Safety Score
0.26 /1K students
incidents per 1,000 enrolled
Bismarck, ND · Clery Act 2023 · Private Nonprofit
University of Mary
According to the U.S. Department of Education's Clery Act filings, this profile covers campus safety, crime statistics, fire-safety data, and peer comparison for this 3,794-student campus.
- 0.26
- Incidents / 1k students
- #1,125
- Rank of 3,050
- #9
- ND rank
- 3,794
- Enrolled students
Data updated June 2026
The verdict
University of Mary reports 0.26 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #1,125 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses - safer than 73% of ranked campuses its size.
- 0.26
- incidents / 1,000 students
- #1,125
- of 3,050 ranked nationally
- 73%
- safer than ranked campuses its size
- 0
- on-campus incidents, 2023
Safety score = reported on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students (lower is safer).
Reporting-period change
What changed in 2023
University of Mary decreased from 1 to 0 reported on-campus incidents between the 2022 and 2023 reporting years in the U.S. Department of Education OPE Campus Safety Survey.
This is a change in reported incidents, not a measure of individual safety. Enrollment, reporting practice, and category coverage can affect the count.
See national reporting-year changesUniversity of Mary is a Private Nonprofit institution located in Bismarck, ND, enrolling approximately 3,794 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 3 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Within ND, it ranks #9 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →
With 3,794 enrolled students, this campus sits in the small college bracket, which shapes how raw incident counts should be interpreted.
The most frequently reported category at University of Mary is "Rape" with 3 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in ND averaging 0.16 incidents per 1,000 students, University of Mary reports 67% more incidents per student.
Fire safety data covers 1 reporting year for on-campus residential facilities, logging 0 total fires. Arrests and disciplinary actions span 81 category-year records, covering liquor law violations, drug law violations, and weapons possession on-campus. No Department of Education Clery Act enforcement actions are recorded against this institution.
National Rank
#1125
Above-average safety
State Rank (ND)
#9
within state peers
Incidents (2023)
0
across 11 crime categories
Where University of Mary sits among ranked U.S. campuses
On-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 students, every ranked campus with 2,000+ students
0 Safer than most safer than 73% of 1,807 ranked campuses
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Source U.S. Department of Education, Campus Safety & Security Survey (Clery Act) · 2023
Safety percentile vs. peers
University of Mary percentile rank 63.1%
National median
Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #1125 out of 3,050 ranked institutions (enrollment >= 500) in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.
Reporting density vs peer median
University of Mary reports 67% more incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.
Academic & Financial Profile
Tuition & Costs
- In-State Tuition
- $22,356
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $22,356
- Avg Net Price
- $17,770
- Median Debt
- $24,000
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 21%
Admissions
- Acceptance Rate
- 75%
- SAT Average
- 1159
- SAT Math Range
- 530–660
- ACT Range
- 21–26
Outcomes
- 4-Year Graduation Rate
- 67%
- Retention Rate
- 84%
- Median Earnings (6yr)
- $50,191
- Median Earnings (10yr)
- $60,909
- Loan Repayment (3yr)
- 88%
Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.
Crime Statistics by Year
11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus onlyUniversity of Mary: on-campus incidents by year
Declining 100% (2 → 0 incidents)
| Crime Type | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aggravated Assault | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arson | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Burglary | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fondling | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Incest | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Murder / Non-Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rape | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Statutory Rape | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Source: US Dept US Dept of Education OPE Campus Safety Survey. Figures show on-campus incidents
Fire Safety
| Year | Fires | Inj. | Deaths | Cat I | Cat II |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Arrests & Disciplinary Actions
81 category-year records| Category | Year | Arrests | Discipline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2023 | 1 | 1 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 19 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
University of Mary vs peer institutions
Side-by-side safety scores for 3 peers of similar enrollment
Scores are incidents per 1,000 enrolled students (lower is fewer).
ND
University of Mary
0.26 incidents / 1,000 students
TX
The College of Health Care Professions-Northwest
0.00 incidents / 1,000 students
AZ
Midwestern University-Glendale
0.26 incidents / 1,000 students
Similar Institutions
The College of Health Care Professions-Northwest
Houston, TX · 3,794 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Midwestern University-Glendale
Glendale, AZ · 3,794 enrolled
Safety Score 0.26
Coastal Bend College
Beeville, TX · 3,792 enrolled
Safety Score 0.26
University of North Texas at Dallas
Dallas, TX · 3,797 enrolled
Safety Score 0.26
Rogue Community College
Grants Pass, OR · 3,790 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Closest by National Rank
Institutions ranked nearest University of Mary nationally (rank #1125), regardless of size or state.
University of North Texas at Dallas
Dallas, TX
National Rank #1124
Midwestern University-Glendale
Glendale, AZ
National Rank #1126
Schoolcraft Community College District
Livonia, MI
National Rank #1123
Coastal Bend College
Beeville, TX
National Rank #1127
Erie Community College
Buffalo, NY
National Rank #1122
Frequently Asked Questions
Is University of Mary safe?
University of Mary has a safety score of 0.26 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #1,125 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. This is an above-average safety ranking.
What crimes are reported at University of Mary?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does University of Mary compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in ND.
Does University of Mary have fire safety data?
Yes. University of Mary reports fire safety data for on-campus residential facilities, including total fires, injuries, deaths, and fire damage categories. No fires were reported in the most recent year.
Understanding University of Mary's Safety Profile
University of Mary in Bismarck, ND enrolls 3,794 students and has a safety score of 0.26 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #1125 nationally. This relatively low score indicates fewer reported on-campus incidents relative to enrollment size.
Reported incidents cover 2021 to 2023. On-campus incidents decreased from 1 in 2022 to 0 in 2023.
Fire safety data covers on-campus residential facilities. No fires were reported in the most recent year, indicating effective fire prevention measures.
What this means for you
University of Mary's 0.26 reported on-campus incidents per 1,000 students is a starting point for comparison, not a verdict on any student's safety.
- Weigh University of Mary against similar-size campuses, scale changes what the raw count means. Compare campuses
- A higher count can mean stronger reporting, not more danger. How the data works
- Clery covers campus grounds only. Campus vs. city crime
Figures reflect the 2023 Clery Act reporting year as filed with the U.S. Department of Education.
Data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education, OPE Campus Safety & Security Survey (Clery Act). See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainCampus Editorial
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