- Acceptance rate: 43% for fall 2024
- ACT, middle 50%: 18–25 composite
- Average net price: $23,163 a year (2022–23)
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Mount Marty University GPA requirements
Mount Marty University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and Mount Marty University hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
Mount Marty University acceptance rate
Mount Marty University admitted 745 of 1,750 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 43%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Mount Marty University (formerly Mount Marty College) is a private nonprofit 4-year university in Yankton, South Dakota, with 1,022 undergraduates.
SAT and ACT scores
Scores of the first-year students who entered Mount Marty University in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:
| Test | 25th percentile | Median | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACT Composite | 18 | 22 | 25 |
The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1120 for admitted students.
Admission requirements
What Mount Marty University looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Required |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Considered if submitted |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Considered if submitted |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Not considered |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Not considered |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Not considered |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Not considered |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Not considered |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Not considered |
AP credit
Mount Marty University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It also awards credit for life experience, such as work or military service.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $23,163 a year at Mount Marty University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
Can I get into Mount Marty University with a 3.0 GPA?
Mount Marty University admitted 43% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.
What GPA do you need to get into Mount Marty University?
Mount Marty University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.
What is the acceptance rate at Mount Marty University?
Mount Marty University's acceptance rate was 43% for fall 2024: it admitted 745 of 1,750 first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Is Mount Marty University hard to get into?
It's selective: fewer than half of applicants got in. Mount Marty University admitted 43% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
Does Mount Marty University require the SAT or ACT?
No. Mount Marty University is test optional: it considers SAT or ACT scores if you send them, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 48% sent ACT scores.
What SAT and ACT scores do Mount Marty University students have?
The middle 50% of Mount Marty University's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had ACT composite 18–25, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.
How much does GPA matter at Mount Marty University?
A lot: Mount Marty University requires high school GPA and high school record. It considers high school class rank and test scores if you send them. It doesn't consider college preparatory program, recommendations, essay or personal statement, other tests, demonstration of competencies, work experience and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Does Mount Marty University consider legacy status?
No. Mount Marty University doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Does Mount Marty University accept AP credit?
Yes. Mount Marty University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
What is the average net price at Mount Marty University?
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $23,163 a year at Mount Marty University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Before you applyRequirements can differ by program and change from year to year. Confirm the details on Mount Marty University's official admissions site.
Sources
- College Navigator: Mount Marty UniversityU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
- College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).
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