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Mars Hill is in Mars Hill, North Carolina. Mars Hill is a rural site not far from an urban area. The school is classified as a Baptist college. Mars Hill is a private, not-for-profit institution. The school issues awards (degrees) up to the level of Bachelor's degree.
Mars Hill offers many areas of study. Fields of study in vogue at the school include mathematics, drama and performing arts, and education and teaching.
Not all applicants to Mars Hill are accepted. The top quarter of students at the school scored at least 550 on the verbal SAT test. Students' math SAT scores were most often in the range 450 to 560 in 2005. People seek out Mars Hill, and many students are from other states.
The most successful professors at the school are given tenure, encouraging them to stay with the school for a long time.
Approximately 1,308 students study at Mars Hill (in 2005).
The school offers a real campus feel. Mars Hill makes housing available to a large share of its students. Students at the school can take advantage of the school's meal plans. Students participate in South Atlantic Conference athletics. Athletic scholarships or financial aid help the school attract student athletes.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Mars Hill College, an academic community rooted in the Christian faith, challenges and equips students to pursue intellectual, spiritual, and personal growth through an education that is: grounded in a rigorous study of the Liberal Arts; connected with the world of work, and committed to character development, to service, and to responsible citizewnship in the community, the region, and the world."
More complete details are provided below.
Mars Hill College
100 Athletic St
Mars Hill, NC 28754
General Phone: (828) 689-1307
Admissions Phone: (866) 642-4968
Financial Aid Phone: (828) 689-1123
http://www.mhc.edu
Mars Hill awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education And Teaching | 58 | elementary school teaching, physical education teaching, special ed, middle school teaching, music teaching |
| Business And Management | 44 | business management, fashion merchandising |
| Liberal Arts | 27 | history, sociology, Spanish language, political science, English, international relations |
| Science | 14 | biology, zoology, chemistry |
| Therapy And Counseling | 13 | psychology |
| Family And Social Work | 12 | social work |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 11 | computer and info science |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 10 | drama |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 8 | athletic trainer, parks and recreation studies |
| Religion And Philosophy | 6 | religion |
| Mathematics | 4 | mathematics |
| Art Studies | 3 | art studies |
| Music | 3 | music, music performance |
| Medicine | 3 | health professions |
Number of programs and degrees for Mars Hill in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 216 | 28 |
In 2005, Mars Hill had a total enrollment of 1,308 students (1,243 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 52% |
| Women | 48% |
| Full-Time | 99% |
| Part-Time | 1% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 83% |
| Black | 11% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| (Foreign Students) | 2% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 36% |
| 20-21 | 25% |
| 22-24 | 12% |
| 25-29 | 7% |
| 30-34 | 5% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 6% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| North Carolina | 54% |
| South Carolina | 12% |
| Georgia | 7% |
| Florida | 5% |
| Tennessee | 5% |
| Virginia | 4% |
| Foreign countries | 3% |
| Texas | 1% |
| New York | 1% |
| Maryland | 1% |
| Ohio | 1% |
| New Jersey | 1% |
| West Virginia | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 63 % |
Mars Hill offers campus housing for 900 of its 1,243 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Mars Hill, North Carolina for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,679 | 1,121 | 67% | 348 | 31% |
| Men | 798 | 530 | 66% | 182 | 34% |
| Women | 881 | 591 | 67% | 166 | 28% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 430 | 550 |
| SAT Math | 450 | 560 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | recommended |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | recommended |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 82% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Admissions Phone Number: (866) 642-4968
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 16,854 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 16,854 |
| Room and board | $ 6,136 |
| Room charge | $ 3,112 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,024 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,100 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,900 |
Financial Aid:
Mars Hill participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 294400)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (828) 689-1123
Mars Hill has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 3 | $61,426 | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 4 | $59,814 | 1 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 12 | $50,526 | 6 | $48,190 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 14 | $41,962 | 5 | $40,928 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 14 | $37,847 | 8 | $36,848 |
| Instructor | academic year | 2 | * | 5 | $32,805 |
| No academic rank | academic year | 2 | * | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 44 | $42,112 | 26 | $38,192 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | South Atlantic Conference |
| Basketball | South Atlantic Conference |
| Baseball | South Atlantic Conference |
| Track | South Atlantic Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 151 | 83 | 234 |
| Football | 52 | 0 | 52 |
| Track | 20 | 18 | 38 |
| Baseball | 26 | 0 | 26 |
| Basketball | 14 | 11 | 25 |
| All Other Sports | 39 | 54 | 93 |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General
Fashion Merchandising
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Elementary Education and Teaching
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Special Education and Teaching, General
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Social Work
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
History, General
International Relations and Affairs
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDICINE
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
MUSIC
Music Performance, General
Music, General
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Athletic Training/Trainer
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Religion/Religious Studies
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Zoology/Animal Biology
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Mars Hill Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% |  |
| % of degrees in drama and performing arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 9% | |
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in mathematics (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
Notable:
Baptist affiliation Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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