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About Mount Marty University

catholic benedictine missionnursing and health focussmall class sizesmasters level programs

Mount Marty University is a private university in Yankton, SD, known for its catholic benedictine mission, nursing and health focus, and small class sizes. With an acceptance rate of 68%, MU is accessible for most qualified applicants, typically enrolling around 156 students each year. MU is test optional; submitting a strong score can strengthen an application, though it is not required for consideration. MU offers merit scholarships regardless of financial need, with awards averaging $22,453 per year; the sticker price of $44,216 may look very different from what your family actually pays.

Admissions

Mount Marty University acceptance rate and admitted student profile

accessible for most qualified applicants

68%
Overall Accept Rate
21
Median Admitted ACT

Application Strategy

Strategy tips for applying to Mount Marty University

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Essay Strategy
Mount Marty is rooted in Benedictine values like community, service, and respect for each person, so use your essays and any additional writing to show how those values connect to your own story and goals, not just what you want to study.
Test Score Strategy
Since Mount Marty is test optional and your score falls below their 75th percentile, skip submitting it and focus attention on your GPA, activities, and any personal statement you include.

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Financial Aid & Cost

What Mount Marty University actually costs your family

Average net prices by income bracket from College Scorecard data.

Family IncomeSticker PriceEst. Net Cost / yr
0-30k~$44k/yr$19.6k
30k-48k~$44k/yr$18.5k
48k-75k~$44k/yr$23.7k
75k-110k~$44k/yr$22.3k
110k+~$44k/yr$23.6k

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Outcomes & Campus

Student outcomes and campus profile

61%
6-Year Graduation Rate
$47k
Median Earnings (6 yrs)
12:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
822
Undergrad Enrollment
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