Mars Hill University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #5762 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1617 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1532 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #45 of 65 | In North Carolina |
| #5356 of 6,270 | For History |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 74%
- Undergraduates
- 994
- Graduates
- 38
- Male:Female Ratio
- 50:50
- 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 74% and is among the top 37% of the most difficult 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 | 74% | 74% | 75% |
| Applicants | 1,597 | 804 | 793 |
| Admissions | 1,185 | 591 | 594 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 247 | 139 | 108 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 8 | 6 | 2 |
294 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
75 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 | 659 (64%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 180 (18%) |
| Hispanic | 94 (9%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 56 (5%) |
| Two or more races | 12 (1%) |
| Asian | 10 (1%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 9 (0.9%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 6 (0.6%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 2 (0.2%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Mars Hill University is $17,721 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 | $15,963 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $15,591 |
| $48-75K | $14,892 |
| $75-110K | $19,203 |
| $110K+ | $23,600 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $36,557 | $12,684 |
| Tuition in-state | $36,557 | $12,684 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $36,557 | $12,684 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 889 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $10,004 |
Mars Hill University majors
Mars Hill University has granted 205 bachelor's degrees across 30 programs and 20 master's across 2 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Mars Hill University.
| Major | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | 38 | 12 |
| Social Work | 21 | |
| Psychology, General | 20 | |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 19 | |
| Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Administration | 7 | 8 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education & Fitness, General | 14 | |
| Health Services & Allied Health & Health Sciences, General | 12 | |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies | 10 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 9 | |
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 6 | |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 5 | |
| Political Science and Government, General | 5 | |
| History, General | 4 | |
| Music Teacher Education | 4 | |
| Art & Art Studies, General | 3 | |
| Chemistry, General | 3 | |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 3 | |
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 3 | |
| Fashion Merchandising | 3 | |
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 3 | |
| Sociology, General | 3 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | 2 | |
| Junior High & Intermediate & Middle School Education and Teaching | 1 | |
| Mathematics, General | 1 | |
| Music Performance, General | 1 | |
| Music, General | 1 | |
| Public Administration | 1 | |
| Religion & Religious Studies | 1 | |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 1 | |
| Zoology & Animal Biology | 1 | |
| Grand Total | 205 | 20 |
Mars Hill University has a graduation rate of 41%, which is among the 26% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 41% | 34% | 47% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Mars Hill University has published 175 scientific papers with 2,300 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Biology, Environmental Science, Sociology, Medicine, Political Science, Law, Geography and Cartography, History, and Ecology.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 1 | 4 |
| 1992 | 1 | 3 |
| 1993 | 2 | 3 |
| 1994 | 1 | 2 |
| 1995 | 3 | 3 |
| 1996 | 1 | 2 |
| 1997 | 4 | 4 |
| 1998 | 1 | 3 |
| 1999 | 1 | 12 |
| 2000 | 4 | 3 |
| 2001 | 1 | 9 |
| 2002 | 4 | 14 |
| 2003 | 5 | 17 |
| 2004 | 0 | 19 |
| 2005 | 1 | 27 |
| 2006 | 2 | 25 |
| 2007 | 0 | 53 |
| 2008 | 1 | 37 |
| 2009 | 5 | 51 |
| 2010 | 3 | 61 |
| 2011 | 5 | 58 |
| 2012 | 10 | 67 |
| 2013 | 10 | 89 |
| 2014 | 19 | 127 |
| 2015 | 7 | 124 |
| 2016 | 15 | 142 |
| 2017 | 10 | 142 |
| 2018 | 8 | 177 |
| 2019 | 4 | 196 |
| 2020 | 5 | 170 |
| 2021 | 10 | 185 |
| 2022 | 4 | 206 |
| 2023 | 4 | 221 |
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
- lawyerpoliticianuniversity teacherpolitical 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 had announced that he would retire from Congress in 2022.
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Archie Campbell
- Occupations
- actorsongwritertelevision actor
- 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
- politicianlawyer
- 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 | 220 |
| 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 |