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Mount Marty University

Yankton, South Dakota·Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above·Plains·mountmarty.edu
6-yr Graduation
52%
-1.0pp vs Masters Colleges & Universities: Small Programs
Total enrollment
1,284
peer median 1,587
Avg net price
$22,227
+$227 vs Masters Colleges & Universities: Small Programs
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Admissions & acceptance rate

First-time freshman admissions: how selective the college is, and how many admitted students choose to enroll.

Applied
1,750
1,750 candidates competed
Admitted
745
42.6% acceptance rate
Enrolled
170
22.8% yield

Graduation rate & outcomes

Completion, retention, and the equity gap between Pell and non-Pell students.

Overall completion
52%-1.0pp vs Masters Colleges & Universities: Small Programs
4-year graduation
41%
6-year graduation (bachelor’s)
52%
Full-time retention
68%

Pell equity

5.3pp gap
Pell recipients
49%22 of 45
Non-Pell (all)
54%44 of 81
Subsidized loan, no Pell
45%15 of 33
No Federal Aid
60%29 of 48

Non-Pell students graduate at a 5.3-point higher rate than Pell recipients.

Source: IPEDS Graduation Rates (GR) — Pell/SSL cohort, 2024 cohort.

Program outcomes

Federal Program Performance Data: how each program's graduate earnings and debt measure up under Financial Value Transparency and Gainful Employment.

Of 38 Title IV programs, 4 pass the federal Gainful Employment test and 0 fail. 34 have graduate earnings too small to publish, so they carry no pass/fail verdict.

Total programs
38
Passing
4
10.5% of portfolio
Failing (GE)
0
0.0% of portfolio
Fail rate
0.0%
-0.6pp vs 0.6% national

Pass / fail distribution

38programs
  • Passing4 · 10.5%
  • No Data34 · 89.5%
  • Failing0 · 0.0%

Severity spectrum

Critical
0
Severe
0
Recoverable
0
At Risk
0
Watch
0
Safe
4
No data
34

Tiers band programs by how far graduate earnings sit above or below the benchmark, from Critical (below −15%) through Safe (above +25%). No data means earnings were privacy-suppressed.

Earnings premium gap

Graduate earnings versus the federal benchmark, worst gaps first.

4
Teacher Education and Professional Development Specific Levels and Methods
Bachelor Degree · Education
+37.7%
$49,652 vs $36,067
Business Administration Management and Operations
Bachelor Degree · Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
+64.2%
$59,205 vs $36,067
Registered Nursing Nursing Administration Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Bachelor Degree · Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences
+86.3%
$67,187 vs $36,067
Registered Nursing Nursing Administration Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Master's Degree · Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences
+343.4%
$221,221 vs $49,892

Debt vs earnings

Median completer debt against median graduate earnings, highest burden first.

4
Teacher Education and Professional Development Specific Levels and Methods
Bachelor Degree · Education
54%
$27,000 debt · $49,652 earn
Registered Nursing Nursing Administration Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Master's Degree · Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences
54%
$120,246 debt · $221,221 earn
Business Administration Management and Operations
Bachelor Degree · Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
46%
$27,000 debt · $59,205 earn
Registered Nursing Nursing Administration Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Bachelor Degree · Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences
40%
$27,000 debt · $67,187 earn

Accreditation status & history

Who accredits the institution, current standing, and any past actions.

AccreditedInstitutional accreditor

Higher Learning Commission

Accredited since 1961Next review Aug 2033

Programmatic accreditations · 5

Action history · 3

  1. Jan 2023Renewal of Accreditation
    Higher Learning Commission
  2. Apr 2022Renewal of Accreditation
    Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education · Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels
  3. Jan 2020Renewal of Accreditation
    Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education · Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the graduate degree levels

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education

Tuition & cost

What families actually pay, broken down by family income.

Net price by family income

Aid exceeds costFamily pays
$0–30k$19,564
$30–48k$18,492
$48–75k$23,669
$75–110k$22,331
$110k+$23,601

Negative values mean aid exceeds the published cost of attendance for that income band.

Avg net price (private)
$22,227
+$227vs Masters Colleges & Universities: Small Programs median $22,001
Federal loans
41.1%
In-state tuition
$34,600
Out-of-state
$34,600

Federal aid volume & trends

Pell grants and federal Direct Loan volume disbursed to students, and how they've trended.

