University of Mary

www.umary.edu

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$19,084

2% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$19,225

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

78.2%

1,577 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

3,794

68.3% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

68.2%

298 Graduates

About

University of Mary is a higher education institution located in Burleigh County, ND. In 2023, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at University of Mary were General Business Administration & Management (102 degrees awarded), Nursing Administration (30 degrees), and Educational, Instructional, & Curriculum Supervision (27 degrees).

In 2023, 1,006 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at University of Mary. 63.5% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 36.5% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (807 degrees), 17.9 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (45 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at University of Mary is $19,084, which is $−5,491 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at University of Mary was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 892 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at University of Mary is $19,084, which is $5,491 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $19,225.

In 2023, 80% of undergraduate students attending University of Mary received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 45% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$19,084

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at University of Mary was $19,084. The cost of tuition at University of Mary is $−5,491 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

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

Average Net Price

$19,225

2023 Value

4.66%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 University of Mary had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $19,225. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of University of Mary grew by 4.66%.

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

$10,013

Room and Board

$1,068

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at University of Mary was of $10,013 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 4.16% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,068. The cost of books and supplies increased by 5.33% 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

80%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

45%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

80% of undergraduate students at University of Mary received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a growth of 2.56% with respect to 2022, when 78% 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.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at University of Mary was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 892 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 1,577 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 5.2% annual growth. Out of those 1,577 applicants, 1,234 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 78.2% acceptance rate.

There were 3,794 students enrolled at University of Mary in 2023. 7% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

University of Mary has an overall enrollment yield of 45.3%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

78.2%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

1,234

Accepted Out of 1,577

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of University of Mary was 78.2% (1,234 admissions from 1,577 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 81.4%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants grew by 5.2%, while admissions grew by 1.15%.

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 (2022)

Scores Submitted (2022)

7% of enrolled first-time students at University of Mary in 2022 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 3,794 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at University of Mary is 2,592 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,202. This means that 68.3% of students enrolled at University of Mary are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at University of Mary, both undergraduate and graduate, is 77.7% White, 3.08% American Indian or Alaska Native, 2.58% Two or More Races, 2.16% Black or African American, 1.79% Asian, and 0.316% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at University of Mary in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (49.4%), followed by White Male (31%) and Black or African American Male (1.65%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (58%), followed by White Male (22%) and American Indian or Alaska Native Female (2.1%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

68.3%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at University of Mary in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 3,794 students. The full-time enrollment at University of Mary is 2,592 and the part-time enrollment is 1,202. This means that 68.3% of students enrolled at University of Mary are enrolled full-time compared with 68.2% 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

83%

2023 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 83%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (74%), 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 (2023)

White
2,949 enrolled students
American Indian or Alaska Native
117 enrolled students
Two or More Races
98 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at University of Mary is 77.7% White, 3.08% American Indian or Alaska Native, 2.58% Two or More Races, 2.16% Black or African American, 1.79% Asian, and 0.316% 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 50.1% White, 17.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.4% 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, 357 students (9.41%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 272 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 (807 degrees awarded). There were 17.9 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (45 degrees).

The most common Masters Degree concentration at University of Mary is General Business Administration & Management (102 degrees awarded), followed by Nursing Administration (30 degrees) and Educational, Instructional, & Curriculum Supervision (27 degrees).

In 2023, 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 (40 degrees), and Health (366 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 (1,529,777 people), Registered nurses (1,513,832 people), Secondary school teachers (506,375 people), Education administrators (278,601 people), and Special education teachers (210,442 people).

The most specialized majors at University of Mary in 2023 are Philosophy and Religious Studies (37 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (40 degrees), Health (366 degrees), Theology (10 degrees), and Education (106 degrees) (as of 2023).

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, Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, Dentists, and Physicians

The most specialized majors at University of Mary are Philosophy and Religious Studies (37 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (40 degrees), Health (366 degrees), Theology (10 degrees), and Education (106 degrees) (as of 2023).

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 (2,915,244 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,645,568 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (386,390 people), Outpatient care centers (315,760 people), and Offices of physicians (240,657 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 (2023)

Registered Nursing
71 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
51 degrees awarded
General Psychology
30 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common bachelors degree concentration at University of Mary was Registered Nursing with 71 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

367

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

639

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 367 degrees were awarded to men at University of Mary, which is 0.574 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (639).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 89 degrees were awarded to men at University of Mary in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.39 times more than the 64 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 69 degrees were awarded to men at University of Mary in Registered Nursing, which is 4.93 times more than the 14 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

51%

100% Completion Time

64%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 51% 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 65% 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.

Two or More Races Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at University of Mary is Female and Two or More Races (100% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

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.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 5.7% of graduates (17 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
807 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
45 degrees awarded
Black or African American
25 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at University of Mary is white (807 degrees awarded). There were 17.9 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (45 degrees).

6.96% of degree recipients (70 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
536 degrees awarded
White Male
271 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
25 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at University of Mary is white female (536 degrees awarded). There were 1.98 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (271 degrees).

Operations

University of Mary has an endowment valued at nearly $68.6M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 5.36M (7.81%) compared to the 5.72% average return (2.84M on 49.7M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2023, University of Mary had a total salary expenditure of 91.8M. University of Mary employs 23 Assistant professors, 10 Associate professors and 6 Professors. Most academics at University of Mary are Female Assistant professor (16), Female Associate professor (8), and Male Assistant professor (7).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of Mary are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 70 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 43 employees, and Service with 40 employees.

Endowment

$68.6M

2023 Endowment

9.25%

growth from 2022

University of Mary has an endowment valued at about $68.6M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of University of Mary grew 9.25% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $18.9M 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

$27.8M

2023 Salaries

2.28%

growth from 2022

In 2023, University of Mary paid a median of $27.8M in salaries, which represents 30.3% of their overall expenditure ($91.8M) and a 2.28% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 5.1% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 0.146% growth between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 36.1M (39.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$3.69M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2023, University of Mary paid a total of $3.69M to 40 employees working as instructors, which represents 13.3% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $1.12M (2.97%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

23 Employees

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

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

70 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at University of Mary were Assistant professor with 23 employees, Associate professor with 10 employees, and Professor with 6 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of Mary were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 70 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 43 employees, and Service with 40 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Female Assistant professor
Female Associate professor
Male Assistant professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at University of Mary was Female Assistant professor with 16 employees, Female Associate professor with 8 employees, and Male Assistant professor with 7 employees.

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

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