Mount Marty University Acceptance Rate
Yankton, South Dakota · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 1,290
- Admitted
- 621
- Yield
- 26.2%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Mount Marty University's acceptance rate has fallen from 72.4% in 2014–15 to 48.1% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 416 to 1,290 (+210%) over that period.
Its 48.1% rate makes Mount Marty University more selective than about 85% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 11 tracked South Dakota schools, it is more selective than about 91%.
In 2023–24, women were admitted at a higher rate (50.9% for women vs 46.5% for men, a 4.4-point gap). Mount Marty University has been test-optional since 2022–23. Of admitted students, 26.2% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 416 | 301 | 72.4% | 124 |
| 2015–16 | 408 | 296 | 72.5% | 112 |
| 2016–17 | 473 | 306 | 64.7% | 96 |
| 2017–18 | 466 | 310 | 66.5% | 121 |
| 2018–19 | 523 | 362 | 69.2% | 143 |
| 2019–20 | 479 | 343 | 71.6% | 124 |
| 2020–21 | 737 | 578 | 78.4% | 160 |
| 2021–22 | 944 | 636 | 67.4% | 190 |
| 2022–23 | 949 | 649 | 68.4% | 156 |
| 2023–24 | 1,290 | 621 | 48.1% | 163 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 481 | 245 | 50.9% |
| Men | 809 | 376 | 46.5% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| ACT Composite | 19–24 | 59% |
How Mount Marty University compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Mount Marty University's acceptance rate?
Mount Marty University's acceptance rate is 48.1% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (621 admitted of 1,290 applicants).
Is Mount Marty University test optional?
Mount Marty University is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Mount Marty University?
Mount Marty University received 1,290 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 621.
Is Mount Marty University getting harder to get into?
Mount Marty University has become harder to get into: its acceptance rate went from 72.4% in 2014–15 to 48.1% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: www.mountmarty.edu/.