Contact Information
General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 002398
- Phone: (601) 968-5940
- School Homepage
Admissions Office
Financial Aid Office
ACCEPTANCE RATE
95.71%FINANCIAL AID RATE
98%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
14:1DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE
6FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$9,109Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid
Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition
School Map
Blue Mountain College
1500 Peachtree St, Jackson, MS
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
Admission Requirements & Details
The admissions information below may give you an idea of the applicants Blue Mountain College accepts. The details may include application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP or college credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- AP Course Credits
Student Enrollment
Blue Mountain College has a total student population of about 640. The student body is made up of 99% undergraduate students and 20% graduate students.
Estimated Costs & Financial Aid
The items listed below are for informational purposes only and may not represent current tuition, fees, and expenses.
Tuition & Fees Information
- Tuition is estimated to be around $16,000 per year for in-state and nonresident students
- The estimated tuition for part time students is around $470 to $560 per unit
Financial Aid Details
The table below breaks down the types of financial aid, the percent of students receiving aid, and average amount of aid per student per year.
Percent of Students | Average Amount | |
---|---|---|
Any Financial Aid | 98% | - |
Receiving Grants & Scholarships | 98% | $9,344 |
Receiving Student Loans | 53% | $5,396 |
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To support students and graduates, Blue Mountain College may provide services including:- Online course work available
- Remedial courses
- Counseling assistance
Intercollegiate Athletics
Blue Mountain College is a Member of National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA), with many of the sports belonging to the NAIA Division I classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:
- Baseball (Southern States Athletic Conference)
- Basketball (Southern States Athletic Conference)
- Track and Field (Southern States Athletic Conference)
- Golf
- Softball
- Tennis
- Other Sports
- Archery
- Bowling
Programs Offered
The program list below is organized by areas of study. The programs that have a link will direct you to the program's profile page where you can learn more about education requirements and career pathways.
Get more information about the programs offered by Blue Mountain College by clicking the request information to the right.
(C) Certificate or Award | (A) Associate's | (B) Bachelor's | (M) Master's Degree | (D) Doctorate (PhD,...)
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
- Biology (B)
Business and Marketing Studies
Education
English Language and Literature
Foreign Languages and Literature
Health and Clinical Professions
History
- History (B)
Mathematics and Statistics
- Math (B)
Psychology
- Psychology (B)
Recreation and Fitness Studies
Security and Protective Services
Theology and Religious Vocations
Visual and Performing Arts
Other 4-Year Private Colleges
The list of schools below have been selected by researching which schools offer similar programs to Blue Mountain College.
- Rust College in Poplarville, MS (25 miles away)
- Le Moyne - Owen College in Jackson, TN (65 miles away)
- Lane College in Knoxville, TN (67 miles away)
- Martin Methodist College in Livingston, TN (119 miles away)
- Crowley's Ridge College in De Queen, AR (130 miles away)
Contact Information
General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 002398
- Phone: (601) 968-5940
- School Homepage