College Search

Mount Marty University

Yankton, SD · Town · 697 students
WebsiteCommon AppScorecard
Application deadlines: Check the admissions site
$22,227
Average net priceYour net price
2023-24
<30
30–48
48–75
75–110
110+
By household income — tap a bar
56%
Graduation rate
Entered fall 2017 & 2018
50% typical
$48,179
Earnings 10 years on
Measured 2020 & 2021
$48,772 typical
43%
Acceptance rate
Applied for fall 2024
77% typical · not scored
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 & aid
Cost of attendance
These figures are federal data and may be out of date.
YoursEveryone
Tuition & fees$34,600
Housing & food (on campus)$9,800
Books & supplies$1,200
Cost of attendance$48,247
Average net price$22,227
Same price for all students
Tuition & fees$34,600
Housing & food (on campus)$9,800
Books & supplies$1,200
Cost of attendance$48,247
Average net price$22,227
Net price by family income · 2023-24
$0–30k
$19,564
$30–48k
$18,492
$48–75k
$23,669
$75–110k
$22,331
$110k+
$23,601
Outcomes
Completion
Within 6 yrs
56%
Entered 2017–18
Within 4 yrs
41%
Back for yr 2
68%
Transferred
30%
8 yrs after starting · first-time, full-time students
59% graduated · 28% transferred · 14% left or unknown · none still enrolled
Earnings · measured 2020 & 2021
6 yrs after entry$46,984
10 yrs after entry$48,179
Debt
Median at graduation$26,396
Monthly payment$280
Middle 50% owe$7.5k–$28.8k
90th percentile$40,583
Green marks a figure above the typical Master's (small programs): 50% graduate within 6 yrs.
Admissions
Getting in · applied for fall 2024
Admit rate
43%
Test policy
Test optional
Per College Scorecard
SAT average
1120
ACT midpoint
22
Comp 18–25

Wondering if Mount Marty University is the right fit for you?

SchoolScout builds a personalized college list — reach, match, and safety schools — tailored to your profile, grades, and goals. Get financial aid estimates, scholarship guidance, and deep dives on every school.

Personalized reach / match / safety list
Financial aid & net cost estimates
Deep dives on any school
Scholarship search
Essay prompts

If Mount Marty University asks for supplemental essays, the prompts are in the Common App.

The personal essay is separate: see the Common App essay prompts.

Student Body
Gender
Men 57%Women 43%
Who enrolls
Faculty ratio
12 : 1
Pell grant
22%
First-gen
32%
Family income
$57,420
Independent
23%
Age at entry
22.0
Part-time
11%
Race & ethnicity
White
63%
Hispanic
10%
Black
7%
Asian
1%
Two or more
4%
Non-resident
9%
AI/AN
3%
Unknown
4%
Varsity sports
NAIA Division II · EADA 2024-25
  • Archery
    Men's · Women's
  • Baseball
    Men's
  • Basketball
    Men's · Women's
  • Football
    Men's
  • Golf
    Men's · Women's
  • Other Sports
    Co-ed
  • Soccer
    Men's · Women's
  • Softball
    Women's
  • Tennis
    Men's · Women's
  • Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
    Men's · Women's
  • Volleyball
    Women's
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings, all programs · measured 2020 & 2021
After 6 yrs
$46,984
After 10 yrs
$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
Type your major above to highlight and detail relevant programs.
Institutional
Resources
Endowment
$38M
Full-time faculty
31%
Faculty salary
$7,411/mo
Teaching spend
$8,163
per student
Federal loans
41%
Classification
Carnegie type
Master's (small programs)
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, inclusive admissions

Wondering if Mount Marty University is the right fit for you?

SchoolScout builds a personalized college list — reach, match, and safety schools — tailored to your profile, grades, and goals. Get financial aid estimates, scholarship guidance, and deep dives on every school.

Personalized reach / match / safety list
Financial aid & net cost estimates
Deep dives on any school
Scholarship search