University of Mary

Bismarck, ND · private, nonprofit · 2,416 undergraduates

Which tennis teams does University of Mary field?

University of Mary, in Bismarck, ND, fields one tennis team, women's tennis, competing in NCAA Division II as a member of the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference.

The latest Equity in Athletics filing lists 6 on the women's side in 2025.

University of Mary's women's tennis roster is smaller than it was: 6 players in 2025, down from 9 in 2020. That 2025 roster is well below the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference median of 10, by 40%, and about the same distance from the NCAA Division II median. University of Mary lists a single head coach and no assistant on the 2025 filing for women's tennis, which works out to about 6 players per coach, 20% above the NCAA Division II median of 5.

Each team page below covers roster size and its trend, coaching staff, spending per player against conference and division medians, and what the school and town are like for a recruit.

How does University of Mary fund its athletes?

University of Mary reported 432 athletes across all sports in its 2025 Equity in Athletics filing, 256 men and 176 women, a roster count that leans heavily male.

Athletically related student aid came to $3,691,506, about $7,701 per male athlete and $9,773 per female athlete across all sports; tennis's share of that is not reported separately, so a recruit should ask the coach directly what a tennis award typically covers.

Recruiting spending was $73,449 for men's sports and $44,425 for women's, tilted toward the men's side, or about $287 and $252 per athlete.

What is University of Mary like academically?

University of Mary is a mid-sized private, nonprofit university offering graduate degrees that admits 75% of applicants, moderately selective by national standards, where the median college admits 78%.

Admitted students' SAT scores average 1159, so a solid but not exceptional academic record fits the typical admit.

The full cost of attendance is around $33,672 a year, above the national median of $25,497, but the average family paid about $17,770 after grants and scholarships, in the above the median nationally, so aid covers roughly 47% of the sticker price on average.

67% of students finish their degree within six years, in the top quarter of colleges nationally and 84% of first-year students return for a second year.

Ten years after enrolling, former students earn a median of $60,909, among the top quarter of colleges.

What can you study at University of Mary?

Health Professions is the largest field at 23% of degrees, followed by Business, Management & Marketing (20%) and Education (9%).

The bachelor's degree programs below awarded the most degrees in the most recent College Scorecard field-of-study data.

  • Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (84 degrees)
  • Business Administration, Management and Operations (75 degrees)
  • Psychology, General (51 degrees)
  • Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness (35 degrees)
  • Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (31 degrees)
  • Criminal Justice and Corrections (29 degrees)
  • Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions (28 degrees)
  • Social Work (26 degrees)
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (26 degrees)
  • Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas (26 degrees)

What is Bismarck, ND like to live in?

University of Mary sits in Bismarck, a rural area near a metro of about 74,000 people in Burleigh County, North Dakota.

Household incomes in Bismarck run close to both the North Dakota and national medians, around $77,608 a year.

Housing costs more here than in most of North Dakota: a typical home is valued around $291,400, 21% above the state median and rents are typical for the state, about $992 a month.

Getting around is quick: the average commute is 16 minutes against a national average near 27, and nearly everyone drives alone.

The age mix is close to the national picture, a median of 38, with 22% under 18 and 19% aged 65 or over.

39% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, more than the North Dakota average of 32%.

Frequently asked questions

Does University of Mary have a tennis program?
Yes. University of Mary fields women's tennis (NCAA Division II, Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference), per its Equity in Athletics filing to the U.S. Department of Education.
Where is University of Mary?
University of Mary is in Bismarck, ND, in the Plains region of the United States.
How much does University of Mary cost?
The College Scorecard lists an average cost of attendance of $33,672 a year, and an average net price of $17,770 after grants and scholarships.