Mount Marty University: Review & Facts

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Mount Marty University is a very small four-year, private not-for-profit school with 1,255 students enrolled. This college was originated in 1936 and is one of the 2 colleges located in Yankton, South Dakota.

Mount Marty University is affiliated with Roman Catholic Church.

Academic Offerings

1-year certificate, associate's degree, bachelor's degree, master's degree, postmaster certificate, and doctoral degree are available at Mount Marty University.

Majors
Offered
40
Mount Marty University follows a semester-based curriculum calendar system and allows you to choose from 40 majors. The most popular concentrations are Nursing, Education, Management, Business, and Occupational Therapy. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is worthwhile to know student retention and graduation rates before you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are normally a positive sign. However, if you plan to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The rate of student retention at Mount Marty University is fair at 71% (close to South Dakota average). Considering this statistic, it seems that students like their stay at this school.

Student Retention
71%
Fair
The graduation rate at Mount Marty University is below average - 53%. Around 39% of the school's undergraduate students transfer to other colleges.

Student to faculty ratio at Mount Marty University is pretty good, 13:1. Read more details about instruction at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition price is very high - about $28,900 per year. The additional fees at Mount Marty University (not included in tuition costs) are around $2,600; which comes to $31,500 a year.

Read the details about Mount Marty University additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
68%
Doable
As reported in recent data, 949 applications were submitted and 649 were accepted, so it is relatively easy to be accepted at this school.

Mount Marty University might accept your dual credits, credits for life experience, and advanced placement credits at entry.

Find out more about admissions as well applicants' ACT test scores at Mount Marty University in the Admissions and Tests report for this institution.

Opportunities and Services

Safety
Grade
A
Safe
Mount Marty University provides a distance learning option and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is a wonderful option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Mount Marty University, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
Yes
Mount Marty University provides on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates roughly 500 students, which offers a viable on-campus housing opportunity.

Army ROTC programs are available at Mount Marty University. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have obtained a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime data, Mount Marty University seems to be a safe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Mount Marty University Location and Address

Postal Address:
Mount Marty University
1105 W. 8th Street
Yankton, South Dakota
57078-3724, USA
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