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Mars Hill University

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Overview

Founded in 1856, the Mars Hill University is a non-profit private multidisciplinary higher education institution located in the suburban setting of the small town of Mars Hill (population range of under 2,500 inhabitants), North Carolina. Officially accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, Mars Hill University (MHU) is a very small-sized (¿Û¿Û´«Ã½ enrollment range: 1,000-1,999 students) coeducational US higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Baptist religion. Mars Hill University (MHU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees and master's degrees in several areas of study. See the ¿Û¿Û´«Ã½ degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 168-year-old US higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 80-89% making this US higher education organization a least selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. MHU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

Mars Hill University's Control Typeprivate

Entity

Mars Hill University's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Mars Hill University' Size by Total Enrollmentvery small-sized

Selectivity

Mars Hill University's Selectivity by Acceptance Rateleast selective

University Identity

Name
Acronym MHU
Founded 1856
Motto Pro Christo Adolescentibusque for Christ and for Youth
Colours Blue and gold
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University Location

Address 100 Athletic Street
Mars Hill
28754 North Carolina
United States
Mars Hill University's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View
Mars Hill University Phone Number +1 (828) 689 4968
Mars Hill University Fax Number +1 (828) 689 1473

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Fields of Study / Degree Levels

Introduction

What is the difference between comprehensive/generalist and specialized universities in terms of the range of fields of study they offer, degree levels available and academic and carreer paths pros and cons? Read our guide article about generalist and specialized universities to learn more.


Fields of Study and Degree Levels Matrix

The following Mars Hill University's Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify Mars Hill University's academic range and degree level offering.




Programs and Courses

Courses and Programs

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Tuition Fees

Introduction

Yearly tuition fees refers to the amount of money that a student is charged by a University for one academic year of full-time study. Read our guide article about tuition fees and financial aid options to learn more.


Yearly Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Mars Hill University's Tuition Fees Range Matrix is divided into 2 types of students, local and international students, and 2 degree levels, undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, and aims to help students to have an approximate idea of the yearly tuition range they might expect to pay at Mars Hill University.

Mars Hill University: Tuition Fees Range Matrix

Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students
35,000-39,999 US$
(31,890-36,450 Euro)
10,000-12,499 US$
(9,110-11,390 Euro)
International
students
35,000-39,999 US$
(31,890-36,450 Euro)
10,000-12,499 US$
(9,110-11,390 Euro)

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Admissions

Introduction

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Admission Information

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Mars Hill University's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits Men and Women (coed).


Mars Hill University's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Has Mars Hill University a selective admission policy? Yes, based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Mars Hill University's acceptance rate range is 80-89% making this institution a least selective higher education institution.


Admission Requirements Admission Requirements

  • Secondary school GPA is required
  • Secondary school rank is considered but not required
  • Secondary school record is required
  • Completion of college-preparatory program is recommended
  • Recommendations are considered but not required
  • Formal demonstration of competencies is considered but not required
  • Admission test scores are required
  • TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) is considered but not required
  • Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) is neither required nor recommended

Source: IPDES


Mars Hill University's International Students Admission International Students Admission

International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.


Mars Hill University's Admission Office Admission Office

Blackwell Hall, Box 370
Mars Hill 28754
(828) 689 1201
866 642 4968

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Size and Profile

Introduction

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Size and Profile

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Mars Hill University's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

Mars Hill University has an enrollment range of 1,000-1,999 students making it a very small-sized institution.


Mars Hill University's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution has a range of 50-99 academic employees (Faculty).


Mars Hill University's Control Type Control Type

Mars Hill University is a private higher education institution.


Mars Hill University's Entity Type Entity Type

Mars Hill University is a non-profit higher education institution.


Mars Hill University's Campus Setting Campus Setting

This institution's main campus is located in a Suburban setting.


Mars Hill University's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a Semesters type of academic calendar.


