Campus & Student Life at University of Mary

Home to about 2,535 undergraduates in 2020, University of Mary is a small, private university located in Bismarck, North Dakota. Students who enjoy the peace and quiet of country life may thrive in this rural setting. Should you tire of the campus however, University of Mary offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by University of Mary can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our University of Mary Guide to Distance and Online Learning.

University of Mary is Affiliated With the Roman Catholic Faith.

Some, but not all, schools with a religious affiliation may require a statement of faith or religious studies component. Contact the school to see what their requirements are. If an affinity with the Roman Catholic faith interests you, check out our ranking of The Best Roman Catholic Colleges and Universities.

University of Mary Has a Disability Services Site

For more information on policies and accommodations that the university provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit University of Mary Disability Services.

University of Mary for the Military

While not a "service academy", University of Mary does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit University of Mary Veteran Services . For more information, check out our University of Mary for Veterans Guide.

Freshmen Living Arrangements at University of Mary

University of Mary offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it. In the end though, most do choose to live in the dorms.

* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.

Full-time vs. Part-time Studies at University of Mary

University of Mary has a comparatively small, student body. There were 2,535 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 1,812 (71.5%). Part-time attendance was 723 (28.5%).

University of Mary is Ranked #1,300 for Overall Diversity

Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, University of Mary is more diverse than average in terms of overall diversity. We rank University of Mary #1300 out of 3,451.

The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.

You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at University of Mary by looking closer at the ethnic,  gender,  age, and geographic diversity metrics from the University of Mary Diversity Guide.

University of Mary Competes in the NCAA

University of Mary has a total of 424 student athletes, 280 men and 144 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.

Athletics Financing

For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to University of Mary Athletics