Blue Mountain Christian University
Blue Mountain, MS
School Background
2022 Undergraduate Enrollment: 619
Graduate Enrollment: 31
Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields
Highest degree awarded:
Graduate
Religious Affiliation:
Southern Baptist
Campus Details
Rural: Distant (rural territory more than 5 miles but up to 25 miles from an urbanized area or more than 2.5 and up to 10 miles from an urban cluster)
Four-year, very small, highly residential
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full-time, inclusive, higher transfer-in
Applicant and Admittance Traits
2022 Admission Rate: 99.09%
Male/Female: 47% / 53% (2017)
First generation college students: 37.0% (2017)
Percentage of students who are married when enrolled: 14.2% (2017)
Percentage of students who are veterans:
Test scores for admission: Required
Appliants applying to 2+ schools: 49.1% (2017)
Appliants applying to 3+ schools: 25.3% (2017)
Appliants applying to 4+ schools: 15.9% (2017)
Appliants applying to 5+ schools: 10.7% (2017)
Ethnicity Information
White: 69.0%
Black: 14.4%
Hispanic: 6.3%
Asian: 0.2%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.8%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.0%
2+ races: 2.6%
Non-resident alien: 6.5%
Unknown race: 0.3%
Black: 14.4%
Hispanic: 6.3%
Asian: 0.2%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.8%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.0%
2+ races: 2.6%
Non-resident alien: 6.5%
Unknown race: 0.3%
Costs & Fees
2022 Average Tuition & Fees (Room/Board/Books): $26,868
In-State tuition: $17,380Out-of-State tuition: $17,380
Estimated books and supplies: $1,200 (2022)
Estimated on-campus room & board: $8,120 (2022)
Estimated on-campus other fees: $3,425 (2022)
Estimated off-campus room & board: $7,100 (2022)
Estimated off-campus other fees: $3,425 (2022)
Average Family Income: $55,743 (2017)
Median Family Income: $36,485 (2017)
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Percentage of students receiving Pell Grant: 32.3%Percentage of students with Federal Loans: 39.1%
Median federal loan debt at graduation: $18,534 (2021)
Median federal loan payment: $196 (2021)
| Household Income | Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0-$30k | $12,629 |
| $30k-48k | $18,857 |
| $48k-75k | $15,978 |
| $75k-110k | $17,878 |
| $110k+ | $19,080 |
Graduate Outcomes & Job Placements
4-year graduation rate: 47%6-year graduation rate: 58%
1 year post-graduation workforce participation: 94.0% (2020)
Loans
Median federal debt for graduates: $18,534 (2021)Median federal debt for non-graduates: $7,750 (2021)
Median federal debt for first-generation graduates: $13,821 (2021)
Median federal debt for Pell grant recipient graduates: $14,125 (2021)
Ability to Repay Loans
| Graduates, % of Loans in Repayment (Non-delinquent/default) |
Percentage |
|---|---|
| @1 Year | 68.0% (2015) |
| @3 year | 72.5% (2017) |
| @5 year | 71.9% (2017) |
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid (Non-delinquent/default) - Pell Grant Recipients: 51.1% (2015)
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid - 1st Generation Attendees: 46.9% (2015)
Earnings Power
Median earnings, 1 year post graduation: $33,582 (2020)Median earnings, 4 years post graduation: $36,766 (2020)
Popular Majors
| Type of Degree | Major | 2022 Graduates | Median Federal Debt | Median Monthly Payment | 1yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) | 4yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | Psychology, General. | 21 | $25,250 | $227 | $23,806 ($1,984) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 22 | $22,500 | $220 | $34,758 ($2,897) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | 10 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | 7 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Biology, General. | 7 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Mathematics. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Health and Physical Education/Fitness. | 15 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Bible/Biblical Studies. | 15 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 27 | $19,875 | $181 | $38,780 ($3,232) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | History. | 10 |
Campus Resources
Average faculty salary: $49,518Full time faculty: 78%
Undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio: 21.0
School's endowment start of year: $19,185,526 (2022)
School's endowment end of year: $20,605,815 (2022)