Private not-for-profit

Medium

University of Mary SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements

SAT Range1096 to 1320

ACT Range21 to 26

Average GPA3.80

Acceptance Rate75.3%

UMary admits a broad share of applicants, but the typical entering student is still academically strong, with a 3.80 average GPA. Focus on steady grades and a solid course record, and if testing is a strength, consider submitting an ACT near 26 or SAT near 1320.

Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.

University of Mary facts and stats

Quick Facts

University of Mary enrolls about 2,821 undergraduates in a rural campus setting. UMary has an 84% freshman retention rate, above the national average of roughly 70%, and a 66% six-year graduation rate. The student-to-faculty ratio is 14:1.

Location

Bismarck, ND

Undergrad Enrollment2,821

Freshman Retention84%

SettingRural

Student to Faculty Ratio14:1

Graduation Rate66%

Test PolicyTest-optional

How do your scores compare at UMary?

SAT score card showing a 1520 score with an unlocked lock

Unlock your future with Acely

Adaptive SAT and ACT practice that meets you where you are and gets you to your target score.

Start your free trial

Key University of Mary application dates

Key dates

Application deadlines

Regular Decision

Offered

Early Action

Not offered

Early Decision

—

Priority Deadline

—

Financial aid deadlines

Coming soon

Test dates

SAT test dates

August 22, 2026

Registration deadline: August 7, 2026

September 12, 2026

Registration deadline: August 28, 2026

October 3, 2026

Registration deadline: September 18, 2026

ACT test dates

September 19, 2026

Registration deadline: August 14, 2026

October 17, 2026

Registration deadline: September 11, 2026

December 12, 2026

Registration deadline: November 6, 2026

Take tests early for the best outcomes

If you choose to submit scores to test-optional UMary, take your first SAT or ACT by the spring of junior year and save the summer before senior year for retakes. Use the fall for a final retake or superscore boost, making sure scores arrive before UMary’s Regular Decision deadline.

Want to improve your scores and unlock scholarships at University of Mary?

Higher test scores can mean bigger merit awards. Acely helps you get there faster.

Start your free trial

What you'll actually pay

UMary is a private not-for-profit, so the same tuition and fees rate applies to all students. Tuition and fees are $21,980, and the average merit award is $10,246. About 59% of students receive aid.

Tuition and Fees$21,980

Room and Board$9,276

Average Merit Award$10,246

Application Fee$30

Students on Aid59%

Average Aid Package$16,894

Average Debt at Grad$32,922

UMary’s listed cost of attendance is about $31,256 before books, personal expenses, and travel. About 59% of students receive financial aid, with an average aid package of $16,894. Merit awards average $10,246, which can significantly reduce the amount families pay out of pocket. Graduates leave with an average debt of $32,922.