The University of Mary in Bismarck, North Dakota, plans to construct Saint Joseph’s Residence Hall, a 58,000‑square‑foot, $20 million residence hall that will provide living space for 232 female students.
The university says that its enrollment has surpassed 4,000--a record high--and on‑campus housing is at capacity.
Although Saint Joseph’s Residence Hall is being designed to house women, university officials say the project will benefit the entire student population. The addition of new women’s housing will enable the university to realign existing living spaces so it can meet the growing demand for male student housing as well.
At the heart of the residence hall will be a chapel, serving as a spiritual anchor for daily prayer, reflection, and worship. Surrounding it will be living, study and community spaces.
One wing of the residence hall will house the Saint Teresa of Calcutta Community for Mothers, an initiative that provides a supportive environment for single mothers pursuing their degrees. The community will include private living spaces for mothers and their children, along with a daycare facility offering year‑round child care.
The university expects to break ground on campus later this summer and complete construction of the residence hall in 2028.
