About Mars Hill University

Founded in 1856, Mars Hill University. is a Private college. Located in North Carolina, which is a city setting in North Carolina, the campus itself is Suburban. The campus is home to 1,371 full time undergraduate students, and 4 full time graduate students.

The Mars Hill University Academic calendar runs on a Semester basis. In the school year the student to faculty ratio was 12:1. There are 96 full time instructional teachers. Degrees awarded at Mars Hill University include: Bachelor's Degree, Masters Degree, Post-master's certificate, Doctor's degree.

Quick Facts

Acceptance Rate56%
Application Deadline
Application Fee25
SAT Range840-1040
ACT Range17-22

Admissions at MHC are considered Selective, with ,17% of all applicants being admitted.

In the school year, of the students who applied to the school, only 13 of those who were admitted eventually ended up enrolling.

0% of incoming freshmen are in the top half of their high school class. 0% were in the top quarter, and 0% were in the top tenth. You can apply online.

STUDENT LIFE Reviews

We asked, and students answered these important questions about student life at Mars Hill University.

0%
“We”re apathetic”
38%
“We know about current events and vote”
62%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
0%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
8%
“We save it for the classroom”
31%
“Sometimes, but not often”
46%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
15%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
15%
“I only go out in groups”
38%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
46%
“I feel extremely safe”
17%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
33%
“We bought the gear”
50%
“We live for the big game”
31%
“It”s not really our thing”
8%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
38%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
23%
“We”re a very artistic group”
0%
“Haven”t met them”
0%
“Available in class”
54%
“They keep regular office hours”
46%
“They”re always available”
15%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
54%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
31%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
0%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
15%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
38%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
15%
“We only party on weekends”
31%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
8%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
62%
“There might be people who do”
23%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
8%
“There”s a huge drug scene”
0%
“We”re apathetic”
38%
“We know about current events and vote”
62%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
0%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
8%
“We save it for the classroom”
31%
“Sometimes, but not often”
46%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
15%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
15%
“I only go out in groups”
38%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
46%
“I feel extremely safe”
17%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
33%
“We bought the gear”
50%
“We live for the big game”
31%
“It”s not really our thing”
8%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
38%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
23%
“We”re a very artistic group”
0%
“Haven”t met them”
0%
“Available in class”
54%
“They keep regular office hours”
46%
“They”re always available”
15%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
54%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
31%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
0%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
15%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
38%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
15%
“We only party on weekends”
31%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
8%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
62%
“There might be people who do”
23%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
8%
“There”s a huge drug scene”
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  • How would you rate on-campus housing?

    43 Students rated on-campus housing 3.4 stars. 5 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate off-campus housing?

    32 Students rated off-campus housing 2.8 stars. 0 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus food?

    43 Students rated campus food 3.1 stars. 9 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus facilities?

    45 Students rated campus facilities 3.6 stars. 18 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate class size?

    45 Students rated class size 4.5 stars. 67 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate school activities?

    45 Students rated school activities 3.6 stars. 38 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate local services?

    45 Students rated local services 3.8 stars. 40 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate academics?

    45 Students rated academics 3.5 stars. 29 % gave the school a 5.0.

Mars Hill University REVIEWS

What's your overall opinion of Mars Hill University?

16 Students rated Mars Hill University

Caylon - 10/18/2021

My opinion of the university is that your there to learn and be familiar to new thingsthat you didn't know at first. If you would like to live on or off campus there's plenty of housing available. Get to know your professors well outside of the classroom.

Madeline - 05/05/2020

Overall the campus is small and can be seen as unimpressive when first visiting. However the upper staff are constantly talking to students to figure out how they can improve campus life. As an RA I see many aspects of campus life, including that getting upper level students to participate can be difficult, however the first year students are always ready to do any activity on campus. If you are looking for a cozy small town, Mars Hill is the place to be. Faculty and staff are always prepared to help students in any way possible, and the student government association is big on helping communicate between the students and staff.

Angela - 02/08/2020

As a commuter, I do mostly enjoy MHU. The campus is small and cozy and it's easy to become well acquainted with it. As a smaller campus, it's also quieter and more academically focused. Sometimes I do feel a disconnect because I can't participate with activities or clubs very well. And some days I feel as though commuters are kind of an afterthought, especially in their freshman year. But overall the staff and administration are friendly and there are many great opportunities on campus.

