University of Mary

www.umary.edu

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2022 Undergraduate Tuition

$18,710

2.02% growth from 2021

2022 Average Net Price

$18,369

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2022 Acceptance Rate

81.4%

1,499 Applicants

2022 Enrolled Students

3,652

67.4% Full-Time

2022 Graduation Rate

63.7%

258 Graduates

About

University of Mary is a higher education institution located in Burleigh County, ND. In 2022, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at University of Mary were General Business Administration & Management (135 degrees awarded), Mental Health Counseling (24 degrees), and Nursing Administration (21 degrees).

In 2022, 1,150 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at University of Mary. 65.5% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 34.5% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (922 degrees), 18.8 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (49 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at University of Mary is $18,710, which is $−5,286 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,996).

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 2022, the median undergraduate tuition at University of Mary is $18,710, which is $5,286 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,996).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $18,369.

In 2022, 78% of undergraduate students attending University of Mary received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 48% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$18,710

2022 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2022, the cost of tuition at University of Mary was $18,710. The cost of tuition at University of Mary is $−5,286 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,996).

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

Average Net Price

$18,369

2022 Value

5.67%

1 Year Growth

In 2022 University of Mary had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $18,369. Between 2021 and 2022, the average net price of University of Mary grew by 5.67%.

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

$9,614

Room and Board

$1,014

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at University of Mary was of $9,614 in 2022. The cost of room and board increased by 2.06% between 2021 and 2022.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,014. The cost of books and supplies decreased by 22.6% 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

78%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

48%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

78% of undergraduate students at University of Mary received financial aid through grants or loans in 2022. This represents a decline of 1.27% with respect to 2021, when 79% 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 1,499 undergraduate applications in 2022, which represents a 2.15% annual growth. Out of those 1,499 applicants, 1,220 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 81.4% acceptance rate.

There were 3,652 students enrolled at University of Mary in 2022. 7% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

University of Mary has an overall enrollment yield of 37.5%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

81.4%

Acceptance Rate in 2022

1,220

Accepted Out of 1,499

In 2022, the undergraduate acceptance rate of University of Mary was 81.4% (1,220 admissions from 1,499 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2021, which was 78.8%. Between 2021 and 2022, the number of applicants declined by 2.15%, while admissions grew by 1.08%.

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 3,652 students in 2022. The full-time enrollment at University of Mary is 2,462 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,190. This means that 67.4% 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, 3.04% American Indian or Alaska Native, 2.68% Two or More Races, 2.66% Black or African American, 1.45% Asian, and 0.192% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at University of Mary in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (49.2%), followed by White Male (30.9%) and Black or African American Male (1.75%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (59.2%), followed by White Male (21.8%) and Black or African American Male (2.19%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

67.4%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at University of Mary in 2022, both undergraduate and graduate, is 3,652 students. The full-time enrollment at University of Mary is 2,462 and the part-time enrollment is 1,190. This means that 67.4% of students enrolled at University of Mary are enrolled full-time compared with 67.6% 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

80%

2022 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 80%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), 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 (2022)

White
2,820 enrolled students
American Indian or Alaska Native
111 enrolled students
Two or More Races
98 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at University of Mary is 77.2% White, 3.04% American Indian or Alaska Native, 2.68% Two or More Races, 2.66% Black or African American, 1.45% Asian, and 0.192% 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 51.2% White, 17.3% Hispanic or Latino, and 13% 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, 463 students (12.7%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2022, 356 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 (922 degrees awarded). There were 18.8 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (49 degrees).

The most common Masters Degree concentration at University of Mary is General Business Administration & Management (135 degrees awarded), followed by Mental Health Counseling (24 degrees) and Nursing Administration (21 degrees).

In 2022, 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 (27 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (47 degrees), and Theology (17 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 (1,599,868 people), Registered nurses (1,454,326 people), Secondary school teachers (469,509 people), Education administrators (274,562 people), and Special education teachers (193,804 people).

The most specialized majors at University of Mary in 2022 are Philosophy and Religious Studies (27 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (47 degrees), Theology (17 degrees), Education (144 degrees), and Health (350 degrees) (as of 2022).

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 (27 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (47 degrees), Theology (17 degrees), Education (144 degrees), and Health (350 degrees) (as of 2022).

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 (2022)

Registered Nursing
84 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
75 degrees awarded
General Psychology
51 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common bachelors degree concentration at University of Mary was Registered Nursing with 84 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

397

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2022

753

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2022

In 2022, 397 degrees were awarded to men at University of Mary, which is 0.527 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (753).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2022, 123 degrees were awarded to men at University of Mary in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.41 times more than the 87 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2022, 87 degrees were awarded to men at University of Mary in General Business Administration & Management, which is 0.707 times less than the 123 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

46%

100% Completion Time

59%

150% Completion Time

In 2022, 46% of students graduating from University of Mary completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 59% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 61% 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.

Asian Female

Highest Graduation Rate (85.7%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2022 at University of Mary is Female and Asian (85.7% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (73.2%).

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, 2.71% of graduates (7 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2022)

White
922 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
49 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
29 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at University of Mary is white (922 degrees awarded). There were 18.8 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (49 degrees).

8.26% of degree recipients (95 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2022)

White Female
612 degrees awarded
White Male
310 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
30 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at University of Mary is white female (612 degrees awarded). There were 1.97 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (310 degrees).

Operations

University of Mary has an endowment valued at nearly $62.8M, as of the end of the 2022 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of −8.01M (−12.8%) compared to the 0.773% average return (360k on 46.6M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2022, University of Mary had a total salary expenditure of 86.9M. University of Mary employs 19 Assistant professors, 9 Associate professors and 6 Professors. Most academics at University of Mary are Female Assistant professor (13), Female Associate professor (8), 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 69 employees, Service, with 42 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 38 employees.

Endowment

$62.8M

2022 Endowment

8.66%

decline from 2021

University of Mary has an endowment valued at about $62.8M, as of the end of the 2022 fiscal year. The endowment of University of Mary declined 8.66% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $16.2M 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

$27.2M

2022 Salaries

5.1%

growth from 2021

In 2022, University of Mary paid a median of $27.2M in salaries, which represents 31.3% of their overall expenditure ($86.9M) and a 5.1% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 0.146% growth between 2020 and 2021, and a 3.26% decline between 2019 and 2020.

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

Instructional Salaries

$3.16M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2022, University of Mary paid a total of $3.16M to 35 employees working as instructors, which represents 11.6% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $11.3M (31.2%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

19 Employees

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

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

69 Employees

In 2022, the most common positions for instructional staff at University of Mary were Assistant professor with 19 employees, Associate professor with 9 employees, and Professor with 6 employees.

In 2022, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of Mary were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 69 employees, Service with 42 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 38 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2022)

Female Assistant professor
Female Associate professor
Male Assistant professor

In 2022, the most common demographic for instructional staff at University of Mary was Female Assistant professor with 13 employees, Female Associate professor with 8 employees, and Male Assistant professor with 6 employees.

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

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