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University Of Mary

University Of Mary

University of Mary, also referred to as U-Mary or U of M, is located in Bismarck, North Dakota, United States. The Benedictine Sisters of Annunciation Monastery founded this university in the year 1955. It was originally known as Mary College and achieved university status in the year 1986. Degree programs are offered to students in various areas of study including education, business, nursing, physical therapy, and occupational therapy.

The athletics teams of U-Mary are nicknamed the Marauders. The men's teams participate in baseball, football, cross country, track and field, golf, soccer, basketball, tennis, and wrestling. The women's teams compete in basketball, tennis, soccer, volleyball, softball, cross country, track and field, and golf.

Overview of University Of Mary

University Of Mary is located in a rural site not far from an urban area, in Bismarck, ND. The school is officially a Roman Catholic school. University Of Mary is a private, not-for-profit institution. Degree levels at the school top out at the Doctoral degree.

Areas of Study

Students at University Of Mary often study business and management.

University Of Mary Selectivity

The admissions department at the school does not accept all those who apply.

Student Body

University Of Mary offers classes to 2,786 students (2,313 full-time equivalent).

Student Life

The school serves primarily full-time students. Many students live in housing on or near campus. The school does offer meal plans to students. Students sports include formal participation in Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference competitions.

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting University Of Mary

University Of Mary
7500 University Dr
Bismarck, ND 58504
General Phone: (701) 255-7500
http://www.umary.edu

University Of Mary Programs and Degrees (2007)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Business And Management473management science, business management, accounting, MIS, business communications
Nursing And Emergency Medicine95registered nursing, nursing administration, nurse practitioner, various nursing
Education And Teaching67elementary school teaching, music teaching, education of learning disabled, secondary school administration, history teaching, teacher education, elementary/middle school admin, biology teaching, ...
Liberal Arts65general studies, social services, English
Therapy And Counseling33physical therapy, psychology, substance abuse counseling
Nutrition And Exercise Therapy30occupational therapy, exercise science, athletic trainer, health and physical education, sports and fitness management
Medical Support And Technology26radiation therapist, respiratory care tech, clinical lab tech
Computer Science And Engineering23computer and info science, information science
Science22biology
Media10mass communication
Medical Administration9health care administration
Family And Social Work7social work
Music5music performance
Religion And Philosophy5religion, theology
Security And Law Enforcement2criminal justice and safety
Mathematics1mathematics
Engineering1engineering

Number of programs and degrees for University Of Mary in 2007:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Bachelor's degree50239
Master's degree37118
Associate's degree12

Student Body

In 2007, University Of Mary had a total enrollment of 2,786 students (2,313 full-time equivalent).

Students in the Freshman Class:

GroupPercent
Men42%
Women58%
Full-Time100%

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate68%
Graduate32%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White87%
Black2%
Hispanic1%
Asian1%
American Indian6%
Unknown1%
(Foreign Students)2%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
Under 180%
18-1921%
20-2122%
22-2416%
25-2913%
30-349%
35-397%
40-498%
50-643%

Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)

ResidencePercent
North Dakota57%
South Dakota12%
Montana8%
Minnesota6%
California3%
Colorado3%
Texas3%
Nevada2%
Wyoming2%
(International Students)1%
Washington1%

University Of Mary Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2007):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time74 %

University Of Mary Room and Board (2007)

University Of Mary offers campus housing for 791 of its 2,313 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.

(Please refer to our profile of Bismarck, North Dakota for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other North Dakota Colleges).

The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.

University Of Mary Admissions and Selectivity (2007)

Acceptances:

GroupApplicantsAcceptedPercent
Accepted
EnrolledPercent of
Accepted Enrolled
Total1,00885585%35341%
Men48640483%14736%
Women52245186%20646%

Standardized Test Scores:

Test25th Percentile75th Percetile
ACT Verbal1925
ACT Math1925
ACT Composite1925

Application Requirements:

ItemRequirement
GPArequired
Class Rankrequired
High School Recordrequired
College Prep Programrecommended
Recommendationsrequired
Formal Demonstration of Competencenot required
Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT)required
Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT8%
Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT91%
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)required

University Of Mary Expenses and Financial Aid (2007)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
In-state tuition and fees$ 11,780
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 11,780
Room and board$ 4,520
Room charge$ 2,100
Board (meal plan) charge$ 2,420
Books and supplies$ 800
Other expenses$ 2,000

Financial Aid:
University Of Mary participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 299200)

University Of Mary Faculty

Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelMenWomen
Non-tenured and not on tenure track4954

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Instructorcalendar year3$39,9600*
All faculty totalcalendar year3$39,9600*

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Full-Time Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Professoracademic year5$62,3604$55,425
Associate professoracademic year20$51,39020$51,603
Assistant professoracademic year15$43,14123$44,014
Instructoracademic year6$37,0287$36,149
All faculty totalacademic year46$48,01954$46,651

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

University Of Mary Athletics

Athletic Conferences:

SportConference
FootballNorthern Sun Intercollegiate Conference
BasketballNorthern Sun Intercollegiate Conference
BaseballNorthern Sun Intercollegiate Conference
TrackNorthern Sun Intercollegiate Conference

Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):

SportMenWomenTotal
Total333366
Track161430
Basketball134
Football404
Baseball303
All Other Sports91625

University Of Mary Degree Programs (2007)

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Corporate Communications
Management Information Systems, General
Management Science, General

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Information Science/Studies

EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Biology Teacher Education
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Education/Teaching Individuals - Specific Learning Disabilities
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Emotional Disturbances
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Mental Retardation
Elementary Education and Teaching
Elementary and Middle School Administration/Principalship
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
History Teacher Education
Mathematics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Secondary Education and Teaching
Secondary School Administration/Principalship
Social Science Teacher Education
Special Education and Teaching, Other
Teacher Education/Profess Development, Levels & Methods, Other

ENGINEERING
Engineering, General

FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Social Work

LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
General Studies
Social Sciences, General

MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General

MEDIA
Mass Communication/Media Studies

MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health/Health Care Administration/Management

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist

MUSIC
Music Performance, General

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Family Practice Nurse/Nurse Practitioner
Nursing Administration (MSN, MS, PhD)
Nursing, Other
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)

NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Athletic Training/Trainer
Health and Physical Education, General
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
Occupational Therapy/Therapist
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management

RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Religion/Religious Studies
Theology/Theological Studies

SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies

THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Physical Therapy/Therapist
Psychology, General
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling

University Of Mary Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets University Of Mary Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
% of degrees in business and management
(vs. all colleges)
Top 6%University Of Mary % of degrees in business and management
Number of degree programs
(vs. all colleges)
Top 12%University Of Mary Number of degree programs
Dorm rooms per full-time student
(vs. all colleges)
Top 18%University Of Mary Dorm rooms per full-time student
Explanation of the Highlights categories

Notable:
Roman Catholic affiliation
Accepts some high school credits
Offers credit for life experience
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Offers weekend classes
Career counseling
Career services
Student employment services
Remedial classes for students
Option to study abroad
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Offers campus housing
Offers a board (meal) plan
Offers athletic scholarships
NCAA athletic conference member

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