In AY 2024–25, 242 students received $1.4M in Pell grants, alongside $10.0M in federal Direct Loans.

Pell recipients
242
AY 2024–25
Pell disbursed
$1.4M
$1,393,561 total
Direct Loans
$10.0M
1,025 loan awards

Pell recipients · 5-year trend

0k
20
0k
21
0k
22
0k
23
0k
24

Loan volume by type · AY 2024–25

Subsidized$1.1M
282 loan awards
Unsubsidized · UG$1.5M
371 loan awards
Unsubsidized · Grad$3.1M
152 loan awards
Parent PLUS$1.5M
106 loan awards
Grad PLUS$2.8M
114 loan awards

Loan awards count each loan type a student holds, not unique borrowers; one student may carry several (e.g. subsidized and unsubsidized), so the per-type figures are the reliable detail.

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education

Student loan default rate

The share of student borrowers who default on federal loans within three years, against the national benchmark.

Of 236 borrowers who entered repayment, 1 (0.4%) defaulted within three years below the 2.3% national rate.

Default rate
0.4%
-1.9pp vs 2.3% national
Borrowers in repayment
236
Defaulted
1
Measurement window
3 years
Federal CDR standard

Default rate vs national, by cohort

2016
5.3%
2017
3.6%
2018
3.3%
2019
0.4%
2020*
0.0%
This institutionNational rate

* Cohorts 2020 and later read near 0% because the federal COVID-19 payment pause (CARES Act) suspended defaults nationwide. These years reflect a national policy, not institutional performance; the 2019 cohort is the last measured under normal repayment.

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education

Academic programs at Mount Marty

Top program areas ranked by completions.

Distinct CIP programs42
UndergraduateOffered
GraduateOffered

Top program families by completions

266 total completions
01Health Professions
10439.1%
02Business
4316.2%
03Education
3513.2%
04Parks/Recreation
2910.9%
05Biological Sciences
269.8%
06Security/Protective
103.8%
07Social Sciences
93.4%
08Psychology
62.3%
09Multi/Interdisciplinary
20.8%
10History
20.8%

Enrollment trends & demographics

Fall headcount, 12-month unduplicated enrollment, and student body composition.

Fall total
1,284
12-mo unduplicated
1,856
Undergraduate
1,447
Graduate
409

Gender split

Men
48%888
Women
52%968

Race / ethnicity composition

White
62.7%
Hispanic
9.6%
Non-resident
9.0%
Black
7.0%
Unknown
4.0%
Two or more
3.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native
3.2%
Asian
0.7%

Athletics & Title IX gender equity

How athletic participation, aid, and spending are split between men and women.

Athletes
459
302 M · 157 W
Women athletes
34.2%
Athletic aid
$9.4M
Total student aid
Budget
$11.8M
Total expenses

Men vs women · spending splits

Athletic student aid
$6.4M
$2.7M
Recruiting expense
$28K
$9K
Head-coach salaries
$47K
$34K
Men Women

Sport-by-sport · 10

Football
146 M ·
$2.8M
Basketball
35 M · 34 W
$1.7M
Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
33 M · 26 W
$1.3M
Baseball
59 M ·
$1.3M
Soccer
30 M · 19 W
$1.2M
Tennis
22 M · 12 W
$799K

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education

Campus safety & crime statistics

Reported on-campus crimes over the last three years, including violence and hate crimes.

Criminal offenses · per 1,000 students
0.00
0 offenses · 1,314 students

3-year trend

0.002 yrs ago0.001 yr ago0.00Latest
Offenses · 3-yr
0
Last three years
VAWA · 3-yr
9
DV, dating, stalking
Hate crimes · 3-yr
0
Res-hall fires · 3-yr
0

Criminal offenses by type

No criminal offenses reported.

By location

0total

    VAWA offenses

    3
    Domestic violence
    1
    Dating violence
    3
    Stalking
    7 total under the Violence Against Women Act.

    Hate crimes by bias

    No hate crimes reported.

    Arrests vs disciplinary referrals

    CategoryArrestsReferrals
    Weapons01
    Drugs01
    Liquor018

    Residence-hall fires

    No residence-hall fires reported.

    Data quality: 3 reports were later determined unfounded across the reporting period and are excluded from the totals above.

