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University of Mary
University of Mary says yes to 75.3% of applicants. Focus less on getting in and more on what's below — starting with the $60,909 median earnings.
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University of Mary anchors the college town of Bismarck, ND, where the private campus and town largely share a footprint. The school maintains its Roman Catholic affiliation, which threads through campus life to a degree that varies by program.
Its highest-earning path is Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, where graduates median $74,651 four years out. 20.9% of undergraduates carry Pell grants — a plain read on who the campus actually serves. With 2,416 undergraduates and a residential core, weekends happen on campus — and 83.5% of first-years come back for a second year.
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Admissions
In the Fall 2023 cycle, University of Mary received 1,577 applications and admitted 1,234 (78.2%), with 559 enrolling.
Leave the SAT prep out of this one — test scores are disregarded entirely. University of Mary's 75.3% admission rate turned on grades and application strength.
How University of Mary compares
| University of Mary | North Dakota median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 75.3% | 76.1% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $22,356 | $10,951 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $60,909 | $52,725 | $53,781 |
Earnings data favors University of Mary: $60,909 median at year ten, versus $52,725 across North Dakota institutions.
Cost, size & completion
Tuition runs $22,356 regardless of where you're from. At University of Mary, that sticker is a starting point for aid talks — not what the median family pays.
At 2,416 undergrads, University of Mary is a mid-sized campus by U.S. standards.
66.6% graduate within six years. Roughly 33% don't — ask a University of Mary tour guide what happens to them and watch the answer carefully.
Top majors by earnings at University of Mary
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $74,651 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $71,639 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $68,088 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $67,803 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $63,969 |
| Psychology, General | $60,331 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | $55,357 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $50,827 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $49,612 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $46,121 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $45,394 |
Median earnings for these 11 University of Mary programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $60,909 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 43 additional University of Mary programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for University of Mary?
University of Mary doesn't look at test scores; its 75.3% admission rate turned on transcripts, coursework rigor and the application itself.
What is University of Mary's acceptance rate?
78.2% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 1,234 admitted from 1,577 applicants.
How much does University of Mary cost?
At University of Mary, published tuition is $22,356 — net price after aid usually comes in lower. That number is University of Mary's ceiling, not a quote.
What do University of Mary graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $60,909 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in North Dakota
- Minot State University — 64.6% admitted
- University of North Dakota — 76.9% admitted
- University of Jamestown — 88.1% admitted
- North Dakota State University-Main Campus — 95% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.