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MARS HILL COLLEGE

  • 100 Athletic St
  • Mars Hill, NC 28754
  • OPEID College Code: 00294400
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  • General Phone: (828) 689-1307
  • President: Dan Lunsford
  • Type: Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above
  • Calendar System: Semester
  • Highest Degree: Bachelor's
  • Local Area: Rural Fringe
  • Student Enrollment: 1,237
  • College Mascot: Lions
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Mars Hill College - Details
General
Admission
Financial Aid
Tuition and Fees
Degrees Offered
Enrolled Students
Faculty and Wages
Athletics
Graduation Rates
Campus Security
    Student Services
  • Remedial Services Offered
  • Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
  • Employment Services Offered
  • Placement Services For Graduates Offered
    Special Learning Opportunities
  • Study Abroad Opportunities
  • Weekend / Evening Classes Available
  • Teaching K-12 Certification Offered
    • Can Complete Preparation With Specialization State Approved for Certification
  • ROTC
    • Army
    Religious Affiliation
  • Baptist
Accreditation
  • 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
    • Balanced Arts & Sciences/Professions, No Graduate Coexistence
  • Undergraduate Profile Classification
    • Full-Time Four-Year, Selective, Lower Transfer-In
  • Enrollment Classification
    • Exclusively Undergraduate Four-Year
  • Size Classification
    • Small Four-Year, Highly Residential
 
 
 
Mars Hill College Campus Map
 
    Admission Fees Fall 2009
  • Undergraduate Application Fee: $25.00
 
    College Credits Accepted
  • Dual Credit
  • Life Experience Credit
  • AP Credit
    Applicant Considerations
  • High School or Secondary School GPA
    • Required
  • High School or Secondary School Rank
    • Recommended
  • High School or Secondary School Record
    • Required
  • College Preparatory Program Completion
    • Recommended
  • Recommendation Consideration
    • Recommended
  • Formal Demonstration of Competencies
    • Recommended
  • Admission Test Scores (SAT ®, ACT ®, ...)
    • Required
  • TOEFL
    • Required
 
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2009
 MaleFemaleTotal
Number of Applicants1,0899282,017
Number Granted Admission (%)601 (55%)556 (60%)1,157 (57%)
Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%)178 (30%)122 (22%)300 (26%)
 
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2009
 NumberPercent (%)
SAT ® Exam26187%
ACT ® Exam--
 
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2009
 25th Percentile75th Percentile
SAT ® Critical Reading410520
SAT ® Math420530
SAT ® Writing--
 
ACT ® Composite--
ACT ® English--
ACT ® Math--
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future financial aid details. Financial aid is available for those who qualify.
 
Financial Aid Breakdown 2008-09
 LoanFederal GrantState/Local GrantInstitutional Grant
(%) of Students Receiving78%44%56%93%
Avg Amount Receiving$8,677$4,007$5,129$9,227
 
Federal Loan Default Rates
 200820072006
Default Rate (%)7.0%9.1%7.1%
Number in Default253334
Number in Repayment356361477
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Undergraduate Student Expenses
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition or fees. Please contact this school directly to get a current and accurate tuition and fee schedule.
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2009-102008-092007-08
Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses
In-District Tuition and Fees$20,849$19,894$18,812
In-State Tuition and Fees$20,849$19,894$18,812
Out of State Tuition and Fees$20,849$19,894$18,812
Books and Supplies$1,300$1,250$1,300
 
Housing Expenses
On Campus
Room and Board$7,705$7,250$6,712
Other Expenses$1,900$1,900$1,800
 
Total Expenses
On Campus
In-District$31,754$30,294$28,624
In-State$31,754$30,294$28,624
Out of State$31,754$30,294$28,624
Off Campus
In-District$22,149$21,144$20,112
In-State$22,149$21,144$20,112
Out of State$22,149$21,144$20,112
Off Campus with Family
In-District$22,149$21,144$20,112
In-State$22,149$21,144$20,112
Out of State$22,149$21,144$20,112
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Note:
The following list is not a comprehensive or current list of degrees or programs offered, please contact this school directly to learn more about what is currently being offered.
 Bachelor
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Biology Degree11
Zoology and Animal Biology Degree2
 
Business and Marketing Studies
Business Administration Degree51
Fashion Merchandising Degree6
 
Computer and Information Sciences
Computer Degree1
 
Education
Elementary Education Degree34
Music Teacher Education Degree-
Physical Education Degree23
Special Education Teaching Degree7
Teaching English As Second Language Instructor Degree3
Middle School Education Degree4
 
