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Mars Hill University SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements

SAT Range910 to 1130

ACT Range20 to 26

Average GPA3.60

Acceptance Rate68.2%

Mars Hill admits many applicants, so your strategy should be showing you can thrive once enrolled, not just clearing the admit bar. With test-optional admissions and few students submitting scores, send SAT/ACT results only if they strengthen your file, roughly above 1130 SAT or 26 ACT; otherwise lean on strong grades around the 3.6 average.

Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.

Mars Hill University facts and stats

Quick Facts

Mars Hill University is a small private institution with an undergraduate enrollment of 1,062 in a small-town setting. Mars Hill has a freshman retention rate of 69% and a 6-year graduation rate of 47%. The student-to-faculty ratio is 12.9:1.

Location

Mars Hill, NC

Undergrad Enrollment1,062

Freshman Retention69%

SettingSmall town

Student to Faculty Ratio12.9:1

Graduation Rate47%

Test PolicyTest-optional

How do your scores compare at Mars Hill?

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Key Mars Hill University application dates

Key dates

Application deadlines

Regular Decision

Offered

Early Action

Not offered

Early Decision

Not offered

Priority Deadline

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Financial aid deadlines

Financial Aid Priority

March 15

Test dates

SAT test dates

August 22, 2026

Registration deadline: August 7, 2026

September 12, 2026

Registration deadline: August 28, 2026

October 3, 2026

Registration deadline: September 18, 2026

ACT test dates

September 19, 2026

Registration deadline: August 14, 2026

October 17, 2026

Registration deadline: September 11, 2026

December 12, 2026

Registration deadline: November 6, 2026

Take tests early for the best outcomes

If you choose to submit scores to test-optional Mars Hill, aim to take your first SAT or ACT by the spring of junior year, then use summer and fall for retakes that may improve your superscore. Since Mars Hill does not offer Early Decision or Early Action, line up your final fall retake with the Regular Decision deadline and choose the latest test date whose scores will arrive in time.

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What you'll actually pay

Mars Hill’s tuition and fees are $37,736, with 65% of students receiving aid. The average merit award is $31,901, so scholarships can help reduce costs. Submit the FAFSA by the March 15 priority deadline to be considered for financial aid.

Tuition and Fees$37,736

Room and Board$12,258

Average Merit Award$31,901

Application FeeN/A

Students on Aid65%

Average Aid Package$34,140

Average Debt at Grad$24,513

At Mars Hill University, tuition, fees, room and board total about $49,994 before aid. About 65% of students receive financial aid, with an average aid package of $34,140. The average merit award is $31,901, which can substantially reduce the listed price for qualifying students. Graduates leave with an average debt of $24,513.