University of Mary Acceptance Rate
Bismarck, North Dakota · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 1,577
- Admitted
- 1,234
- Yield
- 45.3%
- Test policy
- Test-blind
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, University of Mary's acceptance rate has held roughly steady at 78.2% (78.6% in 2014–15, 78.2% in 2023–24). Applications grew from 1,110 to 1,577 (+42%) over that period.
Its 78.2% rate makes University of Mary more selective than about 46% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 6 tracked North Dakota schools, it is more selective than about 33%.
University of Mary has been test-blind (scores not considered) since 2023–24. Of admitted students, 45.3% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 1,110 | 873 | 78.6% | 424 |
| 2015–16 | 900 | 861 | 95.7% | 410 |
| 2016–17 | 1,092 | 841 | 77% | 407 |
| 2017–18 | 1,146 | 875 | 76.4% | 437 |
| 2018–19 | 1,303 | 1,015 | 77.9% | 530 |
| 2019–20 | 1,376 | 1,012 | 73.5% | 435 |
| 2020–21 | 1,391 | 997 | 71.7% | 440 |
| 2021–22 | 1,532 | 1,207 | 78.8% | 510 |
| 2022–23 | 1,499 | 1,220 | 81.4% | 458 |
| 2023–24 | 1,577 | 1,234 | 78.2% | 559 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 963 | 751 | 78% |
| Men | 614 | 483 | 78.7% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-blind (not considered).
How University of Mary compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is University of Mary's acceptance rate?
University of Mary's acceptance rate is 78.2% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (1,234 admitted of 1,577 applicants).
Is University of Mary test optional?
University of Mary is test-blind: SAT/ACT scores are not considered in admission.
How many people apply to University of Mary?
University of Mary received 1,577 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 1,234.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: https://www.umary.edu/.