Joshua - 08/13/2019

Mars Hill University, while not being the fanciest of schools, has become a second home for me. I have been able to meet so many motivated and amazing people. My professors put my education first and there has never been a time where I felt that my voice or opinions went unheard. There is plenty of opportunities to express my self artistically and I cherish that!

Mars Hill University FAQS

  1. What is the Acceptance Rate at Mars Hill University?

    The fall 2020 acceptance rate for Mars Hill University is 56%. That means, out of _____ applications received in 2020 , _____ students were offered admission. The number of males who applied was _____ vs the number of females which was _____.

  2. What should every freshman at your school know before they start?

    If I could go back to my senior year of high school with the knowledge that I have aquired about college life and making the transition I would advice myself a couple of different things. Being more organized would be one of them. I wouldn't have packed so much to bring to school, the rooms are not as big as I had thought they would be. I would also advice myself to start pushing myself harder in high school. The work in college is much different and is required to be done in a shorter amount of time. Always trustin in God, at first it seemed like college was something I just wasn't going to be able to accomplish, but in the end God was by my side the whole way and he never gave me any thing that I couldn't handle.

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  3. What do you brag about most when you tell your friends about your school?

    Im an Eagle Scout, I'm on the soccer team, and I get good grades.

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  4. What's the one thing you wish someone had told you about freshman year?

    I chose to attend Mars Hill College in hopes of receiving a large scholarship. However, once I moved in they informed me that my EFC was too high. Had I known I wouldn't have received that scholarship I would have attended Appalachian State University.

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  5. Describe how your school looks to someone who's never seen it.

    Very small and friendly, but doens't have enough money.

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  6. What's unique about your campus?

    The best thing about Mars Hill College would have to be the small classes; the reson why is because this gives the students more opportunity to have one-on-one time with the proffessors.

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  7. What kind of person should attend this school?

    Someone that should attend Mars Hill college should only attend if they like small classes, small town living, helpful professors, paying well over 30,000 dollars a year, food that is on the bland side, and about 30 minutes from civilization. 35 students in one class is considered too many. The town is so small that there are only 15 stores on it's main street. The profeesors do everthing they can to help you pass their class. The tuition is way to expensive. The food could use an update and Asheville is where you go to have fun.

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  8. What do you consider the worst thing about your school? Why?

    The worst thing about Mars Hill is the lack of interest in what the students want by the administration.

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  9. Describe the students at your school.

    My classmates are a young earger group of students who are glad to be in school and try their hardest.

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  10. Describe your favorite campus traditions.

    Mars Hill College is best known for their athletics, athletic training, business and music programs.

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  11. What kind of person should not attend this school?

    If you love the small town feel, come to Mars Hill. If you want to experience what it feels like to know your professors personally and not be known as number 459, again come to Mars Hill. If you love the snow and cold, come to Mars Hill. If you are a person whole loves forming tight relations with sport mates, dorm mates or just your friends, once more come to Mars Hill. If you love the idea of making it across campus in less than 5 minutes, pleases sont hesitate, come to Mars Hill.

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  12. Here's your chance: Say anything about your college!

    that it is right in the middle of the community

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  13. What's the most frustrating thing about your school?

    I get most frustrated with the weather at my school.

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Student Body

Students

53%

female

47%

male

1,371

Total Undergrad Enrollment

4

Total Grad Students

25%

Out-Of-State

72%

In-State

3%

International

Organizations

N/A

Student Organizations

3

Fraternities

5

Sororities

Housing

Yes

On-Campus Housing

77%

of students living on campus

Student Diversity

% American Indian/Alaskan Native
1%
% Asian/Pacific Islander
2%
% Black or African-American
20%
% Hispanic/Latino
5%
% White or Caucasian
66%

TUITION & AID

All students must apply yearly for financial aid. This process starts with the FAFSA. Though financial aid deadlines vary by school, it is a good idea to apply as soon as possible. For the upcoming school year, you can apply as early as October 1 for the FAFSA. Additional school aid will be dependent on the FAFSA results.

100% of students attending Mars Hill University receive some sort of financial aid. 59% were awarded federal grants. While 83% received federal loans. Many students do also need to apply for additional private student loans.

Cost Out of State

$30,534

Tuition and fees(Out of state)

N/A

Books and Supplies

$9,282

Room and Board

39,816

Total On Campus

Actual Cost By Income Level(W/Financial Aid)

Family Income
Cost
$0 - $30K
$14,545
$30 - $48K
$14,658
$48 - $75K
$16,760
$75 - $110K
$21,396
$110K & UP
$23,160

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