Mars Hill University

www.mhu.edu/

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$35,665

15.9% growth from 2020

2021 Average Net Price

$18,717

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

2.87%

Default Rate

2021 Acceptance Rate

79.5%

1,713 Applicants

2021 Enrolled Students

1,073

92.7% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

33.5%

129 Graduates

About

Mars Hill University is a higher education institution located in Madison County, NC. In 2021, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Mars Hill University were General Business Administration & Management (38 degrees awarded), Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration (24 degrees), and Social Work (22 degrees).

In 2021, 279 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Mars Hill University. 64.5% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 35.5% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (180 degrees), 3.67 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (49 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Mars Hill University is $35,665, which is $7,160 more than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,505).

Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields Baccalaureate Colleges

Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Mars Hill University is $35,665, which is $7,160 more than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,505).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $18,717.

In 2021, 95% of undergraduate students attending Mars Hill University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 73% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$35,665

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Mars Hill University was $35,665. The cost of tuition at Mars Hill University is $7,160 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,505).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Mars Hill University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$18,717

2021 Value

2.87%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Mars Hill University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $18,717. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Mars Hill University grew by 2.87%.

This chart compares the average net price of Mars Hill University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$8,837

Room and Board

The average yearly cost of room and board at Mars Hill University was of $8,837 in 2021. The cost of room and board did not change between 2020 and 2021.

This chart compares the average student costs at Mars Hill University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

95%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

73%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

95% of undergraduate students at Mars Hill University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a decline of 4.04% with respect to 2020, when 99% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Mars Hill University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2.87%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Mars Hill University was 2.87%, which represents 14 out of the 488 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Mars Hill University received 1,713 undergraduate applications in 2021, which represents a 0.291% annual growth. Out of those 1,713 applicants, 1,362 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 79.5% acceptance rate.

There were 1,073 students enrolled at Mars Hill University in 2021.

Mars Hill University has an overall enrollment yield of 22.2%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

79.5%

Acceptance Rate in 2021

1,362

Accepted Out of 1,713

In 2021, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Mars Hill University was 79.5% (1,362 admissions from 1,713 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2020, which was 67.3%. Between 2020 and 2021, the number of applicants grew by 0.291%, while admissions grew by 17.8%..

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Mars Hill University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

Enrollment

Mars Hill University had a total enrollment of 1,073 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Mars Hill University is 995 students and the part-time enrollment is 78. This means that 92.7% of students enrolled at Mars Hill University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Mars Hill University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 63.1% White, 19.6% Black or African American, 6.9% Hispanic or Latino, 2.14% Two or More Races, 1.12% Asian, 0.28% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0932% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Mars Hill University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (36.4%), followed by White Male (25.6%) and Black or African American Male (15.6%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (39.3%), followed by White Male (21.4%) and Black or African American Male (10.7%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

92.7%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Mars Hill University in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,073 students. The full-time enrollment at Mars Hill University is 995 and the part-time enrollment is 78. This means that 92.7% of students enrolled at Mars Hill University are enrolled full-time compared with 79.9% at similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Mars Hill University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

74%

2021 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Mars Hill University was 74%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Baccalaureate Colleges (72%), Mars Hill University had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Mars Hill University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
677 enrolled students
Black or African American
210 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
74 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Mars Hill University is 63.1% White, 19.6% Black or African American, 6.9% Hispanic or Latino, 2.14% Two or More Races, 1.12% Asian, 0.28% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0932% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Baccalaureate Colleges is 55% White, 13.5% Black or African American, and 13.4% Hispanic or Latino.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 16 students (1.49%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 81 more women than men received degrees from Mars Hill University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Mars Hill University is white (180 degrees awarded). There were 3.67 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (49 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Mars Hill University is General Business Administration & Management (38 degrees awarded), followed by Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration (24 degrees) and Social Work (22 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Mars Hill University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (17 degrees awarded), Public Administration and Social Service (22 degrees), and Protective Services (31 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Physicians

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Mars Hill University are Physicians (398,190 people), Other managers (245,921 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (207,863 people), Social workers, all other (183,053 people), and Postsecondary teachers (177,821 people).

The most specialized majors at Mars Hill University in 2021 are Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (17 degrees awarded), Public Administration and Social Service (22 degrees), Protective Services (31 degrees), Visual & Performing Arts (22 degrees), and Biology (22 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Mars Hill University are Surgeons, Physicians, Aircraft pilots & flight engineers, Nurse anesthetists, and Chief executives & legislators

The most specialized majors at Mars Hill University are Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (17 degrees awarded), Public Administration and Social Service (22 degrees), Protective Services (31 degrees), Visual & Performing Arts (22 degrees), and Biology (22 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Mars Hill University are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (598,429 people), Elementary & secondary schools (497,628 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (441,314 people), Justice, public order, & safety activities (378,223 people), and Offices of physicians (210,881 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Mars Hill University.

Most Common (2021)

General Business Administration & Management
38 degree-majors awarded
Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration
24 degree-majors awarded
Social Work
22 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Mars Hill University was General Business Administration & Management with 38 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Mars Hill University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

180

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 99 degrees were awarded to men at Mars Hill University, which is 0.55 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (180).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Mars Hill University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 29 degrees were awarded to men at Mars Hill University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.71 times more than the 17 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 18 degrees were awarded to men at Mars Hill University in Social Work, which is 4.5 times more than the 4 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

21%

100% Completion Time

30%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 21% of students graduating from Mars Hill University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 30% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 31% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Baccalaureate Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Mars Hill University is Female and Asian (100% graduation rate). Across all Baccalaureate Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 4.65% of graduates (6 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
180 degrees awarded
Black or African American
49 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
22 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Mars Hill University is white (180 degrees awarded). There were 3.67 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (49 degrees).

0.717% of degree recipients (2 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
127 degrees awarded
White Male
53 degrees awarded
Black or African American Male
29 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Mars Hill University is white female (127 degrees awarded). There were 2.4 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (53 degrees).

Operations

Mars Hill University has an endowment valued at nearly $64.6M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 16.7M (25.8%) compared to the 17.4% average return (9.13M on 52.4M) across all Baccalaureate Colleges.

In 2021, Mars Hill University had a total salary expenditure of 34M. Mars Hill University employs 27 Associate professors, 23 Assistant professors and 19 Professors. Most academics at Mars Hill University are Female Associate professor (18), Male Assistant professor (12), and Female Assistant professor (11).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Mars Hill University are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 50 employees, Management, with 17 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 15 employees.

Endowment

$64.6M

2021 Endowment

26.4%

growth from 2020

Mars Hill University has an endowment valued at about $64.6M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of Mars Hill University grew 26.4% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $12.3M higher than than the median endowment of Baccalaureate Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Mars Hill University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$13.4M

2021 Salaries

3.33%

decline from 2020

In 2021, Mars Hill University paid a median of $13.4M in salaries, which represents 39.3% of their overall expenditure ($34M) and a 3.33% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar Baccalaureate Colleges is 15.1M (38.9% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$4.04M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2021, Mars Hill University paid a total of $4.04M to 71 employees working as instructors, which represents 30.2% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $4.92M (32.5%) for similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Associate professor

Most Common Instructor

27 Employees

Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

50 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Mars Hill University were Associate professor with 27 employees, Assistant professor with 23 employees, and Professor with 19 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Mars Hill University were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 50 employees, Management with 17 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 15 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Female Associate professor
Male Assistant professor
Female Assistant professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Mars Hill University was Female Associate professor with 18 employees, Male Assistant professor with 12 employees, and Female Assistant professor with 11 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Mars Hill University.