Mount Marty University

What is the accreditation of Mount Marty University?

Mount Marty University is institutionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. Institutional accreditation applies to the university as a whole; it is distinct from accreditation or approval that may apply to an individual professional program.

Accreditation is relevant to eligibility for federal student aid and may matter when seeking to transfer credits or enter graduate study. It does not guarantee that another college will accept a particular course. Applicants to fields such as nursing or teacher education should also check the current program-specific accreditation, state approval and licensure rules that apply to the credential and state where they intend to practice.

What are the admission requirements at Mount Marty University?

First-year admission to Mount Marty is selective rather than open. Applicants generally need an application and a secondary-school academic record, including GPA information, and must establish high school completion or an accepted equivalent.

The university considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them for general admission. Class rank may be considered when submitted; recommendations and a college-preparatory curriculum are not general requirements in the reported admissions criteria. Among enrolled first-time students who submitted an ACT score, the median composite score was 22, but that figure is not an admissions cutoff.

In the reported admissions cycle, Mount Marty admitted 745 of 1,750 first-year applicants, an acceptance rate of about 43%. That describes one applicant pool, not an individual's chance of admission. International applicants and candidates for professional programs should check the application for any additional English-proficiency, prerequisite or program-specific requirements and the deadline for their intended entry term.

What are the application fees and waivers at Mount Marty University?

Applicants should check Mount Marty's current application form for the charge, if any, attached to their applicant category and submission method before applying. An application fee is separate from an enrollment deposit or a charge assessed after admission.

Students who need a fee waiver should ask admissions how to request one before submitting an application, particularly if the application system requires payment to complete submission. Undergraduate, graduate and specialized-program applications may follow different procedures.

What types of ROTC programs are available at Mount Marty University?

Army ROTC is available to Mount Marty students through a cooperating host institution, rather than as an Army ROTC unit operated by Mount Marty on its own campus. A student considering it should confirm the host program, travel and scheduling arrangements before planning a course sequence.

ROTC participation and an ROTC scholarship are different decisions. Scholarship eligibility, military training requirements and any service obligation depend on the student's arrangement with the host program. Applicants should obtain those terms directly from the Army ROTC program before committing; they should not assume that an Air Force or Navy ROTC option operates under the same arrangement.

What are the requirements for transfer students at Mount Marty University?

Mount Marty generally accepts transfer credit from accredited institutions and admits transfer students for fall, spring and summer entry. Admission as a transfer student does not mean every prior course will satisfy a requirement in the student's chosen major.

Applicants should prepare official transcripts from each college attended and request an evaluation that shows how credits apply to general education, major requirements and electives. The university also reports accepting Advanced Placement credit, CLEP examinations and American Council on Education credit recommendations; the amount and use of such credit depend on its academic policies. Students entering nursing, education or another sequenced program should seek a program-specific degree plan before deciding when to transfer, because accepted elective credits may not shorten the time needed to complete required courses or placements.

What types of study abroad programs are available at Mount Marty University?

Students interested in international study should establish what Mount Marty currently approves before treating a trip or outside program as part of their degree plan. Availability can vary by term, major and the type of experience.

The practical questions are whether a proposed course will earn Mount Marty credit, satisfy a degree requirement and qualify for the student's financial aid. Nursing, education and other programs with tightly sequenced courses or placements may need especially early planning. Academic advising and the financial aid office can clarify approval and cost before a student makes a nonrefundable commitment to a third-party program.