Mars Hill University
Mars Hill, NC
School Background
2022 Undergraduate Enrollment: 1,018
Graduate Enrollment: 47
Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields
Highest degree awarded:
Graduate
Religious Affiliation:
None
Campus Details
Suburb: Large (outside principal city, in urbanized area with population of 250,000 or more)
Four-year, very small, highly residential
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full-time, selective, lower transfer-in
Applicant and Admittance Traits
2022 Admission Rate: 79.51%
Male/Female: 44% / 56% (2017)
First generation college students: 34.4% (2017)
Percentage of students who are married when enrolled: 4.6% (2017)
Percentage of students who are veterans: 1.3% (2009)
Test scores for admission: Recommended
Appliants applying to 2+ schools: 62.5% (2017)
Appliants applying to 3+ schools: 46.8% (2017)
Appliants applying to 4+ schools: 36.7% (2017)
Appliants applying to 5+ schools: 28.1% (2017)
Ethnicity Information
White: 62.7%
Black: 19.7%
Hispanic: 7.0%
Asian: 1.2%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.3%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.1%
2+ races: 2.2%
Non-resident alien: 5.4%
Unknown race: 1.6%
Black: 19.7%
Hispanic: 7.0%
Asian: 1.2%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.3%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.1%
2+ races: 2.2%
Non-resident alien: 5.4%
Unknown race: 1.6%
Costs & Fees
2022 Average Tuition & Fees (Room/Board/Books): $46,391
In-State tuition: $35,655Out-of-State tuition: $35,655
Estimated books and supplies: $0 (2022)
Estimated on-campus room & board: $9,934 (2022)
Estimated on-campus other fees: $1,900 (2022)
Estimated off-campus room & board: $7,796 (2022)
Estimated off-campus other fees: $1,900 (2022)
Average Family Income: $57,058 (2017)
Median Family Income: $38,916 (2017)
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Percentage of students receiving Pell Grant: 53.4%Percentage of students with Federal Loans: 72.9%
Median federal loan debt at graduation: $26,000 (2021)
Median federal loan payment: $276 (2021)
| Household Income | Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0-$30k | $17,457 |
| $30k-48k | $18,157 |
| $48k-75k | $18,863 |
| $75k-110k | $19,343 |
| $110k+ | $25,399 |
Graduate Outcomes & Job Placements
4-year graduation rate: 28%6-year graduation rate: 34%
1 year post-graduation workforce participation: 96.7% (2020)
Loans
Median federal debt for graduates: $26,000 (2021)Median federal debt for non-graduates: $8,250 (2021)
Median federal debt for first-generation graduates: $18,750 (2021)
Median federal debt for Pell grant recipient graduates: $19,000 (2021)
Ability to Repay Loans
| Graduates, % of Loans in Repayment (Non-delinquent/default) |
Percentage |
|---|---|
| @1 Year | 62.8% (2015) |
| @3 year | 65.8% (2017) |
| @5 year | 77.7% (2017) |
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid (Non-delinquent/default) - Pell Grant Recipients: 37.8% (2015)
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid - 1st Generation Attendees: 38.9% (2015)
Earnings Power
Median earnings, 1 year post graduation: $34,537 (2020)Median earnings, 4 years post graduation: $38,932 (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 | Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Fine and Studio Arts. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Music. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 20 | $24,636 | $249 | $58,468 ($4,872) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 46 | $27,506 | $233 | $36,276 ($3,023) | $42,659 ($3,555) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | History. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Computer and Information Sciences, General. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Special Education and Teaching. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 12 | $37,653 ($3,138) | |||
| Master's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 3 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | 17 | $39,058 ($3,255) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | English Language and Literature, General. | 9 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Biology, General. | 16 | $26,040 | $276 | $50,162 ($4,180) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Zoology/Animal Biology. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Mathematics. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Health and Physical Education/Fitness. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Chemistry. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Psychology, General. | 5 | $27,000 | $286 | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Criminal Justice and Corrections. | 28 | $27,000 | $286 | $31,167 ($2,597) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Social Work. | 24 | $29,133 | $276 | $35,615 ($2,968) | $39,344 ($3,279) |
| Bachelor's Degree | International Relations and National Security Studies. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Political Science and Government. | 8 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Sociology. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Design and Applied Arts. | 1 |
Campus Resources
Average faculty salary: $50,265Full time faculty: 100%
Undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio: 9.0
School's endowment start of year: $51,109,007 (2022)
School's endowment end of year: $64,627,321 (2022)