2023 Comprehensive Report on Rankings, Costs, Graduation Rate and More
$21,359
Net Price
67%
Admitted
30%
Enrolled
61%
Graduation Rate
12/1
Student / Faculty
University Detail
Mount Marty University
is a private not-for-profit, four or more years institution with a total student enrollment of 1,236. In 2021, there were 2 psychology and social work graduates.
Psychology Degrees Offered
Bachelor
Psychology Graduates
2
Total Enrollment
1,236
Type
Private Not-for-profit, Four or more years
Institution Accreditation
Higher Learning Commission
Psychology Programs Offered
For psychology degrees, Mount Marty University offers General Psychology at the bachelor level.
In the table below, see the programs offered and the number of graduates in each program.
Psychology Graduates in 2021 | BS |
General Psychology | 2 |
Total Graduates | 2 |
Admission, Enrollment, Graduation
In the fall of 2021, 944 students applied to the Mount Marty University. The university admitted 67% and 30% of those who were admitted also enrolled.
By comparison, the average number of applicants for South Dakota universities is 1,998. On average, all South Dakota institutions admit 80% and 35% of those who were admitted end up enrolling into the institution.
The percentage of Mount Marty University students who return after their first year to begin their second year is 61%. Compared to all South Dakota four or more years colleges, the percentage is 67%.
The overall graduation rate for Mount Marty University is 61%, compared to 51% for all South Dakota universities, while the number of students who transferred out of the program is 39%.
Compare MMU to South Dakota Four or more years Colleges
Offering Psychology Degrees
Compare admission, acceptance, retention and graduation rates of Mount Marty University to the average of all South Dakota four or more years schools that offer psychology degrees.
Why it Matters
Compare Admission and Enrollment
Low admission rates and high enrollment rates denote not only how selective a school is, but also how in-demand the school is. High graduation rates show the overall success of an institution.
MMU
944
Applicants
67%
Percent Admitted
30%
Percent Enrolled
61%
1st Time Student Retention Rate
61%
Graduation Rate
SD Colleges
1,998
Applicants
80%
Percent Admitted
35%
Percent Enrolled
67%
1st Time Student Retention Rate
51%
Graduation Rate
Student & Faculty Information
In the fall of 2021, there were 44 or 43% full-time instructional or research faculty members of all faculty and there were 59 or 57% part-time faculty members employed at Mount Marty University. The number of full-time instructional faculty was 44 or 43%.
Part-time teachers are paid less and cost less, so any organization with a disproportionate number of part-time teachers can invest money in more important areas. However, as part-time teachers, participants can work full-time in their profession and bring experience to the classroom.
Why it Matters
Compare Faculty Numbers
Low student faculty ratios and high full-time instructional percentages indicate that institutions focus their investments in areas that matter most to students.
MMU
12 / 1
Student Faculty Ratio
43%
Percent Full-Time
57%
Percent Part-Time
43%
Percent Full-Time Instructional
SD Colleges
13 / 1
Student Faculty Ratio
55%
Percent Full-Time
45%
Percent Part-Time
52%
Percent Full-Time Instructional
Tuition and Student Expenses
For the 2021-2022 academic year at Mount Marty University the average cost of undergraduate tuition is $27,720, and the average cost for books and supplies is $1,200.
For graduate students, the average cost for tuition is $8,375 and the average cost for graduate fees is $1,275.
In the table below, find the average total expenses to attend Mount Marty University in 2021-2022 including tuition, room, board and living expenses for both undergraduate and graduate students.
Note that the average total expenses do not include financial aid, grants, loans or scholarships. You can find the average financial aid and net price data in the sections below.
Expenses for Mount Marty University | 2021-2022 |
On Campus Room & Board | $8,554 |
On-Campus Living Expenses | $4,482 |
Total Living Expenses | $13,036 |
Tuition for In-State, Undergraduate | $27,720 |
Books and Supplies, Undergraduate | $1,200 |
Total Undergraduate Expenses | $41,956 |
In-State, Graduate Tuition | $8,375 |
In-State, Graduate Fees | $1,275 |
Total Graduate Expenses | $9,650 |
Net Price
Average Net Price
The average net price to attend Mount Marty University is $21,359. Average net price is calculated by adding tuition, room, board, living costs, books, supplies together and then subtracting the average financial (grants, scholarships and loans) for federal financial aid recipients.
In other words, the average net price is the average amount students pay to attend this university for one year.
Average net price is calculated from the most recent data supplied by each institution to the US Department of Education and is found by subtracting the average amount of federal, state/local government, or institutional grant or scholarship aid from the total cost of attendance. The total cost of attendance is the sum of published tuition and required fees (lower of in-district or in-state), books and supplies, and the weighted average for room and board and other expenses.
Compare Mount Marty University to all South Dakota universitas that offer psychology degrees for the cost to attend, average financial aid, percent of students receiving aid and the average net price to attend.
For program ranking, we see a lower overall cost of tuition and cost of living expenses minus the average financial aid a student may receive as the ranking factor student may want to consider.
Why it Matters
Compare Average Cost to Attend and Net Price
Low student faculty ratios and high full-time instructional professors indicates to us institutions that focus their investments in areas that matter most: the education of students by the best instructors possible.
MMU
$41,956
Cost to Attend
$18,736
Average Financial Aid
99%
Percent Receiving Aid
$21,359
Net Price
SD Colleges
$28,901
Cost to Attend
$10,487
Average Financial Aid
89%
Percent Receiving Aid
$18,700
Average Net Price
Financial Aid
The number of beginning students who enter postsecondary education for the first time and receive financial aid is 151 or 99%.
The number of undergraduate students who receive a grant or scholarship is 512 and the average amount of their grant or scholarship is $18,736.
All Undergraduate Students
Type of Aid | # Receiving Aid | Average Aid Received |
---|---|---|
Grant or Scholarship Aid | 512 | $18,736 |
Pell Grants | 215 | $4,708 |
Federal Student Loans | 370 | $6,891 |
Below, compare the financial aid students receive at the Mount Marty University to all schools across the United States that offer psychology degrees.
We see higher percentages of those receiving aid and the percent that aid covers the net price of education as an indicator of the strength of the institution.
Why it Matters
Compare Financial Aid
Financial Aid can make the difference between being able to afford college or being priced out of college. Many students may find college far more affordable than they could imagine, when accounting for the various kinds of financial aid available.
MMU
512
Grant or Scholarship Aid
47%
Grants or Scholarships
215
Number of Pell Grants
20%
Pell Grants
370
Federal Student Loans
34%
Federal Student Loans
SD Colleges
1,641
Grant or Scholarship Aid
49%
Grants or Scholarships
564
Number of Pell Grants
17%
Pell Grants
1,138
Federal Student Loans
34%
Federal Student Loans
See Additional Psychology Schools for South Dakota.