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Your education is about much more than a diploma. It’s about becoming the person and professional you are called to be—for Life.

So while you have plenty of schools to choose from, what makes the University of Mary different is that we will help you combine your experiences and passions with a degree program that positions you to succeed professionally and personally. At Mary you will acquire the knowledge and skills you need to thrive in your career while being steeped in timeless values like service, respect and community that will benefit you and those you serve for a lifetime.

The Mary Difference

At the UNIVERSITY OF MARY, we strive to help you discover the meaning of your life. You will learn to listen, to stand on your own two feet, and to open your heart to the wonder of the world. Join us in the pursuit of knowledge, of all the astonishing truths which will amaze and fascinate you.

— University of Mary President Monsignor James Shea —

Dr. Carole Barrett spent most of the 2012–2013 school year in

India living, learning and teaching as a Fulbright scholar.

1) Professor Daniel Bielinski (front left), New York City actor and HBO co-star, and Dr. Marek Dojs (center), Communications Program Director and documentary filmmaker, work with students to shoot the trailer for the production of Agatha Christie’s

“Mousetrap.” 2) In 2014, Dr. Brenda Werner was honored with a Global Education Fellowship and National Education Association Foundation award for teaching excellence. 3) Dr. John Warford, dean of the Gary Tharaldson School of Business,

is a local businessman. He was mayor of Bismarck from 2002-2014, leading the city as it created 15,000 jobs.

Learn from the bestAt Mary, your teachers are respected scholars, experts in their fields who bring real-world insights into the classroom. Our student-faculty ratio is 15:1, which allows our faculty more time for mentoring, helping you to grow academically, professionally, and spiritually. Mary provides you all the academic opportunities of a large university with the personal attention of a small college. At Mary, you’ll get much more than career preparation—you’ll get an education for life.

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“ The professors are all absolutely amazing and seem to care about the success of each and every student.”

— Sarah Nelson, Occupational Therapy Major

15:1StudentFaculty Ratio

A private school that’s affordableBefore you think, “I can’t afford a private education,” take a look at the facts. The University of Mary is one of the most affordable private universities in the nation. Beyond that, we offer numerous scholarships—many of them which can be combined—including unique options for nursing and health care administration majors, as well as eligible graduates of Catholic high schools. At Mary, we partner with you to secure all available funding sources, including scholarships, grants, and financial aid.

Nursing students can receive senior tuition free! Thanks to an eight-figure gift from

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“ I think the most rewarding aspects of attending the University of Mary were the relationships I developed with teachers and peers.”

— Michael Mortenson, Math Education and Business Major

1) Sister Nicole Kunze, who returned to teach at her alma mater after earning her doctorate in chemistry, instructs students during a biochemistry experiment. 2) At the 2013 NCAA indoor track & field championships, Melissa Agnew anchored the winning Distance Medley Relay team that posted the third-best time in NCAA history. The next day she became Mary’s first individual national champion by winning the mile run.

Compare for Yourself!

99% of undergraduate students receive financial aid – a combination of grants, scholarships, loans, or work study.

COLLEGE TUITION & FEES ROOM & BOARD TOTAL COST DIFFERENCE SAVINGS

University of Mary (ND) $16,490.00 $6,246.00 $22,736.00

University of St. Thomas (MN) $38,105.00 $9,750.00 $47,855.00 $25,119.00 52%

St. John's University (MN) $40,226.00 $9,604.00 $49,830.00 $27,094.00 54%

College of St. Benedict – St. Ben’s (MN) $40,846.00 $10,231.00 $51,077.00 $28,341.00 55%

Concordia College: Moorhead (MN) $35,464.00 $7,600.00 $43,064.00 $20,328.00 47%

Mount Marty (SD) $24,306.00 $7,326.00 $31,632.00 $8,896.00 28%

University of Jamestown (ND) $19,870.00 $6,860.00 $26,730.00 $3,994.00 15%

Carroll College (MT) $30,754.00 $9,218.00 $39,972.00 $17,236.00 43%

Franciscan University, Steubenville (OH) $24,780.00 $8,300.00 $33,080.00 $10,344.00 31%

