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How strong are the academics at University of Mary?

Let's cover class sizes, graduation rates, and outcomes.

10:1
Student to faculty ratio
18
Average class size
54%
4-year grad rate

Class Sizes

Class sizes likely stayed the same for you through high school. You'll find that college is much different. Some of the largest universities have classes that can seat hundreds of students in giant lecture halls. Conversely, as they progress and their focus narrows, higher-level courses can sometimes have just a handful of students.

Mary has an average student-to-faculty ratio of 10:1. The typical school is 14:1. While this ratio is important, what’s more important is how big a typical class is.

Class Sizes
2-9
186
10-19
186
20-29
124
30-39
55
40-49
6
50-99
16

Honors Programs

University of Mary has an honors program and/or honors college. Specifics of these programs vary, but benefits of being in an Honors Program might include priority registration, being part of a tight-knit community, and accessing unique learning opportunities.

Learn more about honors options on Mary's website.

Outcomes

It’s critical to understand a school’s outcomes to understand if your four (or more) years at the school will be worth it. Here are some key statistics about the outcomes of students who enroll at University of Mary:

83%
First-year retention rate
54%
4-year grad rate
64%
6-year grad rate

Majors

Many students choose a school largely based on the what they want to study. The are University of Mary's most popular majors, ranked by how many people graduated with the concentration in the most recent year:

Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
Business Administration and Management, General
Psychology, General
Exercise Science and Kinesiology
Elementary Education and Teaching
16.2
29.16
42.12
55.08
68.04
81

The Full List

Major Graduates
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Biomechanics 20
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General 12
  • Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 3
Business
  • Business Administration and Management, General 68
  • Accounting 19
  • Finance, General 10
  • Construction Management, General 8
  • Marketing/Marketing Management, General 7
  • Finance, General 5
  • Business Administration and Management, General 5
  • Marketing/Marketing Management, General 4
  • Information Resources Management 1
  • Accounting 1
Communication
  • Mass Communication/Media Studies 17
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • Computer and Information Sciences, General 4
  • Computer Science 3
  • Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance 2
  • Information Science/Studies 0
Education
  • Elementary Education and Teaching 27
  • Early Childhood Education and Teaching 8
  • Physical Education Teaching and Coaching 5
  • Early Childhood Education and Teaching 3
  • Music Teacher Education 3
  • Education/Teaching of Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities 3
  • History Teacher Education 2
  • Biology Teacher Education 2
  • Education/Teaching of Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities 2
  • Elementary Education and Teaching 2
  • Mathematics Teacher Education 2
  • Social Science Teacher Education 1
  • English/Language Arts Teacher Education 1
  • Business and Innovation/Entrepreneurship Teacher Education 0
  • Chemistry Teacher Education 0
Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering 7
  • Civil Engineering, General 7
  • Electrical and Electronics Engineering 4
  • Computer Engineering, General 0
English Language And Literature/Letters
  • English Language and Literature, General 7
  • English Language and Literature, General 1
Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences
  • Child Development 1
Foreign Languages
  • Spanish Language and Literature 1
Health Professions And Related Programs
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 81
  • Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist 15
  • Communication Sciences and Disorders, General 13
  • Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer 12
  • Health/Health Care Administration/Management 3
  • Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling 1
  • Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist 0
History
  • History, General 6
Homeland Security
  • Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 18
  • Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 3
  • Corrections Administration 0
Liberal Arts And Sciences
  • General Studies 22
Mathematics And Statistics
  • Mathematics, General 2
  • Mathematics and Statistics, Other 0
Parks
  • Exercise Science and Kinesiology 29
  • Sport and Fitness Administration/Management 6
  • Sports Studies 6
  • Sports Studies 3
Philosophy And Religious Studies
  • Philosophy 18
  • Christian Studies 12
  • Philosophy 3
  • Christian Studies 0
Physical Sciences
  • Chemistry, General 2
Psychology
  • Psychology, General 39
  • Psychology, General 2
Public Administration And Social Service Professions
  • PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS 7
  • Human Services, General 7
  • Human Services, General 7
  • Social Work 6
Social Sciences
  • Political Science and Government, General 6
  • Economics, General 0
Theology And Religious Vocations
  • Theology/Theological Studies 9
  • Theology/Theological Studies 3
Visual And Performing Arts
  • Music, General 6
  • Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 2
  • Music, General 2
  • Music Performance, General 0
  • Music, Other 0
  • Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 0
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