Blue Mountain College
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$17,380
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About Blue Mountain College
Blue Mountain College is a small private college located on a rural campus in Blue Mountain, Mississippi. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 958, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 99%. The college offers 28 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 58%, and a student-faculty ratio of 21:1. Tuition and fees for students are $17,380.
Admissions Breakdown
Acceptance Rate Insight
This school has a high acceptance rate.
This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.
This school has a high acceptance rate.
This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.
99% of students were accepted during the 2021-2022 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.
Retention Rate Insight
69% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2020 and returned in Fall 2021.
Graduation Rate Insight
58% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2015. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.
Application Considerations
Test scores Required
High school transcript Required
High school rank Required
Letter of recommendation Considered (not required)
High school GPA Required
Open admission No
Completion of college prep program Considered (not required)
Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Required
Transfer Credit Policy
Dual enrollment Yes
Credit for qualified life experience* Implied no
Advance placement (AP) credits Yes
*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.
SAT & ACT
ACT 25th-75th Percentile 18-23
SAT 25th-75th Percentile 1040-1160
Learning Environment
Student Body Stats
This school has a student body of fewer than 5,000 students.
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Students enrolled
58%
Online student enrollment
21:1
Student to faculty ratio
Ways Students Can Learn
Demographics
White
68%
Black
14%
Hispanic
8%
Non-U.S. Citizen
4%
Two or more races
3%
Unknown
2%
Asian
1%
American Indian/Alaska Native
1%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
Information not available
Female student population
54%
Socio-economic diversity
43% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
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Online Programs
Offers Online Programs
Yes
Online Programs
7
Total Online Enrollment
573
Percent of Programs Online
78% On-campus
22% Online
Types of Online Programs Offered
Certificates Not offered
Associate Not offered
Bachelor's 14% online
Graduate Certificate Not offered
Master's 75% online
Doctorate Not offered
Student Charges
Tuition and Required Fees
Student Level | In-state | Out-of-state |
---|---|---|
Undergraduate | $17,380 | $17,380 |
Graduate | $11,535 | $11,535 |
Cost of Undergraduate Attendance
Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2021–2022 academic year.
Costs to Consider | Price |
---|---|
Books and supplies | $1,200 |
On-campus room and board | $8,120 |
On-campus other expenses | $3,425 |
Off-campus (not with family) room and board | $7,100 |
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses | $4,140 |
Off-campus (with family) other expenses | $4,140 |
Total Undergraduate Cost
Total cost by category | In-state | Out-of-state |
---|---|---|
On-campus | $30,125 | $30,125 |
Off-campus without family | $29,820 | $29,820 |
Off-campus with family | $22,720 | $22,720 |
Financial Breakdown
Students Receiving Aid
Federal Grant Aid
99%
State Grant Aid
38%
Institution Grant Aid
97%
Pell Grant
43%
Average Aid Awarded
Financial Outlook
$19k
Average student debt after graduation
$29k
Average salary 6 years after starting school
Varsity Athletic Teams
NAIA Division I
of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.
Participation
- Basketball
- Bowling
- Golf
- Soccer
- Softball
- Tennis
- Track Field Xcountry
- Volleyball
- Baseball
- Basketball
Degrees Awarded by Program
Degrees given for the 2021-2022 academic year.
1Biological And Biomedical Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
2Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
BA
MA
DOC
Business Administration and Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Business Administration and Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Business Administration and Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Business Administration and Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
3Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs
BA
MA
DOC
Speech Communication and Rhetoric
BA
MA
DOC
4Education
BA
MA
DOC
Elementary Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Mathematics Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
BA
MA
DOC
Reading Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Social Science Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Spanish Language Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Elementary Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Mathematics Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Music Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
BA
MA
DOC
Reading Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Social Science Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Biology Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Elementary Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Mathematics Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Music Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
BA
MA
DOC
Reading Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Social Science Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Biology Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Elementary Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Mathematics Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Music Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
BA
MA
DOC
Reading Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Social Science Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
5English Language And Literature/Letters
BA
MA
DOC
English Language and Literature, General
BA
MA
DOC
English Language and Literature, General
BA
MA
DOC
Writing, General
BA
MA
DOC
English Language and Literature, General
BA
MA
DOC
6Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics
BA
MA
DOC
Spanish Language and Literature
BA
MA
DOC
Spanish Language and Literature
BA
MA
DOC
Spanish Language and Literature
BA
MA
DOC
Spanish Language and Literature
BA
MA
DOC
7Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
BA
MA
DOC
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
BA
MA
DOC
8Health Professions And Related Programs
BA
MA
DOC
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
BA
MA
DOC
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
BA
MA
DOC
9History
BA
MA
DOC
History, General
BA
MA
DOC
History, General
BA
MA
DOC
10History
BA
MA
DOC
History, General
BA
MA
DOC
History, General
BA
MA
DOC
11Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services
BA
MA
DOC
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
BA
MA
DOC
12Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities
BA
MA
DOC
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
BA
MA
DOC
13Mathematics And Statistics
BA
MA
DOC
Mathematics, General
BA
MA
DOC
Mathematics, General
BA
MA
DOC
Mathematics, General
BA
MA
DOC
14Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
BA
MA
DOC
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
BA
MA
DOC
15Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, And Kinesiology
BA
MA
DOC
Exercise Science and Kinesiology
BA
MA
DOC
Exercise Science and Kinesiology
BA
MA
DOC
16Psychology
BA
MA
DOC
Psychology, General
BA
MA
DOC
Psychology, General
BA
MA
DOC
Psychology, General
BA
MA
DOC
Psychology, General
BA
MA
DOC
17Security And Protective Services
BA
MA
DOC
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
BA
MA
DOC
18Theology And Religious Vocations
BA
MA
DOC
Bible/Biblical Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Religious/Sacred Music
BA
MA
DOC
Bible/Biblical Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Bible/Biblical Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Religious/Sacred Music
BA
MA
DOC
Bible/Biblical Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Religious/Sacred Music
BA
MA
DOC
19Visual And Performing Arts
BA
MA
DOC
Visual and Performing Arts, General
BA
MA
DOC
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