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School Notes Overview:
- Founded in 1873 as a Christian liberal arts college and affiliated since 1920 with the Mississippi Baptist Convention, Blue Mountain College assists students in developing intellectual integrity, academic excellence, social awareness, and Christian character. The student-centered campus exhibits a climate of personal attention, respect, inclusion and high expectations. With the leadership of professionals who share the common bond of Christian faith and who are committed to excellence, students are guided to reach their God-given potential.
School Overview:
Blue Mountain College
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| County | Tippah County, MS | |
| Title IV Eligible | Yes | |
| Carnegie Classification | Baccalaureate (Liberal Arts) Colleges II | |
| Institution Level | 4 or more years | |
| Institution Control | Private, non-profit | |
| Full-Time Undergraduate | 283 students | |
| Part-Time Undergraduate | 82 students | |
| Total Enrollment | 365 students | |
| Total Dormitory Capacity | 232 students | |
| % Students Receiving Some Financial Aid | 92% | |
| % Students Receiving Federal Grants | 58% | |
| Avg. Amount Of Federal Grants Received | $2,926 | |
| % Students Receiving State/Local Grants | 25% | |
| Avg. Amount Of State/Local Grants Received | $344 | |
| % Students Receiving Institutional Grants | 83% | |
| Avg. Amount Of Institutional Grants Received | $2,279 | |
| % Students Receiving Loans | 71% | |
| Avg. Amount Of Loan Received | $4,436 | |
School Notes:
- Blue Mountain College, a private, denominational, coeducational institution, offers academic programs at the undergraduate and graduate levels.
- The Core Curriculum (or General Education Program) at Blue Mountain College prepares students academically for a lifetime of learning. Inspired by and consistent with the mission as a Christian college, the program is designed to instill basic skills, knowledge, and attitudes deemed necessary for disciplined study, global awareness, personal development and reasoned response to a changing world. This educational experience should assist students as they build academic majors and minnors and pursue meaningful careers in service to God and one another. The General Education Program is divided into three learning areas Analytical Reasoning and Effective Communication, Personal Values and Attitudes, Social and Cultural Understanding.
- The purpose of Blue Mountain College is to prepare students for graduate school, the job market, and a more fulfilled life. Providing a sound general education foundation, the college offers an undergraduate liberal arts curriculum, pre-professional and professional programs, and opportunities for graduate study in selected fields. The college is committed to offering programs which provide opportunities for service.
- Blue Mountain College, characterized by a safe, secure, and peaceful setting, is located in the town of Blue Mountain, Mississippi, on Highway 15 - fifteen miles north of its intersection with US 78 and 23 miles south of its intersection with US 72, approximately 40 miles from Tupelo and 75 miles from Memphis.
- Blue Mountain College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award baccalaureate degrees.
- Profile last updated: 00/00/0000.
In the News:
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Russell signs with Blue Mountain College (Hartselle Enquirer)
posted on July 14, 2011 at 06:09:14 pm
Thomas Russell, one of Alabama’s top high school baseball players, has signed a scholarship with Blue Mountain College. -
MUW Awards 86th Medal of Excellence (WCBI Columbus)
posted on July 10, 2011 at 03:58:39 pm
COLUMBUS , Miss. -- Mississippi University for Women awarded a Medal of Excellence to alumna Dr. Bettye Rogers Coward '65, president of Blue Mountain College. Awarded since 1979, the Medal of Excellence is the university's highest non-degree honor. -
Blue Mountain College signs Alabama prep star (Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal)
posted on June 24, 2011 at 05:49:49 pm
BLUE MOUNTAIN - Thomas Russell, one of Alabama's top high school baseball players, has signed a scholarship with Blue Mountain College. -
West Union’s Newby first BMC woman golfer (Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal)
posted on June 11, 2011 at 01:19:13 pm
BLUE MOUNTAIN – Allie Newby made a little Blue Mountain College history Thursday when the West Union High School three-sport standout signed a scholarship to become the school’s first woman intercollegiate golfer. -
ICC men’s basketball program announce two signings (Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal)
posted on May 26, 2011 at 12:01:44 pm
FULTON, – Itawamba Community College head men’s basketball coach Marty Cooper announced two signings on Wednesday as Akeem Caddell (Horn Lake HS) signed with Blue Mountain College and Parris Jeans (Mooreville HS) signed to join next season’s squad at ICC.
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