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Mars Hill University
Mars Hill University
MARS HILL, NC . 4 Year 3.3
#1880 in Best Colleges in America
100 ATHLETIC ST MARS HILL, NC 28754

Overview

Mars Hill University, established in 1856 in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina, is a private liberal arts institution. Offering 35+ undergraduate majors and graduate programs, it blends rigorous academics with outdoor adventure opportunities. With a 12:1 student-to-faculty ratio, the college fosters personalized learning, community engagement, and leadership development, preparing students for impactful careers and lives of purpose.

Rankings

  • 331

    #331 in Most Diverse Colleges in America

  • 7

    #7 57 in Colleges with the Best Professors in America

  • 514

    #514 in Safest College Campuses in America

  • Most Diverse Colleges in America 331 of 1,517
  • Safest College Campuses in America 514 of 1,306
  • Best College Athletics in America 601 of 1,344

Academics

  • B Academics
  • C+Value
  • ADiversity
  • C+Campus
  • BAthletics
  • C+Party Scene
  • BProfessors
  • C+Location
  • CDorms
  • CCampus Food
  • C+Student Life
  • B+Safety

Majors

  • Business
    38 Graduates
  • Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration
    24 Graduates
  • Social Work and Youth Services
    22 Graduates
  • Nursing
    16 Graduates
  • Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
    16 Graduates
  • Biology
    14 Graduates
  • Psychology
    11 Graduates
  • Health Service Preparatory Studies
    10 Graduates
  • Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies
    9 Graduates
  • Fashion and Apparel Merchandising
    8 Graduates

Admissions

  • Rolling Admissions
    Application Deadline
  • 80%
    Acceptance Rate
  • Application Fee
  • Application Website
    Visit offical website
  • Online Certificate Programs
    1
  • Online Associates Programs
    0
  • Online Bachelor's Programs
    2

Costs

  • Average Total Aid Awarded
    $27,309
  • Students Receiving Financial Aid
    99%
  • National Average Cost
    $15,523

After College

  • Graduation Rate
    34%
  • Employed 2 Years After Graduation
    93%
  • National Average Earnings
    $33,028

Students

  • Full-Time Enrollment
    967 Undergrads
  • Part-Time Undergrads
    59
  • Undergrads Over 25
    9%
  • Pell Grant
    53%
  • Varsity Athletes
    52%

Campus Life

  • Student Faculty Ratio
    11:1
  • Evening Degree Programs
    Yes
  • Athletic Conference
    South Atlantic Conference
  • Athletic Division
    NCAA Division II (with football)

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