Need-based aid friendly
Significant share of students receive Pell Grants.
This school42%
National avg32%
Source: CollegeScorecard 2024
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Mars Hill University
Mars Hill, NC
Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition
$37,270
Out-of-State Tuition
$37,270
Avg On-Campus Living
$10,228
Avg Off-Campus Living
$8,456
Financial Aid & Outcomes
CollegeScorecard · 2024
What will it actually cost?
Sticker price$47,498
Net price (after aid)$20,313
Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.
Net price by family income
$0 – $30k$17,372
$30k – $48k$17,337
$48k – $75k$20,703
$75k – $110k$22,308
$110k+$24,291
After graduation
Median earnings (10yr)$44,781
Median debt at graduation$26,000
Est. monthly loan payment$276
Earnings-to-debt ratio
Moderate · 1.7×Graduates earn about 1.7× their median debt every year.
Financial access
Students on Pell Grants42%
Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.
Students with federal loans63%
Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.
Some fields may not be reported by this institution. Verify final details with the school directly.
Student Outcomes
Graduation Rate
42%
Freshman Retention
61%
Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)
Final aid offers, scholarships, and net price vary per family. Always verify with the school's financial aid office.
Scholarships available
Decision support · Cost & value
Quick Decision Highlights
The strongest cost, aid, and value reasons to consider this school.
Scholarships available
Aid signal
Affordability snapshot
Tuition
$37.3k
Net price
$20.3k
Pell
42%
above avg
Median debt
$26k
Earnings (10y)
$44.8k
Academics
Program format
On-Campus
Areas of study
Computer ScienceEducationNatural SciencesSocial SciencesHealth SciencesArts & HumanitiesLaw & Criminal JusticeVisual & Performing ArtsBusiness
Programs (29)
Computer Science
Software EngineeringData ScienceWeb Development
Education
Special EducationSecondary EducationElementary Education
Natural Sciences
ChemistryEnvironmental ScienceBiology
Social Sciences
International RelationsSociologyPsychology
Admissions
Acceptance rate
78%
SAT range
891 - 1116
ACT range
17 - 26
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About Mars Hill University
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- Where is Mars Hill University located?
- Mars Hill University is located in Mars Hill, NC, in the United States.
- What type of institution is Mars Hill University?
- Mars Hill University is a private university based in NC. CampusPin classifies institutions as either four-year universities or two-year community colleges, with control labeled public or private.
- What is the acceptance rate at Mars Hill University?
- The most recently reported acceptance rate at Mars Hill University is approximately 78%. Acceptance rate signals selectivity but does not predict any individual applicant's outcome and is not a measure of school quality. CampusPin reports the federally-published value; verify the current cycle with the institution.
- What is the tuition at Mars Hill University?
- Mars Hill University's published in-state tuition is approximately $37,270 per year. This is the published price before financial aid; the net price most students actually pay is typically lower. Verify the current academic-year tuition with the institution before applying.
- How many students attend Mars Hill University?
- Mars Hill University reports total enrollment of approximately 1,042 students (undergraduate plus graduate). Total enrollment is a useful sizing signal — see the institutional profile for additional breakdowns when available.
- How should I verify final details about Mars Hill University?
- CampusPin compiles institutional data from public datasets like IPEDS and the College Scorecard, plus institutional websites and editorial review. Before applying, paying a deposit, or making a final decision, confirm admissions requirements, current tuition, financial aid, deadlines, and program details directly with Mars Hill University.
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