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Mars Hill College
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Information Summary
Ranks 1240th overall and 42nd in North Carolina
| Overall Score
On StateUniversity.com (about) |
68.6 |
|---|---|
| Total Cost
On-Campus Attendance |
$28,624 |
| Admission
Success rate |
69% |
| ACT / SAT
75 %ile scores |
22 / 1080 |
| Student Ratio
Ratio of students to faculty |
16 : 1 |
| Retention
(Full-Time / Part-Time) |
63% / 50% |
| Enrollment
Total (all students) |
1,250 |
Demographics – Main Campus and Surrounding Areas
Reported area around or near Mars Hill, NC 28754
| Surrounding community | Fringe rural area (less than 5 mi. from an urban area) |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 7,367 (N/A urban / 7,367 rural) |
| Households | 2,817 (2.35 people per house) |
| Families | 1,991 (2.79 people per family) |
| Pop. — African American | 149 |
| Pop. — Asian | 34 |
| Pop. — Pacific Islander | 2 |
| Pop. — American Indian / Alaskan Native | 50 |
| Pop. — White (incl. Hispanic) | 7,141 |
| Pop. — Other | 36 |
Carnegie Foundation Classification
Baccalaureate Colleges — Diverse Fields
| Undergraduate | Balanced arts & sciences/professions, no graduate coexistence |
|---|---|
| Graduate | N/A |
| Undergraduate Population | Full-time four-year, selective, lower transfer-in |
| Enrollment | Exclusively undergraduate four-year |
| Size & Setting | Small four-year, highly residential |
General Characteristics
| Highest offering | Bachelor's degree |
|---|---|
| Calendar System | Semester |
| Years of college work required | N/A |
| Variable Tuition |
Special Learning Opportunities
| Distance Learning | |
|---|---|
| ROTC — Army / Navy / Air Force | |
| Study Abroad | |
| Weekend College | |
| Teacher Certification |
Student Tuition Costs and Fees
What are the typical tuition costs and fees for attending Mars Hill College?
Ranks 862nd for total cost of attendance
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| FT Undergraduate Tuition | $17,024 | $17,024 | $17,024 |
| FT Undergraduate Required Fees | $1,788 | $1,788 | $1,788 |
| PT Undergraduate per Credit Hour | $624 | $624 | $624 |
| FT Graduate Tuition | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| FT Graduate Required Fees | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| PT Graduate per Credit Hour | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Total Cost of Attendance — On-Campus | $28,624 | $28,624 | $28,624 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus w/out Family | $25,212 | $25,212 | $25,212 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus with Family | $22,512 | $22,512 | $22,512 |
Student Tuition Cost History and Trends
Three year history and trends on the cost of attending
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Published Tuition & Fees | $16,854 |
$16,854 |
$16,854 |
| Cost (regardless of residency) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | $1,100 |
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| On-Campus – Room & Board | $6,136 |
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| On-Campus – Other Expenses | $1,900 |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Room & Board | $5,000 |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Other Expenses | $2,400 |
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| Off-Campus with Family – Room & Board | $2,400 |
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Admission Details
| Application Fee Required | N/A |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Application Fee | $25 |
| Graduate Application Fee | N/A |
| First Professional Application Fee | N/A |
| Applicants | 1,523 (761 male / 762 female) |
| Admitted | 1,049 (513 male / 536 female) |
| Admission rate | 69% |
| First-time Enrollment | 305 (181 male / 124 female) |
| FT Enrollment | 304 (181 male / 123 female) |
| PT Enrollment | 1 (N/A male / 1 female) |
| Total Enrollment | 1,250 |
Admission Criteria
What criteria does Mars Hill College use for admissions?
| Open Admissions | |
|---|---|
| Secondary School GPA / Rank / Record | |
| College Prep. Completion | |
| Recommendations | |
| Formal competency demo | |
| Admission test scores | |
| TOEFL | |
| Other tests | N/A |
Admission Credits Accepted
What types of credits does Mars Hill College accept?
| Dual Credit | |
|---|---|
| Life Experience | |
| Advanced Placement (AP) |
Athletics - Association Memberships
| Sports / Athletic Conference Memberships | NCAA |
|---|---|
| NCAA Football Conference | South Atlantic Conference |
| NCAA Basketball Conference | South Atlantic Conference |
| NCAA Baseball Conference | South Atlantic Conference |
| NCAA Track & Field Conference | South Atlantic Conference |
ACT Test Admission
Ranks 1097th for 75pctl scores
| Applicants submitting ACT results | 32% |
|---|---|
| Verbal scores (25/75 %ile) | / |
| Math scores (25/75 %ile) | / |
| Cumulative scores (25/75 %ile) | 16 / 22 |
SAT Test Admission
Ranks 968th for 75pctl scores
| Applicants submitting SAT results | 77% |
|---|---|
| Verbal scores (25/75 %ile) | 410 / 530 |
| Math scores (25/75 %ile) | 420 / 550 |
| Cumulative scores (25/75 %ile) | 830 / 1080 |
Student Services
| Remedial Services | |
|---|---|
| Academic / Career Counseling | |
| PT Cost-defraying Employment | |
| Career Placement | |
| On-Campus Day Care | |
| Library Facility |
Student Living
| First-time Room / Board Required | |
|---|---|
| Dorm Capacity | 943 |
| Meals per Week | 19 |
| Room Fee | $3,400 |
| Board Fee | $3,312 |
Student Financial Aid Details
How many students use Financial Aid, and how much do they use?
