Blue Mountain College Rankings
| Ranking | Category |
|---|---|
| #7323 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1967 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1876 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #16 of 18 | In Mississippi |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Southern Baptist
- Acceptance rate
- 89%
- Undergraduates
- 912
- Graduates
- 56
- Male:Female Ratio
- 46:54
- 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 89% and is among the 39% 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 | 89% | 86% | 92% |
| Applicants | 181 | 86 | 95 |
| Admissions | 161 | 74 | 87 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 91 | 49 | 42 |
322 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
194 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
4 or 4%
submitted SAT
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
84 or 92%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 19
or below
75% of them
had 24
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Blue Mountain College are 19-24 (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 | 634 (68%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 129 (14%) |
| Hispanic | 75 (8%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 25 (3%) |
| Two or more races | 24 (3%) |
| Asian | 17 (2%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 13 (1%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 12 (1%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 1 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Blue Mountain College is $24,712 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 | $23,112 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $23,791 |
| $48-75K | $24,721 |
| $75-110K | $26,722 |
| $110K+ | $23,067 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $19,980 | $12,856 |
| Tuition in-state | $19,980 | $12,856 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $19,980 | $12,856 |
| Fee in-district | $200 | $100 |
| Fee in-state | $200 | $100 |
| Fee out-of-state | $200 | $100 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 325 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $6,554 |
| Room charge | $5,140 |
| Meal charge | $4,680 |
Blue Mountain College majors
Blue Mountain College has granted 128 bachelor's degrees across 21 programs and 16 master's across 3 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Blue Mountain College.
| Major | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 26 | 4 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 23 | 6 |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 18 | |
| Psychology, General | 12 | |
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 8 | |
| Bible & Biblical Studies | 6 | |
| Reading Teacher Education | 6 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 5 | |
| Pre-Physical Therapy Studies | 4 | |
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 3 | |
| English & Language Arts Teacher Education | 3 | |
| Writing, General | 3 | |
| Actuarial Science | 2 | |
| History, General | 2 | |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other | 2 | |
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 2 | |
| Religious & Sacred Music | 2 | |
| Social Science Teacher Education | 2 | |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 2 | |
| Biology Teacher Education | 1 | |
| Computer Programming & Programmer, General | 1 | |
| Music Teacher Education | 1 | |
| Grand Total | 128 | 16 |
Blue Mountain College has a graduation rate of 55%, which is among the 48% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 55% | 43% | 65% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Blue Mountain College has published 27 scientific papers with 263 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Physics, Philosophy, Quantum and Particle physics, Biology, Political Science, Chemistry, Law, Astrophysics and Astronomy, and Organic Chemistry.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 2024 | 0 | 22 |
| 2025 | 1 | 38 |
General info
| Alternative names | BMC |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1873 |
| Motto | Building Champions for Life |
| Colors | blue, gold |
| Academic calendar | Semesters |
| Total FTE staff | 125 |
| 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 |