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Your chances of getting into University of Mary

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Percent Admitted 

81.4%
Admission Difficulty for University of Mary
Measure Difficulty
Admission Standards Challenging 
Applicant Competition Very Low 

Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at Umary is 81.4%.  Its admission rate is the 4th lowest in North Dakota.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into Umary and can you get accepted?

University of Mary is an easy school to get into and you have a very good chance of acceptance if you meet the admission criteria. Last year, 1,220 out of the 1,499 who applied were admitted.

University of Mary typically accepts and attracts "B+" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.37. 38% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

Can you get into Umary?

81% are accepted, can you get in? Use the admission calculator to see if you have the grades and test scores needed to get in. See your admission chances based on your extracurriculars, intended major, background, and more.

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Admission Requirements in Brief

To have the best chance of getting into to University of Mary you should:

  • Have a high school GPA of 3.37 or better
  • Earn B+ grades in high school
  • Score 1210 on the SAT
  • Score 24 on the ACT

Umary GPA

GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA 

3.37*

Typical High School Grades 

B+

What GPA do you need to get into University of Mary?

GPA Requirements

The GPA requirements for getting into Umary are to have around a 3.37 high school GPA. You are required to have above average high school grades.

If your high school grades are above the average 3.37 GPA, you have a very good chance of being admitted as Umary accepts 81% of applicants.

Average GPA

The average unweighted GPA at Umary is 3.37 on the 4.0 scale. 25% of students who get in have perfect 4.0 GPA's in high school. To achieve the average GPA for admission, you need to earn B+ letter grades and regularly score around 87-89 percent on tests and assignments in high school.  The school ranks #4 in North Dakota for highest average GPA.

Importance of GPA

Since Umary is a test optional college, extra focus will be placed on your GPA when the school considers your application. As a result, it is very important that you meet the GPA requirements.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.4 GPA range.

Competitiveness by GPA Ranges

The table below outlines the number of admitted freshmen by GPA range as well as how competitive your GPA will be as compared with other applicants.

High School GPA's for admitted University of Mary students
High School GPA Freshmen Within Range Competitiveness 
4.0 24.51% Good
3.75 to 3.99 29.16% Avg
3.50 to 3.74 17.59% Avg -
3.25 to 3.49 10.28% Reach
3.00 to 3.24 8.7% Reach
2.50 to 2.99 6.72% Reach
2.00 to 2.49 1.78% Reach
1.00 to 1.99 0.4% Reach
less than 1.00 0% Reach

 What do these chances mean?

*This school has not published high school GPA data for its incoming freshman class. In these cases, CollegeSimply uses an algorithm to predict GPA based on this school's test scores and a large sample of college GPA data. 3.37 is a prediction of the school's average incoming freshman GPA.

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Umary SAT Scores

Testing Requirements

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required for admission to University of Mary. If you optionally submit test scores, they will be considered with your application, but they are not mandatory. 7% of students submitted SAT scores and 54% submitted ACT scores for admission for the most recent academic year..

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 

1096-1320

Applicants Submitting SAT 

7%
SAT Scores for University of Mary
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile 563
Math 25th Percentile 533
Composite 25th Percentile 1096
SAT Scores for University of Mary
SAT Test 75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile 670
Math 75th Percentile 650
Composite 75th Percentile 1320
Average SAT Score 1210

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for you to be admitted to University of Mary?

Average Score & Range

The average SAT score at Umary is 1210 out of 1600 and the range for the middle 50% of accepted students is 1096-1320. Students who get into University of Mary score in the top 100 percent of all SAT test takers..  Umary ranks #1 in the state of North Dakota for highest average SAT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

You should target scoring 1210 or above to be most competitive with other applicants. Umary regularly admits students with SAT scores down to 1096 on a 1600 scale. However, three quarter of admitted students score higher. If you score below a 1096, admission should be considered a reach. Some students may be accepted with minimum SAT's as low as 980, but scores this low are outside the normal range.

