University of Mary
University of Mary is one of the five private, not-for-profit 4-year colleges in North Dakota. The campus is located in a rural area, in Bismarck.
According to the NCES 2017 report, a total of 3,396 students attend the school. In the 2017 fall enrollment, 437 freshman students enrolled, and approximately 328 students returned for their sophomore year (which makes its freshman retention rate 75%). Every year 54% of the graduating class students graduate in 150% of the time it takes to complete their studies.University of Mary's in-state tuition for the 2017-2018 academic year was $16,470, and fees were $1,754. Out-of-state tuition and fees for the same period were $16,470 and $1,754 respectively.
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleFringe Rural |
| Number of Students3,396 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio14:1 |
| Is Admission OpenNo |
| Religious Affiliation Roman Catholic |
| Level4-year |
| TypePrivate |
| Business ModelNot-for-profit |
| On Campus HousingYes |
| Retention Rate75% |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
| Number of Graduates | ||
|---|---|---|
| Degree type | Men | Women |
| Bachelor's degree | 6 | 54 |
| Master's degree | 1 | 7 |
| Doctor's degree - professional practice | 4 | 16 |
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Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
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North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission 01/01/1969 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
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Nursing (CNDNP) - Nursing education programs at the doctorate degree levels CCNE 05/05/2016 - Current |
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Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels CCNE 10/03/2003 - Current |
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Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the graduate degree levels CCNE 10/03/2003 - Current |
Admission
76%
Acceptance RateEnrolled students test score (Fall 2017)
| SAT | 935 to 1160 |
| ACT | 21 to 26 |
Admission considerations
| Secondary school GPA Required |
| Secondary school rank Required |
| Secondary school record Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program Recommended |
| Recommendations Recommended |
| Formal demonstration of competencies Neither required nor recommended |
| Admission test scores (SAT/ACT) Considered but not required |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) Required |
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Neither required nor recommended |
In addition to the college's admission requirements each nursing program might have its own admission criteria (such as: TEAS score, HESI A2 score, nursing prerequisites GPA, etc).
Application fee
| Undergrads | $30 |
| Graduates | $45 |
Cost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
| Undergrad courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $550/credit | |
| In State Students | $550/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $550/credit | |
| Graduate courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $590/credit | |
| In State Students | $590/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $590/credit | |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
| Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LPN | 45 | $24,750 | $24,750 | $24,750 |
| ADN | 70 | $38,500 | $38,500 | $38,500 |
| BSN | 125 | $68,750 | $68,750 | $68,750 |
| FNP | 50 | $29,500 | $29,500 | $29,500 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 100% of University of Mary's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
| Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
|---|---|---|
| Pell Grant | 21% | $4,595 |
| Other Federal Grant | 21% | $912 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 32% | $2,073 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 99% | $8,617 |
| Federal Student Loans | 68% | $5,261 |
| Private Loans | 23% | $9,151 |
$16,929
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$13,337 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$15,090 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$15,847 |
| $75,001 to $110,000$17,642 |
| Over $110,000$19,273 |
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Student Population
2,237
Undergrads
1,159
Graduates
2,148
Women
1,248
Men
73%
Full-time
27%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
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White |
77% |
|
Race/ethnicity unknown |
10% |
|
Hispanic |
4% |
|
Two or more races |
3% |
|
Black/African American |
2% |
|
Asian |
1% |
|
Non-resident alien |
1% |
|
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and North Dakota state board of nursing.
