Mount Marty University is a small, Catholic liberal arts university in southeast South Dakota situated on the bluffs of the Missouri River. Based in Yankton, a historic city of 15,000, Mount Marty University believes that the Benedictine values of community, hospitality, lifelong learning, awareness of God, and service are fundamental to the daily lives of students, faculty, and staff. Though our university has received many honors, the true measure of our achievements is the success of our students as they go forth to serve others. MMU’s faith based learning community inspires students to develop their strengths and passions personally and professionally.