About
Contact & Visit
Campus Visits Contact
Contact
Susan Bryson
Campus Visit Coordinator
Campus Visit Coordinator
Address
Office of Admissions
PO Box 370
Mars Hill, NC 28754
PO Box 370
Mars Hill, NC 28754
Phone
828-689-1201
Experience College Life
Most Popular Places On Campus
Wren Student Union
The Loft
The Ice Cream Shoppe
Cafeteria
Gym
The Loft
The Ice Cream Shoppe
Cafeteria
Gym
Most Popular Places Off Campus
Wolf Laurel Ski Resort
Biltmore Estate
Blue Ridge Parkway
French Broad River - rafting
Asheville mall
Biltmore Estate
Blue Ridge Parkway
French Broad River - rafting
Asheville mall
Campus Tours
Campus Tours
Appointment Required: Yes
Dates: Year-round
Times: 8:30 AM - 3:00 PM
Average Length: 2 hours
Dates: Year-round
Times: 8:30 AM - 3:00 PM
Average Length: 2 hours
On Campus Interview
Campus Interviews
Yes
Information Sessions
Not Available
Times
Faculty and Coach Visits
Dates/Times Available
Year-round
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
Contact Email Address for Visit
admissions@mhc.edu
Class Visits
Dates/Times Available
Academic Year
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
Overnight Dorm Stays
Overnight Dorm Stays
Not Available
Transportation
Types of Transportation Available to Campus
Asheville Airport -Asheville, NC (35 minutes from campus). Greyhound Bus Station in Ashville (25 minutes from campus). Transportation to and from campus to airport or bus station is available by taxi or through campus police for a fee.
Driving Instructions to Campus
http://www.mhc.edu/location.asp
Local Accommodations
The Comfort Inn is moderately priced and is located in Mars Hill. A Days Inn is located 20 minutes away in Asheville.
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Overview
Applicants: 1,597
Acceptance Rate: 74%
Average HS GPA: 3.50
GPA Breakdown
28%
4.0
16%
3.75 - 3.99
15%
3.50 - 3.74
14%
3.25 - 3.49
11%
3.00 - 3.24
14%
2.50 - 2.99
1%
2.00 - 2.49
1%
1.00 - 1.99
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Learn MoreSAT & ACT Test Scores
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
490 - 590
SAT Math
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
460 - 580
SAT Composite Scores
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
970 - 1070
ACT Composite Scores
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
18 - 24
Testing Policies
Other Admission Factors
Academic
Rigor of Secondary School Record
Academic GPA
Non-Academic
Extracurricular Activities
Level of applicant's interest
Selectivity Rating
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Faculty and Class Information
Student/Faculty
12:1
Total Faculty
89
with Terminal Degree
44
59
Women
30
Men
10
Minority
Most frequent class size
10 - 19
Most frequent lab / sub section size
10 - 19
Graduation Rates
Graduate in 4 years
Graduate in 5 years
Graduate in 6 years
Majors
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BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES.
Biology/Biological Sciences, General.
Botany/Plant Biology.
Zoology/Animal Biology.
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BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES.
Accounting.
Business Administration and Management, General.
Business/Commerce, General.
Business/Corporate Communications.
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies.
Insurance.
Management Information Systems, General.
Management Science.
Marketing/Marketing Management, General.
Merchandising and Buying Operations.
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COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES.
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Computer Science.
Information Technology.
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EDUCATION.
Art Teacher Education.
Biology Teacher Education.
Chemistry Teacher Education.
Computer Teacher Education.
Early Childhood Education and Teaching.
Education, General.
Elementary Education and Teaching.
English/Language Arts Teacher Education.
Health Teacher Education.
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching.
Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching.
Mathematics Teacher Education.
Music Teacher Education.
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching.
Reading Teacher Education.
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education.
Secondary Education and Teaching.
Social Science Teacher Education.
Social Studies Teacher Education.
Special Education and Teaching, General.
Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor.
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ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS.
English Language and Literature, General.
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FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS.
Spanish Language and Literature.
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HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies.
Pre-Nursing Studies.
Pre-Pharmacy Studies.
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HISTORY.
History, General.
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LEGAL PROFESSIONS AND STUDIES.
Pre-Law Studies.
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LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES.
Humanities/Humanistic Studies.
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies.
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MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS.
Mathematics, General.
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PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, AND FITNESS STUDIES.
Health and Physical Education/Fitness, General.
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management, General.
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies.
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management.
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PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES.
Philosophy.
Religion/Religious Studies.
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PHYSICAL SCIENCES.
Chemistry, General.
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PSYCHOLOGY.
Psychology, General.
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PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS.
Social Work, Other.
Social Work.
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SOCIAL SCIENCES.
Political Science and Government, General.
Sociology.
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THEOLOGY AND RELIGIOUS VOCATIONS.
Pre-Theology/Pre-Ministerial Studies.
Theology/Theological Studies.
Youth Ministry.
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VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS.
Acting.
Art/Art Studies, General.
Design and Visual Communications, General.
Digital Arts.
