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Adventurous, compassionate, imaginative, and faithful are the words that best describe our student body. Which word best describes your spirit?

Adventurous, compassionate, imaginative, and faithful are the words that best describe our student body. Which word best describes your spirit?

Dr. Kathleen Gibson

"If I can teach them how to be compassionate and look out for others and even help each other, they'll be better in their careers."Read More
Juan Duarte

"When I came to Mount Marty I did not know how many connections I had. It felt like home."Read More
Betsy Crumly

"It's a Christian and Catholic community where I know that my values can be shared with others"Read More
Jacob Fokken

"Mount Marty was huge in giving me something to work towards and something to become."Read More
Harlie Hacecky

"Serving others allows me to show my compassionate spirt at Mount Marty University. The smallest gestures can make the biggest impact."Read More
Father Grant Lacey

"The Chapel right there in the middle is the heart of the campus, bridging that gap between the university side and the monastery side."Read More

1st

Anesthesia Degree Program in U.S.

Direct admission from undergraduate nursing to doctor of nurse anesthesia practice.
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Benedictine Values

Awareness of God, community, hospitality and lifelong learning guide our students in life.
100%

Receive Financial Aid Offers

Making a private Catholic education affordable.
13

NAIA Scholar-Teams

Your academic and athletic success are one and the same.
21+

Student Clubs & Orgs

So you can make lasting friendships and be a part of some groups.
725+

Enrolled Students

The perfect size to explore your world without getting lost in the shuffle.
25+

Programs

Undergraduate and graduate degree programs.
88%

Graduate with Work Experience

Through completing internships or work experience before graduation.
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Locations

We have three locations in South Dakota: Yankton, Watertown and Sioux Falls.

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