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Mount Marty University

Yankton, South Dakota 57078-3724

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Business-focusedTight-knitCollege town

Known for business — close-knit campus

Mount Marty University is a private institution in Yankton with particular strength in business and health sciences. With an average SAT of 1120, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A small campus of 702 undergraduates with a 12:1 student-faculty ratio. The town location creates a classic college-town feel.

61% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $48,179 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $23,295.

Established
1936
Motto
Awareness of God-Community-Hospitality-Lifelong Learning
Mascot
Benedict The Lancer
Type
Private university
Conference
National Association of
48%Acceptance
1120SAT Avg
702Students
12:1Student:Faculty
61%Grad Rate
$48,179Earnings 10yr
$23,295Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Mount Marty University Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate48.1%

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 22
1924

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

48.1%

Trend

SAT Avg

1120

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$33,100
Room & Board$9,300
Books & Supplies$1,200
Total Cost of Attendance$45,209
Average Net Price$23,295
Median Debt at Graduation$26,396
Monthly Payment (10yr)$280

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$18,894
$30–48K$20,254
$48–75K$25,226
$75–110K$25,340
$110K+$25,145

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$23,295

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

6000.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$14,750

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

4

Peer Average

3

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Programs (47)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
702
Gender Split
46% / 54%
Women / Men
First Generation
32%
Pell Grant Recipients
19%

Race & Ethnicity

White 66%
Black 7%
Hispanic 9%
Asian 1%
Two+ 4%
Int'l 6%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate60.6%
Freshman Retention69.6%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$46,984
8 Years$48,714
10 Years$48,179

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$35,900
Men
$50,600

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
Forbes
#52

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

90Average

Estimated from SD state average

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 60"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Minneapolispop. 430K
252 mi(437 min)
Kansas Citypop. 500K
300 mi(520 min)
Denverpop. 710K
449 mi(778 min)

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