Mars Hill College Ranks 4679th for the average student loan amount.
| Average | Users | % of Attendees | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Grant Aid | $2,707 | 131 | |
| State & Local Grant Aid | $1,500 | 162 | |
| Institutional Grant Aid | $4,000 | 215 | |
| Student Loan Aid | $2,300 | 207 | |
| Any financial aid type | 266 |
Student Enrollment Demographics
How many students are enrolled at Mars Hill College?
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
Non Resident Alien | 24 | 10 | 34 |
Black Non-Hispanic | 117 | 57 | 174 |
Hispanic | 7 | 13 | 20 |
Asian / Pacific Islander | 5 | 6 | 11 |
American Indian / Alaskan Native | 2 | 6 | 8 |
White Non-Hispanic | 370 | 623 | 993 |
Race Unknown | 3 | 7 | 10 |
| Total | 528 | 722 | 1,250 |
Student Graduation Demographics
How many students graduated at Mars Hill College?
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
Non Resident Alien | 1 | N/A | 1 |
Black Non-Hispanic | 34 | 8 | 42 |
Hispanic | 2 | 1 | 3 |
Asian / Pacific Islander | N/A | 2 | 2 |
American Indian / Alaskan Native | 3 | N/A | 3 |
White Non-Hispanic | 104 | 115 | 219 |
Race Unknown | 2 | 3 | 5 |
| Total | 146 | 129 | 275 |
Most Popular Fields of Study
The top 5 fields of study completed at Mars Hill College.
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 39 | 41 | |
| 14 | 24 | 38 | |
| 9 | 5 | 14 | |
| 7 | 6 | 13 | |
| 2 | 10 | 12 |
Student Completion / Graduation Demographics
How many students are successful graduates?
Faculty Compensation / Salaries
Mars Hill College Ranks 2808th for the average full-time faculty salary.
| Tenure system | |
|---|---|
| Average FT Salary | $42,468 ($43,922 male / $40,262 female) |
| Number of FT Faculty | 73 (44 male / 29 female) |
| Number of PT Faculty | 47 |
| FT Faculty Ratio | 2 : 1 |
| Total Benefits | $832,256 |
Mars Hill College Summary
The following paragraph provided courtesy of wikipedia.
Mars Hill College is a private, coed, liberal-arts college affiliated with the North Carolina Baptist Convention. The college is located in the small town of Mars Hill, North Carolina, 15 miles due north of Asheville, western North Carolina’s largest city. Mars Hill College was founded in 1856, and it is the oldest institution of higher learning in western North Carolina. In 1859 the college changed its name to Mars Hill, in honor of the hill in ancient Athens on which the Apostle Paul debated Christianity with the city’s leading philosophers. Dr. Hoyt Blackwell served as President from 1938 to 1966, and under his leadership Mars Hill became an accredited four-year college in 1962.
Mars Hill College Academics
The university has disability services as well, so be sure to inquire about them if needed. Mars Hill College is unique in its study options. In addition, when any student is looking for some counseling or other types of support, Adult (re-entering) student services, Campus Ministries/Chaplain, Career Counseling, Economically Disadvantaged Student Services, Employment Service, Financial Aid Counseling, Freshman Orientation Program, Health Services, Personal Counseling and Veterans Counselor can help. Specifically, the university has a Accelerated Program, Distance Learning, Double Major, Dual Enrollment of High School Students, ESL, Honors Program, Independent Study, Internships, Student-Designed Major, Study Abroad, Teacher Certification and Visiting/Exchange Student Program. There’s never a reason to feel alone in your studies either, since there are academic support services like Extensive Undergraduate Evening or Early Morning Classes, Learning Center, Reduced Course Load, Remedial Instruction, Study Skills Assistance, Tutoring and Writing Center.
The following are the types of degrees and majors offered at Mars Hill College.
