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University of Mary

7 Campus Locations and Online

  • Overview
  • Accessibility
  • Demographics
  • Cost
  • Online Offerings
  • Outcomes
  • Military
  • Programs & Degrees

University of Mary is a private college in Bismarck, North Dakota and has been named to the Abound: Finish College 100 Best Online Colleges, Best Online Colleges: Midwest, Best Affordable Online Colleges, and Best Colleges for Adults award lists for 2024. The school’s online program features 69 online degree options and 334 online students. The part-time student body is 3,462 students, which represents 27% of total students. The on-campus average net price to attend is $18,369 and the per-credit hour charge for part-time students is $630. The school offers online degrees, credit for life experiences, weekend/evening classes, academic counseling services, career services, credit for military training, and more.

Overview

School Type

  • On Campus
  • Online
  • Private
  • Catholic

Website: www.umary.edu

Accessibility

  • Distance education:Yes
  • Career services:Yes
  • Weekend/Evening classes:Yes
  • Credit for life experiences:Yes
  • On-Campus day care:No

Demographics

Part-time students
682 undergrads
  • Full-time undergrad students:1,824
  • Undergrad students over 25 years old:333
  • Pell Grant students:460
  • Online and distance education undergrad students:334
  • Part-time students
    27%
  • Students over 25 years old
    13%

Cost

In-district per-credit-hour charge for part-time students
$630
Average net price for students awarded grant/aid
$18,369
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Online & Distance Programs

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Bachelor's degrees offered

  • Natural Resources and Conservation(1)
  • Area Ethnic Cultural Gender and Group Studies(1)
  • Communication Journalism and Related Programs(3)
  • Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services(3)
  • Education(13)

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  • Engineering(4)
  • Foreign Languages Literatures and Linguistics(1)
  • English Language and Literature/Letters(1)
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences General Studies and Humanities(3)
  • Biological and Biomedical Sciences(2)
  • Mathematics and Statistics(2)
  • Parks Recreation Leisure and Fitness Studies(3)
  • Philosophy and Religious Studies(2)
  • Theology and Religious Vocations(2)
  • Physical Sciences(1)
  • Psychology(1)
  • Homeland Security Law Enforcement Firefighting and Related Protective Service(2)
  • Public Administration and Social Service Professions(2)
  • Social Sciences(3)
  • Visual and Performing Arts(4)
  • Health Professions and Related Programs(7)
  • Business Management Marketing and Related Support Services(7)
  • History(1)
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Outcomes

  • Retention rate for part-time students:80%

Military & Veteran

Number of undergraduate students receiving Post 9/11 GI Bill benefits
58 students
  • Credit for military training:Yes
  • Dedicated staff member:Yes
  • Student veteran organization:No
  • Yellow Ribbon Program member:Yes
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Featured Programs & Degrees

Business
Criminal Justice
Healthcare
Nursing
Psychology
Science & Technology
Business

Business Program Overview

Choosing to pursue a business degree through The University of Mary can open the door to advance in your chosen field. The University of Mary offers many options for online and hybrid learning options, and it’s flexible to help fit your schedule. Courses are offered fully online or at campus locations in Alexandria, Billings, Bismarck Main Campus, Fargo, Watford, Bismarck Butler Center, or Grandforks.

Degree Options Include

Accounting
Business Administration
Business Management
Marketing

Criminal Justice

Criminal Justice Online Degree Program

This accelerated, online program will help prepare students for careers in law enforcement, corrections, private security, loss prevention, juvenile justice, victim advocacy, and offender transition. Most classes start every 5 weeks, year round.

Healthcare

Healthcare Program Overview

The University of Mary has degrees in healthcare offered fully online or at campus locations in Alexandria, Billings, Bismarck Main Campus, Fargo, or Watford. Students interested in gaining further knowledge and increasing their skillset

Degree Options Include

Healthcare Administration
Respiratory Therapy

Nursing

Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program Overview

The University of Mary has two degree tracks for those looking to earn a BSN. For students that hold a bachelors degree in something other than nursing, courses are offered on weeknights at Main Campus. For RNs who are looking to advance in their field and gain their BSN, the entire degree program can be completed online.

Degree Options Include

Accelerated 2nd Degree BSN
Nursing RN to BSN

Psychology

Psychology Online Degree Program

A degree in psychology can be obtained entirely online from the University of Mary. The online degree is designed specifically for the working adult and will cover topics such as cultural diversity and human sexuality.

Science & Technology

Information Technology Management Degree Program

The Information Technology Management degree at the University of Mary can be earned entirely online, or during evening classes in Alexandria, Billings, Bismarck Main Campus, Fargo, or Watford.

Contact University of Mary

Main Campus

7500 University Drive

Bismarck, ND 58504

701-355-8030

umary.edu/academics/online-evening-programs

Additional Campus Locations

Alexandria

1601 Jefferson Street
Alexandria, MN 56308

Billings

2590 Holman Avenue
Billings, MT 59102

Butler Center

505 South Seventh Street
Bismarck, ND 58504

Additional Campus Locations

Fargo

1351 Page Drive
Fargo, ND 58103

Grand Forks

1407 24th Ave South
Grand Forks, ND 58201

Watford City

2209 Wolves Den Parkway
Watford City, ND 58854

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