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.

Highlights

Where the school stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

• Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
• Many students concentrating in business and management.
• Large number of programs of study offered.
• Number of dorm rooms for students.

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 2008-2009)

Students

Student enrollment was 2,786 in 2007-2008 (2,717 full-time equivalent).

About 41% of the freshmen class in 2008-2009 was male and women were 59% of the class.

Undergrads are 66% of enrolled students and graduate students are 34%.

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 (2008-2009)

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.

Housing and Meals

University Of Mary provides on-campus housing for 791 of its 2,717 (full-time) students (as of 2008-2009).

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

Athletics

School sports include football, basketball, baseball, and track. The school is in the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference for major sports.

The school 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) .

Admissions (2008-2009)