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Blue Mountain is located in Blue Mountain, MS (a rural area). The school is a Southern Baptist school. Blue Mountain is a private, not-for-profit institution. The highest degree level offered by the school is the Master's degree.
Blue Mountain is known for its programs in education and teaching.
The school is an open-admission school.
Blue Mountain had 457 enrolled students in 2007-2008.
The school has a residential or campus feel. Blue Mountain offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. The school offers students meal plans. Blue Mountain values student athletics, and belongs to the TranSouth Athletic Conference.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Founded in 1873 as a Christian liberal arts college and affiliated since 1920 with the Mississippi Baptist Convention, Blue Mountain College assists students in developing intellectual integrity, academic excellence, social awareness, and Christian character. To accomplish the mission the College recruits undergraduate and graduate students who are committed to scholarship, servant leadership, and service in church and community. The student-centered campus exhibits a climate of personal attention, respect, inclusion and high expectations. With the leadership of professionals who share the common bond of Christian faith and who are committed to excellence, students are guided to reach their God-given potential."
More complete details are provided below.
Blue Mountain College
201 W Main St
Blue Mountain, MS 38610-9509
General Phone: (662) 685-4771
http://www.bmc.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education and Teaching | 61 | elementary school teaching, English teaching, social science teaching, music teaching, biology teaching, physical education teaching, math teaching, foreign language teaching |
| Religion and Philosophy | 15 | bible studies |
| Therapy and Counseling | 9 | psychology |
| Science | 7 | biology, natural sciences |
| Business and Management | 3 | business management |
| Liberal Arts | 3 | social services, English, Spanish language, history |
| Mathematics | 1 | mathematics |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 0 | health and physical education |
| Medical Support and Technology | 0 | clinical lab tech |
| Music | 0 | music |
Number of programs and degrees for Blue Mountain in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 83 | 21 |
| Master's degree | 16 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, Blue Mountain had a total enrollment of 457 students (429 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 94% |
| Graduate | 6% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 87% |
| Black | 12% |
| Hispanic | 0% |
| Asian | 0% |
| Unknown | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 18% |
| 20-21 | 27% |
| 22-24 | 14% |
| 25-29 | 13% |
| 30-34 | 10% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 8% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Mississippi | 76% |
| Tennessee | 14% |
| Alabama | 5% |
| Kentucky | 2% |
| Illinois | 2% |
| Arizona | 2% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 100 % |
| Part-Time | 100 % |
Blue Mountain offers campus housing for 232 of its 429 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Blue Mountain, Mississippi for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Mississippi Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 21 meals per week.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 8,170 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 8,170 |
| Room and board | $ 3,800 |
| Books and supplies | $ 750 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,652 |
Financial Aid:
Blue Mountain participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 239800)
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 1 | * | 3 | $47,490 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 6 | $44,433 | 4 | $43,355 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 4 | $41,670 | 5 | $43,856 |
| Instructor | academic year | 0 | * | 3 | $37,839 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 11 | $43,690 | 15 | $43,246 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | TranSouth Athletic Conference |
| Track | TranSouth Athletic Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| Basketball | 0 | 3 | 3 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Biology Teacher Education
Elementary Education and Teaching
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
Foreign Language Teacher Education
Mathematics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Social Science Teacher Education
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
History, General
Social Sciences, General
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Health and Physical Education, General
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Bible/Biblical Studies
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Blue Mountain Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% |  |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (for open-admission colleges) | Top 12% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 13% | |
Notable:
Southern Baptist affiliation Open admission Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Student employment services Remedial classes for students Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Offers athletic scholarships
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