Mars Hill University is a private nonprofit 4-year college in Mars Hill, North Carolina with 1,044 undergraduates. It admits 68% of applicants, costs an average of $20,442 a year after grants and graduates 46% of its students.
Figures from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, released October 15, 2026. What each number covers.
Mars Hill University acceptance rate and admissions
Mars Hill University admitted 68% of applicants for fall 2024. The median acceptance rate at 4-year colleges is 77%.
Test scores: Neither required nor recommended (as reported for fall 2024 admission). That means you can apply without SAT or ACT scores. Check the admissions office for the current policy.
Mars Hill University tuition, cost and net price
| Tuition and fees (2025-26) | $38,868 |
|---|---|
| On-campus housing and food (2025-26) | $12,626 |
| Total cost of attendance (2024-25) | $52,600 |
| Average net price after grants (2024-25) | $20,442 |
Students who get federal aid pay an average of $20,442 a year after grants and scholarships, $32,158 less than the full cost of attendance.
What families pay, by income
Average yearly cost after grants for aided first-time students, by family income (2024-25):
Your own price depends on your family's full situation. Run Mars Hill University's net price calculator for a personal estimate, or make a "what it costs us" card.
Mars Hill University graduation rate, earnings and debt
- 46% of first-time, full-time students finished within six years (students who started in 2019).
- Former students earned a median of $48,185 a year, 10 years after they started (students who received federal aid and were working).
- Students who completed left with a median of $23,250 in federal student loans.
Earnings compared
Debt compared
Median debt is 48% of median earnings 10 years after entry. Many advisers suggest keeping total student debt below one year of expected pay. See the monthly payment.
Mars Hill University majors and what graduates earn
Mars Hill University awarded bachelor's degrees in 31 fields recently. The best-paid graduates four years out came from nursing ($74,707).
All 31 majors at Mars Hill University
Four-year earnings: graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, measured in 2022 and 2023, in 2024 dollars. Fields with few graduates have no published earnings.
Graduate programs at Mars Hill University
4 graduate programs awarded degrees recently. Largest first.
Show 4 graduate programs
| Program | Degree | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business administration | Master's | 22 | n/a | n/a |
| Teacher education by subject | Master's | 7 | n/a | n/a |
| Criminal justice | Master's | 5 | n/a | n/a |
| Teacher education by grade level | Master's | 2 | n/a | n/a |
Students and location
- 1,044 degree-seeking undergraduates (fall 2024)
- 50% women, 50% men
- 11 students for every faculty member
- Setting: rural, near a city
- Accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at Mars Hill University?
Mars Hill University admitted 68% of applicants for fall 2024, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
How much does Mars Hill University cost?
Tuition and fees for 2025-26 are $38,868. After grants and scholarships, aided students paid an average net price of $20,442 a year in 2024-25.
Is Mars Hill University test-optional?
For fall 2024 admission, Mars Hill University reported that test scores were: neither required nor recommended. Policies change, so confirm with the admissions office.
What is the graduation rate at Mars Hill University?
46% of first-time, full-time students finished within six years.
How much do Mars Hill University graduates make?
Former students who received federal aid earned a median of $48,185 a year 10 years after they started, in 2024 dollars.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard, data release of October 15, 2026. What each figure means and the year it covers.