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Campus Vibe
Small & IntimateRuralPrivateClose Faculty Access
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
Campus Visits
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78%Acceptance
—SAT Avg
995Students
10:1Student:Faculty
42%Grad Rate
$44,781Earnings 10yr
$20,313Net Price
News & Alerts
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
Financial Intel
Avg Net Price
$20,313
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
36.8%
Avg Tuition Increase
3.2%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$18,172
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
5
Peer Average
3
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus security, emergency notification system
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
Rankings
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Rankings
History & Fun Facts
Source: Wikipedia
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
112Above Average
Housing and food costs are higher than national average
Climate (School Year)
68°Sep
55°Oct
42°Nov
30°Dec
25°Jan
28°Feb
38°Mar
50°Apr
62°May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120
Nearest Cities
Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)