Mount Marty University
Yankton, South Dakota · Private
Mount Marty University admitted 86% of 1,031 applicants (Common Data Set 2025-2026). First-year students who sent the SAT scored 1080–1210 in the middle half. Test scores are optional. 60% of students graduate within six years.
Your chances at Mount Marty University
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Application deadlines
Mount Marty University’s first-year deadlines for 2026–27 on the Common App:
- Regular decision
- July 29, 2027
The application is free. Mount Marty University asks for the Common App personal essay.
Deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone. From Common App’s requirements grid, updated September 25, 2026. Check Mount Marty University’s admissions site before you submit. See every college’s deadlines or early decision vs. early action.
Early decision and early action
Mount Marty University doesn’t report an early decision or early action round.
What admissions weighs
How Mount Marty University rates each part of an application, from its Common Data Set.
Very important
- GPA
Important
- Class rank
- Essay
Considered
- Course rigor
- Test scores
- Recommendations
- Activities
- Talent or ability
- Character
- First generation
- Legacy
- Volunteering
- Work experience
- Showing interest
Not considered
- Interview
- Where you live
- State residency
- Religion
High school GPA
First-year students averaged a 3.48 GPA.
Some colleges report weighted GPAs, so compare loosely.
What it costs
Full price with housing is $48,662 a year. After grants, students paid $23,163 on average.
Average price after grants, by family income:
Quick answers
What is Mount Marty University’s acceptance rate?
Mount Marty University admitted 86% of applicants: 887 of 1,031 (Common Data Set 2025-2026).
When is Mount Marty University’s application deadline?
Mount Marty University’s 2026–27 deadline is July 29, 2027. It has no early round on the Common App.
What SAT score do you need for Mount Marty University?
The middle half of admitted students who sent the SAT scored 1080 to 1210 (converted from ACT scores), with a median around 1140. A score at or above 1140 puts you in the top half of admitted students who sent one.
How much is Mount Marty University’s application fee?
The application is free for 2026–27.
What does Mount Marty University require?
Besides the application and transcript, Mount Marty University asks for the Common App personal essay.
Does Mount Marty University have supplemental essays?
No. Mount Marty University has no supplemental essays for 2026–27. You send only the Common App personal essay.
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