated dormitory entrances

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Badminton		No	No
Baseball		Division 2
Basketball		Division 2
Bowling		No	No
Cheerleading		No	No
Cross-country Running		Division 2
Football		Division 2
Golf		Division 2	No
Indoor Track	No	No	No
Racquetball		No	No
Soccer	No	No
Softball	No	No	No
Swimming And Diving	No	No	No
Table Tennis		No	No
Tennis	No	No	No
Track And Field		Division 2
Ultimate Frisbee		No	No
Volleyball	No	No	No
Water Polo		No	No
Weight Lifting		No	No
Wrestling		Division 2

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Badminton		No	No
Baseball	No	No	No
Basketball		Division 2
Bowling		No	No
Cheerleading		No	No
Cross-country Running		Division 2
Football	No	No	No
Golf		Division 2
Indoor Track	No	No	No
Racquetball		No	No
Soccer		Division 2
Softball		Division 2
Swimming And Diving		Division 2	No
Table Tennis		No	No
Tennis		Division 2
Track And Field		Division 2
Ultimate Frisbee		No	No
Volleyball		Division 2
Water Polo		No	No
Weight Lifting		No	No
Wrestling	No	No	No

Faculty

284

Total Faculty

13:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 159

Part-time - 125

Male - 133

Female - 164