# Mount Marty University

Yankton, SD. Source page: https://www.dreamschool.co/colleges/mount-marty-university

Mount Marty University is a private nonprofit college in Yankton, SD with 697 undergraduates. It admits 43% of applicants, and admitted students average 1120 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $21,395 per year ($18,832 for families earning under $30,000). 63% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $52,585 ten years after enrolling.

## Key facts

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Admission rate | 43% (Fall 2024) |
| Testing policy | Test optional (considered if submitted) (Fall 2024) |
| Applicants | 1,290 (Fall 2023) |
| Admitted | 621 (Fall 2023) |
| SAT Reading & Writing (middle 50%) | — (Fall 2024) |
| SAT Math (middle 50%) | — (Fall 2024) |
| ACT Composite (middle 50%) | 18–25 (Fall 2024) |
| Cost of attendance | $49,788 (2024-25) |
| Average net price | $21,395 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $0–30k | $18,832 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $30–48k | $15,320 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $48–75k | $16,410 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $75–110k | $21,195 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $110k+ | $25,673 (2024-25) |
| Undergraduates | 697 (Fall 2024) |
| Graduation rate | 63% (Fall 2019) |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $52,585 (2023) |
| Median debt at graduation | $23,250 (FY2024) |

## What Mount Marty University considers in admissions (Fall 2023)

- High school record: Required
- High school GPA: Required
- College-prep coursework: Not considered
- Class rank: Considered
- Essay or personal statement: Not considered
- Recommendations: Not considered
- Demonstrated competencies: Not considered
- Legacy status: Not considered
- Work experience: Not considered
- English proficiency test: Considered

## FAQ

**What is Mount Marty University's acceptance rate?**

Mount Marty University admits 43% of applicants, which makes it selective.

**What ACT score do you need for Mount Marty University?**

The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 18–25.

**Is Mount Marty University test optional?**

Test optional (considered if submitted).

**How many students apply to Mount Marty University?**

In Fall 2023, 1,290 students applied to Mount Marty University and 621 were admitted; 163 enrolled.

**Does Mount Marty University consider legacy status?**

No. Mount Marty University reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).

**Does Mount Marty University require an essay?**

Mount Marty University reported that an essay or personal statement is not considered for admission (Fall 2023).

**How much does Mount Marty University cost?**

The sticker cost of attendance is $49,788 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $21,395.

**What is Mount Marty University's graduation rate?**

63% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.


## Sources

- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/data/
- IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023): https://nces.ed.gov/ipeds/datacenter/DataFiles.aspx
- IPEDS unit ID 219198. Methodology: https://www.dreamschool.co/methodology