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Mars Hill University

Mars Hill University is a small, private institution located in Mars Hill, nc. Founded in 1856, Mars Hill University offers undergraduate degrees in 42 majors.

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Key stats

college-type 4 Year, Private
athletics Division 2
undergraduates 980 undergraduates
cost $36,557 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions

Will I get into Mars Hill University? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are neither required nor recommended to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

Acceptance rate 74.2%
SAT score average N/A
ACT score average N/A
Average high school GPA 3.5
Application fee N/A
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Key deadlines

June
30
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August
28
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! Mars Hill University is known for one of its top majors: Business Administration, Management and Operations. Their student-faculty ratio is 11:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
11 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Business and Management
Law and Legal Studies
Social Sciences and Psychology
Health and Medical Professions
Education and Teaching
Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies
Other

Popular majors

Business Administration, Management and Operations
Criminal Justice and Corrections
Social Work
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas
Biology, General
Psychology, General

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $36,557
Additional expenses
Room & board $10,004
Books & supplies N/A
Other expenses $3,000
Cost of attendance* $49,561
Average financial aid package $28,752
Estimated cost $20,809 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $36,557
Additional expenses
Room & board $10,004
Books & supplies N/A
Other expenses $3,000
Cost of attendance* $49,561
Average financial aid package $28,752
Estimated cost $20,809 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA® deadline

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

Student population

Who’s going to be there? Mars Hill University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 980, with gender binary students split 51% male and 49% female.

Total enrollment

1,049

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
61%
African American %
18%
Hispanic American %
10%
Asian %
1%
Native American %
1%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
0%
Multiracial %
1%
Unknown %
8%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At Mars Hill University, students love their ESports, student athletes compete in Division 2 sports, and freshmen are required to live on campus.

Campus info

map 100 Athletic St, Mars Hill, NC 28754
phone 866-648-4968
address www.mhu.edu/
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Popular clubs & activities

Esports

Bonner

Fca

Fraternity/sorority

Campus engagement and leadership

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Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 2
Varsity sportsYes
Intramural sportsYes
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about Mars Hill University to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is Mars Hill University?

Mars Hill University is located in Mars Hill, nc.

What is the acceptance rate at Mars Hill University? 

The acceptance rate for Mars Hill University is 74%.

What’s the average GPA for Mars Hill University?

The average high school GPA for Mars Hill University students was 3.5.

How much does it cost for 4 years at Mars Hill University?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at Mars Hill University including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $187,900.

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