    Source: U.S. Dept. of Education

    Student-faculty ratio

    Student-to-faculty ratio and instructional staff counts.

    Student-to-faculty
    12.0:1
    Instructional staff (full-time equivalent)
    41

    Mount Marty vs Peer comparison

    The peer institutions Mount Marty selected for federal comparison reporting.

    GraduationRetentionSelectivityEnrollmentAffordabilityYield
    This institutionPeer median

    A larger shape on any axis means this institution outperforms its peers on that dimension. For acceptance rate and net price, lower raw values are inverted so "more selective" and "more affordable" appear larger.

    Carnegie
    SubjectMount Marty University
    52%1,284$22,227Masters Colleges & Universities: Small Programs
    62%57.6%1,615$20,831Masters Colleges & Universities: Small Programs
    42%66.1%1,558$26,267Masters Colleges & Universities: Small Programs
    49%88.1%1,376$19,567Masters Colleges & Universities: Small Programs
    54%99.1%1,856$21,774Masters Colleges & Universities: Small Programs
    74%68.5%1,952$25,807Masters Colleges & Universities: Small Programs
    Peer group median53%68.5%1,587$22,001

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    Mount Marty Institutional Research office

    The IR team responsible for the institution's federal reporting.

    Office
    Office of Institutional Effectiveness
    Email
    admission [at] mountmarty.edu
    Phone
    605-668-1545
    Address
    1105 W. 8th St. Yankton, SD 57078

    The primary focuses of the Office of Institutional Effectiveness are the areas of institutional research, grant development and administration, and strategic planning. It manages the collection, analysis, and interpretation of institutional data, provides information to support planning and decision-making, assists with compliance and reporting requirements, and seeks external funding for program development.

    Visit IR office page
    Team
    1 member
    • Kristen Welker
      Director of Institutional Effectiveness

    Common Data Set

    Mount Marty's own annual Common Data Set: the most detailed self-reported reference for selectivity, cost, outcomes, and the student body.

    Acceptance rate
    86.0%
    Accessible
    Yield
    18.9%
    of admitted students enroll
    Total enrollment
    1,308
    1,053 UG · 255 grad
    6-yr graduation rate
    62%
    First-year retention
    61%
    Student–faculty ratio
    13.66 to 1
    Est. net price (aided)
    $19,517
    after avg need-based grant
    01

    Selectivity & Admissions

    Admissions funnel

    C1
    Applied
    1,031
    Admitted
    887
    Enrolled
    168

    1,031 applied → 887 admitted (86.0%) → 168 enrolled.

    Selectivity

    C1
    Acceptance rate
    86.0%

    Accessible — 86.0% acceptance rate.

    Admit rate by gender

    C1
    men83.7%
    women91.1%

    Admit rate varies by gender.

    ACT range (middle 50%)

    C9
    25th
    21
    Median
    23
    75th
    25

    Middle 50% ACT 21–25 (median 23).

    What matters in admission

    C7
    Very Important1
    Rigor of secondary school record
    Important3
    Academic GPAStandardized test scoresCharacter/personal qualities
    Considered14
    Class rankApplication EssayRecommendation(s)InterviewExtracurricular activitiesTalent/abilityFirst generationAlumni/ae relationGeographical residenceState residencyReligious affiliation/commitmentVolunteer workWork experienceLevel of applicant’s interest

    Relative importance of each admission factor.

    02

    Affordability & Value

    Cost of attendance

    G
    Total$49,897
    Tuition
    $32,65065%
    Fees
    $3,1256%
    Room & board
    $10,30021%
    Books
    $1,2002%
    Other
    $2,6225%

    Total sticker cost of attendance is $49,897 (2025-2026).

    Sticker vs. net price

    G+H
    Sticker COA
    $49,897
    Net (aided)
    $19,517
    Avg need grant
    $30,380

    Sticker $49,897 → about $19,517 net for aided students after the average need-based grant ($30,380); 87% of demonstrated need is met.

    Where grant aid comes from

    H1
    Institutional77.1%
    Federal16.7%
    External Sources5.0%
    State1.2%

    77% of need-based grant dollars come from the institution itself.

    Graduate debt

    H4/H5
    Grads with debt
    85%
    Avg debt
    $34,068

    85% of graduates borrowed; those who did owed $34,068 on average.

