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Mount Marty University

Yankton, SD · Town · 697 students
4
Year
Private Non-profit
Town
Small (<3k)
Accredited by Higher Learning Commission
About

Founded in the Benedictine Catholic tradition along the scenic bluffs of the Missouri River, Mount Marty University is best known for its values-centered liberal arts education and premier programs in nursing, health sciences, and education. Campus culture is tight-knit and service-oriented, offering a welcoming environment where students actively engage through leadership initiatives, campus ministry, and NAIA Lancer athletics. A defining characteristic of the university is its strong integration with regional healthcare networks, providing undergraduates and graduate students with extensive clinical experience that leads to exceptionally high career placement rates.


Wikipedia:Mount Marty University is a private Benedictine university in Yankton, South Dakota.

Location
Yankton, SD, 57078-3724 · Town campus
Nearest airport from college
OMA · Omaha
134 mi away
Cost
Cost of attendance
$48,247
Avg net price
$22,227
Room & board
$9,800
Tuition
$34,600
Books & supplies
$1,200/yr
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$19,564
$30–48k
$18,492
$48–75k
$23,669
$75–110k
$22,331
$110k+
$23,601
Admissions
Admit rate
43%
Test policy
Test optional
SAT average
1120
ACT midpoint
22
Composite 1825

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Essay Requirements

Mount Marty University accepts the Common Application. All Common App schools require the personal statement essay. Some schools also require supplemental essays — check the school's page on Common App for current prompts and word limits.

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Outcomes
Graduation rate
56%
4-yr on-time completion
41%
1st-yr retention
68%
Transfer-out rate
30%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
59%
Transferred
28%
Still enrolled
0%
Dropped out / unknown
14%
Median earnings (6yr)
$46,984
Median earnings (10yr)
$48,179
Median debt
$26,396
Monthly loan payment
$280
Debt range (25th–75th)
$7,500$28,750
Debt (90th percentile)
$40,583
Student Body
Men 57%Women 43%
12
:
1
Student : Faculty ratio
Students   Faculty
Pell grant recipients
22%
First-generation
32%
Median family income
$57,420
Independent students
23%
Avg age at entry
22.0
Part-time students
11%
Race & ethnicity
White
63%
Hispanic
10%
Black
7%
Asian
1%
Two or more
4%
Non-resident
9%
AI/AN
3%
Unknown
4%
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings for graduates across all programs
6 years after entry
$46,984
10 years after entry
$48,179
Business Administration, Management and Operations30
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing28
Criminal Justice and Corrections9
Social Sciences, General9
Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management8
Accounting and Related Services8
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods7
Biology, General7
Psychology, General7
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness6
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions6
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs5
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas3
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other3
Special Education and Teaching2
English Language and Literature, General1
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Institutional
Endowment
$38M
Classification
Master's (Small)
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, inclusive admissions
Full-time faculty
31%
Avg faculty salary
$7,411/mo
Instructional spend/student
$8,163
Federal loan rate
41%

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