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Mars Hill College
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    Mars Hill College is the oldest educational institution still on its original site in Western North Carolina. Mars Hill College, an academic community rooted in the Christian faith, challenges and equips students to pursue intellectual, spiritual and personal growth through an education that is grounded in a rigorous study of the liberal arts, connected with the world of work; and committed to character development, service and responsible citizenship in the community, region, and the world.
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School Overview:
  Mars Hill College
County Madison County, NC
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 1,201 students
Part-Time Undergraduate 107 students
Total Enrollment 1,308 students
Total Dormitory Capacity 900 students
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid 99 %
% Students Receiving Federal Grants 43 %
Avg. Amount Of Federal Grants Received $3,029
% Students Receiving State/Local Grants 53%
Avg. Amount Of State/Local Grants Received $3,449
% Students Receiving Institutional Grants 97%
Avg. Amount Of Institutional Grants Received $6,985
% Students Receiving Loans 70%
Avg. Amount Of Loan Received $3,704
School Notes:
  • The college offers 5 degrees (B.A., B.S., B.M., B.F.A., and B.S.W.), 30 majors (with 61 concentrations), and 33 minors. MHC's student-to-teacher ratio is 16. Average class size for first-year courses is approximately 22 students, while the average for major curriculum courses is approximately 15. MHC competes in 18 at the NCAA Division II level (see below for details). The college also has 43 clubs and organizations.
  • Mars Hill College acknowledges the inter-relatedness of its academic program and its extracurricular activities and affirms the belief that learning takes place in all experiences of daily living, not just in the classroom. The Student Life program encompasses housing, student government, student activities, counseling, health care, orientation, student organizations, and campus police.
  • Mars Hill College is located in one of the most beautiful and healthful regions of the Eastern United States, the mountains of Western North Carolina. Located in a small town surrounded by mountains, rivers, woods, and all the outdoor activities they offer, the college's environment offers ample opportunity for study and reflection.
  • The college is affiliated with the North Carolina Baptist Convention.
  • Profile last updated: 00/00/0000.
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