Directing and Theatrical Production.
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General.
Drawing.
Fashion/Apparel Design.
Fine/Studio Arts, General.
Graphic Design.
Keyboard Instruments.
Music Performance, General.
Music, General.
Painting.
Sculpture.
Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology.
Theatre/Theatre Arts Management.
Visual and Performing Arts, General.
Voice and Opera.
Degrees
Bachelor's
Certificate
Master's
Post-Bachelor's certificate
Certificate
Master's
Post-Bachelor's certificate
Career Services
On-Campus Job Interviews Available
No
Notable Faculty
Careers
Graduation Rates
Graduate in 4 years
Graduate in 5 years
Graduate in 6 years
Career Services
On-Campus Job Interviews Available
No
ROI & Outcomes
Tuition & Aid
Tuition & Aid
Dates
Application Deadlines
Required Forms
FAFSA
Financial Aid Statistics
Average Freshman Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$11,603
Average Undergraduate Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$9,710
Average Need-Based Loan
$3,462
Undergraduates who have borrowed through any loan program
73%
Average amount of loan debt per graduate
$17,521
Financial aid provided to international students
No
Expenses per Academic Year
Tuition
$37,270
Required Fees
Average Cost for Books and Supplies
Tuition / Fees Vary by Year of Study
No
Board for Commuters
$3,410
Transportation for Commuters
$2,000
On-Campus Room and Board
$10,228
Comprehensive Fee
Available Aid
Financial Aid Methodology
Federal
Scholarships and Grants
Need-Based
Need-Based College/University Scholarship or Grant Aid from Institutional Funds
Need-Based Federal Pell
Need-Based Private Scholarships
Need-Based SEOG
Need-Based State Scholarships
Non-Need-Based
Institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid is available
Federal Direct Student Loan Programs
Direct PLUS Loans
Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
Federal Family Education Loan Programs (FFEL)
Is Institutional Employment Available (other than Federal Work Study)
No
Direct Lender
No
Student Body
Student Body
Overall
Student Body Profile
Total Undergraduate Enrollment
994
Foreign Countries Represented
20
Demographics
1.01%
American Indian or Alaskan Native
17.34%
Black
9.33%
Hispanic
64.00%
Caucasian
5.27%
International
49% female
51% male
35% are out of state
92% are full time
8% are part time
Campus Life
Campus Life
Overview
Campus Life
Undergrads living on campus
82%
Help finding off-campus housing
No
First-Year Students living on campus
39%
Campus Environment
Rural
Housing Options
Apartment Single
Dorms Coed
Dorms Coed
Dorms Female
Dorms Male
Dorms Male
Special Needs Admissions
College Entrance Tests Required
No
Interview Required
No
Special Need Services Offered
Student Activities
Registered Student Organizations
45
Number of Honor Societies
9
Number of Social Sororities
5
Number of Religious Organizations
5
Sports
Athletic Division
Division II
Men's Sports (Lions)
10 Sports
Baseball
Basketball
Cheerleading
Cross Country
Football
Golf
Lacrosse
Soccer
Tennis
Track Field Outdoor
Basketball
Cheerleading
Cross Country
Football
Golf
Lacrosse
Soccer
Tennis
Track Field Outdoor
Women's Sports (Lady Lions)
10 Sports
Basketball
Cheerleading
Cross Country
Golf
Soccer
Softball
Swimming
Tennis
Track Field Outdoor
Volleyball
Cheerleading
Cross Country
Golf
Soccer
Softball
Swimming
Tennis
Track Field Outdoor
Volleyball
Student Services
Sustainability
60*
Campus Security Report
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Other Information
Campus-wide Internet Network
Yes
Fee for Network Use
No
Partnerships with Technology Companies
Yes
Discounts Available with Hardware Vendors
No
Wellness Program/Clinical Offerings
Institution has a mental health/wellness program that makes counseling, referral, and well-being services available to all students
Not Reported
Mental Health Website
Not Reported
Education & Training
Types of training available for students and faculty/staff
Program
Availability
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Engaging the Whole Campus
Institution has a Chief Behavioral Health Officer (and/or Chief Wellness Officer)
Not Reported
Peer-to-Peer
Institution has peer-to-peer offerings relating to mental health
Not Reported
Residential Life
Institution incorporates mental health and wellness into the residential experience
Not Reported
Student Orientation
Students who are provided an opportunity to participate in mental-health-orientation activities
First-year students
Not Reported
Incoming transfer students
Not Reported
Returning students
Not Reported
Entering graduate students
Not Reported
Mental Health in the Curriculum
The institution offers for-credit mental health/well-being education for students
Not Reported
The institution offers non-credit mental health/well-being education for students
Not Reported
Off-Campus Offerings
Institution offers referrals to off-campus counseling services
Not Reported
Health and Counseling Center Accreditation
Institution's counseling center is accredited
Not Reported
Accrediting body
Not Reported
Taking and Returning from Medical Leave
Institution has an official support program in place for students returning from mental health leave of absence
Not Reported
Counseling Demand
Number of months a year counseling center is open and fully staffed
Not Reported
