A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Mars Hill University are primarily White with a sizeable Black population. The school has medium racial diversity. 32% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
68%
|
| Black |
22%
|
| Hispanic |
3%
|
| Asian |
1%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
1%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
1%
|
| International |
0%
|
| Race Unknown |
3%
|
There are 2% more male students than female students enrolled at Mars Hill University with a gender ratio of 51% men to 49% women. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Mars Hill University has a higher gender diversity than other US colleges and is very inclusive of both genders.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
51%
|
| Women |
49%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
522
|
| Women |
510
|
Mars Hill University serves a low number of students outside of North Carolina, with 54 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
54%
|
| Out of State |
36%
|
| Foreign |
2%
|
| Unknown Location |
8%
|
67% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.
| Segment | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Students Over 25 Years Old | 14.7% |
| Part time Undergrads | 5.5% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=198899 IPEDS survey data for Mars Hill University.