- Biological and Biomedical Sciences:
- Biology, Botany, Zoology
- Social Sciences:
- Political Science/Government, Sociology
- Foreign Language and Literature:
- Spanish
- Health and Clinical Sciences:
- Athletic Training/Sports Medicine, Medical Laboratory Assistance, Physician Assistance, Predentistry, Premedicine, Prepharmacy, Preveterinary Medicine
- English Language and Literature:
- English
- School of Visual and Performing Arts:
- Art – General, Fashion Design, Music – General, Music – General Performance
- Business, Management, & Marketing:
- Accounting, Business – General, Business Administration/Management, Finance/Banking, International Business
- Computer Science:
- Computer Science
- Parks, Recreation, and Fitness:
- Health/Physical Fitness, Parks/Leisure Facilities Management
- Communications & Journalism:
- Communications/Rhetoric
- Physical Sciences:
- Chemistry
- Philosphy and Religion:
- Religion/Religious Studies
- Public Administration and Service:
- Social Work
- Multiple or Interdisciplinary:
- Biological/Physical Sciences
- Education:
- Art Teacher Education, Education – General, Elementary Education, English Teacher Education, Junior High Education, Music Teacher Education, Physical Education, Secondary Education
- History:
- History – General
- Mathematics:
- Mathematics – General
- Psychology:
- Psychology – General
Other additional expenses amounted to $1,200 Costs per credit hour $515 Cost & Savings Calculator Financial Aid International students eligible for need-based aid. The cost per credit hour (overall) was $515 Cost & Savings Calculator Financial Aid International students eligible for need-based aid last fall. Though this may be, for non-international students, tutition fees are $16,854 Room & Board (on-campus) $5,924 Additional estimated expenses $1,200 Costs per credit hour $515 Cost & Savings Calculator Financial Aid International students eligible for need-based aid. Further, for international students, the application fee is 30.
Mars Hill College Admissions
This school requires an application fee consisting of twenty-five dollars regular application fee, twenty-five dollars out-of-state application fee, twenty-five dollars online application fee and point zero . Transfer student are not ignored. An instance of this, there were two thousand, three hundred and fifty-one total number of transfer students who applied and one thousand, four hundred and nine total number of transfer students who were admitted.
Will you make it in time? Make sure to know when all the due dates and deadlines take place. The regular application due date was not reported. It is also very important to submit financial aid applications as quickly as possible, make sure to check with the university about the specific date for this year. SAT and ACT score reports are due the 15th of August and the SAT subject section score due date was not reported.
Mars Hill College Financial Aid
Financial aid for students is readily accessible at this school. Financial aid forms are FAFSA, Institution’s own financial aid form and State aid form. In the same way, need based financial aid distribution is determined through Academics, Athletics, Leadership, Music/Drama, Religious Affiliation and State/District Residency. If you are not a need based student, non-need distribution for financial aid is determined by Academics, Art, Athletics, Religious Affiliation and State/District Residency.
Mars Hill College Students
Mars Hill College offers Bachelor’s degrees. In addition, it is part of an Rural setting, Small town (2,500 – 9,999) and Residential campus. The school’s size is approximately one thousand, three hundred and eight degree-seeking undergrads. Besides, the student body consists of fifty-six percent in-state students, forty-four percent out-of-state students, one percent american indian per alaskan native, one percent asian per pacific islander, sixteen percent black per non-hispanic, two percent hispanic, seventy-five percent white per non-hispanic, one percent non-resident alien and four percent race per ethnicity unreported.
This school features the Rural setting, Small town (2,500 – 9,999) and Residential campus. Again, the university has many unique facilites such as satellite receiver for foreign language study, Appalachian archives and artifacts museum. Definitely, the school is located 17 miles from Asheville.
Mars Hill College Athletics
The following sports can be found here:
- Men’s NCAA Division II, Men’s Intercollegiate and Men’s Scholarship Baseball
- Men’s NCAA Division II, Women’s NCAA Division II, Men’s Intercollegiate, Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Intramural, Women’s Intramural, Men’s Club, Women’s Club, Men’s Scholarship and Women’s Scholarship Basketball
- Men’s NCAA Division II, Women’s NCAA Division II, Men’s Intercollegiate, Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Scholarship and Women’s Scholarship Cross_country
- Men’s NCAA Division II, Men’s Intercollegiate and Men’s Scholarship Football
- Men’s NCAA Division II, Women’s NCAA Division II, Men’s Intercollegiate and Men’s Scholarship Golf
- Men’s NCAA Division II, Women’s NCAA Division II, Men’s Intercollegiate, Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Intramural, Women’s Intramural, Men’s Club, Women’s Club, Men’s Scholarship and Women’s Scholarship Soccer
- Women’s NCAA Division II, Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Intramural, Women’s Intramural and Women’s Scholarship Softball
- Men’s Intercollegiate, Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Scholarship and Women’s Scholarship Track_and_field
- Men’s NCAA Division II and Women’s NCAA Division II Track_outdoor
- Women’s NCAA Division II, Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Intramural, Women’s Intramural, Men’s Club, Women’s Club and Women’s Scholarship Volleyball















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9 months ago
Angela Ogilvie Hedgepeth aohedgepeth ((at)) alltel dot net
I attended Mars Hill 1975-1977. I met my husband there and only transferred when he decided to return home and work for awhile before returning to school. I am still in contact with many of the friends I had there and have found the college's reputation and my education there to be excellent!
about 1 year ago
Darlene Tardioli darlene_soccer ((at)) hotmail dot com
We took our son to see this college,he was invited by the mens soccer coach.The location alone is enough to sell you,the scenery is breathtaking!The school is small and friendly.Its a school that you would certainly feel like a student and not a number.If your from out-of-town im sure it would take no time to feel at home at this college