University of Mary

7500 University Dr, Bismarck, ND 58504

Private not-for-profit 4-year

The BSW Program at University of Mary

University of Mary graduated 6 social work students in the most recent reporting year, placing it #512 of 587 BSW-awarding colleges. Small programs like this one tend to compete on individual attention and placement relationships rather than breadth.

54.9% of students complete their degree, close to the 50.4% median across BSW colleges nationally. Students who finish take a median of 5 years to do it. First-time entrants complete at 62.0% against 50.5% for transfers — worth checking how transfer credits map onto the practice sequence.

The average student pays $20,156 a year after grants and scholarships — $4,572 above the $15,584 median across the 3 BSW colleges in North Dakota. 22.0% of first-time students receive Pell Grants. Net price is the number that matters when comparing programs, not sticker tuition — and because most social work roles are with government or nonprofit employers, graduates are typically eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness.

Figures from IPEDS, U.S. Department of Education. Completion and net-price comparisons are against the 618 BSW-awarding colleges in this directory.

Key Statistics

3,861
Total Students
2,821
Undergraduates
14:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
N/A
Campus Housing

Can I get in?

Admissions

75%
Acceptance Rate
1,363 admitted out of 1,810 applicants

Admissions Requirements

High School GPA: Required
School Record: Required
Test Scores: Considered
Recommendations: Considered
College Prep: Considered

SAT Scores (25th-75th Percentile)

Reading & Writing
580 - 680
Math
530 - 660
7% of first-time students submitted SAT scores

ACT Scores (25th-75th Percentile)

Composite
21 - 26
English
19 - 26
Math
19 - 26
37% of first-time students submitted ACT scores

Can I afford it?

Tuition & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees (2024-2025)

In/Out-of-State
$21,468

Living Arrangements

Living cost information not available

Financial Aid

$20,156
Average Net Price
After grants and scholarships

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income Net Price
$0 - $30,000 $11,593
$30,001 - $48,000 $12,282
$48,001 - $75,000 $13,087
$75,001 - $110,000 $16,001
$110,001+ $20,063
22%
Receive Pell Grants
44%
Students Borrowing
$7,033
Avg. Loan Amount

Will I graduate?

Student Outcomes

Completion Rates

55%
Overall
56%
Full-Time
55%
Part-Time
62%
First-Time Students
51%
Transfer Students
22%
Transfer Out

Time to Degree

4-Year Completion 44%
6-Year Completion 50%
8-Year Completion 55%
Median Time to Degree: 5 years

What's the campus like?

Student Demographics

Undergraduate Gender

Male
38.2%
Female
61.8%

Distance Education

Exclusively Distance
32.1%
Some Distance
37.4%
No Distance
30.5%

Graduate Distance Education

Exclusively Distance
14.8%
Some Distance
43.8%
No Distance
41.4%

Undergraduate Race/Ethnicity

White
77.2%
Black or African American
2.4%
Asian
1.9%
American Indian/Alaska Native
2.5%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0.3%
Two or More Races
2.4%
Non-Resident Alien
3.1%
Unknown
10.3%

Degrees & Awards Offered

Bachelor's Degree

Contact Information

Phone
7012557500
Address
7500 University Dr, Bismarck, ND 58504
IPEDS ID
200217

Where a BSW Leads

Graduates of undefined and other CSWE-accredited BSW programs work across six main practice areas, and pay differs between them by more than most prospective students expect. Each guide below carries the full BLS percentile spread, pay by work setting, and pay by state. Figures are May 2025 medians.

Not sure which fits? Start with the career and salary overview or the is social work for me self-assessment.