Mars Hill University is Christian-Baptist Religious Affiliation

Mars Hill University has a Christian-Baptist affiliation.


Carnegie Classification

Introduction

The Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education is a framework for categorizing colleges and universities in the United States...


The classification was first created by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching in 1970, and it has been updated periodically since then. The Carnegie Classification is based on a set of criteria, such as the level and types of degrees offered, research activity and enrollment size. Institutions are classified into one of several categories based on these criteria, ranging from "doctoral universities" with very high research activity to "special focus institutions" that primarily award degrees in a specific field, such as the arts or health professions. The classification allows for quick comparisons between institutions within and across categories.

Carnegie Classification

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Basic Classification Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields
Size & Setting Four-year, very small, highly residential institution
Enrollment Profile Very high undergraduate
Undergraduate Profile Four-year, full-time, selective, lower transfer-in institution
Undergraduate Instructional Program Professions plus arts & sciences, some graduate coexistence
Graduate Instructional Program Postbaccalaureate: Other-dominant, with other professional programs

Facilities and Services

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University Facilities

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Mars Hill University's Library University Library

This institution has a physical Library.

Mars Hill University's library does not have any external branch. The library collection is comprised of both physical (i.e. books, medium, etc.) and digital/electronic items. In 2021 the library reported 78,403 physical volumes, 3,542 physical media, 303,472 digital/electronic media and 140 licensed digital/electronic databases. The library is managed by a total number of 8 full-time employees, including 3 librarians. Mars Hill University's library has a total library expenditure greater than $100,000 per year. Source: IPDES.

Mars Hill University's Housing University Housing

This institution provides housing services such as on-campus residences or dormitories.

In particular, the Mars Hill University provides on-campus housing and the total dormitory capacity, whether on or off campus, was about 839 students in the 2021 academic year. Source: IPDES.

Mars Hill University's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

This institution features sporting facilities and organizes sports activities for its students.



University Services

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Mars Hill University's Financial Aid Financial Aid

This institution offers one or more of the following financial aid for eligible students: scholarships, grants, loans, tuition waivers, emergency financial aid etc.

Mars Hill University's Study Abroad Study Abroad

This institution offers study abroad and exchange program opportunities for its students.

Mars Hill University's Distance Learning Distance Learning

This institution provides a distance learning mode for certain programs or courses.

In particular, this institution offers some programs fully via distance education at the undergraduate level and at the graduate level. Source: IPDES.

Mars Hill University's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

This institution offers students academic guidance and support to assist them in their academic pursuits.

Mars Hill University's Career Services Career Services

This institution offers career counseling, career assessments, job and internship postings, career events, alumni networking or other career-related services to assist students transition successfully from academic life to professional life.


Recognition and Accreditation

Introduction

There are different types of legal recognition and quality assessment of higher education institutions around the world, depending on the country and its legal and higher education system... read our article about university accreditation and recognition to learn more.


Mars Hill University's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Mars Hill University is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1926


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

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  • Association for Advancing Quality in Educator Preparation
  • Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education
  • Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
  • Council on Social Work Education, Board of Accreditation
  • National Association of Schools of Music, Commission on Accreditation
  • National Association of Schools of Theatre, Commission on Accreditation
  • National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education


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Memberships and Affiliations

Introduction

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Affiliations and Memberships

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  • Council of Independent Colleges (CIC)
  • National Athletic Association (NAA)
  • National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Academic Structure

Introduction

Academic divisions can provide valuable insights into the range of fields of study and disciplines a University focuses on and the institution's level of specialization. Comprehensive or Generalist Universities typically offer a wide range of academic programs and have many academic divisions and subdivisions across different disciplines, while Specialized Universities tend to focus on a narrower range of programs within a specific field or industry and have fewer academic divisions and a simplified organizational structure. Read our guide article "Understanding Academic Divisions in Universities - Colleges, Faculties, Schools" to learn more about academic divisions and typical university organizational structures.


Academic Structure

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Social Media

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Social Media

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