Score Submission Requirements

University of Mary is a test optional school meaning do not have to submit SAT scores with your application. The position on SAT scores from the college is "not required for admission, but considered if submitted (test optional)".

View other colleges which accept students in the 1210 SAT score range.

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

The table below outlines your predicted admission chances based on SAT score alone. If you are an average applicant with a score of 1208, you have around a 81% chance of being admitted. A 1320 places you well ahead of most other applicants and gives you about a 89% chance of getting in.

University of Mary admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
1320 and Above Good >89%
1208 to 1320 Avg + 81%-89%
1096 to 1208 Avg - 69%-81%
984 to 1096 Reach 54%-69%
Less than 984 Low <54%
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Umary ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 

21-27 

Applicants Submitting ACT 

54%
ACT Scores for University of Mary
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile 20
Math 25th Percentile 19
Composite 25th Percentile 21
ACT Scores for University of Mary
ACT Test 75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile 28
Math 75th Percentile 27
Composite 75th Percentile 27
Average ACT Score 24

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for students to get into Umary?

Score Range

The average ACT score for admitted students to Umary is 24, while the middle 50% of students (25th to 75th percentile) score between a 21 and 27.  The school ranks #1 in North Dakota for highest average ACT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

For the best chance of admission, you should have an ACT of 24. This will place you in solid competition against other applicants. At a minimum, you should aim for a 21 and score in the score in the top 43 percent nationally. The lowest ACT score likely to be admitted is a 18.

54 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to University of Mary.

Score Submission Requirements

You do not have to to submit ACT scores with your application as University of Mary is test optional. The policy from the school on ACT scores is "not required for admission, but considered if submitted (test optional)".

Find other colleges with similar ACT score requirements

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

Here are your predicted chances of getting into Umary for different ACT score ranges. A typical applicant with a 24 score has around 81% chance of getting in. Your odds increase to about 89% with a 27 ACT score.

University of Mary admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
27 and Above Good >89%
24 to 27 Avg + 81%-89%
21 to 24 Avg - 69%-81%
18 to 21 Reach 54%-69%
Less than 18 Low <54%
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Applying

Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed the the table below.

University of Mary admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 885 614 1,499
Accepted 731 489 1,220
Acceptance Rate 83% 80% 81%
Enrolled 256 202 458
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 35% 41% 38%
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Fall 2024 Application Deadline

Applications Due

Sep 30, 2023

Days left to Apply

None

The application deadline for Fall 2024 has passed. Applications were due on Sep 30, 2023.

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to University of Mary is $30.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to University of Mary and what student information is used for admission decisions?

University of Mary Application Requirements
Test Scores Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
High School GPA Required to be considered for admission
High School Class Rank Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Completion of College Preparatory Program Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Recommendations Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Demonstration of Competencies Not required for admission, but considered if submitted

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at University of Mary
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences Yes

Admission Requirements Summary

Because University of Mary is lightly competitive to get into, you have a very good chance of acceptance with the right GPA and test scores. If you have a 3.37 GPA, you are almost certain to getting in. Combining this with an SAT score of 1210 and ACT of 24 will almost guarantee your admission.

Other Colleges to Apply To 

Students applying to University of Mary often consider these colleges

Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=200217 IPEDS survey data for University of Mary.

FAQs

Does University of Mary prefer SAT or ACT?

7% of students submit their SAT scores to Umary. 54% of applicants send their ACT scores when applying.

What is my chance of getting into University of Mary?

81% of those who apply are granted admission to Umary. Admission competition is and the college has challenging admission standards. See if your grades and scores are good enough for admission.

What SAT score is required for University of Mary?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have SAT scores between 1096 and 1320. The average SAT score is 1208. See if your SAT score is good enough for admission.

What ACT score is required for University of Mary?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have ACT scores between 21 and 27. The average ACT score is 24. See if your ACT score is good enough for admission.