Mars Hill University

Type	4 year, Private
Business Model	Non Profit
Campus locale	Suburb: Large
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Dormitory capacity	839
Student to faculty ratio	9 to 1
Acceptance rate	80%
Students retention rate	74%
On-time graduation rate	34%

Located in Mars Hill, North Carolina, Mars Hill University is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 80% indicates that Mars Hill University is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Mars Hill University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 9-to-1, Mars Hill University emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

While the on-time graduation rate at Mars Hill University is reported to be 34%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, North Carolina state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 61% whereas the national average was 58%.

The student retention rate of 74% at Mars Hill University suggests that a significant percentage of students choose to continue their studies at the institution after their first-year.

Accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

79.5%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$35,655

Cost of attendance at Mars Hill University in 2022 for students from North Carolina.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

North Carolina's average	$7,237
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$35,655

Cost of attendance at Mars Hill University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

North Carolina's average	$20,075
National average	$30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 99 of freshman students at Mars Hill University received on average $27,309 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$27,309

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	153	53%	$4,873	$745,632
Other Federal Grant	153	53%	$5,141	$786,523
State Grant/Scholarships	185	64%	$5,295	$979,600
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	281	98%	$21,315	$5,989,602
Total Grant & Scholarships	284	99%	$27,309	$7,755,725

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Mars Hill University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Mars Hill University students is 33.5%. Female students graduated at a rate of 36.1%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 30.9%.

33.5%

asian 60.0% 3 students
African American 17.3% 19 students
white 37.6% 80 students
hispanic 53.3% 8 students
International Students 57.9% 11 students
Mixed Race 38.5% 5 students

Sport Conferences

Football South Atlantic Conference
Baseball South Atlantic Conference
Basketball South Atlantic Conference
Track and Cross Country South Atlantic Conference

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Mars Hill University provides the following additional services to its students

Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Mars Hill University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes
Study abroad
Teacher certification

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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