C+
Above Average
Score: 57/100
Overall (traditional)
C
Outcome Rating
48/100 · earnings-weighted

Mount Marty University

4-Year Private Non-Profit
📍 Yankton, South Dakota 57078
Outcomes
B
72/100
Affordability
F
16/100
Resources
B
66/100
Experience
A
85/100
Prestige
C
48/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

1,314
Total Enrollment
61%
Graduation Rate
70%
Retention Rate
12.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
48%
Acceptance Rate
N/A
Avg Net Price

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Mount Marty University, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$48,179
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$46,984
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$26,396
Median debt at graduation
52.4%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
1,120
Average SAT
22
Median ACT
22.4%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 55% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 36th percentile among bachelor’s-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (SD wage index 0.86). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at Mount Marty University

Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major1 yr after4 yrs aftervs. nationalRank (pay)Rank (wage-adj.)Median debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing$66,183$67,187-24%#957 of 966#950$27,000
Business Administration, Management and Operations$39,625$59,205-13%#822 of 1176#686$22,000
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods$45,760$49,652+5%#253 of 680#165$27,000

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

For parents & investors

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  • Avg home value near campus: $278,504
  • Avg rent near campus: $1,050/mo
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 57063 (3.8% cap, Tabor)

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🏆 Where Mount Marty University Ranks

Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.

#9
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, Other
of 11 schools
#17
Nurse Anesthetist
of 33 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $30,250 $30,250
Total Cost (On-Campus) $48,662 $48,662

Financial Aid

98%
Receive Any Aid
32%
Receive Pell Grants
74%
Take Out Loans
N/A
Avg Net Price

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Nurse Anesthetist 34 grads/yr Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, Other 25 grads/yr Business Administration and Management, General 25 grads/yr Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 22 grads/yr Elementary Education and Teaching 15 grads/yr Biotechnology 14 grads/yr Physical Education Teaching and Coaching 14 grads/yr Secondary Education and Teaching 10 grads/yr Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing 8 grads/yr Accounting 8 grads/yr Accounting and Business/Management 7 grads/yr Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer 6 grads/yr Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 6 grads/yr Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management, General 6 grads/yr Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 5 grads/yr Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other 5 grads/yr Special Education and Teaching, General 5 grads/yr Social Sciences, General 5 grads/yr Psychology, General 4 grads/yr Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, Other 3 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from Mount Marty University's top programs commonly pursue.

Nurse anesthetists
$223k/yr 53,800 jobs
Nursing instructors and teachers, postsecondary
$80k/yr 91,600 jobs
Chief executives
$206k/yr 309,400 jobs
Compensation and benefits managers
$140k/yr 20,900 jobs
Human resources managers
$140k/yr 221,900 jobs
Sales managers
$138k/yr 619,500 jobs
Managers, all other
$137k/yr 1,333,700 jobs
Training and development managers
$127k/yr 46,400 jobs

Student Demographics

1,314
Total Students
51%
Women
62%
Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 77%
Hispanic 6%
Black 5%
Asian 1%
Two or More 3%
Non-Resident 3%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 74%
Hybrid (Some Online) 25%
Fully Online 1%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 62%
25-64 (Adult) 10%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Mount Marty University?
Mount Marty University has an acceptance rate of 48%. This makes it a moderately selective institution with competitive admission standards.
How much does it cost to attend Mount Marty University?
Tuition at Mount Marty University is $30,250 for in-state students and $30,250 for out-of-state students .
What is the graduation rate at Mount Marty University?
The graduation rate at Mount Marty University is 61%. This is a solid graduation rate, showing that most students who enroll successfully complete their degrees.
Is Mount Marty University a good school?
Mount Marty University has a Repit College Score of 57/100 (Grade: C+). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (B): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (F): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (B): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (A): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (C): Reputation and recognition
How many students attend Mount Marty University?
Mount Marty University has a total enrollment of 1,314 students.

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology