More selective than 100% of South Dakota colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
Share of students sending scores not reported.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose Mount Marty University over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
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Mount Marty University SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, Mount Marty University is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| ACT composite | 18 | 25 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
Mount Marty University admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 43% | — | — | 18–25 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 48% | — | — | 19–24 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is Mount Marty University compared with other South Dakota colleges?
Mount Marty University has the lowest acceptance rate of 10 South Dakota colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mount Marty University | 43% | 52% | $22,227 |
| 2 | Augustana University | 68% | 73% | $23,894 |
| 3 | Dakota Wesleyan University | 73% | 48% | $19,735 |
| 4 | South Dakota School of Mines and Technology | 80% | 53% | $20,183 |
| 5 | University of Sioux Falls | 83% | 63% | $21,383 |
| 6 | Dakota State University | 88% | 51% | $21,057 |
| 7 | Northern State University | 93% | 49% | $15,812 |
| 8 | Black Hills State University | 96% | 43% | $15,911 |
| 9 | South Dakota State University | 98% | 62% | $19,841 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All South Dakota colleges →
Who enrolls at Mount Marty University
College Scorecard; IPEDS
Mount Marty University admissions questions
What is the Mount Marty University acceptance rate?
Mount Marty University accepts 43% of applicants, about 1 in 2. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 621 of 1,290 applicants were admitted.
Does Mount Marty University require the SAT or ACT?
Mount Marty University considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023.
How many admitted students enroll at Mount Marty University?
26% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (163 of 621).
Is Mount Marty University getting harder to get into?
Mount Marty University accepted 43% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 48% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to Mount Marty University overview