University of Mary nursing

Bismarck, North Dakota · Private nonprofit. Bachelor's, Master's, Doctorate · first-time NCLEX 96.83% · CCNE accredited.

Bachelor'sMaster'sDoctorateRN, bachelor’s degree NCLEX 96.83%
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State board approval and NCLEX

ProgramCampusApprovalFirst-time NCLEX pass rate
RN, bachelor’s degreeBismarckNDBON Approval: January 2022 – October 202796.83% (FY2024-2025, 63 first-time takers)
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Nursing awards

2014: 1522015: 1222016: 802017: 1152018: 1542019: 1422020: 1922021: 1522022: 1542023: 1522024: 14015220141402024
Nursing completions at University of Mary by year, IPEDS. Down 8% from 2014 to 2024.
YearCompletions
2014152
2015122
201680
2017115
2018154
2019142
2020192
2021152
2022154
2023152
2024140
Program (CIP)Award levelCompletions, 2023-24
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 51.3801Bachelor's degree81
Family Practice Nurse/Nursing 51.3805Doctor's degree, professional practice23
Nursing Administration 51.3802Master's degree15
Nursing Practice 51.3818Master's degree9
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 51.3801Doctor's degree, professional practice7
Nursing Education 51.3203Master's degree5
Nursing Education 51.3203Postbaccalaureate certificateNone reported
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 51.3801Postbaccalaureate certificateNone reported
Nursing Administration 51.3802Postbaccalaureate certificateNone reported
Family Practice Nurse/Nursing 51.3805Master's degreeNone reported

Source: IPEDS Completions, first majors only.

Accreditation

AccreditorProgramNext review
CCNEBaccalaureateSpring 2028
CCNEMaster'sSpring 2028
CCNEDoctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)Fall 2030

Federal funding

2 federal awards under nursing assistance listings, fiscal year 2016 onward, totaling $985k. Awards are made to the institution; amounts are award values from USAspending.gov.

AmountProgramPeriodAgency
$1.1mAdvanced Nursing Education
93.247		2016-07-01 to 2019-06-30Health Resources and Services Administration
$-70091Advanced Nursing Education
93.247		2016-07-01 to 2019-06-30Health Resources and Services Administration

From University of Mary’s nursing pages

Accreditation

“Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education”

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NCLEX

“Over the past five years, University of Mary graduates have achieved an outstanding 98% average first-time NCLEX-RN pass rate — well above state and national averages.”

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Simulation

“The University of Mary uses its state-of-the-art simulation labs to prepare its students with the highest level of nursing education, making sure they're ready for the demands of the nursing profession.”

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Clinical placements

“Clinical placements in a wide range of health care systems, settings, and specialty practice areas provide the skills and experience you need to thrive in today's evolving nursing landscape.”

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