Ave Maria University (FL) $19,430.00 $10,233.00 $29,663.00 $6,927.00 23%

Christendom College (VA) $24,780.00 $8,980.00 $33,760.00 $11,024.00 33%

Benedictine College (KS) $26,250.00 $9,165.00 $35,415.00 $12,679.00 36%*Average costs from collegeboard.org

Something for everyoneYou know that college prepares you for the future, but what about the life you lead while you’re preparing? At the University of Mary, campus life is much more than a feature, it is a central part of who you are.

Nestled atop the hills overlooking the Missouri River, Mary’s campus is like a small international city with 3,000 students from 46 states and seven countries—each of whom brings unique and meaningful contributions to bear on your everyday life and learning.

With 30-plus student organizations, the Emerging Leaders Academy, the Honors Program, University Ministry, student recreation, and one of the nation’s first 24-7 dining experiences—among a multitude of other offerings—Mary provides you with a vibrant, flourishing campus community.

17 NCAA Athletic Teams

Whether you’re watching, cheering, or playing for the Marauders in the Northern Sun conference, athletics are an important part of life at the University of Mary. As members of the NCAA Division II, the Marauders perform at a high level of competition. At Mary, coaches

and faculty members are committed to an “education first” mentality. “Student-athlete” is more than a term—it’s a way of life.

30+ Student Organizations

Under the direction of New York City actor and “The Leftovers” co-star Professor Daniel Bielinski, Mary’s Theater program produced Agatha Christie’s classic murder tale, “Mousetrap,” in spring 2015.

Serious about faithGrounded in faith and service to others, Mary offers you a unique experience to explore some of life’s biggest questions. Whether it’s our Catholic Studies program, two vocation-based residence halls, campuses in Rome and Peru, FOCUS or our active University-based ministry serving students of all faiths and backgrounds, Mary prepares you to be a leader in service of Truth.

1) Rich sacramental life includes daily Mass – as well as Confession, morning prayer and Eucharistic Adoration. 2) Father Joshua Waltz serves as Vocation Director for the Diocese of Bismarck and lives in residence at Saint Joseph’s Hall, offering

spiritual direction and sacramental support to students. He also teaches classes on spiritual discernment. 3) The Reverend Kerry Bender, an ordained minister, serves as Director of the Christian Leadership Center and is part of the University’s chaplaincy team.

Bible Study, Inter-faith Prayer, Faith-Based Organizations

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“As a Lutheran I had some reservations about attending a Catholic university. At Mary I discovered a community that is not only serious about faith, but one that enabled me to grow within my own tradition. Because of Mary I have a greater sense of who I am and of God’s direction for me.”

– Kayla Cummings, Exercise Science Major

Daily Mass, Morning Prayer, Adoration, Confession

“We–the rest of the country, the rest of the world–are watching you, because you represent something fresh and daring. You represent something exciting and promising, and we are watching. And we like what we see. Terrific things are happening at Mary!” – Cardinal Timothy Dolan, archbishop of New York

“ My Catholic faith has grown tremendously at Mary. The chapels are my home away from home. They’ve seen my greatest joys and deepest sorrows, but most of all they are a quiet place for me to talk to God. No matter where you are on your journey, you have a place at Mary.” — Matt Larson, Social Studies Education Major

1) “The University of Mary taught me about servant leadership, and I was allowed to see it in action through our service mission to Guatemala with the Occupational Therapy Department.” — Krissann Schneeberger 2) Through our partnership with the Universidad Católica San Pablo

in Arequipa, Peru, University of Mary students have the opportunity to study and serve for a full semester in South America. 3) With a campus in Rome, University of Mary students were blessed to be present when Pope Francis was introduced to the world on March 13, 2013.