English Language and Literature
English Language and Literature Degree5
 
Foreign Languages and Literature
Spanish Language and Literature Degree5
 
Health and Clinical Professions
Athletic Training Degree3
 
History
History Degree7
 
Mathematics and Statistics
Mathematics Degree5
 
Philosophy and Religious Studies
Religious Studies Degree7
 
Physical Sciences
Chemistry Degree3
 
Psychology
Psychology Degree13
 
Public Administration and Social Services
Social Work Degree10
 
Recreation and Fitness Studies
Parks and Recreation Degree5
 
Social Sciences
International Relations and Affairs Degree1
Political Science Degree2
Sociology Degree8
 
Visual and Performing Arts
Drama Degree5
Music Degree3
Music Performance Degree1
Art Studies Degree6
 
 
    Overall Student Enrollment
  • Total Student Enrollment: 1,237
    • Undergraduate: 1,237
    Student Gender
  • Total Student Gender
    • Male: 596 Female: 641
  • Undergraduate Gender
    • Male: 596 Female: 641
    Student Attendance
  • Total Student Attendance
    • Full-Time: 1,147 Part-Time: 90
  • Undergraduate Attendance
    • Full-Time: 1,147 Part-Time: 90
Student Race Breakdown
 NumberPercent
Non-Resident Alien645%
American Indian90.7%
Black18815%
Asian131%
Hispanic302%
White89873%
Unknown353%
 
Student Age Breakdown
 NumberPercent
Age Under 1840.3%
Ages 18-1944336%
Ages 20-2137831%
Ages 22-2417914%
Ages 25-29514%
Ages 30-34454%
Ages 35-39524%
Ages 40-49635%
Ages 50-65212%
Age Over 6510.08%
Employee Type Breakdown
 TotalFull-TimePart-Time
Total Employees32024674
Faculty Status1377067
Tenured Faculty46451
Instruction, Research and/or Public Service1377067
Primarily Instruction1377067
Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial2929-
Other Professionals83794
Technical and/or Paraprofessional71683
Clerical And Secretarial31292
Skilled Crafts44-
Service and/or Maintenance36351
 
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
 TotalMaleFemale
9/10 Month Contract
All Faculty$46,843 (64)$48,192 (35)$45,216 (29)
Professor$55,256 (17)$56,614 (11)$52,768 (6)
Associate Professor$46,605 (21)$46,733 (13)$46,398 (8)
Assistant Professor$41,615 (20)$40,711 (8)$42,217 (12)
Instructor$41,266 (6)$43,581 (3)$38,951 (3)
 
11/12 Month Contract
All Faculty$62,831 (6)$65,512 (4)$57,468 (2)
Professor$63,140 (4)$65,916 (3)$54,813 (1)
Associate Professor$62,212 (2)$64,301 (1)$60,123 (1)
 
Equated 9 Month Contract
All Faculty$47,234 (70)$48,747 (39)$45,332 (31)
Professor$54,572 (21)$56,039 (14)$51,637 (7)
Associate Professor$46,979 (23)$47,153 (14)$46,709 (9)
Assistant Professor$41,615 (20)$40,711 (8)$42,217 (12)
Instructor$41,266 (6)$43,581 (3)$38,951 (3)
Overall Athletic Team Information
  • Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
 TotalMen's TeamsWomen's Teams
Athlete Student Aid
Total Aid$1,909,603$1,279,383$630,220
Ratio (%)100%67%33%
 
Participants
All Athletes463326137
Unduplicated Athletes433308125
Baseball3434-
Basketball291613
All Track Combined825131
Football131131-
Golf1376
Lacrosse3434-
Soccer532528
Softball15-15
Swimming381919
Tennis1798
Volleyball17-17
 
Coaches Salaries
Head Coaches-$29,350$24,311
Assistant Coaches-$25,683$12,415
 
Coaches
All Coaches301911
Baseball22-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches11-
Basketball422
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches211
All Track Combined422
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches211
Football77-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches66-
Golf211
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches---
Lacrosse22-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches11-
Soccer211
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches---
Softball2-2
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches1-1
Swimming211
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches---
Tennis211
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches---
Volleyball1-1
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches---
    Retention Rates
  • Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 59%
  • Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 100%
Graduation Rates
 (%) of Entering Class
Overall
All Students40%
 
By Gender
Male29%
Female48%
 
By Race
American Indian-
Black21%
Asian33%
Hispanic-
White44%
Unknown17%
 
By Years Prior to Graduation
4 Years or Less25%
5 Years38%
6 Years40%
Crime Statistics
 2007-082006-07
Arrests
Residence Hall
Drug Related92
Liquor Related9-
On Campus
Drug Related92
Liquor Related9-
 
Criminal Offenses
Residence Hall
Aggravated Assault1-
Burglary74
On Campus
Aggravated Assault1-
Burglary74
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Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009

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