Blue Mountain College
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$15,800
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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 925, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 99%. The college offers 27 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 51%, and a student-faculty ratio of 17:1. Tuition and fees for students are $15,800.
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 2020-2021 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
70% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall 2020.
Graduation Rate Insight
51% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2014. 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 Not required or recommended
High school GPA Required
Open admission No
Completion of college prep program Not required or recommended
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 1020-1060
Learning Environment
Student Body Stats
This school has a student body of fewer than 5,000 students.
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Students enrolled
40%
Online student enrollment
17:1
Student to faculty ratio
Ways Students Can Learn
Demographics
White
75%
Black
14%
Hispanic
4%
Two or more races
3%
Unknown
2%
Non-U.S. Citizen
1%
Asian
1%
American Indian/Alaska Native
0%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
Female student population
57%
Socio-economic diversity
37% 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
5
Total Online Enrollment
379
Percent of Programs Online
84% On-campus
16% Online
Types of Online Programs Offered
Certificates Not offered
Associate Not offered
Bachelor's 7% 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 | $15,800 | $15,800 |
Graduate | $10,530 | $10,530 |
Cost of Undergraduate Attendance
Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2020–2021 academic year.
Costs to Consider | Price |
---|---|
Books and supplies | $1,200 |
On-campus room and board | $7,400 |
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 | $27,825 | $27,825 |
Off-campus without family | $28,240 | $28,240 |
Off-campus with family | $21,140 | $21,140 |
Financial Breakdown
Students Receiving Aid
Federal Grant Aid
64%
State Grant Aid
45%
Institution Grant Aid
99%
Pell Grant
37%
Average Aid Awarded
Financial Outlook
$17k
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
- Softball
- Tennis
- Track Field Indoor
- Track Field Xcountry
- Volleyball
- Baseball
- Basketball
Degrees Awarded by Program
Degrees given for the 2020-2021 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
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
3Education
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
4English 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
5Foreign 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
6Health 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
7History
BA
MA
DOC
History, General
BA
MA
DOC
History, General
BA
MA
DOC
8History
BA
MA
DOC
History, General
BA
MA
DOC
9Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services
BA
MA
DOC
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
BA
MA
DOC
10Liberal 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
11Mathematics And Statistics
BA
MA
DOC
Mathematics, General
BA
MA
DOC
Mathematics, General
BA
MA
DOC
Mathematics, General
BA
MA
DOC
12Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
BA
MA
DOC
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
BA
MA
DOC
13Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, And Kinesiology
BA
MA
DOC
Exercise Science and Kinesiology
BA
MA
DOC
14Psychology
BA
MA
DOC
Psychology, General
BA
MA
DOC
Psychology, General
BA
MA
DOC
Psychology, General
BA
MA
DOC
15Security And Protective Services
BA
MA
DOC
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
BA
MA
DOC
16Theology 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
17Visual And Performing Arts
BA
MA
DOC
Visual and Performing Arts, General
BA
MA
DOC
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