Discover Your

Purpose

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A welcome from our PresidentAt Mount Marty College, community is at the foundation of everything we do, and we hope you will

feel welcome from the moment you arrive. Starting with me, everyone on campus is focused on your

success as we prepare you for life aft er college, service to the community and personal growth.

Here, you will discover your passions and learn to lead. We will prepare you to not only make an impact

in your career, but also in the lives of those around you. 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.

We truly believe these will be some of the best years of your life, and at Mount Marty, our mission is to

help you discover your purpose and prepare you to lead a life that makes a diff erence.

I hope to see you on campus soon.

Marcus Long, Ph.D.

President, Mount Marty College

Don’t just take our word for it. See what others say about us. Learn more at mtmc.edu/accreditation/rankings

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Understanding life’s big questions: The power of a Benedictine education.Th e best college experience develops both the heart and mind. St. Benedict asks us to “listen carefully… with the ear

of your heart.” At Mount Marty, you’ll be guided by his words as you focus on seeking to understand the world and

your place in it. You’ll explore the lessons in life’s peaks and valleys — including journeys to the Grand Canyon and

Rocky Mountains with your classmates — and participate in leadership retreats with great thinkers and scholars.

Lead. Serve. Impact.

Learn more about the Benedictine Leadership Institute at mtmc.edu/bli

As part of your Benedictine Leadership core curriculum, you will travel to places like the Grand Canyon and Pikes Peak Colorado.

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Discover your passion. Find your purpose.Know what you want to major in? Great. No clue? Don’t worry. Use your time at college to explore

and discover your passion. When you do, we believe you’ll also fi nd your purpose. Our goal at

Mount Marty College is to help you do both.

Anchored by strong academics and supportive faculty who care about your future, we focus on

your development as a whole person, a key component of our Benedictine tradition. With 24 majors

including the health sciences, education, criminal justice, business administration and recreational

management, Mount Marty will prepare you for a lifetime of personal and professional fulfi llment.

Individualfreshman advising

Local internships & job shadowing

freshman year

Flexible major

options

HOW WE HELP YOU EXPLORE

What are you thinking about studying? Take our quiz at mtmc.edu/major-quiz/.

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Is your passion helping people?

Consider health and wellness. At Mount Marty, you will learn to provide advanced patient care with compassion, understanding,

and a spirit of service — a holistic approach that emphasizes both care and cure. We focus on

service to the under-served in our communities, as we prepare you for a career in high-demand

health and wellness fi elds.

“My nursing professors wanted me to excel beyond the expectation

of a nurse. They motivated me to become the best nurse I could be.”

Nicholas Hall ’07 | DNP & CRNA

Nebraska Medicine, Omaha, NE

Areas within pre-professional studies:Chiropractic • Dentistry • Medicine Mortuary • Occupational Therapy Pharmacy • Physical Therapy

100% of pre-professional

students are accepted

Into graduate School

Nursing majors work

in specialties such as

medicial-surgicalCritical care

Mental health

You might major in... Exercise Wellness • Medical Laboratory ScienceNursing • Psychology • Pre-Professional StudiesRadiologic Technology

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doctoral nurse anesthesia

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Th e best way to develop into a great teacher is to work with students in the classroom. Our

unique emphasis on in-the-fi eld experience puts our education majors in local schools from

freshman to senior year — theories learned on campus come to life in practice. We are

well-known for producing high-quality, confi dent and caring teachers.

You might major in... Elementary EducationSecondary Education Special Education Physical Education

Earn a double major in four years.Combine education with: Biology • Chemistry • English • History Mathematics • Music • Physical Education

Is your passion teaching?

Consider education.

“The community here helped me explore di erent majors, which is how I found my passion for teaching.”

Rachel Shippy ’17 | Math Teacher

Yankton High School, Yankton, SD

100% Job placement

rate in K-12 schools

Real-worldExperience

in K-12 schoolsevery academic year

100% Pass rate

on certifi cation exams

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Mount Marty math majors develop essential quantitative, critical-thinking skills,

while science majors gain foundational knowledge and practice for futures as doctors,

researchers, scientists and more. From day one, hands-on learning and coursework

prepare you to thrive in high-demand careers.

Is your passion solving problems?

Consider math and science.

Mark Ranek ’06 | Post-Doctoral Fellow in Cardiology

Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD

“The experiences I had while being my professor’s lab assistant sold me on pursuing a career in the sciences.”

Areas within pre-professional studies:Chiropractic • Dentistry • Medicine Mortuary • Occupational Therapy Optometry • Pharmacy • Physical Therapy

You might major in... Biology • Chemistry • Mathematics Medical Laboratory Science Pre-Professional Studies • Psychology

96% of students get a

job after graduation

Customizable

undergraduate degrees

equal

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Th e arts and humanities teach us about people, our interconnectedness and the human

experience. Gain a greater understanding of the world, turn your passion for lifelong

learning into a successful career and be inspired by some of history’s greatest minds.

You might major in... English • History • Performing Arts Religious Studies

Career elds for a humanities degree: Human Services • Lawyer • Pastor • Ministry Teacher • Theatre Director • Writer

Is your passion exploring culture?

