University of Mary

https://www.umary.edu

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$19,940

4.49% growth from 2023

2024 Average Net Price

$20,156

After Financial Aid

2024 Acceptance Rate

75.3%

1,810 Applicants

2024 Enrolled Students

3,861

68.4% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

66.6%

351 Graduates

About

University of Mary is a higher education institution located in Burleigh County, ND. In 2024, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at University of Mary were General Business Administration & Management (92 degrees awarded), Superintendency & Educational System Administration (34 degrees), and Mental Health Counseling (25 degrees).

In 2024, 1,097 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at University of Mary. 63.4% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 36.6% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (866 degrees), 14.7 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (59 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at University of Mary is $19,940, which is $−11,980 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,920).

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Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at University of Mary is $19,940, which is $11,980 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,920).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $20,156.

In 2024, 83% of undergraduate students attending University of Mary received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 44% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$19,940

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at University of Mary was $19,940. The cost of tuition at University of Mary is $−11,980 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,920).

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

Average Net Price

$20,156

2024 Value

4.84%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 University of Mary had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $20,156. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of University of Mary grew by 4.84%.

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

$10,788

Room and Board

$1,096

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at University of Mary was of $10,788 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 7.74% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,096. The cost of books and supplies increased by 2.62% 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

83%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

44%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

83% of undergraduate students at University of Mary received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 3.75% with respect to 2023, when 80% 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.

Admissions

University of Mary received 1,810 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 14.8% annual growth. Out of those 1,810 applicants, 1,363 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 75.3% acceptance rate.

There were 3,861 students enrolled at University of Mary in 2024. 7% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

University of Mary has an overall enrollment yield of 41.4%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

75.3%

Acceptance Rate in 2024

1,363

Accepted Out of 1,810

In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of University of Mary was 75.3% (1,363 admissions from 1,810 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 78.2%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants grew by 14.8%, while admissions grew by 10.5%.

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

Submission Percentage (2024)

Scores Submitted (2024)

7% of enrolled first-time students at University of Mary in 2024 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

University of Mary had a total enrollment of 3,861 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at University of Mary is 2,640 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,221. This means that 68.4% of students enrolled at University of Mary are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at University of Mary, both undergraduate and graduate, is 77.2% White, 2.46% American Indian or Alaska Native, 2.43% Two or More Races, 2.38% Black or African American, 1.89% Asian, and 0.337% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at University of Mary in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (49.6%), followed by White Male (30.1%) and Black or African American Male (1.74%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (58.8%), followed by White Male (21.4%) and American Indian or Alaska Native Female (2.63%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

68.4%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at University of Mary in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 3,861 students. The full-time enrollment at University of Mary is 2,640 and the part-time enrollment is 1,221. This means that 68.4% of students enrolled at University of Mary are enrolled full-time compared with 77.3% at similar Doctoral 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

84%

2024 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 84%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Doctoral Universities (82%), 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 (2024)

White
2,979 enrolled students
American Indian or Alaska Native
95 enrolled students
Two or More Races
94 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at University of Mary is 77.2% White, 2.46% American Indian or Alaska Native, 2.43% Two or More Races, 2.38% Black or African American, 1.89% Asian, and 0.337% 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 Doctoral Universities is 46.2% White, 16.3% Hispanic or Latino, and 10.4% 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, 397 students (10.3%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 293 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 (866 degrees awarded). There were 14.7 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (59 degrees).

The most common Masters Degree concentration at University of Mary is General Business Administration & Management (92 degrees awarded), followed by Superintendency & Educational System Administration (34 degrees) and Mental Health Counseling (25 degrees).

In 2024, 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 (46 degrees awarded), Theology (24 degrees), and Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (55 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Registered nurses

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 Registered nurses (1,554,573 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (1,540,837 people), Secondary school teachers (501,241 people), Education administrators (280,350 people), and Special education teachers (209,360 people).

The most specialized majors at University of Mary in 2024 are Philosophy and Religious Studies (46 degrees awarded), Theology (24 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (55 degrees), Education (162 degrees), and Health (337 degrees) (as of 2024).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Magnetic resonance imaging technologists

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 Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Economists, and Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents

The most specialized majors at University of Mary are Philosophy and Religious Studies (46 degrees awarded), Theology (24 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (55 degrees), Education (162 degrees), and Health (337 degrees) (as of 2024).

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 (2,953,080 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,768,824 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (405,356 people), Outpatient care centers (365,556 people), and Offices of physicians (242,235 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 (2024)

Registered Nursing
81 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
73 degrees awarded
General Psychology
41 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common bachelors degree concentration at University of Mary was Registered Nursing with 81 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

402

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

695

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 402 degrees were awarded to men at University of Mary, which is 0.578 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (695).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 98 degrees were awarded to men at University of Mary in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.46 times more than the 67 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 75 degrees were awarded to men at University of Mary in Registered Nursing, which is 5.77 times more than the 13 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

54%

100% Completion Time

64%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 54% of students graduating from University of Mary completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 64% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 64% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Doctoral 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.

White Female

Highest Graduation Rate (72.4%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2024 at University of Mary is Female and White (72.4% graduation rate). Across all Doctoral Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (75.5%).

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 (2024)

White
866 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
59 degrees awarded
American Indian or Alaska Native
48 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at University of Mary is white (866 degrees awarded). There were 14.7 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (59 degrees).

1.91% of degree recipients (21 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

White Female
612 degrees awarded
White Female
596 degrees awarded
White Female
582 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at University of Mary is white female (612 degrees awarded). There were 1.03 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (596 degrees).

Operations

University of Mary has an endowment valued at nearly $75.2M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 7.23M (9.62%) compared to the 9.4% average return (23.7M on 252M) across all Doctoral Universities.

In 2024, University of Mary had a total salary expenditure of 96.2M. University of Mary employs 24 Assistant professors, 9 Associate professors and 5 Professors. Most academics at University of Mary are Female Assistant professor (18), Female Associate professor (7), and Male Assistant professor (6).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of Mary are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 76 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 45 employees, and Service with 40 employees.

Endowment

$75.2M

2024 Endowment

9.6%

growth from 2023

University of Mary has an endowment valued at about $75.2M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of University of Mary grew 9.6% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $177M lower than than the median endowment of Doctoral 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 Doctoral Universities: Moderate Research Activity Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$29.3M

2024 Salaries

5.56%

growth from 2023

In 2024, University of Mary paid a median of $29.3M in salaries, which represents 30.5% of their overall expenditure ($96.2M) and a 5.56% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 2.28% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 5.1% growth between 2021 and 2022.

Instructional Salaries

$3.7M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2024, University of Mary paid a total of $3.7M to 41 employees working as instructors, which represents 12.6% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $4.1M (2.29%) for similar Doctoral Universities.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of Mary were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 76 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 45 employees, and Service with 40 employees.

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