Mars Hill University: Review & Facts

Overall Rating:Overall Ranking - PoorQuality:Education Quality Rating - ExcellentSafety:Capmus Safety Rating - PoorCosts:Tuition & Fees Cost Rating - Poor

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Mars Hill University is a small four-year, private not-for-profit school with 1,035 students enrolled. This school was originated in 1856 and is the only college located in Mars Hill, North Carolina.

Mars Hill University is affiliated with Baptist Church.

Academic Offerings

Bachelor's degree, postbaccalaureate certificate, and master's degree are available at Mars Hill University.

Majors
Offered
44
Mars Hill University follows a semester-based curriculum calendar system and allows you to choose from 44 majors. The most popular concentrations are Business, Management, Nursing, Psychology, and Social Work. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is worthwhile to know student retention and graduation rates before you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are typically a positive sign. However, if you wish to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The student retention rate at Mars Hill University is relatively low at 62% (close to North Carolina average). Considering this statistic, apparently students somewhat enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention
62%
Fair
The graduation rate at Mars Hill University is low - 35%. Roughly 40% of the school's undergraduate students transfer to other colleges.

Student to faculty ratio at Mars Hill University is good: 11:1. Read more information on faculty at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition prices are extremely high, about $36,600 per year. The additional fees at Mars Hill University not covered by tuition are around $4,300; this makes it a total of $40,900 annually.

Read the details about Mars Hill University additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
74%
Doable
According to recent data, 1,597 applications were submitted and 1,185 were accepted, so it is relatively easy to enroll at this school.

The college might accept your dual credits, credits for life experience, and advanced placement credits earned prior to admission.

Read more about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at Mars Hill University in the Admissions and Tests report for this institution.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$4,800
Medium
Mars Hill University offers study abroad programs and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is a solid option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Mars Hill University, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
D
Unsafe
Mars Hill University offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates nearly 900 students, which provides a decent on-campus housing option. The room price is relatively low: about $4,800 per year.

Army ROTC programs are available at Mars Hill University. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
Yes
It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have received a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime data, Mars Hill University appears to be a relatively dangerous school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Mars Hill University Location and Address

Postal Address:
Mars Hill University
100 Athletic St
Mars Hill, North Carolina
28754, USA
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