    03

    Outcomes & Equity

    Graduation & retention

    B
    6-yr grad rate
    62%
    Retention
    61%

    6-year graduation rate 62%; first-year retention 61%.

    Equity: Pell graduation gap

    B4
    All students62%
    Pell recipients47%

    Pell-grant recipients graduate 15 pts below the overall rate (47% vs 62%).

    04

    Academic Experience

    Class-size distribution

    I3
    2-9 students44
    10-19 students86
    20-29 students50
    30-39 students7
    40-49 students0
    50-99 students1
    100+ students0

    69% of classes have under 20 students; 1% have 50+.

    Faculty profile

    I
    Student–faculty ratio
    13.66 to 1
    Faculty with terminal degree
    74%
    Women faculty
    44%

    Key faculty indicators.

    Degrees by discipline

    J
    Health professions and related programs40%
    Business/marketing22%
    Education12%
    Homeland Security, law enforcement, firefighting and protective services6%
    Social sciences6%
    Psychology4%
    English2%
    Parks and recreation2%

    STEM-dominant: ~2% of bachelor's degrees are in computing, engineering, math & sciences.

    05

    Student Body & Diversity

    Undergraduate race/ethnicity

    B2
    White, non-Hispanic64.3%
    Hispanic11.0%
    Nonresident aliens7.0%
    Black or African American, non-Hispanic5.9%
    Race and/or ethnicity unknown4.7%
    American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic3.4%
    Two or more races, non-Hispanic2.0%
    Asian, non-Hispanic1.6%

    Undergraduate enrollment by race/ethnicity.

    International students

    B2
    International UG
    49
    Share
    5%

    5% of undergraduates are international (nonresident).

    Undergrad vs graduate

    B1
    Undergraduate
    1,05381%
    Graduate
    25519%

    1,053 undergraduates and 255 graduate students.

    Source publications

    Frequently asked questions about Mount Marty University

    Quick answers to the questions most often asked about Mount Marty.

    What is the graduation rate at Mount Marty University?

    Mount Marty University reports a 6-year graduation rate of 52% per the latest IPEDS.

    How many students attend Mount Marty University?

    Mount Marty University reports a total enrollment of 1,284 students per the latest IPEDS.

    What is the average net price at Mount Marty University?

    The average net price at Mount Marty University is $22,227 per the latest College Scorecard. Net price is the published cost of attendance minus grant aid.

    What is the yield rate at Mount Marty University?

    Mount Marty University's yield rate is 22.8%, the share of admitted students who enrolled, per the latest IPEDS.

    Where is Mount Marty University located?

    Mount Marty University is located in Yankton, South Dakota 57078-3724.

    Who runs Institutional Research at Mount Marty University?

    Mount Marty University's IR work is done by the Office of Institutional Effectiveness.

    About the data on this page

    Every figure comes from an official federal or public source. Here is each one and the release it is currently on.

    IPEDS2025 provisional data (Fall 2025–26 release, July 28, 2026)
    Enrollment, completions, graduation rates, tuition, financial aid, staffing, and finance for every U.S. institution in federal student aid programs.
    College ScorecardJune 10, 2026 release (merged 2025–26 files)
    Institution and field-of-study costs, graduate earnings, debt, completion, and admissions outcomes compiled from federal aid records, tax data, and IPEDS.
    FVT/GE program performanceProvisional preview, May 18, 2026 release
    Program-level debt-to-earnings and earnings-premium measures behind the FVT/GE and STATS accountability frameworks.
    DAPIP accreditationContinuously refreshed
    Accreditation status for institutions and programs, reported by recognized accrediting agencies.
    Federal Pell Grant volumeAY 2025–26 (through Q3), through March 31, 2026
    Pell Grant recipient counts, award amounts, and disbursements by institution and award year.
    Federal student loan volumeAY 2025–26 (through Q3), through March 31, 2026
    Federal Direct Loan recipient counts and disbursement volume by institution and award year.
    Cohort Default RatesFY 2022 official rates
    Institution-level federal student loan default rates, measuring borrowers who default within three years of entering repayment.
    Equity in Athletics (EADA)Academic year 2024–25
    Athletics participation, coaching, revenues, and expenses by sport and gender for Title IV institutions.
    Campus Safety & SecurityData through reporting year 2024
    Criminal offenses, arrests, disciplinary actions, VAWA offenses, and fire statistics reported by campus under the Clery Act.

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