Mars Hill University

Mars Hill, NC · Private nonprofit · Graduate degree-granting

A private nonprofit institution in Mars Hill, North Carolina, accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges, Mars Hill University serves students across multiple degree programs. With 1,044 students, it is a small institution. Graduates earn a median of $44,781 ten years after enrollment, which is 10% above the national median of $40,747. The graduation rate is 43.2%. On the financial side, median graduate debt is $26,000, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 1.72x. The average net price after financial aid is $19,910 per year. The most popular programs include Business Administration & Management, Criminal Justice & Corrections, Social Work, Psychology, and Health Services.

Key Outcomes

Median Earnings (10yr)
$44,781
Graduation Rate
43.2%
Median Debt
$26,000
Average Net Price
$19,910
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
0.56x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
1.72x

Admissions & Enrollment

Total Enrollment
1,044
Admission Rate
67.9%
Average SAT
Not reported
Retention Rate
69.3%

Cost

In-State Tuition
$37,736
Out-of-State Tuition
$37,736
Pell Grant Rate
46.2%
Federal Loan Rate
62.1%

Net Cost by Family Income

Income $0–$30K
$17,021
Income $30K–$48K
$17,020
Income $48K–$75K
$20,628
Income $110K+
$21,972

Student Demographics

Women
56.4%
White
63.1%
Black
15.7%
Hispanic
9.5%
Asian
1.1%
Two or More Races
0.1%

Student Loan Performance

Repayment Rate (3yr)
49.0%

Accreditations

Programs (31)

Bachelor (21)

Program Median Earnings Completers
Business Administration & Management $57,743 30
Criminal Justice & Corrections $41,384 19
Social Work $51,053 19
Psychology Not reported 17
Health Services Not reported 14
Registered Nursing $74,707 9
Biology Not reported 8
Sports & Fitness Not reported 8
Zoology Not reported 7
Teacher Education $47,176 6
Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies Not reported 6
Chemistry Not reported 6
Drama & Theater Arts Not reported 6
History Not reported 6
Computer & Information Sciences Not reported 5
Secondary Education Not reported 5
Public Administration Not reported 4
Fine Arts Not reported 4
Special Education Not reported 3
Political Science Not reported 3
Music Not reported 3

Master (2)

Program Median Earnings Completers
Business Administration & Management Not reported 21
Criminal Justice & Corrections Not reported 5
Show 8 additional programs with limited data
Program Level Completers
Teacher Education Master 2
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology Bachelor 2
Sociology Bachelor 2
Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions Bachelor 2
Mathematics Bachelor 1
Interdisciplinary Studies Bachelor 1
Religion Bachelor 1
International Relations Bachelor 1

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