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Mars Hill University

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Rating

Private

Type

1,272

Students

$29,950

Tuition

63%

Acceptance

#1572

Ranking

Large Suburb

Campus Setting

Mars Hill, NC

100 Athletic St, Mars Hill, NC 28754

Mars Hill University is a small private institution located in Mars Hill, NC ranked 35th in North Carolina. It has a total of 1,249 full-time undergraduate students and is not very competitive, accepting 63.33% of applicants. Mars Hill University offers 47 different majors and is best known for its Physical Education, Special Education and Teaching, and Elementary Education and Teaching programs (respectively ranked 3rd, 8th, and 9th in North Carolina). With an annual tuition of $29,950 per year, Mars Hill University is somewhat moderately expensive. 33.2% of students graduate beginning the next chapter of their lives, entering the labor force. After finishing their studies, alumni go on to make around $31,500 per year, which is 24% below the national median.
Rankings

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Cost

$34,118
Above Average

Mars Hill University

$34,118

National Average

$18,347
Pay with Cash

$45,896

Total annual cost including tuition, books and living expenses; excluding any financial aid, grants or scholarships.

Pay with Financial Aid

$22,396

Average annual cost including tuition, books and living expenses after financial aid, grants or scholarships.

Getting In

63%Acceptance
Less Selective

Mars Hill University

63%

National

69%
Sat

940 - 1130

60% of students submit

Admissions Yield

24%

ACT

17 - 24

66% of students submit

SAT & ACT

Required

Application Fee

$25

Students

1,249Undergrads
Very Small Student Population

Full-Time

100%

Part-Time

0%
Male

46%

In-state

83%

Female

54%

Out of state

15%

Undergrads Over 25

8%

International

1%

Majors/Degrees

Popular Majors
Graduates per Major
20% Business Administration and Management, General11% Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration10% Social Work59% Others

20% Business Administration and Management, General

11% Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration

10% Social Work

59% Others

Business Administration and Management, General

20%

49 Graduates

Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration

11%

28 Graduates

Social Work

10%

24 Graduates

Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse

8%

20 Graduates

Biology/Biological Sciences, General

7%

16 Graduates

Elementary Education and Teaching

6%

15 Graduates

Physical Education Teaching and Coaching

5%

12 Graduates

English Language and Literature, General

4%

9 Graduates

Political Science and Government, General

3%

8 Graduates

Academics

C+
Professors
StudentsProfessors9:19:1

Students

Professors

Student Faculty Ratio

9

Number of Library Books

81,474

Academic Spend per Student

$9,499

Total spend on salaries and wages to all employees, faculty, staff, per student.

Full-time Retention Rate

61%

High retention indicates students are generally satisfied with their experience.

Post-Graduation Salary

$28,400/Year

Mars Hill University

$28,400

National

$26,900
Median Earnings

$28,400

2 Years After Graduation

Employed 2 Years after Graduation

1%

Median Earnings

$31,500

6 Years After Graduation

Graduation Rate

33%