Mars Hill University

  • 0/10 Overall Rating
  • 4 Year
  • Mars Hill, NC
  • 0 reviews

Overview

Total enrollment

1,110
Mars Hill University overview
Mars Hill University overview
  • Size Small
  • Status Non-profit
  • Housing Yes
  • Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate

Mars Hill University sits in the small mountain town of Mars Hill, North Carolina, approximately 20 miles north of Asheville in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Founded in 1856 as the French Broad Baptist Institute, the private liberal arts institution occupies a hillside campus featuring a mix of historic and modern buildings, including several structures listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The university operates as a residential campus with most students living in one of several residence halls, and it maintains its historical Baptist affiliation while welcoming students of all backgrounds. Mars Hill's academic programs emphasize liberal arts education with notable strengths in music, education, and nursing, while also offering programs in business and regional studies focused on Appalachian culture. The university competes in NCAA Division II athletics as the Mountain Lions, participating in the South Atlantic Conference.

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  • Academics
    4 out of 10
  • Resources
    7 out of 10
  • Outcomes
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Admissions

Admission Standards

Unavailable
Mars Hill University admission standards
  • GPA 3.5

Acceptance Rate

67.9%
Mars Hill University applications overview
  • Applications Due -
  • Enrollment Rate 31.1%
  • Application Fee $0

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$37,736
Costs for Mars Hill University
Fee Cost
Tuition $37,736
Books and Supplies $0
Other Fees $0
Room and Board $12,258
Budget for Other Expenses $3,000
Total One Year Cost $52,994

Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$32,300 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

38% within 6 years

Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at Mars Hill University are Business, Education, and Visual and Performing Arts. 25% of students major in Business, 22% in Education, and 9% in Visual and Performing Arts.

  • Business 25%
  • Education 22%
  • Visual and Performing Arts 9%
  • Psychology 7%
  • Human Services 7%

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=198899.

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Last updated: August 2026