# University of Mary

Private nonprofit college in Bismarck, ND. IPEDS ID 200217.
Source page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-mary · Data: https://educationguide.com/data/colleges/university-of-mary.json · Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score

## Key numbers
- Acceptance rate: 75% (Fall 2024, College Scorecard)
- Average net price after grants: $17,770 per year (AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25)
- Graduation rate (6 years): 67%; beats 100% of ND colleges and 72% nationwide
- Median earnings 10 years after starting: $60,909; beats 83% of ND colleges and 72% nationwide
- Median debt at graduation: $18,750

## Net price by family income (per year, after grants)
| Family income | Net price |
|---|---|
| 0-30k | $11,593 |
| 30-48k | $12,282 |
| 48-75k | $13,087 |
| 75-110k | $16,001 |
| 110k+ | $20,063 |

Average after grants for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid. Negative values mean grants exceed cost.

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
Graduates took 4.18 years on average (57% finished in 4 years; Fall 2017 entrants, IPEDS). Earnings gain = $60,909 (median earnings of former students 10 years after starting college (College Scorecard)) minus $40,610 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in ND (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $11,593 | $48,459 | 2.4 years |
| 30-48k | $12,282 | $51,339 | 2.5 years |
| 48-75k | $13,087 | $54,704 | 2.7 years |
| 75-110k | $16,001 | $66,884 | 3.3 years |
| 110k+ | $20,063 | $83,863 | 4.1 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Sticker price
- Cost of attendance: $33,672
- Tuition and fees: $22,356
- Housing and meals: $8,506; books: $1,096

## Admissions
- SAT reading & writing: 580–680; SAT math: 530–660; ACT: 21–26 (25th–75th percentile, Fall 2024)
- Fall 2023: 1,577 applicants, 1,234 admitted, 559 enrolled; test scores not considered
- Fall 2024: acceptance 75%, ACT 21–26 (College Scorecard)
- Fall 2023: acceptance 78%, ACT not reported (IPEDS Admissions)

## Majors (54 bachelor's majors)
| Major | Earnings 1 yr | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing | $72,453 | $74,651 | $28,578 |
| Business Administration | $57,057 | $71,639 | $27,654 |
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | not reported | $68,088 | $26,000 |
| Allied Health (Imaging / Therapy / Tech) | $55,153 | $67,803 | $27,000 |
| Accounting | not reported | $63,969 | not reported |
| Psychology | not reported | $60,331 | $25,250 |
| Speech-Language Pathology / Communication Disorders | not reported | $55,357 | not reported |
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | not reported | $50,827 | not reported |
| Education (Subject Teaching) | $43,299 | $49,612 | $27,399 |
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | $44,806 | $46,121 | $27,000 |
| Communications | not reported | $45,394 | not reported |
| Environmental Science / Conservation | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Ethnic / Gender Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Public Relations and Advertising | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Computer and Information Sciences | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Information Science / Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Computer Science | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Information Technology | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Special Education | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Engineering | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Civil Engineering | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Computer Engineering | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Electrical Engineering | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Mechanical Engineering | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Spanish / French / Romance Languages | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Human Development and Family Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| English | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Biology | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Physiology | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Mathematics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Mathematics and Statistics, Other | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Philosophy | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Religious Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Religious Music and Worship | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Theology / Ministry | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Chemistry | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Psychology (Clinical / Counseling) | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Criminal Justice | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Human Services | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Social Work | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Economics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Political Science | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Sociology | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Theatre | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Music | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Health Administration | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Medical Laboratory Science | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Rehabilitation / Therapy Sciences | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Business / Corporate Communications | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Finance | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Management Information Systems | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Marketing | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Construction Management | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| History | not reported | not reported | not reported |

## Major to career
- Nursing → Registered nurse: median wage $81,120 (Bismarck, ND), $80,730 (ND), $97,550 (U.S.)
- Business Administration → Management analyst: median wage $90,590 (Bismarck, ND), $90,220 (ND), $101,860 (U.S.)

## Sources and years
- Net price: AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; cost of attendance: AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; tuition: AcadYr 2024-25, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25
- Graduation: Fall 2018 or AcadYr 2018-19 cohort (differs by institutional calendar), reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; earnings: Treasury AY2009-10, AY2010-11 pooled cohort measured in CY2020, CY2021, inflation adjusted to 2022 dollars; debt: NSLDS FY2020, FY2021 pooled cohorts
- Major earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars

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