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Yankton, South Dakota is home to Mount Marty College. Yankton is a self-contained town. Students select the school partly because it is a Roman Catholic school. Mount Marty College is a private, not-for-profit institution. Degrees at the school go up to the Master's degree.
Students at Mount Marty College can choose among many degree programs. Students commonly pursue studies in landscaping and horticulture and nursing and emergency medicine.
Prospective students are advised that admissions are not open to all; the school selects from among qualified applicants. Three quarters of students in 2005 had SAT verbal scores of at least 390. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 450 and 470. Since a large share of students are from out-of-state, you can assume Mount Marty College has broad appeal.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.
Mount Marty College has 1,189 enrolled students (as of 2005).
A lot of students at the school attend part-time. Mount Marty College offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. The school offers students meal plans. Mount Marty College values student athletics, and belongs to the Great Plains Athletic Conference. The school offers athletic financial aid to more of its students than do most colleges.
More complete details are provided below.
Mount Marty College
1105 W. 8th Street
Yankton, SD 57078-3724
General Phone: (800) 658-4552
Admissions Phone: (605) 668-1545
Financial Aid Phone: (605) 668-1589
http://www.mtmc.edu
Mount Marty College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 73 | business management, accounting, accounting and related services |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 61 | nurse anesthetist, registered nursing |
| Education And Teaching | 34 | elementary school teaching, physical education teaching, history teaching, biology teaching, math teaching, English teaching, social science teaching, special ed, ... |
| Liberal Arts | 22 | general studies, social services, liberal arts and humanities, history, English |
| Family And Social Work | 14 | foodservice management |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 13 | criminal justice and safety, forensic science |
| Science | 10 | biology, chemistry |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 8 | dietitian, parks and recreation management, health and fitness |
| Religion And Philosophy | 8 | pastoral counseling, religion |
| Landscaping And Horticulture | 6 | applied horticulture |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 4 | radiation therapist, clinical lab tech |
| Therapy And Counseling | 3 | psychology |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 2 | computer science, computer programming, computer support, information technology, computer services management |
| Mathematics | 2 | mathematics |
| Media | 0 | graphic communications courses |
| Music | 0 | music |
Number of programs and degrees for Mount Marty College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 146 | 39 |
| Associate's degree | 47 | 8 |
| Master's degree | 42 | 2 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 14 | 1 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 10 | 1 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 1 | 1 |
In 2005, Mount Marty College had a total enrollment of 1,189 students (933 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 33% |
| Women | 67% |
| Full-Time | 94% |
| Part-Time | 6% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 94% |
| Graduate | 6% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 94% |
| Black | 2% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Other Races | 1% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 7% |
| 18-19 | 23% |
| 20-21 | 19% |
| 22-24 | 15% |
| 25-29 | 12% |
| 30-34 | 7% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 9% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| South Dakota | 60% |
| Nebraska | 17% |
| Iowa | 14% |
| Minnesota | 4% |
| Idaho | 1% |
| Arizona | 1% |
| Foreign countries | 1% |
| Kentucky | 1% |
| Illinois | 1% |
| Montana | 1% |
| California | 1% |
| Virginia | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 69 % |
| Part-Time | 71 % |
Mount Marty College offers campus housing for 360 of its 933 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Yankton, South Dakota for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other South Dakota Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 317 | 268 | 85% | 148 | 55% |
| Men | 126 | 107 | 85% | 49 | 46% |
| Women | 191 | 161 | 84% | 99 | 61% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 390 | 400 |
| SAT Math | 450 | 470 |
| ACT Verbal | 20 | 26 |
| ACT Math | 19 | 23 |
| ACT Composite | 19 | 25 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | not required |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 4% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 95% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Admissions Phone Number: (605) 668-1545
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 15,730 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 15,730 |
| Room and board | $ 4,860 |
| Books and supplies | $ 760 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,656 |
Financial Aid:
Mount Marty College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 346500)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (605) 668-1589
Mount Marty College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 5 | 2 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 21 | 19 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 0 | 3 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 2 | * | 3 | $89,323 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 3 | $48,453 | 2 | * |
| Associate professor | academic year | 8 | $48,181 | 4 | $39,265 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 13 | $38,614 | 12 | $35,244 |
| Instructor | academic year | 0 | * | 2 | * |
| Lecturer | academic year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 24 | $43,033 | 21 | $36,209 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Great Plains Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | Great Plains Athletic Conference |
| Track | Great Plains Athletic Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 99 | 106 | 205 |
| Basketball | 28 | 21 | 49 |
| Track | 21 | 28 | 49 |
| Baseball | 25 | 0 | 25 |
| All Other Sports | 25 | 57 | 82 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Accounting and Related Services, Other
Business Administration and Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming/Programmer, General
Computer Science
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
Computer/Info Tech Services Administration & Management, Other
Information Technology
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Biology Teacher Education
Chemistry Teacher Education
Elementary Education and Teaching
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
History Teacher Education
Mathematics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Secondary Education and Teaching
Social Science Teacher Education
Special Education and Teaching, General
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Foodservice Systems Administration/Management
LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE
Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations, General
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
General Studies
History, General
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
Social Sciences, General
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Graphic Communications, Other
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nurse Anesthetist
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Dietetics/Dietitian (RD)
Health and Physical Education/Fitness, Other
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Pastoral Studies/Counseling
Religion/Religious Studies
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
Forensic Science and Technology
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Mount Marty College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% |  |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 3% | |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 10% | |
| % of degrees in landscaping and horticulture (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 11% | |
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | |
| % of freshmen enrolled part-time (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Roman Catholic affiliation Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Offers athletic scholarships
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