Mars Hill University

Mars Hill, NC · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's degrees · Rural

C-

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About Mars Hill University

Mars Hill University is a small, private nonprofit institution in Mars Hill, NC, in a rural setting. It enrolls about 1,044 students. The acceptance rate is 68%. 45% of students complete their degree on time. Ten years after enrolling, graduates earn a median of $44,781.

68%

Acceptance

$19,910

Net price

1,044

Enrollment

45%

Grad rate

Report Card

C+

Academics

Graduation & retention rates

B-

Value

Earnings vs. cost of attendance

C+

Career Outcomes

Graduate earnings after 10 years

B+

Affordability

Average net price after aid

C+

Selectivity

How hard it is to get in

Diversity

Racial & ethnic balance of students

Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).

Admissions

68%

Acceptance rate

—

SAT average

—

ACT midpoint

Cost & Financial Aid

$19,910

Average net price

$37,736

In-state tuition

$37,736

Out-of-state tuition

$12,258

Room & board

—

Books & supplies

$50,099

Total cost of attendance

46%

Students receiving Pell grants

62%

Students with federal loans

$26,000

Median student debt

Average net price by family income

$0–30K

$17,021

$30–48K

$17,020

$48–75K

$20,628

$75–110K

$21,637

$110K+

$21,972

Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.

Popular Majors

Business24.0%

Health & Nursing13.6%

Biology10.7%

Criminal Justice10.3%

Parks & Recreation9.9%

Psychology7.4%

Education5.0%

Visual & Performing Arts4.5%

Multidisciplinary3.3%

Social Sciences2.1%

After Graduation

$44,781

Median earnings (10 yrs)

$35,680

Median earnings (6 yrs)

45%

Graduation rate

69%

Retention rate

75%

Earn more than a HS grad

$15,848

Instructional spend / student

Student Body

1,044

Total enrollment

Part-time

Avg. age at entry

34%

First-generation

Gender balance

50% women

50% men

Race & ethnicity

White

63%

Black

16%

Hispanic

American Indian / Alaska Native

Asian

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander

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