Mount Marty College
Mount Marty College offers a liberal arts education with an emphasis on the values of its Benedictine and Catholic affiliation from its scenic hilltop overlooking the Missouri River in Yankton, South Dakota. The college was founded by the Sisters of the Sacred Heart Monastery and the nuns still live on campus and walk amongst students today. Throughout the school year, Mount Marty holds seminars and invites speakers to help students explore their faith and its connection to their education. It also offers the only masters and doctoral program for nurse anesthesia students in all of South Dakota.
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Private
- Not for Profit
- Roman Catholic
- Coed
Need Blind
This school does not consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Suburb or town
Admissions Requirements
SAT
Yes
ACT
Yes
Transcript
No
Important Deadlines
Rolling Admissions
The college has rolling admissions, which means applications are accepted any time throughout the year.
Admitted Student Stats
80%
Submitting ACT
4%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 21
Average SAT Composite: 1030
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Doctorate
Total Number of Students
1,164
Total Number of Undergrads
1,008
Classroom Sizes
0
100
49%
Graduate in 4 Years
US National: 28%
0
100
54%
Graduate in 6 Years
US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
13:1
US National: 21:1
Tuition, Cost & Aid
Key Financial Stats
Tuition
| In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $26,310
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| Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $26,310
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Additional Costs
Room and Board
The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
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$7,846
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| Books and Supplies | $1000
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Aid & Grants
Students Receiving Gift Aid
Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
Students Receiving Grants
Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
97%
Average Aid Per Year
$15,742
97%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,291
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$13,929
Student Loans
Students Borrowing Loans
Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
75%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$6,952
Average Debt at Graduation
The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$19,116
Median Monthly Loan Payment
The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$279
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Student Organizations
40
Size of Town
Suburb or town
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
No
On Campus Women's Center
No
Housing
0
100
72%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
Yes
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Lancer
School Colors
Gold/Navy Blue
Varsity Athletics Association
NAIA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Not applicable
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Yes
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Employed
6 mos. after graduation
84%
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$38,900
What Students Are Saying
3.32
Average Rating
Mount Marty is the most welcoming and friendly place I've ever been too. Mount Marty is committed to helping each student achieve their dreams. I've made some of the best friends and met some of the most influential professors at Mount Marty.
Kaitlyn from Norfolk, NE
Mount Marty is very excellent. Mount Marty challenge you academically to be your best. Every professor is there so you can achieve your highest potential.
Jeremy from Yankton, SD
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