Blue Mountain Christian University
Blue Mountain, Mississippi 38610
Data last updated: August 29, 2026
Known for business — close-knit campus
Blue Mountain Christian University is a private institution in Blue Mountain with particular strength in business and psychology. With an average SAT of 1047, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.
A small campus of 536 undergraduates with a 15:1 student-faculty ratio. The rural location provides a peaceful, focused academic environment.
51% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $40,421 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $18,062.
More About This School
Varsity Sports — Toppers
History & Fun Facts
- •Blue Mountain Female Institute, as it was called at first, started with 50 students with Lowrey and his two daughters serving as the faculty.
- •In 1877, the college was officially chartered by the State of Mississippi.
- •By 1910, the institution was using the name Blue Mountain Female College.
- •After the sudden death of President Lowrey in 1960, a longtime professor at the school, Wilfred Tyler, became the first non-Lowrey family president followed by E.
Source: Wikipedia
Admissions
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1047
ACT Score Range
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Typical Application Requirements
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
69.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
9.5%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$13,750
Programs (24)
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
74%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
3
Peer Average
3
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus security, emergency notification system
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from MS state average