Mount Marty University, an academic community in the Catholic Benedictine liberal arts tradition, prepares students for a contemporary world of work, service to the human community and personal growth.

Based in Yankton, South Dakota, a historic city of 15,000 people which at one point was the Capital of the Dakota Territory, we believe that the Benedictine values of awareness of God, community, hospitality, lifelong learning and service are fundamental to daily life.

Mount Marty’s Watertown, South Dakota location is designed for working people to obtain their degree at their own pace. Our Sioux Falls, South Dakota location is home to our Doctor of Nurse Anesthesia Program. In 1971, Mount Marty became the first school in the United States to offer a Bachelor’s degree in Nurse Anesthesia.

Succeed as an academic. Grow as a person.

A well-rounded education is the hallmark of this Catholic, Benedictine university. We prepare our students to reach their potential. A Mount Marty degree prepares you for your career, leadership and service:

• 96% of our students have jobs or are accepted into graduate programs within six months of graduation;
• 60% of the graduates of our health sciences programs go on to graduate or attend professional school;
• 90% of our graduates who apply for graduate and professional programs in the health sciences are accepted into these programs.

Don’t get lost in the shuffle.

Here, you’ll find a sense of belonging, whether you’re an athlete, an artist, an explorer, an academic or a volunteer. You’ll have many opportunities to participate in and lead organizations. We encourage you to explore your passions to find your purpose. Flourish in a supportive community of peers, professors, Sisters of the Monastery and employees who work continually to make the university better for each student.

Grow in your faith.

Faith is a personal journey, and we respect that. Regardless of your religion or your relationship with your faith, we’re here to guide you as you follow the Catholic Benedictine values of God, inclusiveness, community and learning. With us, you will find all possible ways to explore and enrich your faith and commitment to service.