More selective than 57% of North Dakota colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
Share of students sending scores not reported.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose University of Mary over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
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University of Mary SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, University of Mary is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 580 | 680 |
| SAT math | 530 | 660 |
| ACT composite | 21 | 26 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 1110 | 1340 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
University of Mary admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 75% | 580–680 | 530–660 | 21–26 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 78% | — | — | — | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is University of Mary compared with other North Dakota colleges?
University of Mary has the 4th-lowest acceptance rate of 8 North Dakota colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Trinity Bible College and Graduate School | 26% | 46% | $19,359 |
| 2 | Dickinson State University | 37% | 51% | $14,092 |
| 3 | Minot State University | 65% | 45% | $12,703 |
| 4 | University of Mary | 75% | 67% | $17,770 |
| 5 | University of North Dakota | 77% | 60% | $18,551 |
| 6 | University of Jamestown | 88% | 49% | $19,567 |
| 7 | North Dakota State University | 95% | 64% | $15,543 |
| 8 | Valley City State University | 99% | 53% | $11,890 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All North Dakota colleges →
Who enrolls at University of Mary
College Scorecard; IPEDS
University of Mary admissions questions
What is the University of Mary acceptance rate?
University of Mary accepts 75% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 1,234 of 1,577 applicants were admitted.
Does University of Mary require the SAT or ACT?
University of Mary does not consider SAT or ACT scores (test-blind), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023.
What SAT score do you need for University of Mary?
The middle 50% of University of Mary enrolled first-year students scored 1110–1340 on the SAT and 21–26 on the ACT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at University of Mary?
45% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (559 of 1,234).
Is University of Mary getting harder to get into?
University of Mary accepted 75% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 78% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to University of Mary overview