What families actually pay
Average yearly net price after grants, all students, by family income
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026
AP credit
Most-taken exams, lowest score that earns credit| Exam | Min score | Mars Hill University course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus AB | 3 | MTH115 | 4 credits |
| Calculus BC | 3 | MTH115 & MTH120 | 8 credits |
| Biology | 3 | BIO120 or NS111 | 4 credits |
| Chemistry | 3 | CHM113 | 4 credits |
| United States History | 3 | HIS223 & HIS224 | 6 credits |
| Psychology | 3 | PSY111 | 3 credits |
| Statistics | 3 | MTH116 | 4 credits |
| Microeconomics | 3 | ECO221 or ECO222 or ECO220 | 3 credits |
Show all 30 exams and every score level
| Exam | Min score | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus AB | 3 | MTH115 | 4 credits |
| Calculus BC | 3 | MTH115 & MTH120 | 8 credits |
| Biology | 3 | BIO120 or NS111 | 4 credits |
| Biology | 4 | BIO120 & Elective | 8 credits |
| Chemistry | 3 | CHM113 | 4 credits |
| United States History | 3 | HIS223 & HIS224 | 6 credits |
| Psychology | 3 | PSY111 | 3 credits |
| Statistics | 3 | MTH116 | 4 credits |
| Microeconomics | 3 | ECO221 or ECO222 or ECO220 | 3 credits |
| World History: Modern | 3 | HIS292 | 3 credits |
| Environmental Science | 3 | NS112 | 4 credits |
| European History | 3 | HUM.HISTR 3 | |
| Human Geography | 3 | GEO221 | 3 credits |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 3 | SPA111 & SPA112 | 6 credits |
| Art History | 3 | ART405 | 3 credits |
| African American Studies | 3 | AAS.200 | 3 credits |
| Art 2D Art and Design | 3 | ART.111 | 3 credits |
| Art Studio Drawing | 3 | Elective 3 | |
| Calculus BC-AB Sub-score | 3 | MTH115 | 4 credits |
| Computer Science A or AB | 3 | CS110 | 3 credits |
| Drawing | 3 | ART201 | 3 credits |
| Eng/Lang Comp | 3 | ENG111 | 3 credits |
| Eng/Lang Comp | 4 | ENG111, Elective | 6 credits |
| Eng/Lit Comp | 3 | ENG111 | 3 credits |
| Eng/Lit Comp | 4 | ENG111, HUM.ENGTR | 6 credits |
| French Language and Culture | 3 | FRN111 & FRN112 | 6 credits |
| German Language and Culture | 3 | GER111 & GER112 | 6 credits |
| Government and Politics – US | 3 | PS111 | 3 credits |
| Government and Politics – US | 4 | PS111 & Elective | 6 credits |
| Music Theory (No subscore) | 3 | MUS.111 | 3 credits |
| Music Theory – Aural | 4 | MUS.113 | 1 credit |
| Music Theory – Non-Aural | 4 | MUS.111 | 3 credits |
| Physics or Physics B | 3 | PHY.223 & PHY.224 | 8 credits |
| Precalculus | 3 | MTH.113 | 4 credits |
Source: mhu.edu · checked September 24, 2026
Biggest majors
| Major | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management | 44 |
| Psychology | 18 |
| Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration | 18 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | 16 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 14 |
| Zoology/Animal Biology | 13 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | 12 |
| Social Work | 11 |
Show the other 19 majors
| Biology/Biological Sciences | 10 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 6 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 5 |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies | 5 |
| Political Science and Government | 5 |
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts | 5 |
| English Language and Literature | 4 |
| Art Therapy/Therapist | 4 |
| History | 4 |
| Music Teacher Education | 3 |
| Musical Theatre | 3 |
| Music Performance | 3 |
| Special Education and Teaching | 2 |
| Public Administration | 2 |
| Fashion Merchandising | 2 |
| Fine/Studio Arts | 1 |
| International Relations and Affairs | 1 |
| Chemistry | 1 |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies | 1 |
Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Sports and campus life
Men’s varsity · NCAA Division II, South Atlantic Conference
Baseball, Basketball, Football, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Weight Lifting
Women’s varsity · NCAA Division II, South Atlantic Conference
Basketball, Golf, Lacrosse, Other Sports, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Volleyball, Weight Lifting
Faith groups
Newman Connection
Also
Honors college, Study abroad
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), connection.newmanministry.com · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026
The place
Setting
Rural, near a city
Federal locale classification
Metro area
Asheville, NC
422,333 people
Big-city metro (1 million+)
No
More about the place
Nearest airport
Asheville Regional (AVL)
Nearest hub airport
Charlotte/Douglas International (CLT)
Walkability
EPA walkability index 4.0 of 20
Elevation
2,273 ft
Time zone
Eastern
January low
24°F
July high
85°F
Annual snowfall
25.6 in
Days at 90°F or higher
13 per year
One-bedroom fair market rent
$1,510 per month
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026
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- University of North Carolina Asheville15 mi
- Warren Wilson College16 mi
- Montreat College19 mi
- Tusculum University27 mi
- East Tennessee State University34 mi
- Milligan University36 mi
Straight-line distance between campuses
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