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Mount Marty University
About 43 in 100 applicants get into Mount Marty University — solidly within reach for students near the ranges below.
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Mount Marty University anchors the college town of Yankton, SD, where the private campus and town largely share a footprint. The school maintains its Roman Catholic affiliation, which threads through campus life to a degree that varies by program.
Its highest-earning path is Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, where graduates median $67,187 four years out. Faculty pay averages $88,932 a year here — a rough proxy for what the school spends on the teaching itself. With 697 undergraduates and a residential core, weekends happen on campus — and 67.6% of first-years come back for a second year.
Submitters admitted here typically landed between 19 and 24 on the ACT composite. Put your own practice estimate on Mount Marty University's range with the ACT calculator, or bring a saved GPA from the grade tools.
Admissions
Mount Marty University is test-optional — scores count when submitted, none required. Mount Marty University's submitters' middle half scored 19–24 on the ACT; read that as the stronger-tester end of the admitted class.
| Score | 25th | 50th | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACT Composite | 19 | 22 | 24 |
Percentiles are among students who submitted scores (Fall 2023 admissions cycle).
In the Fall 2023 cycle, Mount Marty University received 1,290 applications and admitted 621 (48.1%), with 163 enrolling.
How Mount Marty University compares
| Mount Marty University | South Dakota median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 42.6% | 84.6% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $34,600 | $10,077 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $48,179 | $51,926 | $53,781 |
Ten years out, Mount Marty University's median earnings are $48,179 — below the South Dakota benchmark of $51,926. Weigh that against the $34,600 price above; the by-major table shows majors drive much of this gap.
Cost, size & completion
Mount Marty University lists tuition at $34,600 for everyone — private schools don't do residency pricing. Mount Marty University's sticker and net price can differ sharply after aid; treat $34,600 as the ceiling, not the bill.
With 697 undergraduates, Mount Marty University is small enough that class size and faculty access are structural, not marketing claims.
52.4% graduate within six years. Roughly 48% don't — ask a Mount Marty University tour guide what happens to them and watch the answer carefully.
Top majors by earnings at Mount Marty University
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $67,187 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $59,205 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $49,652 |
Median earnings for these 3 Mount Marty University programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $48,179 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 23 additional Mount Marty University programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for Mount Marty University?
The middle 50% of Mount Marty University's submitters earned ACT composites of 19–24; no GPA cutoff is published.
What is Mount Marty University's acceptance rate?
48.1% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 621 admitted from 1,290 applicants.
How much does Mount Marty University cost?
At Mount Marty University, published tuition is $34,600 — net price after aid usually comes in lower. That number is Mount Marty University's ceiling, not a quote.
What do Mount Marty University graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $48,179 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in South Dakota
- Northern State University — 93% admitted
- Dakota Wesleyan University — 73.4% admitted
- Dakota State University — 88% admitted
- South Dakota School of Mines and Technology — 79.9% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.