A WELCOME FROM THE PRESIDENT Here at Mount Marty University, our strength is in our community. Everyone on our campus is focused on your success and preparing you for life after college, service to the community and personal growth. When you join Mount Marty, you become part of our Catholic, Benedictine educational community, one that is committed to supporting you and your development as a person, as a student and as someone who will work to improve the world around you for a lifetime. We truly believe these will be some of the best years of your life, which is why we invite you to immerse yourself while you are here. Mount Marty provides opportunities for you to explore your passions, get involved and learn to lead. Through academics, activities or service, we want to help you discover your purpose and prepare you to live a life that makes a difference. Momentum is here at Mount Marty University, and I welcome you to join us as you take on life’s next adventure. I hope to see you on campus soon.
Marcus Long, Ph D, OblOSB President, Mount Marty University
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WELCOME HOME
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ABOUT MOUNT MARTY Mount Marty University is South Dakota’s Catholic, Benedictine university, located along the bluffs of the Missouri River in Yankton, with additional locations in Watertown and Sioux Falls. MMU offers undergraduate and graduate degrees with particular focus on student and alumni success in high-demand fields such as accounting, business, criminal justice, education, health sciences, recreation management and more. Mount Marty also offers South Dakota’s only doctorate at a private university — our Doctor of Nurse Anesthesia program. Mount Marty emphasizes academic excellence and develops well-rounded students with intellectual competence and professional and personal skills including moral, spiritual and social values. Mount Marty believes the values of awareness of God, community, hospitality and lifelong learning are fundamental to the daily lives of students, faculty and staff. The true measure of our achievements is the success of our students as they go forth to serve others in their communities and the world. Through our faith-based learning community, we cultivate your leadership skills and encourage you to explore your passions in an expansive spiritual environment.
WHO IS SAINT BENEDICT? Mount Marty was founded in 1936 by the Benedictine Sisters of Sacred Heart Monastery. St. Benedict was a religious reformer who lived in Italy in the late 400s and early 500s. He is known as the “father of Western monasticism,” having established the Rule of St. Benedict with doctrines surrounding truthfulness, service to others, hospitality, respect and dignity — all centered on the awareness of God. Though St. Benedict lived 1,500 years ago, his beliefs and values are still relevant today. Educated in the theory and practice of the Catholic, Benedictine values, Mount Marty graduates lead with vision, serve with virtue and impact with value.
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Listen and attend with the ear of your heart. - Saint Benedict
IMMERSE
ACADEMICS
ACADEMICS Mount Marty University has a proud tradition of faith-based learning that is focused on developing well-rounded students. We strive to prepare students for the workplace and to provide them with the skills for successful leadership. Mount Marty students are a caring, curious bunch. Your classes will stretch your heart and mind. You’re going to come up with solutions for real-world problems, and you’re going to make a difference while you earn your degree. We want you to take what you’ve learned and do something that really matters. Whether you’re taking classes in creative writing or charting a course for a career in nursing, a Mount Marty education will prepare you for success.
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ACADEMICS
DEGREES & PROGRAMS BACHELOR’S DEGREES Accounting
MASTER’S DEGREES
Exercise Science
Applied Technology Management
- General
Biology
- Pre-Physical Therapy
- General
History
- Environmental Science
Human Service
- Pre-Health Science Business Administration
Nursing - Family Nurse Practitioner - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
- Disability Services - Social Science
Education - Coaching Leadership
- Banking/Finance
Interdisciplinary Studies
- Healthcare Administration
Medical Laboratory Science
- Management
Nursing
- Small Business/Entrepreneurship
Performing Arts
DOCTORAL DEGREE
Pre-Professional Studies
Nurse Anesthesia Practice
Criminal Justice Education
- Curriculum and Instruction
- Pre-Chiropractic
- Elementary (K-8)
- Pre-Dentistry
ASSOCIATE DEGREES
- Secondary (7-12)
- Pre-Law
Accounting
- Biology
- Pre-Medicine
Business Administration
- English
- Pre-Occupational Therapy
Criminal Justice
- History
- Pre-Optometry
Interdisciplinary Studies
- Physical Education (K-12)
- Pre-Pharmacy
Paraprofessional
- Special Education (K-12)
- Pre-Physical Therapy
- Mathematics Education (7-12)
- Pre-Veterinary Medicine
English
Psychology
- Literature
Radiologic Technology
- Creative Writing
Recreation Management & Tourism Theology
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CERTIFICATES Management
ACADEMICS
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ACADEMICS
BENEDICTINE LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE Our world needs leaders — people who are ready to make tough, ethical decisions in a world that changes at lightning speed. We need problem solvers and critical thinkers who lead with both heart and mind and know what it means to make a difference in the lives of others. At Mount Marty University, we believe every student has the potential to serve the world and transform lives, organizations and communities. Through the Benedictine Leadership Institute and Mount Marty’s renewed core curriculum, the words of St. Benedict will guide you in finding your place in the world.
EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING With Benedictine Leadership, you and your classmates will explore the lessons of life’s peaks and valleys. From freshman year to senior, you will learn about service, leadership and how you can make a difference in the lives of others.
Find your purpose. Make an impact. Become the person God created you to be.
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The best part about BLI was getting to know my classmates on a deeper level. Through our small groups, we were able to find where we fit in and what our impact on the world would be. - Macy Olson* Junior Ideal, SD
FRESHMAN YEAR – Who am I? – Valley Adventure
*Pictured Middle
SOPHOMORE YEAR – Who am I in community? – Summit Experience
JUNIOR YEAR – Who am I in my profession? – Service and Leadership Course
SENIOR YEAR – Who am I in this world? – Senior Capstone Course
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COMMUNITY
STUDENT LIFE
STUDENT LIFE At Mount Marty, you’ll find a sense of belonging, whether you’re an athlete, an artist, a musician, a researcher or a volunteer. You’ll have many opportunities that are often harder to find at a larger university. Here, you will gain leadership skills through 20 collegiate sports and 40+ clubs and organizations. You’ll grow stronger in your sense of identity as you develop better self-understanding, intellectual ability and appreciation of the place where you live now and those where you will live in the future.
LANCER ATHLETICS
CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS
Women’s Sports
Art Club Biology/Chemistry Club
- Basketball - Cross Country - Golf - Softball - Soccer - Tennis - Track & Field - Volleyball Men’s Sports - Baseball - Basketball - Cross Country - Football - Golf - Soccer - Tennis - Track & Field
Business Club Campus Activities Board Criminal Justice & Forensic Science Club Country Kickers Dance Club Education Club Exercise Science Club Fellowship of Christian Athletes Intramurals Phi Alpha Theta MMU Honor Society Nursing & Student Nurses Association South Dakota Education Association: Student Program Sigma Tau Delta Student Government Association (SGA) Trap Shoot Club Watertown Campus Activities Board
Co-Ed Sports
With personal attention and support from faculty and staff, you can achieve excellence and pursue your passions in academics, athletics, fine arts and other activities. We’ll help you gain the strong values and life skills that will make you a well-rounded person. Plus you will achieve connections that will last a lifetime.
- Archery - Competitive Cheer - Competitive Dance - Shotgun Sports For more information, go to mountmartyathletics.com
For a complete listing, go to mountmarty. edu/campus-life/campus-activities
FINE ARTS Creative Writing Music Theatre Visual Art For more information, go to mountmarty. edu/academics/arts
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STUDENT LIFE
ARTS Fine arts are woven into the very fiber of our being at Mount Marty. From on-campus concerts and plays to art shows, lectures and annual vespers, there are dozens of events for you to choose from throughout the year. Get involved—on stage, behind the scenes or in the seats—and be a part of what makes Mount Marty truly special. Whether you’re an artist, a musician, writer, designer or enthusiast, we’ll help you explore your passions and find your purpose.
ATHLETICS The Mount Marty Lancers are a member of the NAIA and the Great Plains Athletic Conference (GPAC). Lancer Athletics is growing exponentially with a commitment to quality. The recent additions of a football program and the Ruth Donohoe First Dakota Fieldhouse will impact student life significantly, providing students with access to a state-of-the-art wellness facility as well as over 100,000 square feet of gathering space for events, intramurals and other campus activities.
MINISTRY Faith is a personal journey, and we respect that. Regardless of your religion or your relationship with your faith, you will find all the possible ways to explore and enrich your beliefs and commitment to service. Our campus ministry team focuses on worship, prayer and the promotion of Benedictine values. They will help you find service and mission opportunities close to home, across the U.S. and abroad allowing you to positively influence the lives of others.
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STUDENT LIFE
OUTCOMES
MITCHELL LONNEMAN
Pre-Med, Adrian, MN
All of the professors know you by name and develop relationships with you.
CESAR JUAREZ ’08
Lawyer, Goosmann Law Firm Being in theater productions at MMU are some of my most memorable experiences.
KRYSTAL DIEDRICHSEN
Nursing Professor
I get to help and see students pursue their dreams of becoming nurses.
ROSE KINYON
Nursing, Rapid City, SD Mount Marty cares about the development of the whole person - mind, body, and soul.