Consider the arts and humanities.

Johanna Scheich ’14 | Deputy Scheduler, Sen. John Th une (R-SD)

Washington, D.C.

“At MMC, I learned how to take on all kinds of projects and time management. Those experiences gave me the quali cations to be successful in the future.”

Award-winningand published

professors

Learn vital Skills that

Are valuable in any profession

Performing Arts

InternshipsAnd nationalCompetitions

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Th rough internships and real-world experience, we help our graduates rise to success,

particularly in banking, fi nance, health care administration and management careers.

Learn to excel and serve in leadership positions through our emphasis on oral and

written communication, critical thinking, problem-solving and social skills.

You might major in... Accounting • Business Administration • Criminal Justice Human Service • Psychology • Recreation Management and Tourism

Is your passion leading change?

Consider social science and business.

Caleb Wilson ’17

Graduate student studying

Security Management, Omaha, NE

“The professors use all their resources to give the students the best experience in and out of the classroom,

resulting in internships and jobs.”

Internships atNational/State Park

Departments, SD Human

Services Center, Yankton

Police Dept., accounting

fi rms and more

Share your Researchat regional and

national meetings

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Grow strong with othersAt Mount Marty, you’ll fi nd a campus community that lift s you up. Walk across

campus, and people know your name — from faculty and staff to the friends you’ll

have for a lifetime.

Mount Marty is a Catholic Benedictine college, but we are a family of many religions, di ering beliefs and ideas. We grow stronger by learning through our di erences and common humanity.

From student life activities to classes to joining your Mount Marty family for

community service on Mission Day, these are the memories and moments you will

never forget. Th is is the college experience that helps you grow into a person who

will make an impact.

Explore campus life at mtmc.edu/campus-life.

What's the life of a Lancer like? Watch our student snapchat takeovers.

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In 2017, the Lancer Women'sBasketball team

was ranked #1 in the nation for academic performance.

* Division II women's basketball category.

14 Lancer teams were awarded as NAIA Scholar Teams, having

GPA's of 3.0 or higher.

“We are more than teammates; we are family. We look out

for each other through the good and the bad.”

Jordan Houdek ’ 17

Mathematics | Track & Field

Get ActiveGain leadership skills through 18 collegiate sports and 33 clubs.

mtmc.edu/campus-life

Artistic InspirationJoin the orchestra or choir, take the stage in a play or enjoy a walk through Bede Art Gallery.

mtmc.edu/arts

Campus MinistryStrengthen your faith and impact the community through service projects.

mtmc.edu/campus-ministry

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Discover communityMount Marty students fi nd a supportive community on campus and in the surrounding area.

Yankton is a charming community of 20,000 people — safe and welcoming — with amazing views

of one of the last wild, free-fl owing stretches of the Missouri River, an area so natural and pristine it

has been declared a national park.

Our strong connections in the local business community mean valuable internships abound, and there are plenty of ways to give back. Prepare for your career, and make an impact while you do.

Learn more about Yankton at mtmc.edu/about-us/about-yankton.

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Play OutsideExplore Lewis and Clark Lake and

the Missouri National Recreational River,

both within a few miles from campus.

Real-world ExperienceBegin internships and fi eldwork

in the Yankton community as

early as your freshman year.

Service To othersMake an impact in college

with local and regional

service projects.

“When you give your time to help others, you end up learning a lot

about yourself. When you take what you’ve learned and bring that back

to the community in Yankton, it’s a pretty powerful thing.”

Gabe Goehring ’17

Exercise Wellness

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An affordable, valuable education.Be a leader, serve others, and make a di erence with your degree.

You’ve probably heard that all private colleges are expensive. But what is oft en

overlooked is the value of a private college education.

A private Catholic, Benedictine college education provides you with the career skills to make a di erence. Because we provide nancial assistance to all of our students, we are an a ordable college option.

On top of that, Mount Marty’s fi nancial aid team strives to fi nd the best additional

state and federal aid assistance for you and your family. All of this makes your

investment as aff ordable, or in some cases, more aff ordable than other colleges

you are considering.

95.5%receive academic

scholarships

Athletics, performing arts & Catholic leadership

scholarships are available

$23,007 avg. federal/institutional

assistance received

Did you know?

Discover "10 Ways to Pay for College" at mtmc.edu/tuition-and-aid.

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“After seeing my nancial aid package, my parents and I realized MMC was less expensive than my

sister’s college education at a larger school.”

Nicholas Sehr ’15 Mathematics

Up to$4,000in Catholic scholarships.

100%of students will receive fi nancial aid.

$8,000 - $14,000automatically awardedto most freshmen.

95.5%of studentsreceive academic scholarships.

Recognized for excellence in helping non-wealthy students

attain marketable degrees at a ordable prices.

Nearly

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1105 West Eighth Street

Yankton, South Dakota 57078

mtmc.edu | Yankton, SDmountmartymountmartycollege

Ready to Lead, serve And impact?Schedule a campus vist at mtmc.edu.

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