Overview
Enrollment
| Location | Yankton, South Dakota |
| Online | mtmc.edu |
| School Type | Private 4 Year |
| Setting | Remote Town |
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic |
| Size | Small |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
Mount Marty University is located in Yankton, South Dakota, situated along the Missouri River in the southeastern part of the state. Founded in 1936 by the Benedictine Sisters of Sacred Heart Monastery, the institution operates within the Catholic, Benedictine tradition while maintaining its liberal arts focus. The 80-acre main campus features a mix of historic and modern buildings, including the recently constructed Ruth Donohoe First Dakota Fieldhouse. Mount Marty offers undergraduate programs with particular emphasis in nursing, education, and business, while also maintaining strong offerings in criminal justice and exercise science. Students can choose to reside in one of three residence halls on the residential campus, and the university competes in NAIA athletics as the Lancers.
Ratings
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Academics
Resources
Outcomes
Value
Mount Marty College is rated within the lower 41% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 5 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Rankings
Rankings for Mount Marty College within the 2024 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#782 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#503 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#5 in Best Colleges in South Dakota
#2 in Best Private Colleges in South Dakota
#10 in Best Value Colleges in South Dakota
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 810/1050 |
| ACT | 19/24 |
| GPA | 3.35 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | - |
| Applicant Competition | Low |
| Application Fee | $0 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 |
| Other Fees | $2,600 |
| Room and Board | $8,850 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $4,482 |
| Total One Year Cost | $46,032 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Business | 32% |
| Health Professions | 16% |
| Education | 11% |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting | 9% |
| Communications Technology | 4% |
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Last updated February 24, 2024