CECILIA ROKUSEK ’75 President & CEO, National Czech & Slovak Museum
As soon as I visited, I knew it was the perfect choice.
CHUN WU
Chemistry Professor MMU provides a family-like campus that creates a setting for everyone to grow.
BRYANT DVORAK
Physical Education, Council Bluffs, IA
I feel as if I am more than just a student here in this community.
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SSETCUTDI O E N TT LI TI F LE
LOCATION Mount Marty’s beautiful 80-acre campus, built high on the bluffs overlooking the mighty Missouri River, is the perfect place to live while you attend college. Take advantage of the abundant outdoor recreational activities. You can kayak or tube down the river. Swim, boat, fish, canoe or paddleboard the waters of the beautiful Lewis & Clark Lake or Lake Yankton. Hike and bike our extensive system of city and lake paths. And as a bonus, the world’s largest archery center is a five-minute drive from campus and welcomes beginners and amateurs.
Downtown Yankton is directly east of campus and is within walking or biking distance. There are plenty of things to do around town. You can eat at the unique restaurants and coffee houses, stroll the Yankton Riverwalk, shop the historic Meridian District and take a walk across the Meridian Bridge (pictured above). Alternatively, you can go bowling or ice-skating, take in a round of golf or see a play at the historic Dakota Theatre.
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MOMENTUM
ENHANCEMENT
ENHANCEMENTS Mount Marty has a rich tradition in preparing students for a contemporary world of work, service to the human community and personal growth. In the spirit of wellness of the mind, body and soul, MMU continues to make vital improvements to better the student experience. When you come to visit campus, you will see a newly renovated Cimpl Arena, a state-of-the-art nursing and science center and the newly constructed residence hall and fieldhouse. These enhancements fulfill some critical needs for our expanding campus, and we are just getting started. As a student, you have the chance to learn in high-tech labs and have the ability to expand and grow in state-of-the-art athletic facilities. These are just a few examples of how momentum can be experienced at the Mount.
Mount Marty labs always have the technology you need to succeed! In 2019, our Exercise Science lab expanded, adding new equipment to promote learning, aid our athletes and support the local community.
SUITES ON THE HILL The 96-bed residence hall for third- and fourth-year students is a threestory, 20,000-square-foot building that is situated southeast of the Ruth Donohoe First Dakota Fieldhouse. This will be a living-learning community offering suite-style living with partial kitchenettes and quiet learning spaces throughout. Residents may also choose an on-campus dining hall option. The arrangement provides a holistic transitional community for students as they make their way through the last two years of their college experience.
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ENHANCEMENT
AVERA SCIENCE AND NURSING CENTER Mount Marty excels in healthcare education and service to others, and the renovated Avera Science & Nursing Center and new Avera Simulation Lab help prepare our students to be the leaders and scientists our communities need. The nursing simulation lab enables MMU faculty to utilize simulated, on-site training for a variety of health related scenarios. The renovations also include displays that showcase the rich history of the Mount Marty nursing program.
RUTH DONOHOE FIRST DAKOTA FIELDHOUSE The new 100,000 square foot Ruth Donohoe First Dakota Fieldhouse includes a 74,000 square foot of event space with a 200-meter, eight-lane track. The 7,500 square foot weight training and fitness facility is available to all students. The fieldhouse provides Mount Marty with exceptional space for student activities, recreation and athletic practices and events. It offers athletes top of the line features and first-rate training facilities. The fieldhouse was recently completed and is open to the public.
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AT A GLANCE
100% OF STUDENTS
RECEIVE
40 OVER
1,000 +
SCHOLARSHIPS & GRANT AID OFFERS
ST U D E N T S* *Includes all locations & dual credit
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CLUBS &
ORGANIZATIONS
TRADITION:
CATHOLIC & BENEDICTINE
Student-to-Faculty Ratio
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ADMISSIONS
JOB PLACEMENT
ADMISSION CRITERIA FOR INCOMING FRESHMEN:
13%
- 2.0 High School GPA, 500 GED
4%
Score or 12 HiSet Score
Employed Graduate or Professional Degree Program
83%
- 18 ACT / 940 SAT combined reading & math (if under age 21)
ADMISSION PROCEDURE: - Submit application for admission. Apply online at mountmarty.edu.
Other
- Submit official transcripts to include high school transcript,
H O W T O A P P LY
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ATHLETIC ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA: - 2.0 GPA - 18 ACT / 940 SAT
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Complete your FAFSA with the code 003465
(Reading & Math) - Graduate in top half of class
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