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University Of Mary

University of Mary, often abbreviated as U-Mary or U of M, is a private, Catholic university located in Bismarck, North Dakota, United States. It was founded in 1955 as a two-year school by the Sisters of St. Benedict of Annunciation Monastery. The school was established as Mary College in 1959 and was renamed the University of Mary in 1986. The university now grants admission to more than 2,000 students every year.

The academic divisions under the University of Mary include the following:

  • Harold Schafer Leadership Center
  • School of Accelerated and Distance Education
  • Tharaldson School of Business

The official sports teams of the University of Mary are called the Marauders. The official mascot is the Marauder. The teams participate in intercollegiate tennis, wrestling, football, track & field, soccer, volleyball, basketball, softball, and baseball.

Campus Location

7500 University Dr
Bismarck, ND 58504
USA
Main Tel: (701) 255-7500
Web Site

The campus is in a rural site not far from an urban area.

University Of Mary Highlights

Where University Of Mary stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

Other important characteristics:

  • Library on-campus
  • Campus housing available
  • Student meal (board) plan
  • Study abroad option
  • Distance learning available
  • Weekend study option
  • Part-time classes available
  • Athlete financial aid

Degrees Awarded (in 2007)

DegreeTotal
Earned
Different
Programs
Bachelor50239
Master37118
Associate12

Students

The student enrollment at University Of Mary was 2,786 in 2007 (2,313 full-time equivalent).

About 42% of the freshmen class in 2007 was male and women were 58% of the class.

Undergrads are 68% of enrolled students and graduate students are 32%.

About 1% of freshmen are from countries other than the US. Students living in the US make up 99% of incoming freshmen.

Tuition and Other Costs

ItemCost
State Tuition and fees$ 11,780
Room$ 2,100
Board$ 2,420
Books and supplies$ 800
Other$ 2,000

Financial Aid: University Of Mary participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.

Faculty

Tenure (2007):

Full-Time Faculty  Total
Without tenure; tenure not available  103

Housing and Meals

University Of Mary provides on-campus housing for 791 of its 2,313 (full-time) students (as of 2007). The school requires freshmen to live on campus.

Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 19 meals weekly.

University Of Mary Athletics

School sports include football, basketball, baseball, and track. University Of Mary is in the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference for major sports.

University Of Mary offers financial aid for athletes. Of students receiving athletic financial aid, 33 male students received the aid (men were 50% of those receiving aid) and 33 women were awarded financial aid based on athletics (representing 50% of students receiving such aid) .

University Of Mary Admissions (2007)

ApplicantsAdmitted
Men83%
Women86%
All85%

Programs of Study

(Number of degrees awarded in 2007 in parentheses)

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (473 awarded)

  • Accounting
  • Business Administration and Management
  • Business/Corporate Communications
  • Management Information Systems
  • Management Science

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (23 awarded)

  • Computer and Information Sciences
  • Information Science/Studies

EDUCATION AND TEACHING (67 awarded)

  • 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
  • Teacher Education/Profess Development, Levels & Methods

ENGINEERING (1 awarded)

  • Engineering

FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (7 awarded)

  • Social Work

LIBERAL ARTS (65 awarded)

  • English Language and Literature
  • General Studies
  • Social Sciences

MATHEMATICS (1 awarded)

  • Mathematics

MEDIA (10 awarded)

  • Mass Communication/Media Studies

MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION (9 awarded)

  • Health/Health Care Administration/Management

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (26 awarded)

  • Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
  • Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
  • Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist

MUSIC (5 awarded)

  • Music Performance

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (95 awarded)

  • Family Practice Nurse/Nurse Practitioner
  • Nursing Administration (MSN, MS, PhD)
  • Nursing
  • Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)

NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY (30 awarded)

  • Athletic Training/Trainer
  • Health and Physical Education
  • Kinesiology and Exercise Science
  • Occupational Therapy/Therapist
  • Sport and Fitness Administration/Management

RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY (5 awarded)

  • Religion/Religious Studies
  • Theology/Theological Studies

SCIENCE (22 awarded)

  • Biology/Biological Sciences

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (2 awarded)

  • Criminal Justice/Safety Studies

THERAPY AND COUNSELING (33 awarded)

  • Physical Therapy/Therapist
  • Psychology
  • Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling

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