Mars Hill University Admission Requirements

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Mars Hill University Admission Overview

Mars Hill University admission requirements are moderately competitive. Last year Mars Hill University admitted 67.9% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.5 GPA (A-). Mars Hill University is test-free. SAT and ACT are not used for admission. Those figures describe last year's class, not a score you must hit.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Mars Hill University is test-free. SAT and ACT are not used, even if you send them.

Source: IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Mars Hill University Acceptance Rate

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Acceptance rate

67.9%

Admission Standards

Unavailable

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Acceptance Rate

The Mars Hill University acceptance rate is 67.9%. Last year, 1,115 of 1,642 applicants were admitted. That is the 22nd lowest acceptance rate in North Carolina.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into Mars Hill University and can you get accepted?

Mars Hill University is a moderately competitive school to get into, admitting a large majority of applicants. You have a strong chance of acceptance if you meet last year's profile.

Mars Hill University typically attracts "A-" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.5. 31% of those admitted chose to enroll.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Mars Hill University GPA

GPA of enrolled freshmen

Avg. High School GPA

3.5

Typical High School Grades

A-

Average GPA (4.0 Scale) 3.5

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Average GPA

Enrolled freshmen at Mars Hill University typically have around a 3.5 GPA (A-) on a 4.0 scale. That is last year's class average, not a cutoff. Enrolled students typically have very good grades in high school. Mars Hill University is test-free, so GPA is the main academic number in the file.

26% of enrolled freshmen had a 4.0. The school ranks #19 in North Carolina for highest average GPA.

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Competitiveness by GPA Ranges

Share of last year's freshmen in each GPA range, compared with the rest of the class.

High school GPA ranges for enrolled Mars Hill University freshmen
High School GPA	Freshmen Within Range	Competitiveness
4.0	26.0%	Good
3.75 to 3.99	15.8%	Avg +
3.50 to 3.74	13.7%	Avg -
3.25 to 3.49	13.8%	Avg -
3.00 to 3.24	10.7%	Avg -
2.50 to 2.99	15.3%	Reach
2.00 to 2.49	4.7%	Low
1.00 to 1.99	0%	Low
less than 1.00	0%	Low

What do these figures mean?

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2024

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Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed in the table below.

Mars Hill University admission statistics
	Women	Men	Total
Applied	734	785	1,642
Accepted	532	573	1,115
Acceptance Rate	72%	73%	68%
Enrolled	156	191	347
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield)	29%	33%	31%

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Mars Hill University and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Mars Hill University application requirements
Requirement	Used for Admission
Test Scores	Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind)
High School GPA	Required to be considered for admission
High School Class Rank	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Not considered for admission, even if submitted
Recommendations	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Demonstration of Competencies	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Mars Hill University is $0. The school is free to apply to.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Credits Accepted

High school credits accepted at Mars Hill University
Credit Type	Accepted
AP Credit	Yes
Dual Credit	Yes
Credit for Life Experiences	Yes

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Admission summary

Mars Hill University is test-free for 2024-25. Last year it admitted 67.9% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.5 GPA (about an A- average). Mid-50 scores, where shown, are enrolled testers, not cutoffs.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025