The nursing school at University of Mary is a private not-for-profit institution located in Bismarck, North Dakota. Its nursing programs are accredited by ACEN, ACME, CCNE and COA.
Degree types you can earn at University of Mary include Family Nurse Practitioner and Registered Nursing, and the school provides its offerings to students via campus, hybrid and online formats. The level of nursing programs offered to nursing students include Bachelor Degree, BSN to DNP, LPN to BSN, Master Degree, MSN to DNP, RN to BSN and RN to MSN level degrees.
For nursing students in North Dakota, the state average NCLEX-RN passing rate for ADN programs is 91.00% and for BSN programs is 92.49%. The average national NCLEX-RN passing rate for ADN programs is N/A% and for BSN programs is N/A%.
Out of 16 nursing schools in North Dakota, the nursing program at University of Mary ranks #1 in the state, and out of more than 1,700 nursing programs nationally, it ranks #75. It's 3-year average NCLEX-RN passing rate is 96.39%, giving the University of Mary an overall grade of A.
Nursing Program Stats at a Glance for University of Mary
- Grade: A
- NCLEX-RN Passing Rate Average: 96.39%
- North Dakota State Rank: 1
- National Rank: 75
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Compare North Dakota Nursing School Rankings
Compare North Dakota Nursing Schools | ADN | BSN |
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Number of Nursing Programs | 5 | 6 |
Average NCLEX Passing Rate | 91.00% | 92.49% |
NCLEX Passing Rate Range | 75.00% to 97.10% | 85.15% to 96.39% |
Best Ranked School Details | ADN Rankings for North Dakota | BSN Rankings for North Dakota |
University of Mary
Pass Rate

- 7500 University Dr, Bismarck, ND - 58504
- (701) 255-7500

- NCLEX Passing Rate: (A) 96.39%
- Programs: Family Nurse Practitioner, Registered Nursing
- Award Levels: Bachelor, BSN to DNP, LPN to BSN, MSN, MSN to DNP, RN to MSN
University Information
Total Faculty: 162
In-State Undergraduate Tuition: $1,014
Book and Supplies: N/A
Percent Received Aid: 100%
Average Grant or Scholarship: $10,598
Percent Admitted: 72%
Percent Admitted who Enrolled: 44%
Graduation Rate: 59%
Cities in North Dakota Offering Accredited Nursing Programs
If you are not finding the right nursing program in Bismarck or want to compare nursing schools from other cities in North Dakota? Compare average NCLEX scores, in-state and out-of-state tuition costs as well as schools with strong alumni networks. The following is a list of cities in with accredited nursing programs in North Dakota: Bismarck, Bottineau, Devils Lake, Dickinson, Fargo, Grand Forks, Jamestown, Minot, New Town, Wahpeton and Williston
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Additional Nursing Programs in North Dakota
- Bismarck State College
- Dakota College at Bottineau
- Dickinson State University
- Lake Region State College
- Mayville State University
- Minot State University
- North Dakota State College of Science
- North Dakota State University (Combined NDSU Fargo campus and NDSU Nursing at Sanford Health Bismarck)
- Nueta Hidatsa Sahnish College
- Rasmussen University-North Dakota
- Sitting Bull College
- University of Jamestown
- University of Jamestown
- University of Mary
- University of North Dakota
- Williston State College
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Sources: The State Board of Nursing from Each State, U.S. Department of Education: College Scorecard, U.S. Department of Education – OPE, National Center for Education Statistics, Bureau of Labor Statistics