The world is your campusMary’s global studies programs immerse you in a diversity of cultures and settings to give you an international perspective of “leadership in the service of truth.” With programs in Rome and Milan, Italy, and Arequipa, Peru, service-learning trips to Guatemala, and a summer Holy Land experience in Israel, you’ll have a variety of affordable study abroad options. Mary students have also journeyed to places such as India, Haiti and Belize to expand their understanding of the founding Sisters’ mission of hospitality, respect for persons and service.

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Rome, Italy, is the heart of the Catholic faith and the site of the University of Mary’s most popular study-abroad campus. Mary students can live and study in Rome, travel in Europe, and learn about our Christian, Catholic, and Benedictine heritage firsthand. Students return home with a new vision of life and its purpose, and an even deeper passion for learning and the truth. The best news is that the cost of tuition, room, and board on Mary’s Rome campus is the same as at the Bismarck campus, and all of your financial aid goes with you!

In a rare papal gesture, Pope Francis exchanges his zucchetto (skullcap) for the one in the outstretched hands of Andrew Meyer, a semester abroad student at the University of Mary’s Rome campus.

Preparing for your futureHow do you measure success? Is it job placement and career opportunities, or life goals that go beyond a job? At the University of Mary, we prepare you for both, whether you choose our standard four-year program or our innovative Year-Round Campus program.

By combining leadership training, internships, and service learning with cutting-edge professional programs grounded in a solid liberal arts tradition, Mary prepares you to live a full and radiant life. 96% of our alumni are employed or continuing their education within six months of graduation while the individual attention they received at Mary pays dividends well beyond the workplace and boardroom.

96%Average Job/Graduate School Placement Rate – Past 5 Years (within 6 months after graduation)

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1) To help students and graduates compete in today’s highly competitive job market, the University of Mary’s Career Services department provides a variety of career counseling services. In addition, the University’s Alumni Association and family—over 18,000

strong—provide students and graduates with a growing network of leading professionals at work literally around the world. 2) Are you a nursing student? You might qualify for our Catholic Health Initiative scholarship, which means your senior year tuition is free!

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Based on the University’s study,* the increased incremental savings and earnings, and reduced student loan balances, would boost graduates’ lifetime financial benefits by $322,193.

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Changing the Face of Higher Education: Year-Round CampusYear-Round Campus is a revolutionary educational opportunity offered by the University of Mary for students who want an education that costs less and takes less time.

Unlike an accelerated degree, Year-Round Campus offers classes during the summer so you learn throughout the year, and get your bachelor’s degree in 2.6 years or your master’s in 4 years.

The best of both worldsMary offers you all the advantages of traditional university life with all the attractions of a vibrant and growing urban setting. With quick and easy access to the cities of Bismarck and Mandan, Mary students can take advantage of a wide and expanding array of events and entertainment in one of the most vibrant and fastest growing communities in America.

The cities of Bismarck and Mandan are easy to get around and offer everything from a broad and growing selection of restaurants, shopping and movie theaters to concerts, museums and the Bismarck Event Center. It’s a great place for those who love the outdoors, boasting more than 89 miles of recreational trails, as well as seven golf courses, parks,

softball diamonds, bike paths, a zoo, historical Fort Lincoln and, of course, the Missouri River.

#1 Best States for Young AdultsMoneyrates.com 10/14

89 Miles of Recreational Trails

The North Dakota Heritage Center and State Museum traces the geologic, cultural, and industrial roots of the Peace Garden State, from 600 million years ago through today. Exhibits feature everything from the dinosaurs that once roamed the land and the state’s rich Native American culture to breakthrough moments in American history including homesteading and energy development.

