University of Mary

University of Mary
Lumen Vitae University Center
Former names
  • Mary College (1959–1986)
MottoLumen Vitae
(The Light of Life)
TypePrivate
Established1959; 66 years ago (1959)
Religious affiliation
Catholic Church
(Order of Saint Benedict)
Endowment$53.4 million (2021)[1]
PresidentMonsignor James Patrick Shea
Students3,852 (2021)
Undergraduates2,169 (2021)[2]
Location, ,
United States

46°43′19″N 100°45′11″W / 46.722°N 100.753°W / 46.722; -100.753
CampusSuburban/Rural, 340 acres (1.4 km2)
Colors   
(Blue, orange)
NicknameMarauders
AffiliationsNCAA D-II
MascotMaximus
Websiteumary.edu

The University of Mary (UMary or simply Mary) is a private, Benedictine university near Bismarck, North Dakota that has 3,852 students. It was established in 1959 as Mary College.

The university is the largest degree-granting institution in western North Dakota.[3] It has study-abroad campuses in Rome and Arequipa, Peru, and also operates academic programs at satellite locations in North Dakota (Fargo, downtown Bismarck, Williston, Watford City, Grand Forks), Minnesota, Montana, Kansas, and Arizona.

  1. ^ As of June 30, 2021. U.S. and Canadian Institutions Listed by Fiscal Year 2021 Endowment Market Value and Change in Endowment Market Value from FY20 to FY21 (Report). National Association of College and University Business Officers and TIAA. February 18, 2022. Retrieved May 2, 2022.
  2. ^ "University of Mary". College Scorecard. U.S. Department of Education. Retrieved 15 March 2021.
  3. ^ "About University of Mary". Times Higher Education | World University Rankings. Times Higher Education. Retrieved 15 March 2021.

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