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Mars Hill University

Mars Hill, North Carolina 28754

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Known for business — close-knit campus

Mars Hill University is a private institution in Mars Hill with particular strength in business and health sciences.

A small campus of 995 undergraduates with a 10:1 student-faculty ratio. The rural location provides a peaceful, focused academic environment.

42% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $44,781 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $20,313.

Established
1856
Motto
Pro Christo Adolescentibusque "For Christ and For Youth"
Type
Private liberal arts university
Conference
National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)
Division
Division II
78%Acceptance
SAT Avg
995Students
10:1Student:Faculty
42%Grad Rate
$44,781Earnings 10yr
$20,313Net Price

Admissions

Acceptance Rate77.9%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$37,270
Room & Board$10,228
Total Cost of Attendance$48,794
Average Net Price$20,313
Median Debt at Graduation$26,000
Monthly Payment (10yr)$276

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$17,372
$30–48K$17,337
$48–75K$20,703
$75–110K$22,308
$110K+$24,291

Programs (42)

Student Body

Undergrads
995
Gender Split
48% / 52%
Women / Men
First Generation
34%
Pell Grant Recipients
42%

Race & Ethnicity

White 63%
Black 18%
Hispanic 10%
Asian 1%
Two+ 1%
Int'l 4%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate41.9%
Freshman Retention61.2%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$35,680
8 Years$41,050
10 Years$44,781

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$30,000
Men
$38,100

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