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Mount Marty College (MMC) is a private, Benedictine, co-educational, liberal arts college, situated in Yankton, South Dakota, United States. The college was founded by the Sisters of Saint Benedict of Yankton in 1936. It was initially known as Mount Marty Junior College. The college has two other campuses at Watertown and Sioux Falls. The 80-acre main campus at Yankton offers majors, minors, honors and graduate degree programs. The areas of study include business and social sciences, humanities, nursing, education, and natural sciences.
Mount Marty College is a member of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics, and the Great Plains Athletic Conference. The athletics teams of MMC are nicknamed as the Lancers. The Lancers participate in sports such as basketball, golf, volleyball, cross country, soccer, and softball. Needy students are provided with financial assistance at MMC.
Yankton, SD 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 business and management 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 2007-2008 had SAT verbal scores of at least 400. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 410 and 610.
Mount Marty College has a tenure system for senior faculty.
The school has 1,228 enrolled students (as of 2007-2008).
A lot of students at Mount Marty College attend part-time. The school offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. Mount Marty College offers students meal plans. The school values student athletics, and belongs to the Great Plains Athletic Conference. Mount Marty College 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
http://www.mtmc.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 68 | nurse anesthetist, registered nursing |
| Business and Management | 57 | business management, accounting, accounting and related services |
| Education and Teaching | 30 | elementary school teaching, special ed, math teaching, physical education teaching, music teaching, history teaching, English teaching, teacher aide, ... |
| Liberal Arts | 22 | social services, English, general studies, liberal arts and sciences, history |
| Medical Support and Technology | 15 | radiation therapist, clinical lab tech |
| Landscaping and Horticulture | 14 | applied horticulture |
| Science | 12 | biology, chemistry |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 11 | criminal justice and safety, forensic science |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 6 | health and fitness, parks and recreation management |
| Therapy and Counseling | 4 | psychology |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 4 | computer science, information technology, computer support, computer services management, computer and info science, computer programming |
| Media | 4 | graphic communications courses |
| Religion and Philosophy | 3 | pastoral counseling, religion |
| Mathematics | 2 | mathematics |
| Music | 0 | music |
| Drama and Performing Arts | 0 | drama |
Number of programs and degrees for Mount Marty College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 169 | 40 |
| Master's degree | 44 | 3 |
| Associate's degree | 26 | 8 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 13 | 3 |
In 2007-2008, Mount Marty College had a total enrollment of 1,228 students (988 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 43% |
| Women | 57% |
| Full-Time | 86% |
| Part-Time | 14% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 91% |
| Graduate | 9% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 91% |
| Black | 1% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 3% |
| Unknown | 2% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 16% |
| 18-19 | 18% |
| 20-21 | 16% |
| 22-24 | 12% |
| 25-29 | 13% |
| 30-34 | 8% |
| 35-39 | 6% |
| 40-49 | 7% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 92 % |
Mount Marty College offers campus housing for 360 of its 988 (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 | 375 | 293 | 78% | 161 | 55% |
| Men | 162 | 128 | 79% | 70 | 55% |
| Women | 213 | 165 | 77% | 91 | 55% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 400 | 570 |
| SAT Math | 410 | 610 |
| SAT Writing | 430 | 490 |
| ACT Verbal | 20 | 24 |
| ACT Math | 18 | 25 |
| ACT Composite | 19 | 24 |
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 | 5% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 95% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | recommended |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 18,250 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 18,250 |
| Room and board | $ 5,210 |
| Books and supplies | $ 920 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,704 |
Financial Aid:
Mount Marty College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 346500)
Mount Marty College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 10 | 6 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 12 | 7 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 9 | 10 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 3 | $102,345 | 1 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 5 | $58,614 | 3 | $47,156 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 6 | $46,855 | 6 | $38,964 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 17 | $45,193 | 9 | $35,208 |
| Instructor | academic year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| Lecturer | academic year | 0 | * | 3 | $36,714 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 28 | $47,946 | 22 | $38,131 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Great Plains Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | Great Plains Athletic Conference |
| Track | Great Plains Athletic Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 81 | 79 | 160 |
| Basketball | 20 | 18 | 38 |
| Baseball | 34 | 0 | 34 |
| Track | 13 | 18 | 31 |
| All Other Sports | 14 | 43 | 57 |
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 and Information Sciences, General
Computer/Info Tech Services Administration & Management, Other
Information Technology
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
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
Teacher Assistant/Aide
LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE
Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations, General
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
General Studies
History, General
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Social Sciences, General
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Graphic Communications, Other
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
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
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 3% |  |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 6% | |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 7% | |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| % of freshmen enrolled part-time (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| Student SAT scores (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 15% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of accepted students who choose to enroll (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | 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 services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army) Offers athletic scholarships
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