Gary Tharaldson School of BusinessBACHELOR’S DEGREE PROGRAMS• Accounting• Business Administration• Business Education• Business Management• Computer Information Systems• Computer Science

(available concentrations in Cyber Security)

• Financial Services and Banking• Healthcare Administration• Information Technology

Management• Marketing• Sport and Leisure Management

GRADUATE DEGREE PROGRAMS• Master of Business Administration

(available concentrations in Executive, Energy Management, Healthcare, Human Resource Management , Public Administration, Virtuous Leadership)

• Master of Project Management (available concentrations in Energy Management, Executive Health Care, Human Resource Management, Healthcare Informatics, Public Administration, Virtuous Leadership)

• Master of Science in Business (available concentrations in Project Management, Energy Management, Executive Health Care, Human Resource Management, Healthcare Informatics, Public Administration, Virtuous Leadership)

• Master of Public Administration (available concentrations in Project Management, Energy Management, Executive Health Care, Human Resource Management, Healthcare Informatics, Virtuous Leadership)

Liffrig Family School of Education & Behavioral SciencesBACHELOR’S DEGREE PROGRAMS• Biology Education• Business Education• Criminal Justice• Early Childhood Education• Elementary Education• English Education• History Education• Mathematics Education• Music Education• Physical Education• Psychology• Social Work• Social Studies Education• Special Education

GRADUATE DEGREE PROGRAMS• Doctor of Education• Master of Education

(available concentrations in Autism Spectrum Disorder, Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment, Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment – Licensure Track, Elementary Administration, Reading, Secondary Administration, Special Education Strategist)

• Master of Science in Counseling (available concentrations in Addiction Counseling, Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Military Families Emphasis, School Counseling and Student Affairs)

School of Health SciencesBACHELOR’S DEGREE PROGRAMS• Athletic Training• Communication Sciences

and Disorders• Exercise Science• Medical Laboratory Science• Nursing• Radiologic Technology• Respiratory Therapy

GRADUATE DEGREE PROGRAMS• Doctor of Nursing Practice: FNP• Doctor of Physical Therapy• MS in Bioethics• MS in Clinical Exercise

Physiology• MS in Kinesiology• MS in Occupational Therapy• MS in Respiratory Therapy• Nurse Administrator• Nurse Educator• MSN/MBA in Healthcare

Administration Dual Degree• MS in Sports and Physical

Education Administration

Programs of Study

The University of Mary is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission, a commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.

School of Arts & SciencesBACHELOR’S DEGREE PROGRAMS• Biology• Biology Education• Business Communication• Catechesis and the

New Evangelization• Catholic Studies• Chemistry• College Studies• Cultural Studies• Engineering Science• English• English Education• Government and Political

Philosophy• History• History Education• Liberal Arts• Mass Communication• Mathematics• Mathematics Education• Medical Laboratory Science• Music• Music Education• Music Performance• Music with an Emphasis

in Sacred Music• Pastoral Ministry• Philosophy• Public Policy• Public Relations• Social Studies Education• Spanish• Theological Studies• Theology

• Chiropractic• Dentistry• Optometry• Pharmacy• Physician Assistant

Pre-Professional Concentrations• Podiatry• Pre-Law• Pre-Med• Veterinary Medicine• Wildlife Management and

Conservation

We want to make your application to the University of Mary as smooth and easy as possible. If you have ANY questions, please call us at 1–800–288–6279 (MARY) or 701–355–8030.

THAT’S IT! We review each application on an individual basis and accept those who will make positive contributions to our community and achieve academic success.

Applying to the University of Mary is as easy as one, two, three!

Fill out the application form and return it with the $30 application fee. You can also download application forms, or even apply online, at www.umary.edu/apply.

Criteria considered for admission are as follows:

• Composite ACT of 19 or SAT equivalent (University of Mary code for ACT is 3201 and for SAT is 6428.)

• High school cumulative GPA of 2.5

Students who do not meet admission criteria may be accepted provisionally upon recommendation of the Academic Standards and Admissions Committee. No applicant is refused admission to the university on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, or disability.

Start the financial aid process.

• FAFSA stands for Free Application for Federal Student Aid. To apply for financial assistance at Mary, you must complete the FAFSA after taxes are filed. We encourage you to use FAFSA on the Web because it is fast, easy, and secure.

• The FAFSA on the web is at www.fafsa.gov. Mary’s school code is 002992.

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The University of Mary does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, marital status or public assistance, in accordance with applicable laws.

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