At Mount Marty College, we understand the concerns of our students and their families about the cost of a quality college education. Many feel that the initial cost of college is an accurate determinant of the overall cost of a degree; however, sometimes this initial price tag can be misleading and several factors should be considered to determine the true cost of a degree.

Through a specially monitored advising program and dedicated faculty advisors, Mount Marty College has established a four-year compact not only to help our students attain their degree in the most timely manner possible, but also to help ensure that a private college education can be affordable - often more so than a degree obtained through a public institution. Although MMC's initial cost may seem higher, we utilize a variety of sources for financial aid to help reduce that initial cost. In addition, by completing a degree within four years (which can often be very difficult to accomplish at many public institutions), MMC is saving you an additional year(s) of tuition costs and gaining you income by helping you to enter the job market sooner.

This is just one more way that Mount Marty is dedicated to your success!

Through this compact, Mount Marty College will:

• Offer all required courses necessary for the student to complete a major and the college's graduation requirements within four years.
• Provide a qualified faculty advisor to assist the student in scheduling classes.
• Provide academic support services to assist the student in the successful completion of a degree.
• Provide the student a laptop computer upon graduation after 8 successful semester at MMC and full payment of the full-time program support fee

If the student will:

• Enroll in eight consecutive regular semesters as a full-time student at Yankton.
• Maintain a cumulative grade point average to remain in good standing according to major and college requirements as outlined in the college catalog.
• Fulfill the requirements necessary for the four-year degree guarantee.

Requirements:

• The student shall enroll as a first-time college student on the Yankton campus.
• The student shall be admitted to MMC as a regular student.
• The student shall declare his/her graduating major before the second year. Students who plan to major in nursing, accounting, pre-professional health, or education must declare their major upon entering MMC. This four year guarantee does not apply to the special education.
• The student shall complete 16 credits per semester.
• The student shall complete at least on May term.
• The new student shall meet at least two times a semester with his/her advisor for the first year and at least once per semester with his/her academic advisor for the remaining three years.
• The student shall follow the policies outlined in the college catalog and student handbook.

(Note: If all requirements are fulfilled, the student should graduate in four years. It is also possible to graduate in less than four years, have more than one major, or include minors. This compact covers one major in four years. With good academic planning, much more can be achieved!)

So, what can it save you? Yes, we actually said SAVE! Let us show you the math!

¹ 2004-2005 data
² 2003-2004 data
³ average starting income of a Mount Marty college graduate. This is an estimate of earnings and does not guarantee this level of earnings.