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Mars Hill University

Mars Hill, NCPrivate NonprofitRural Setting
Less Selective • 68% Acceptance
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68%
Accept Rate
Less Selective
$19,910
Avg Net Cost
After financial aid
1.0K
Students
Small campus body
$35,680
Median Earnings
6 Years Post-Graduation

Overview & Identity

Mars Hill University is a private nonprofit institution located in the rural setting of Mars Hill, NC. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 1.0K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 68%.

Quick Facts

Institution Type
Private Nonprofit
Student Population
1.0K (Small)
Admissions Selectivity
68% (Less Selective)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
Rural

Admissions & Academics

Admitted Student Scores

SAT ReadingNot Reported
SAT MathNot Reported
ACT CompositeNot Reported
68%
Acceptance Rate
Less Selective

Top Majors & Programs

Business & Marketing22% of degrees
Health Sciences16% of degrees
Biological Sciences11% of degrees
Social Sciences5% of degrees

Programs / Fields of Study

Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $74,707
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $24,636
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $57,743
Earnings 5yr: $50,368
Debt: $27,506
Social Work.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $51,053
Earnings 5yr: $43,413
Debt: $29,133
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $47,176
Earnings 5yr: $43,429
Debt: N/A
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $41,384
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $27,000
Biology, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $51,226
Debt: $26,040
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $46,522
Debt: N/A
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Chemistry.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Community Organization and Advocacy.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Design and Applied Arts.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Design and Applied Arts.
Credential: Graduate/Professional Certificate
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
English Language and Literature, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Film/Video and Photographic Arts.
Credential: Graduate/Professional Certificate
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Fine and Studio Arts.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A

Tuition & Cost Portrait

Avg Net Price$19,910
In-State Tuition$37,736
Out-of-State Tuition$37,736
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.

Financial Assistance & Support

46%
Pell Grants
62%
Take Loans
49%
Repayment

Student Outcomes & ROI

Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation

6 Years Post-Entry
$35,680
+26% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$44,781

Completion Signals

45%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
69%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$18,172
Est. Monthly Payment
$196/mo
Based on standard 10yr path

Campus & Demographics

Student Demographics & Community

Diversity Mix

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Gender Balance

50%
Men
50%
Women
The campus gender distribution displays a split of 50% men and 50% women.

Student Vitals

First-Gen Share
34%
Part-Time Share
5%
Avg Family Income
$54,114
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