Mars Hill University

Acceptance rate (most recent year)

67.9%

Applicants (fall 2023)

1,393

Admitted (fall 2023)

1,085

Enrolled freshmen (fall 2023)

318

Yield (admitted who enroll)

29%

Acceptance rate – women (fall 2023)

78%

Acceptance rate – men (fall 2023)

78%

SAT reading, middle 50%

—

SAT math, middle 50%

—

ACT composite, middle 50%

—

Enrollees who sent SAT / ACT

— / —

High school GPA

required

High school class rank

considered

High school record (transcript)

required

College-prep program completed

not considered

Recommendations

considered

Demonstration of competencies

considered

SAT/ACT scores

not considered

English proficiency test (TOEFL etc.)

considered

Other test

not considered

Work experience

not considered

Personal statement or essay

not considered

Legacy status

not considered

“Considered” means the college uses it if you submit it, but it isn’t required.

Average yearly net price (after grants and scholarships) for first-time, full-time students who got aid, by family income.

Full sticker price (per year)

$50,099

Tuition & fees – in-state

$37,736

Tuition & fees – out-of-state

$37,736

Median debt at graduation

$26,000

Students with federal loans

62%

Graduate within 6 years

45%

Freshmen who return for year 2

69%

Median earnings, 1 year after graduating

$34,519

Median earnings, 10 years after starting

$44,781

Undergraduates

1,044

Graduate students

49

Student-to-faculty ratio

11 : 1

Women

50%

Students receiving Pell grants

46%

Full-time faculty

62%

President

Tony Floyd

Main phone

(866) 642-4968

Address

100 Athletic St, Mars Hill, NC 28754

Rolling admission: applications are reviewed as they arrive.

Apply with

Own application

Application fee

Free

SAT/ACT

Optional

Testing: Scores may increase scholarship eligibility

Financial aid policies

• Merit scholarships: Test scores may increase scholarship eligibility