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74.2%Acceptance
$37,270Tuition
995Students
42%Grad Rate (6-yr)
$44,781Earnings
Private nonprofit4-yearSAT/ACT Test BlindNCAA Division IIStudy AbroadData: 2023-24

Cost Details

In-State Tuition
$37,270
Out-of-State Tuition
$37,270
Average Net Price
$20,313
Students Receiving Financial Aid
42.3%
Room & Board (On Campus)
$10,228
Room & Board (Off Campus)
$8,456
Median Debt at Graduation
$26,000
Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
$276/mo
Loan Repayment Rate
49.0%
Students Taking Federal Loans
63.2%
Pell Grant Recipients
42.3%

Net Price by Family Income

Average annual net price after grants and scholarships. Source: U.S. Department of Education

Net price by family income bracket
Family Income Average Net Price
$0 – $30,000 $17,372
$30,001 – $48,000 $17,337
$48,001 – $75,000 $20,703
$75,001 – $110,000 $22,308
$110,001+ $24,291

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Cost Overview

Most Mars Hill families pay around $20,313 annually after financial aid, despite the $37,270 sticker price. Lower-income families get the best deals, with those earning under $48,000 paying roughly $17,350 per year. Middle-class families earning $48,000-$75,000 face costs around $20,703, while higher earners pay closer to $24,291. Over four years, expect to invest $81,000-$97,000 total.

The school awards institutional grants averaging $28,916 to nearly 30% of students. Graduates typically leave with $26,000 in debt, translating to $276 monthly payments. With median earnings hitting $44,781 ten years out, loan payments consume about 7% of income. The 49% loan repayment rate suggests many graduates struggle financially. Baptist-affiliated Mars Hill offers small classes with a 10:1 student-faculty ratio, but the 42% graduation rate raises questions about return on investment. Families earning under $50,000 receive the most generous aid packages here.

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