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Blue Mountain Christian University

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Start: 2026-04-16T14:00:00
Location: Blue Mountain Christian University

Blue Mountain, Mississippi 38610

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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.

Established

1873

Mascot

Ram

Type

Private college

Conference

National Association of

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100%Acceptance

1047SAT Avg

536Students

15:1Student:Faculty

51%Grad Rate

$40,421Earnings 10yr

$18,062Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Blue Mountain Christian University Launches New Data Science Minor

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tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

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Admissions

Acceptance Rate100.0%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1047

Reading & WritingMid: 535

450500

MathMid: 565

500570

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 21

1822

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

100.0%

Trend

SAT Avg

1047

Yield Rate

35.0%

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Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$19,280

Room & Board$9,040

Books & Supplies$1,200

Total Cost of Attendance$32,140

Average Net Price$18,062

Median Debt at Graduation$18,534

Monthly Payment (10yr)$196

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$14,058

$30–48K$15,675

$48–75K$18,309

$75–110K$19,476

$110K+$23,067

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$18,062

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

6900.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$13,750

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Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

Peer Average

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

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Programs (24)

Student Life

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Student Body

Undergrads

536

Gender Split

53% / 47%

Women / Men

First Generation

37%

Pell Grant Recipients

26%

Race & Ethnicity

White 67%

Black 14%

Hispanic 9%

Two+ 2%

Int'l 6%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate51.2%

Freshman Retention74.4%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$35,401

8 Years$37,321

10 Years$40,421

Rankings

U.S. News

#45

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Forbes

#52

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Niche

#38

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Varsity Sports — Toppers

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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.
•, and grandson Lawrence Lowrey all served as the first four presidents.
•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.

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Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

84Low

Estimated from MS state average

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 5"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Nashvillepop. 690K

163 mi(283 min)

Atlantapop. 500K

273 mi(473 min)

St. Louispop. 290K

281 mi(487 min)

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Getting There

Nearest Airports

MEM Memphis60 mi

BHM Birmingham151 mi

BNA Nashville166 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA1104 mi · ~31h 54m drive

New York, NY920 mi · ~26h 35m drive

Hartford, CT1012 mi · ~29h 14m drive

Providence, RI1073 mi · ~31h drive

Albany, NY989 mi · ~28h 34m drive

Syracuse, NY901 mi · ~26h 2m drive

Rochester, NY847 mi · ~24h 28m drive

Buffalo, NY787 mi · ~22h 44m drive

Philadelphia, PA843 mi · ~24h 21m drive

Pittsburgh, PA635 mi · ~18h 21m drive

Harrisburg, PA769 mi · ~22h 13m drive

Newark, NJ912 mi · ~26h 21m drive

Washington, DC724 mi · ~20h 55m drive

Baltimore, MD755 mi · ~21h 49m drive

Atlanta, GA273 mi · ~7h 53m drive

Charlotte, NC465 mi · ~13h 26m drive

Raleigh, NC591 mi · ~17h 4m drive

Miami, FL810 mi · ~23h 24m drive

Orlando, FL618 mi · ~17h 51m drive

Tampa, FL605 mi · ~17h 29m drive

Nashville, TN163 mi · ~4h 43m drive

New Orleans, LA332 mi · ~9h 35m drive

Richmond, VA676 mi · ~19h 32m drive

Chicago, IL504 mi · ~14h 34m drive

Detroit, MI620 mi · ~17h 55m drive

Minneapolis, MN746 mi · ~21h 33m drive

St. Louis, MO281 mi · ~8h 7m drive

Kansas City, MO433 mi · ~12h 31m drive

Indianapolis, IN386 mi · ~11h 9m drive

Columbus, OH493 mi · ~14h 15m drive

Cleveland, OH617 mi · ~17h 49m drive

Milwaukee, WI581 mi · ~16h 47m drive

Dallas, TX465 mi · ~13h 26m drive

Houston, TX502 mi · ~14h 30m drive

Austin, TX592 mi · ~17h 6m drive

San Antonio, TX662 mi · ~19h 7m drive

Los Angeles, CA1661 mi · ~47h 59m drive

San Francisco, CA1864 mi · ~53h 51m drive

San Diego, CA1618 mi · ~46h 45m drive

Seattle, WA1929 mi · ~55h 44m drive

Portland, OR1912 mi · ~55h 14m drive

Denver, CO944 mi · ~27h 16m drive

Phoenix, AZ1319 mi · ~38h 6m drive

Salt Lake City, UT1314 mi · ~37h 58m drive

Honolulu, HI4221 mi · ~121h 56m drive

Southern (mild winters, hot summers)

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Visit Planning

Suggested Itinerary

9:00 AMArrive & park

Visitor parking lot

Free parking with visitor pass

9:30 AMCheck in at Admissions

Admissions Office

10:00 AMInformation session

Welcome Center

45 minutes

11:00 AMCampus tour

Starts at Welcome Center

75 minutes, student-led

12:30 PMLunch

Main Dining Hall

Visitor meal passes available

1:30 PMDepartment visit

Academic buildings

Schedule with department directly

2:30 PMExplore campus independently

Library, student center, residence halls

Nearby Hotels

Mid-Range

Check nearby accommodations

$80-150/night

< 10 mi

Airport Transit

Memphis (MEM)60 miles

Rental car

90 min$40-60/day

Shuttle/rideshare

120 min$72-120

Birmingham (BHM)151 miles

Rental car

227 min$40-60/day

Shuttle/rideshare

302 min$181-302

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Blue Mountain Christian University Application Checklist

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Blue Mountain Christian University Supplemental EssaysNon-standard

1-3 supplemental essays required

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CSS Profile / FAFSA

Required for financial aid consideration

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Arts Portfolio (if applicable)Non-standardOptional

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SAT Range	Avg Award	Note
1400-1600	$25,000	Academic merit scholarship
1200-1399	$15,000	Dean's scholarship
1000-1199	$8,000	Achievement award