According to the school, Mars Hill College, an academic community rooted in the Christian faith, challenges and equips students to pursue intellectual, spiritual, and personal growth through an education that is: grounded in a rigorous study of the Liberal Arts; connected with the world of work; and committed to character development, to service, and to responsible citizenship in the community, the region, and the world. Mars Hill College opened on its current site in 1856, and was chartered in 6, 1859. In 1960, Baptist State Convention approved plans to convert the college into a senior college. The college is located in one of the most beautiful regions of the country. The small town setting is complemented by proximity to Asheville, only twenty minutes away, which allows access to city amenities as well. A dedicated faculty, and personal attention to student learning, are central to the traditions of the college.
* Source: US Department of education: Institute of education statistics** Refers to % of students receiving some form of financial aid† Indicates school information is being used instead of campus information
Bachelor's Degrees
Bachelor's in Art/Art Studies, General
Bachelor's in Athletic Training/Trainer
Bachelor's in Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Bachelor's in Business Administration and Management, General
Bachelor's in Chemistry, General
Bachelor's in Computer and Information Sciences, General
Bachelor's in Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
Bachelor's in Elementary Education and Teaching
Bachelor's in English Language and Literature, General
Bachelor's in Fashion Merchandising
Bachelor's in History, General
Bachelor's in International Relations and Affairs
Bachelor's in Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
Bachelor's in Mathematics, General
Bachelor's in Music Performance, General
Bachelor's in Music Teacher Education
Bachelor's in Music, General
Bachelor's in Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies
Bachelor's in Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Bachelor's in Political Science and Government, General
Bachelor's in Psychology, General
Bachelor's in Religion/Religious Studies
Bachelor's in Social Work
Bachelor's in Sociology
Bachelor's in Spanish Language and Literature
Bachelor's in Special Education and Teaching, General
Bachelor's in Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor
