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Mount Marty University

Mount Marty University is a small, private institution located in Yankton, sd. Founded in 1936, Mount Marty University offers undergraduate degrees in 47 majors.

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Key stats

college-type 4 Year, Private
athletics N/A
undergraduates 693 undergraduates
cost $31,500 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions

Will I get into Mount Marty University? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are considered but not required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

Acceptance rate 68.4%
SAT score average 1050
ACT score average N/A
Average high school GPA 3.55
Application fee $35
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Key deadlines

June
30
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30
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! Mount Marty University is known for one of its top majors: Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. Their student-faculty ratio is 13:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
13 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Health and Medical Professions
Business and Management
Education and Teaching
Law and Legal Studies
Other
Agriculture, Food, and Animal Sciences
Social Sciences and Psychology

Popular majors

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Business Administration, Management and Operations
Health and Physical Education/Fitness
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
Criminal Justice and Corrections
Accounting and Related Services
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $31,500
Additional expenses
Room & board $8,850
Books & supplies $1,200
Other expenses $4,482
Cost of attendance* $46,032
Average financial aid package $34,540
Estimated cost $11,492 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $31,500
Additional expenses
Room & board $8,850
Books & supplies $1,200
Other expenses $4,482
Cost of attendance* $46,032
Average financial aid package $34,540
Estimated cost $11,492 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA® deadline

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

Student population

Who’s going to be there? Mount Marty University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 693, with gender binary students split 52% male and 48% female.

Total enrollment

1,314

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
51%
African American %
6%
Hispanic American %
7%
Asian %
1%
Native American %
2%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
0%
Multiracial %
3%
Unknown %
30%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At Mount Marty University, students love their Campus Ministry. Freshmen are required to live on campus.

Campus info

map 1105 W. 8th Street, Yankton, SD 57078-3724
phone 605-668-1545
address www.mountmarty.edu/
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Popular clubs & activities

Campus ministry

Student government association

Nursing & student nurses association

Education club

Performing arts club

clubs
announcement

Athletics

NCAA Division level
Varsity sportsNo
Intramural sportsYes
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about Mount Marty University to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is Mount Marty University?

Mount Marty University is located in Yankton, sd.

What is the acceptance rate at Mount Marty University? 

The acceptance rate for Mount Marty University is 68%.

What’s the average GPA for Mount Marty University?

The average high school GPA for Mount Marty University students was 3.55.

How much does it cost for 4 years at Mount Marty University?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at Mount Marty University including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $184,128.

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