Blue Mountain College Rankings
| Ranking | Category |
|---|---|
| #7327 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1991 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1900 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #16 of 18 | In Mississippi |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Southern Baptist
- Acceptance rate
- 100%
- Undergraduates
- 942
- Graduates
- 29
- Male:Female Ratio
- 45:55
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Master's degree
- Website
- bmc.edu
Blue Mountain College Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Blue Mountain College has an acceptance rate of 100% and is among the 23% of the easiest universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Applicants | 191 | 99 | 92 |
| Admissions | 191 | 99 | 92 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 108 | 60 | 48 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 1 | 1 |
289 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
206 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
7 or 6%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 950
or below
75% of them
had 1070
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Blue Mountain College are 950-1070 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
100 or 92%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 18
or below
75% of them
had 22
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Blue Mountain College are 18-22 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| Other Tests | Required |
|---|---|
| SAT/ACT | Required |
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Considered but not required |
| Recommendations | Considered but not required |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 660 (68%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 142 (15%) |
| Hispanic | 87 (9%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 31 (3%) |
| Two or more races | 15 (2%) |
| Asian | 14 (1%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 12 (1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 4 (0.4%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Blue Mountain College is $16,525 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $14,058 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $15,675 |
| $48-75K | $18,309 |
| $75-110K | $19,476 |
| $110K+ | $23,067 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $19,120 | $12,386 |
| Tuition in-state | $19,120 | $12,386 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $19,120 | $12,386 |
| Fee in-district | $160 | $80 |
| Fee in-state | $160 | $80 |
| Fee out-of-state | $160 | $80 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 357 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $6,554 |
| Room charge | $5,140 |
| Meal charge | $3,900 |
Blue Mountain College majors
Blue Mountain College has granted 145 bachelor's degrees across 20 programs and 29 master's across 4 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Blue Mountain College.
| Major | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | 35 | 17 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 19 | 2 |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 18 | |
| Psychology, General | 16 | |
| Bible & Biblical Studies | 15 | |
| Reading Teacher Education | 9 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 8 | |
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 5 | |
| History, General | 5 | |
| Social Science Teacher Education | 4 | |
| Biology Teacher Education | 2 | 1 |
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 3 | |
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 3 | |
| Religious & Sacred Music | 3 | |
| English & Language Arts Teacher Education | 2 | |
| Music Teacher Education | 2 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | 1 | |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other | 1 | |
| Mathematics, General | 1 | |
| Spanish Language Teacher Education | 1 | |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 1 | |
| Grand Total | 145 | 29 |
Blue Mountain College has a graduation rate of 51%, which is among the 45% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 51% | 39% | 64% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Blue Mountain College has published 26 scientific papers with 231 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Physics, Philosophy, Quantum and Particle physics, Political Science, Biology, Chemistry, Law, Astrophysics and Astronomy, and Sociology.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 0 | 1 |
| 1993 | 0 | 2 |
| 1994 | 0 | 1 |
| 1995 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996 | 0 | 1 |
| 1997 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998 | 1 | 1 |
| 1999 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000 | 1 | 1 |
| 2001 | 0 | 0 |
| 2002 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003 | 0 | 2 |
| 2004 | 0 | 3 |
| 2005 | 0 | 4 |
| 2006 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007 | 0 | 4 |
| 2008 | 0 | 2 |
| 2009 | 1 | 2 |
| 2010 | 1 | 8 |
| 2011 | 0 | 7 |
| 2012 | 0 | 5 |
| 2013 | 0 | 9 |
| 2014 | 0 | 13 |
| 2015 | 1 | 9 |
| 2016 | 0 | 3 |
| 2017 | 1 | 9 |
| 2018 | 1 | 3 |
| 2019 | 1 | 4 |
| 2020 | 2 | 13 |
| 2021 | 0 | 17 |
| 2022 | 0 | 18 |
| 2023 | 1 | 38 |
General info
| Alternative names | BMC |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1873 |
| Motto | Building Champions for Life |
| Colors | blue, gold |
| Academic calendar | Semesters |
| Total FTE staff | 123 |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields |
Location and contacts
| Address | 201 W Main St Blue Mountain, Mississippi, 38610 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 1,000 |
| Phone | 6626854771 |