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Mars Hill College, a private, co-educational, non-profit liberal arts school, was founded as the French Broad Baptist Academy in 1856. In 1859, the institute was rechristened Mars Hill College. The campus is situated on 180 acres in Mars Hill, North Carolina. The US News and World Report listed Mars Hill College as a “first-tier” Southern liberal arts college.
Mars Hill College offers bachelor's degrees in arts, science, music, fine arts, and social work. Students can choose from over 30 majors in the fields of business, music, drama, and performing arts, among others. The college is widely recognized for its music and fine arts department.
Mars Hill College fields both men’s and women’s athletics teams in basketball, baseball, lacrosse, and tennis. The mascot of the sports teams is the Mountain Lion. They compete in the NCAA, and are members of the South Atlantic Conference.
Mars Hill is in Mars Hill, NC. 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 music, 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 530 on the verbal SAT test. Students' math SAT scores were most often in the range 420 to 550 in 2007-2008.
The most successful professors at Mars Hill are given tenure, encouraging them to stay with the school for a long time.
Approximately 1,253 students study at the school (in 2007-2008).
Mars Hill offers a real campus feel. The school makes housing available to a large share of its students. Students at Mars Hill can take advantage of the school's meal plans. Students participate in South Atlantic Conference athletics. Athletic scholarships or financial aid help Mars Hill attract student athletes.
More complete details are provided below.
Mars Hill College
100 Athletic St
Mars Hill, NC 28754
General Phone: (828) 689-1307
http://www.mhc.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education and Teaching | 66 | elementary school teaching, physical education teaching, music teaching, middle school teaching, special ed, ESL instruction |
| Business and Management | 45 | business management, fashion merchandising |
| Liberal Arts | 29 | English, Spanish language, sociology, history, political science, international relations |
| Therapy and Counseling | 12 | psychology |
| Family and Social Work | 11 | social work |
| Science | 10 | biology, chemistry, zoology |
| Art Studies | 8 | art studies |
| Religion and Philosophy | 8 | religion |
| Music | 7 | music, music performance |
| Mathematics | 5 | mathematics |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 5 | parks and recreation studies, athletic trainer |
| Drama and Performing Arts | 5 | drama |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 3 | computer and info science |
Number of programs and degrees for Mars Hill in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 214 | 28 |
In 2007-2008, Mars Hill had a total enrollment of 1,253 students (1,246 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 59% |
| Women | 41% |
| Full-Time | 99% |
| Part-Time | 1% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 78% |
| Black | 16% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| (Foreign Students) | 2% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 34% |
| 20-21 | 28% |
| 22-24 | 15% |
| 25-29 | 6% |
| 30-34 | 4% |
| 35-39 | 4% |
| 40-49 | 6% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 61 % |
Mars Hill offers campus housing for 943 of its 1,246 (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. Also see our list of other North Carolina Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,523 | 1,049 | 69% | 314 | 30% |
| Men | 761 | 513 | 67% | 186 | 36% |
| Women | 762 | 536 | 70% | 128 | 24% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 410 | 530 |
| SAT Math | 420 | 550 |
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 | 77% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 19,894 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 19,894 |
| Room and board | $ 7,250 |
| Room charge | $ 3,738 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,512 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,250 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,900 |
Financial Aid:
Mars Hill participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 294400)
Mars Hill has a tenure system for faculty.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 3 | $65,637 | 1 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 0 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 5 | $64,310 | 2 | * |
*: 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 | 7 | $57,764 | 6 | $54,481 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 15 | $45,449 | 6 | $46,731 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 9 | $41,153 | 14 | $42,074 |
| Instructor | academic year | 4 | $40,700 | 3 | $36,417 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 35 | $46,265 | 29 | $45,019 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | South Atlantic Conference |
| Basketball | South Atlantic Conference |
| Baseball | South Atlantic Conference |
| Track | South Atlantic Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 169 | 97 | 266 |
| Football | 57 | 0 | 57 |
| Baseball | 27 | 0 | 27 |
| Track | 12 | 15 | 27 |
| Basketball | 12 | 13 | 25 |
| All Other Sports | 61 | 69 | 130 |
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
Teaching English as Second/Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor
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
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 4% |  |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 6% | |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| % of degrees in drama and performing arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in music (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
Notable:
Baptist affiliation Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army) Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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