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
| 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 |
Cost Estimator
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.
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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