Mars Hill College
Work 100 Athletic Street
Mars Hill, NC 28754
Work(800) 543-1514
Admissions E-mail: admissions@mhc.edu
Web site: http://www.mhc.edu
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Tier 1
College Category:
Baccalaureate Colleges (South)
Baccalaureate Colleges (South)
Overview : Mars Hill College
| General Information | |
|---|---|
| Institutional Control: | Private |
| Year founded: | 1856 |
| Religious affiliation: | Baptist |
| Academic calendar: | semester |
| Total number of undergraduates: | 1,253 |
| Setting | rural |
| Endowment: | $37,862,500 |
| Fall Admissions | |
| Application deadline: | rolling |
| Application fee: | $25 |
| Fall 2007 Acceptance rate: | 68.9 % |
| Selectivity: | less selective |
| Expenses | |
| Costs: | 2007-2008 Tuition and Fees: $18,812 |
| Mission | |
| School mission | 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, to service, and to responsible citizenship in the community, the region, and the world. Mars Hill College opened on its current site in 1856, and was chartered in 6, 1859. In 1960, Baptist State Convention approved plans to convert the college into a senior college. The college is located in one of the most beautiful regions of the country. The small town setting is complemented by proximity to Asheville, only twenty minutes away, which allows access to city amenities as well. A dedicated faculty, and personal attention to student learning, are central to the traditions of the college. |
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