Mount Marty University

  • 5/10 Overall Rating
  • 4 Year
  • Yankton, SD
  • 0 reviews
#2 Best Private Colleges in South Dakota
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Overview

Enrollment

1,284
Mount Marty University overview
Mount Marty University overview
  • Size Small
  • Status Non-profit
  • 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.

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Ratings

Mount Marty University is rated within the lower 42% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 5 out of 10.

  • Overall Rating
    5 out of 10
  • Academics
    5 out of 10
  • Resources
    5 out of 10
  • Outcomes
    4 out of 10
  • Value
    4 out of 10
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Rankings

Rankings for Mount Marty University within the 2027 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.

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Admissions

Admission Standards

Extremely Easy
Mount Marty University admission standards
  • SAT 810/1050
  • ACT 19/24
  • GPA 3.35

Acceptance Rate

42.6%
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  • Applications Due -
  • Enrollment Rate 22.8%
  • Application Fee $0

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$34,600
Costs for Mount Marty University
Fee Cost
Tuition $34,600
Books and Supplies $1,200
Other Fees $3,100
Room and Board $9,800
Budget for Other Expenses $5,268
Total One Year Cost $53,968
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Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$38,900 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

51% within 6 years
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Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at Mount Marty University are Business, Health Professions, and Education. 32% of students major in Business, 16% in Health Professions, and 11% in Education.

  • Business 32%
  • Health Professions 16%
  • Education 11%
  • Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting 9%
  • Communications Technology 4%
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Last updated: August 2026