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Mars Hill University

#656 in US ranking Mars Hill, NC
Type:
Private not-for-profit
Programs:
4 years or more

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Cost

Cost / year
$52,600
Tuition & fees
$38,868
Avg. aid
$30,610
Receiving aid
100%

Admissions

Acceptance rate
68%

Outcomes

Graduation rate
45%
Median salary
$40,479
1 yr after graduation

What are the graduation rates for students at Mars Hill University?

Mars Hill University's reported four-year graduation rate is 34%, while its six-year rate is 45%. These measures follow a defined group of first-time, full-time students who began a bachelor's degree; they are not the completion rates for every transfer, part-time, or returning adult student.

The reported six-year rate rose from 42% in the preceding year to 45% in the 2024-25 reporting data. The first-year retention rate is 69%, meaning roughly seven in ten students in the measured entering group returned the following fall. Neither figure explains why an individual student leaves or takes longer to graduate. For a prospective student, a useful follow-up is to compare the required course sequence and advising arrangements in the intended major with a realistic financial plan for four years or longer.

What is the earning potential for graduates at Mars Hill University?

College Scorecard program data report earnings for some Mars Hill fields one year after completion. The figures are early-career observations for the students captured by the federal measure, not promised starting salaries or earnings for every graduate.

  • Registered nursing: $58,645 in reported one-year earnings.
  • Business administration and management: $34,637 in reported one-year earnings.
  • Teacher education in specific subject areas: $33,795 in reported one-year earnings.
  • Social work: $31,048 in reported one-year earnings.
  • Criminal justice and corrections: $25,836 in reported one-year earnings.

These program-level figures should not be read as an overall university salary average. Earnings can differ with occupation, location, hours worked, additional education, and the number of graduates represented in a field. Students weighing a program should consider its likely career paths, licensing requirements, and total borrowing alongside any reported earnings.

Mars Hill University Graduation Rate

Avg. graduation
45%
4-year graduation
34%
6-year graduation
45%

Mars Hill University Retention and Employment

First-year retention, full-time students
69%
First-year retention, part-time students
33%
Employed 1 year after graduation
98%

Mars Hill University Median Alumni Salary Over Time

1 year after graduation
$40,479
4 years after graduation
$50,256
5 years after graduation
$49,949
7 years after graduation
$53,489
10 years after starting college
$48,185

Alumni Salary for Mars Hill University Degrees

Degrees

Avg. salary

Business Administration, Management and Operations

$34,637

Criminal Justice and Corrections

$25,836

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

$58,645

Social Work

$31,048

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas

$33,795

Mars Hill University Graduations Per Degree

BACHELOR’S Degree

Women Men Total

Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services

103646

Health Professions and Related Programs

231134

Biological and Biomedical Sciences

16723

Psychology

11718

Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services

81018

Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, and Kinesiology

11617

Public Administration and Social Service Professions

10313

Visual and Performing Arts

9312

Education

8210

Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services

156

MASTER’S Degree

Women Men Total

Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services

31922

Education

819

Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services

235

Data last updated on November 5, 2026

Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026

Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.

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