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
- Type: Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Master's
- Local Area: Rural
- Student Enrollment: 505
- College Mascot: Toppers
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About
Blue Mountain College, located in Blue Mountain, Mississippi, was founded by confederate civil war general Mark P. Lowrey. Lowrey, a pastor, founded the school as a women's institute and the initial name given was the Blue Mountain Female Institute. Lowrey and his two daughters ran the institute, followed by Lowrey's two sons and grandson. Over time the school was given over to the Mississippi Baptist Convention, and in 2005 became a fully coeducational institution.
Academics
Blue Mountain College offers a variety of undergraduate programs for its students. The students are served by a highly qualified and dedicated faculty who work to assist students in any way possible to achieve academic, personal, professional and spiritual success.
Programs offered include:
Admissions and Financial Aid
Students wishing to enroll must submit an application along with application fee and housing deposit, all transcripts, ACT or SAT scores and immunization forms. The application will be reviewed when received and the applicant notified sometime after. Students in need of financial aid should contact the financial aid department for a review as well as complete and submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
Athletics
The BMC Toppers participate in the TranSouth Athletic Conference through the NAIA.
Sports programs offered:
- Basketball
- Softball
- Baseball
- Golf
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Teaching K-12 Certification Offered State Approved for Certification
- Religious Affiliation
- Southern Baptist
- Website
- www.bmc.edu

- 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.
- Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available
- 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
- 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: 96%
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 38% | 32% | 45% | 88% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $4,488 | $3,618 | $670 | $4,976 |
| 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 7.0% | 8.4% | 4.2% |
| Number in Default | 7 | 9 | 5 |
| Number in Repayment | 100 | 107 | 117 |
| 2009-10 | 2008-09 | 2007-08 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-District Tuition and Fees | $8,570 | $8,570 | $8,020 |
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $8,570 | $8,570 | $8,020 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $8,570 | $8,570 | $8,020 |
| Books and Supplies | $750 | $750 | $750 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $3,850 | $3,800 | $3,800 |
| Other Expenses | $1,768 | $1,652 | $2,735 |
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $5,400 | $5,400 | $7,730 |
| Other Expenses | $1,768 | $1,652 | $1,829 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $1,768 | $1,652 | $7,730 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-District | $14,938 | $14,772 | $15,305 |
| In-State | $14,938 | $14,772 | $15,305 |
| Out of State | $14,938 | $14,772 | $15,305 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-District | $16,488 | $16,372 | $18,329 |
| In-State | $16,488 | $16,372 | $18,329 |
| Out of State | $16,488 | $16,372 | $18,329 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-District | $11,088 | $10,972 | $16,500 |
| In-State | $11,088 | $10,972 | $16,500 |
| Out of State | $11,088 | $10,972 | $16,500 |
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 505 Undergraduate: 494 Graduate: 11
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 160 Female: 345
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 160 Female: 334
- Graduate Gender Male: 0 Female: 11
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 430 Part-Time: 75
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 422 Part-Time: 72
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 8 Part-Time: 3
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | - | - |
| American Indian | - | - |
| Black | 75 | 15% |
| Asian | 3 | 0.6% |
| Hispanic | 5 | 1% |
| White | 421 | 83% |
| Unknown | 1 | 0.2% |
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 2 | 0.4% |
| Ages 18-19 | 119 | 24% |
| Ages 20-21 | 120 | 24% |
| Ages 22-24 | 77 | 15% |
| Ages 25-29 | 54 | 11% |
| Ages 30-34 | 47 | 9% |
| Ages 35-39 | 40 | 8% |
| Ages 40-49 | 37 | 7% |
| Ages 50-65 | 8 | 2% |
| Age Over 65 | 1 | 0.2% |
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 106 | 74 | 32 |
| Faculty Status | 46 | 30 | 16 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 43 | 27 | 16 |
| Primarily Instruction | 42 | 26 | 16 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 8 | 8 | - |
| Other Professionals | 29 | 22 | 7 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 26 | 17 | 9 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 9 | 8 | 1 |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 14 | 9 | 5 |
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $44,809 (26) | $45,252 (12) | $44,429 (14) |
| Professor | $49,090 (3) | $48,731 (1) | $49,270 (2) |
| Associate Professor | $46,327 (10) | $45,766 (6) | $47,169 (4) |
| Assistant Professor | $43,756 (10) | $43,938 (5) | $43,573 (5) |
| Instructor | $38,975 (3) | - (-) | $38,975 (3) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $49,168 (1) | $49,168 (1) | - (-) |
| Assistant Professor | $49,168 (1) | $49,168 (1) | - (-) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $44,639 (27) | $44,865 (13) | $44,429 (14) |
| Professor | $49,090 (3) | $48,731 (1) | $49,270 (2) |
| Associate Professor | $46,327 (10) | $45,766 (6) | $47,169 (4) |
| Assistant Professor | $43,435 (11) | $43,320 (6) | $43,573 (5) |
| Instructor | $38,975 (3) | - (-) | $38,975 (3) |
- Member of National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athlete Student Aid | |||
| Total Aid | $381,471 | $197,943 | $183,528 |
| Ratio (%) | 100% | 52% | 48% |
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 39 | 22 | 17 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 39 | 22 | 17 |
| Basketball | 27 | 15 | 12 |
| Track and Field, X-Country | 12 | 7 | 5 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $25,909 | $30,380 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $2,500 | - |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 5 | 3 | 2 |
| Basketball | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Track and Field, X-Country | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 67%
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 48% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 55% |
| Female | 47% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 100% |
| Black | 20% |
| White | 50% |
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | |
|---|---|---|
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| Residence Hall | ||
| Burglary | 2 | 2 |
| On Campus | ||
| Burglary | 2 | 2 |
| Arson | - | 2 |
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