University of Mary

www.umary.edu/

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$18,340

2% growth from 2020

2021 Average Net Price

$19,474

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

0.579%

Default Rate

2021 Acceptance Rate

78.8%

3,064 Applicants

2021 Enrolled Students

7,588

67.3% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

64.3%

518 Graduates

About

University of Mary is a higher education institution located in Burleigh County, ND. In 2021, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at University of Mary were General Business Administration & Management (166 degrees awarded), Mental Health Counseling (28 degrees), and Nursing Administration (23 degrees).

In 2021, 1,127 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at University of Mary. 62.6% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 37.4% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (858 degrees), 20.4 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (42 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at University of Mary is $18,340, which is $−4,844 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at University of Mary is $18,340, which is $−4,844 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $19,474.

In 2021, 79% of undergraduate students attending University of Mary received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 51% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$18,340

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at University of Mary was $18,340. The cost of tuition at University of Mary is $−4,844 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

This chart compares the tuition costs of University of Mary (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$19,474

2021 Value

7.19%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 University of Mary had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $19,474. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of University of Mary grew by 7.19%.

This chart compares the average net price of University of Mary (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$9,420

Room and Board

$1,310

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at University of Mary was of $9,420 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 1.8% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,310. The cost of books and supplies increased by 1.87% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at University of Mary (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

79%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

51%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

79% of undergraduate students at University of Mary received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a decline of 2.47% with respect to 2020, when 81% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at University of Mary (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

0.579%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at University of Mary was 0.579%, which represents 5 out of the 864 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

University of Mary received 3,064 undergraduate applications in 2021, which represents a 10.1% annual growth. Out of those 3,064 applicants, 2,414 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 78.8% acceptance rate.

There were 7,588 students enrolled at University of Mary in 2021. 17% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

University of Mary has an overall enrollment yield of 42.3%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

78.8%

Acceptance Rate in 2021

2,414

Accepted Out of 3,064

In 2021, the undergraduate acceptance rate of University of Mary was 78.8% (2,414 admissions from 3,064 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2020, which was 71.7%. Between 2020 and 2021, the number of applicants grew by 10.1%, while admissions grew by 21.1%..

This chart compares the acceptance rate of University of Mary (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

17%

Submission Percentage (2020)

146

Scores Submitted (2020)

17% of enrolled first-time students at University of Mary in 2020 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

This chart shows the SAT scores for the 25th and 75th percentile of applicants broken out into each section of the test that their are evaluated on.

Enrollment

University of Mary had a total enrollment of 7,588 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at University of Mary is 5,108 students and the part-time enrollment is 2,480. This means that 67.3% of students enrolled at University of Mary are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at University of Mary, both undergraduate and graduate, is 78.1% White, 2.69% American Indian or Alaska Native, 2.64% Two or More Races, 2.56% Black or African American, 1.4% Asian, and 0.237% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at University of Mary in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (49.5%), followed by White Male (31.1%) and Two or More Races Female (1.45%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (58.9%), followed by White Male (20.3%) and Two or More Races Female (2.29%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

67.3%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at University of Mary in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 7,588 students. The full-time enrollment at University of Mary is 5,108 and the part-time enrollment is 2,480. This means that 67.3% of students enrolled at University of Mary are enrolled full-time compared with 68.3% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at University of Mary (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

77%

2021 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at University of Mary was 77%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), University of Mary had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at University of Mary (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
5,928 enrolled students
American Indian or Alaska Native
204 enrolled students
Two or More Races
200 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at University of Mary is 78.1% White, 2.69% American Indian or Alaska Native, 2.64% Two or More Races, 2.56% Black or African American, 1.4% Asian, and 0.237% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 52% White, 16.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.8% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 930 students (12.3%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 285 more women than men received degrees from University of Mary. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at University of Mary is white (858 degrees awarded). There were 20.4 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (42 degrees).

The most common Masters Degree concentration at University of Mary is General Business Administration & Management (166 degrees awarded), followed by Mental Health Counseling (28 degrees) and Nursing Administration (23 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at University of Mary, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Philosophy and Religious Studies (37 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (56 degrees), and Education (134 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Mary are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,662,719 people), Registered nurses (1,390,090 people), Secondary school teachers (427,673 people), Education administrators (271,104 people), and Special education teachers (178,348 people).

The most specialized majors at University of Mary in 2021 are Philosophy and Religious Studies (37 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (56 degrees), Education (134 degrees), Health (356 degrees), and Theology (10 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Mary are Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Aerospace engineers, Computer and information research scientists, and Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents

The most specialized majors at University of Mary are Philosophy and Religious Studies (37 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (56 degrees), Education (134 degrees), Health (356 degrees), and Theology (10 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Mary are Elementary & secondary schools (2,894,694 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,601,649 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (375,228 people), Outpatient care centers (287,287 people), and Offices of physicians (228,985 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by University of Mary.

Most Common (2021)

Registered Nursing
85 degree-majors awarded
General Business Administration & Management
63 degree-majors awarded
General Psychology
41 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common bachelors degree concentration at University of Mary was Registered Nursing with 85 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at University of Mary according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

421

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

706

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 421 degrees were awarded to men at University of Mary, which is 0.596 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (706).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at University of Mary by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 130 degrees were awarded to men at University of Mary in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.31 times more than the 99 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 99 degrees were awarded to men at University of Mary in General Business Administration & Management, which is 0.762 times less than the 130 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

50%

100% Completion Time

60%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 50% of students graduating from University of Mary completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 60% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 61% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at University of Mary is Male and Asian (100% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
858 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
42 degrees awarded
American Indian or Alaska Native
38 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at University of Mary is white (858 degrees awarded). There were 20.4 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (42 degrees).

10% of degree recipients (113 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
545 degrees awarded
White Male
313 degrees awarded
American Indian or Alaska Native Female
32 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at University of Mary is white female (545 degrees awarded). There were 1.74 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (313 degrees).

Operations

University of Mary has an endowment valued at nearly $68.7M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 28.8M (41.9%) compared to the 13.1% average return (6.61M on 50.4M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2021, University of Mary had a total salary expenditure of 81M. University of Mary employs 38 Assistant professors, 20 Associate professors and 10 Professors. Most academics at University of Mary are Female Assistant professor (24), Female Associate professor (14), and Male Assistant professor (14).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of Mary are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 142 employees, Service, with 84 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 80 employees.

Endowment

$68.7M

2021 Endowment

24.4%

growth from 2020

University of Mary has an endowment valued at about $68.7M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of University of Mary grew 24.4% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $18.3M higher than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at University of Mary (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$25.9M

2021 Salaries

0.146%

growth from 2020

In 2021, University of Mary paid a median of $25.9M in salaries, which represents 31.9% of their overall expenditure ($81M) and a 0.146% growth from the previous year.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 35.1M (41.3% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$6.13M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2021, University of Mary paid a total of $6.13M to 70 employees working as instructors, which represents 11.9% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $21.9M (62.5%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

38 Employees

Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

142 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at University of Mary were Assistant professor with 38 employees, Associate professor with 20 employees, and Professor with 10 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of Mary were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 142 employees, Service with 84 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 80 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Female Assistant professor
Female Associate professor
Male Assistant professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at University of Mary was Female Assistant professor with 24 employees, Female Associate professor with 14 employees, and Male Assistant professor with 14 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at University of Mary.