Blue Mountain Christian University

Blue Mountain, MS · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's degrees · Rural

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About Blue Mountain Christian University

Blue Mountain Christian University is a small, private nonprofit institution in Blue Mountain, MS, in a rural setting. It enrolls about 498 students. The acceptance rate is 89%. 55% of students complete their degree on time. Ten years after enrolling, graduates earn a median of $40,421.

89%

Acceptance

$24,016

Net price

498

Enrollment

55%

Grad rate

Report Card

B-

Academics

Graduation & retention rates

C+

Value

Earnings vs. cost of attendance

Career Outcomes

Graduate earnings after 10 years

Affordability

Average net price after aid

Selectivity

How hard it is to get in

Diversity

Racial & ethnic balance of students

Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).

Admissions

89%

Acceptance rate

1,090

SAT average

ACT midpoint

ACT Composite19–24

Bars show the middle 50% (25th–75th percentile) of admitted students.

Cost & Financial Aid

$24,016

Average net price

$20,180

In-state tuition

$20,180

Out-of-state tuition

$9,820

Room & board

$1,200

Books & supplies

$33,197

Total cost of attendance

29%

Students receiving Pell grants

50%

Students with federal loans

$18,534

Median student debt

Average net price by family income

$0–30K

$23,112

$30–48K

$23,791

$48–75K

$24,721

$75–110K

$26,722

Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.

Popular Majors

Education23.7%

Parks & Recreation21.8%

Business11.5%

Health & Nursing11.5%

Theology & Religion10.9%

Psychology9.0%

Criminal Justice3.2%

Biology2.6%

History2.6%

Computer Science1.3%

After Graduation

$40,421

Median earnings (10 yrs)

$35,401

Median earnings (6 yrs)

55%

Graduation rate

68%

Retention rate

72%

Earn more than a HS grad

$10,172

Instructional spend / student

Student Body

498

Total enrollment

Part-time

Avg. age at entry

37%

First-generation

Gender balance

49% women

51% men

Race & ethnicity

White

66%

Black

15%

Hispanic

Two or more races

American Indian / Alaska Native

Asian

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