Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $50,099. College Scorecard.
Net price by family income
Average after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard, latest reported year
Sticker price, line by line
| Per year, living on campus | All students |
|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $37,736 |
| Housing & meals | $10,228 |
| Books & supplies | — |
| Personal & travel | $3,000 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | — |
| Total cost of attendance | $50,099 |
Cost items: IPEDS 2023-24, on-campus budget. Total: College Scorecard, which averages students living on and off campus; the adjustment row reconciles the two.
Debt after graduation
College Scorecard; Urban Institute Education Data Portal
Who gets aid
College Scorecard
Mars Hill University net price compared with other North Carolina colleges
Mars Hill University has the 31st-lowest average net price of 56 North Carolina colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Avg. net price | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 | Salem College | $18,277 | 57% | $44,640 |
| 28 | Mid-Atlantic Christian University | $18,328 | 21% | $38,342 |
| 29 | University of Mount Olive | $18,853 | 52% | $47,139 |
| 30 | Pfeiffer University | $19,076 | 35% | $51,562 |
| 31 | Mars Hill University | $19,910 | 45% | $44,781 |
| 32 | University of North Carolina Wilmington | $20,109 | 71% | $54,967 |
| 33 | Lenoir-Rhyne University | $20,689 | 48% | $45,543 |
| 34 | Wingate University | $20,748 | 46% | $52,649 |
| 35 | Carolina University | $20,828 | 22% | $32,864 |
College Scorecard, latest year. Average for all aided students; your price depends on income. All North Carolina colleges →
Why Mars Hill University costs more or less than similar schools
| School | Acceptance | You'd pay | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs | Price gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mars Hill University | 68% | $19,910 | 45% | $44,781 | This school |
| Greensboro College | 70% | $17,882 | 46% | $46,566 | |
| Montreat College | 69% | $27,061 | 50% | $45,151 | |
| Warren Wilson College | 71% | $21,249 | 42% | $36,260 | |
| Belmont Abbey College | 75% | $24,639 | 47% | $47,937 |
College Scorecard, latest reported year. “You'd pay” follows your residency and income choices above.
Why the price is different
Mars Hill University would cost you $2,028 more per year than Greensboro College, on average.
- Higher sticker price at Mars Hill University.
- Mars Hill University gives aided families $12,906 more in grants, on average.
| Per year, North Carolina resident | Mars Hill University | Greensboro College | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sticker price | $50,099 | $35,165 | +$14,934 |
| Average grants | −$30,189 | −$17,283 | −$12,906 |
| You pay | $19,910 | $17,882 | +$2,028 |
“+” means Mars Hill University costs more; “−” means it costs less. Grants are the sticker price minus the net price. Cost items: IPEDS, on-campus budget. Sticker and net price: College Scorecard, latest reported year; the adjustment reconciles the two. Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote.
Mars Hill University cost questions
How much is tuition at Mars Hill University?
Tuition and fees are $37,736 a year.
What is the total cost of attending Mars Hill University?
The total cost of attendance, including housing, meals, books and personal costs, is $50,099 a year.
What do families actually pay at Mars Hill University?
After grants and scholarships, students receiving federal aid pay $19,910 a year on average. Families earning $0–30k pay $17,021; $48–75k pay $20,628; $110k+ pay $21,972.
How much debt do Mars Hill University graduates have?
The median federal loan debt at graduation is $18,172, and 10.9% of borrowers defaulted within three years of entering repayment (2017 cohort).
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS; Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-By). Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote; confirm with the school's net price calculator. Back to Mars Hill University overview