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How strong are the academics at Mars Hill University?

Let's cover class sizes, graduation rates, and outcomes.

12:1
Student to faculty ratio
14
Average class size
31%
4-year grad rate

Class Sizes

Class sizes likely stayed the same for you through high school. You'll find that college is much different. Some of the largest universities have classes that can seat hundreds of students in giant lecture halls. Conversely, as they progress and their focus narrows, higher-level courses can sometimes have just a handful of students.

Mars Hill has an average student-to-faculty ratio of 12:1. The typical school is 14:1. While this ratio is important, what’s more important is how big a typical class is.

Class Sizes
2-9
151
10-19
109
20-29
110
30-39
4
40-49
1

Honors Programs

Mars Hill University has an honors program and/or honors college. Specifics of these programs vary, but benefits of being in an Honors Program might include priority registration, being part of a tight-knit community, and accessing unique learning opportunities.

Learn more about honors options on Mars Hill's website.

Outcomes

It’s critical to understand a school’s outcomes to understand if your four (or more) years at the school will be worth it. Here are some key statistics about the outcomes of students who enroll at Mars Hill University:

61%
First-year retention rate
31%
4-year grad rate
96%
6-year grad rate

Majors

Many students choose a school largely based on the what they want to study. The are Mars Hill University's most popular majors, ranked by how many people graduated with the concentration in the most recent year:

Business Administration and Management, General
Social Work
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
Psychology, General
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
10.8
14.64
18.48
22.32
26.16
30

The Full List

Major Graduates
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General 8
  • Zoology/Animal Biology 7
  • Biochemistry 2
Business
  • Business Administration and Management, General 30
  • Fashion Merchandising 0
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • Computer and Information Sciences, General 5
Education
  • Elementary Education and Teaching 6
  • Music Teacher Education 5
  • Special Education and Teaching, General 3
  • Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor 0
  • Physical Education Teaching and Coaching 0
  • Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching 0
  • Special Education and Teaching, Other 0
English Language And Literature/Letters
  • English Language and Literature, General 0
Foreign Languages
  • Spanish Language and Literature 0
Health Professions And Related Programs
  • Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General 14
  • Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General 14
  • HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS 14
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 9
  • Athletic Training/Trainer 0
  • Art Therapy/Therapist 0
History
  • History, General 5
Homeland Security
  • Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration 19
Mathematics And Statistics
  • Mathematics, General 1
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General 1
  • MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES 1
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General 1
Parks
  • Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General 8
  • Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies 6
Philosophy And Religious Studies
  • Religion/Religious Studies 1
Physical Sciences
  • Chemistry, General 6
Psychology
  • Psychology, General 17
Public Administration And Social Service Professions
  • Social Work 19
  • Public Administration 3
Social Sciences
  • Political Science and Government, General 3
  • Sociology, General 2
  • International Relations and Affairs 1
Visual And Performing Arts
  • Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 6
  • Fine/Studio Arts, General 3
  • Music Performance, General 1
  • Music, General 1
  • Art/Art Studies, General 1
  • Design and Visual Communications, General 0
  • Musical Theatre 0

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