Mars Hill University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #5841 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1633 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1547 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #49 of 65 | In North Carolina |
| #5588 of 6,198 | For Ecology |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 78%
- Undergraduates
- 1,002
- Graduates
- 47
- Male:Female Ratio
- 51:49
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Master's degree
- Website
- www.mhu.edu
Mars Hill University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Mars Hill University has an acceptance rate of 78% and is in the middle in terms of the difficulty of admission among universities in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 78% | 78% | 78% |
| Applicants | 1,393 | 721 | 672 |
| Admissions | 1,085 | 560 | 525 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 314 | 176 | 138 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 4 | 4 |
298 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
67 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Considered but not required |
| Recommendations | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| TOEFL | Considered but not required |
| College-preparatory program | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| SAT/ACT | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 664 (64%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 187 (18%) |
| Hispanic | 100 (10%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 48 (5%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 19 (2%) |
| Asian | 13 (1%) |
| Two or more races | 7 (0.7%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 4 (0.4%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 3 (0.3%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Mars Hill University is $19,842 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 | $17,372 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $17,337 |
| $48-75K | $20,703 |
| $75-110K | $22,308 |
| $110K+ | $24,291 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $37,270 | $14,364 |
| Tuition in-state | $37,270 | $14,364 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $37,270 | $14,364 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 818 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $10,228 |
Mars Hill University majors
Mars Hill University has granted 193 bachelor's degrees across 29 programs and 28 master's across 3 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Mars Hill University.
| Major | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | 30 | 21 |
| Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Administration | 19 | 5 |
| Social Work | 19 | |
| Psychology, General | 17 | |
| Health Services & Allied Health & Health Sciences, General | 14 | |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 9 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 8 | |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 6 | 2 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education & Fitness, General | 8 | |
| Zoology & Animal Biology | 7 | |
| Chemistry, General | 6 | |
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 6 | |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies | 6 | |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 5 | |
| History, General | 5 | |
| Music Teacher Education | 5 | |
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 3 | |
| Political Science and Government, General | 3 | |
| Public Administration | 3 | |
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 3 | |
| Biochemistry | 2 | |
| Sociology, General | 2 | |
| Art & Art Studies, General | 1 | |
| International Relations and Affairs | 1 | |
| Mathematics, General | 1 | |
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, General | 1 | |
| Music Performance, General | 1 | |
| Music, General | 1 | |
| Religion & Religious Studies | 1 | |
| Grand Total | 193 | 28 |
Mars Hill University has a graduation rate of 42%, which is among the 27% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 42% | 31% | 52% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Mars Hill University has published 198 scientific papers with 3,130 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Biology, Environmental Science, Sociology, Medicine, Political Science, Law, Ecology, Geography and Cartography, and History.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 1 | 4 |
| 1993 | 2 | 3 |
| 1994 | 1 | 3 |
| 1995 | 3 | 6 |
| 1996 | 3 | 4 |
| 1997 | 5 | 5 |
| 1998 | 2 | 8 |
| 1999 | 2 | 19 |
| 2000 | 5 | 4 |
| 2001 | 1 | 16 |
| 2002 | 4 | 26 |
| 2003 | 5 | 21 |
| 2004 | 0 | 30 |
| 2005 | 2 | 40 |
| 2006 | 2 | 36 |
| 2007 | 0 | 61 |
| 2008 | 1 | 55 |
| 2009 | 7 | 57 |
| 2010 | 3 | 80 |
| 2011 | 7 | 69 |
| 2012 | 9 | 79 |
| 2013 | 12 | 109 |
| 2014 | 18 | 147 |
| 2015 | 8 | 152 |
| 2016 | 15 | 173 |
| 2017 | 9 | 184 |
| 2018 | 8 | 215 |
| 2019 | 5 | 230 |
| 2020 | 5 | 230 |
| 2021 | 11 | 232 |
| 2022 | 5 | 255 |
| 2023 | 4 | 270 |
| 2024 | 4 | 239 |
Mars Hill University alumni
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Graham Martin
- Occupations
- diplomat
- Biography
-
Graham Anderson Martin was an American diplomat. He was the ambassador to Thailand and as U.S. representative to SEATO from 1963 to 1967, ambassador to Italy from 1969 to 1973 and the last United States Ambassador to South Vietnam from 1973 until his evacuation during the Fall of Saigon in 1975.
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David Price
- Enrolled in Mars Hill University
- Studied in 1957-1959
- Occupations
- university teacherpoliticianlawyerpolitical scientist
- Biography
-
David Eugene Price is an American politician who was the U.S. representative for North Carolina's 4th congressional district from 1997 to 2023, previously holding the position from 1987 to 1995. A member of the Democratic Party, he represented a district covering much of the heart of the Triangle, including all of Orange County and parts of Wake and Durham counties. It included most of Raleigh, parts of Durham, and all of Cary and Chapel Hill. Price was the dean of North Carolina's delegation to the House of Representatives. He retired from Congress in 2022.
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Archie Campbell
- Occupations
- actortelevision actorsongwriter
- Biography
-
Archie Campbell was an American comedian, writer, and star of Hee Haw, a country-flavored network television variety show. He was also a recording artist with several hits for RCA Victor in the 1960s.
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John S. Battle
- Occupations
- lawyerpolitician
- Biography
-
John Stewart Battle was an American lawyer and politician who served in both houses of the Virginia General Assembly and as the 56th Governor of Virginia (from 1950 to 1954).
General info
| Alternative names | MHU |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1856 |
| Motto | Pro Christo Adolescentibusque for Christ and for Youth |
| Colors | blue, gold |
| Academic calendar | Semesters |
| Total FTE staff | 229 |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields |
Location and contacts
| Address | 100 Athletic St Mars Hill, North Carolina, 28754 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 2,000 |
| Phone | 8666424968 |