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Blue Mountain College
- 201 W Main St
- Blue Mountain, MS 38610
- OPEID College Code: 00239800
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- General Phone: (662) 685-4771
- President: Bettye R. Coward
- Website: www.bmc.edu
- Type: Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Master's Degree
- Local Area: Rural
- Student Enrollment: 457
- College Mascot: Toppers
Basic Information
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Special Learning Opportunities
None Available
- Religious Affiliation
- Southern Baptist
- Mission Statement
- Founded in 1873 as a Christian liberal arts college and affiliated since 1920 with the Mississippi Baptist Convention, Blue Mountain College assists students in developing intellectual integrity, academic excellence, social awareness, and Christian character. To accomplish the mission the College recruits undergraduate and graduate students who are committed to scholarship, servant leadership, and service in church and community. The student-centered campus exhibits a climate of personal attention, respect, inclusion and high expectations. With the leadership of professionals who share the common bond of Christian faith and who are committed to excellence, students are guided to reach their God-given potential.
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - Library Profile
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Baccalaureate Colleges--Diverse Fields
- Undergraduate Classification Professions Plus Arts & Sciences, No Graduate Coexistence
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Full-Time Four-Year, Inclusive
- Enrollment Classification Exclusively Undergraduate Four-Year
- Size Classification Very Small Four-Year, Primarily Residential
- Admission Links
- Admissions: www.bmc.edu
- Online Application: Apply Online
- Admission Fees N/A
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $10.00
- Graduate Application Fee: $25.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- Open Admission Policy Accepts Any Student Who Applies
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Website: Financial Aid Office
- FAFSA Student Aid: Apply Online
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 95%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 64% | 51% | 41% | 82% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $4,149 | $2,576 | $639 | $2,588 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 4.2% | 3.4% | 1.6% |
| Number in Default | 5 | 4 | 2 |
| Number in Repayment | 117 | 116 | 120 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $8,100 | $7,570 | $7,440 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $8,100 | $7,570 | $7,440 |
| Books and Supplies | $750 | $700 | $650 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $3,800 | $3,766 | $3,766 |
| Other Expenses | $2,735 | $2,600 | $2,935 |
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $7,730 | $6,827 | $6,892 |
| Other Expenses | $1,829 | $1,798 | $1,733 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $7,730 | $1,798 | $7,045 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $15,385 | $14,636 | $14,791 |
| Out of State | $15,385 | $14,636 | $14,791 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $18,409 | $16,895 | $16,715 |
| Out of State | $18,409 | $16,895 | $16,715 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $16,580 | $16,147 | $15,135 |
| Out of State | $16,580 | $16,147 | $15,135 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
| Bachelor | Master | |
|---|---|---|
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences | ||
| Biology, Biological Sciences | 2 | - |
| Business and Marketing Studies | ||
| Business Administration and Management | 6 | - |
| Education | ||
| Biology Teacher Education | - | - |
| Elementary Education | 41 | - |
| English and Language Arts Teacher Education | 5 | - |
| Foreign Language Teacher Education | - | - |
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 2 | - |
| Music Teacher Education | 1 | - |
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | - | - |
| Social Science Teacher Education | 4 | - |
| English Language and Literature | ||
| English Language and Literature | 1 | - |
| Foreign Languages and Literature | ||
| Spanish Language and Literature | - | - |
| Health and Clinical Professions | ||
| Clinical Laboratory Science, Medical Technology | - | - |
| History | ||
| History | - | - |
| Mathematics and Statistics | ||
| Mathematics | - | - |
| Psychology | ||
| Psychology | 8 | - |
| Recreation and Fitness Studies | ||
| Health and Physical Education | - | - |
| Social Sciences | ||
| Social Sciences | 4 | - |
| Theology and Religious Vocations | ||
| Biblical Studies | 11 | - |
| Visual and Performing Arts | ||
| Music | - | - |
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 457 Undergraduate: 431 Graduate: 26
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 152 Female: 305
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 151 Female: 280
- Graduate Gender Male: 1 Female: 25
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 356 Part-Time: 101
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 333 Part-Time: 98
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 23 Part-Time: 3
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 1 | 0.2% |
| American Indian | - | - |
| Black | 55 | 12% |
| Asian | 2 | 0.4% |
| Hispanic | 1 | 0.2% |
| White | 397 | 87% |
| Unknown | 1 | 0.2% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 9 | 2% |
| Ages 18-19 | 84 | 18% |
| Ages 20-21 | 122 | 27% |
| Ages 22-24 | 64 | 14% |
| Ages 25-29 | 59 | 13% |
| Ages 30-34 | 45 | 10% |
| Ages 35-39 | 24 | 5% |
| Ages 40-49 | 37 | 8% |
| Ages 50-65 | 11 | 2% |
| Age Over 65 | 2 | 0.4% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 97 | 65 | 32 |
| Faculty Status | 45 | 28 | 17 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 42 | 25 | 17 |
| Primarily Instruction | 41 | 24 | 17 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 5 | 5 | - |
| Other Professionals | 22 | 19 | 3 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 28 | 16 | 12 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 11 | 8 | 3 |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 14 | 8 | 6 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $43,970 (24) | $43,690 (11) | $44,207 (13) |
| Professor | $49,137 (3) | $47,312 (1) | $50,050 (2) |
| Associate Professor | $44,339 (10) | $44,433 (6) | $44,198 (4) |
| Assistant Professor | $42,884 (9) | $41,670 (4) | $43,856 (5) |
| Instructor | $39,259 (2) | - (-) | $39,259 (2) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $47,736 (1) | $47,736 (1) | - (-) |
| Assistant Professor | $47,736 (1) | $47,736 (1) | - (-) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $43,773 (25) | $43,304 (12) | $44,207 (13) |
| Professor | $49,137 (3) | $47,312 (1) | $50,050 (2) |
| Associate Professor | $44,339 (10) | $44,433 (6) | $44,198 (4) |
| Assistant Professor | $42,502 (10) | $41,148 (5) | $43,856 (5) |
| Instructor | $39,259 (2) | - (-) | $39,259 (2) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athlete Student Aid | |||
| Total Aid | $296,937 | $144,184 | $152,753 |
| Ratio (%) | 100% | 49% | 51% |
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 37 | 21 | 16 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 37 | 21 | 16 |
| Basketball | 27 | 15 | 12 |
| Cross Country | 10 | 6 | 4 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $19,200 | $25,440 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $11,000 | $11,000 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Basketball | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Cross Country | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 100%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 100%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 58% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 50% |
| Female | 59% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | - |
| Black | 33% |
| White | 63% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 31% |
| 5 Years | 49% |
| 6 Years | 58% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Burglary | 2 | - |
| Arson | 2 | - |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Burglary | 2 | - |
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