PrivateRuralUniversity of Mary
UMary/Marauders
Bismarck, North Dakota 58504
Data last updated: August 29, 2026
Known for health sciences
University of Mary is a private institution in Bismarck with particular strength in health sciences and business.
A mid-sized campus of 2.3K undergraduates with a 10:1 student-faculty ratio. The rural location provides a peaceful, focused academic environment.
68% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $60,909 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $18,568.
More About This School
History & Fun Facts
- •History The first Benedictine sisters to arrive in Bismarck, ND The University of Mary has its origins in a boarding school founded in Bismarck, Dakota Territory, in 1878 by Benedictine sisters.
- •In 1944, the sisters formed the Convent of the Annunciation, independent of the motherhouse in St.
- •The convent was renamed Annunciation Priory in 1947.
Source: Wikipedia
Admissions
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Deadline Calendar
Typical Application Requirements
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
55.0%
Median Debt at Grad
$18,750
Programs (95)
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
83%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
13
Peer Average
13
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from ND state average