University of Mary Athletics

The Marauders compete in NCAA Division II, which balances competitive athletics with academics and offers partial athletic scholarships. About 18% of the 2,280 students participate in varsity sports across 14 teams. The athletic department distributes $3.37 million in scholarships annually. University of Mary competes in the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference against regional rivals like Minnesota State Mankato and Concordia-St. Paul. The program has built a solid reputation in basketball and track and field over the past two decades. Division II allows student-athletes to compete at a high level while maintaining focus on their studies. The school's rural North Dakota setting creates tight-knit team cultures where athletes often become campus leaders.