Blue Mountain Christian University

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$19,120

2023 Average Net Price

$16,525

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

100%

191 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

971

55.1% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

51.2%

64 Graduates

About

Blue Mountain Christian University is a higher education institution located in Tippah County, MS. In 2023, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Blue Mountain Christian University were General Business Administration & Management (35 degrees awarded), Elementary Education & Teaching (19 degrees), and Kinesiology & Exercise Science (18 degrees).

In 2023, 177 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Blue Mountain Christian University. 49.2% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 50.8% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (134 degrees), 4.96 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (27 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Blue Mountain Christian University is $19,120, which is $−10,160 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($29,280).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Blue Mountain Christian University was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 151 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Blue Mountain Christian University is $19,120, which is $10,160 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($29,280).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $16,525.

In 2023, 59% of undergraduate students attending Blue Mountain Christian University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 31% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$19,120

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Blue Mountain Christian University was $19,120. The cost of tuition at Blue Mountain Christian University is $−10,160 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($29,280).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Blue Mountain Christian University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$16,525

2023 Value

7.97%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Blue Mountain Christian University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $16,525. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Blue Mountain Christian University grew by 7.97%.

This chart compares the average net price of Blue Mountain Christian University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$7,926

Room and Board

$1,000

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Blue Mountain Christian University was of $7,926 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 4.15% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,000. The cost of books and supplies decreased by 16.7% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Blue Mountain Christian University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

59%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

31%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

59% of undergraduate students at Blue Mountain Christian University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 9.23% with respect to 2022, when 65% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Blue Mountain Christian University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Blue Mountain Christian University was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 151 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Blue Mountain Christian University received 191 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 2.69% annual growth. Out of those 191 applicants, 191 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 100% acceptance rate.

There were 971 students enrolled at Blue Mountain Christian University in 2023. 6% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Blue Mountain Christian University has an overall enrollment yield of 57.1%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

100%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

191

Accepted Out of 191

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Blue Mountain Christian University was 100% (191 admissions from 191 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 95.7%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants grew by 2.69%, while admissions grew by 7.3%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Blue Mountain Christian University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

Submission Percentage (2023)

Scores Submitted (2023)

6% of enrolled first-time students at Blue Mountain Christian University in 2023 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Blue Mountain Christian University had a total enrollment of 971 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Blue Mountain Christian University is 535 students and the part-time enrollment is 436. This means that 55.1% of students enrolled at Blue Mountain Christian University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Blue Mountain Christian University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 68% White, 14.6% Black or African American, 8.96% Hispanic or Latino, 1.54% Two or More Races, 1.44% Asian, and 1.03% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Blue Mountain Christian University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (37.3%), followed by White Male (30.5%) and Black or African American Male (8.63%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (36.8%), followed by White Male (26.3%) and Black or African American Female (18.4%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

55.1%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Blue Mountain Christian University in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 971 students. The full-time enrollment at Blue Mountain Christian University is 535 and the part-time enrollment is 436. This means that 55.1% of students enrolled at Blue Mountain Christian University are enrolled full-time compared with 78.8% at similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Blue Mountain Christian University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

74%

2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Blue Mountain Christian University was 74%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Baccalaureate Colleges (74%), Blue Mountain Christian University had a retention rate approximately the same as its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Blue Mountain Christian University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
660 enrolled students
Black or African American
142 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
87 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Blue Mountain Christian University is 68% White, 14.6% Black or African American, 8.96% Hispanic or Latino, 1.54% Two or More Races, 1.44% Asian, and 1.03% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Baccalaureate Colleges is 53.2% White, 14.1% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.9% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 12 students (1.24%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 3 fewer women than men received degrees from Blue Mountain Christian University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Blue Mountain Christian University is white (134 degrees awarded). There were 4.96 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (27 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Blue Mountain Christian University is General Business Administration & Management (35 degrees awarded), followed by Elementary Education & Teaching (19 degrees) and Kinesiology & Exercise Science (18 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Blue Mountain Christian University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Theology (18 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (18 degrees), and History (6 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Blue Mountain Christian University are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,624,938 people), Secondary school teachers (556,929 people), Education administrators (323,489 people), Other managers (237,867 people), and Special education teachers (230,369 people).

The most specialized majors at Blue Mountain Christian University in 2023 are Theology (18 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (18 degrees), History (6 degrees), Education (48 degrees), and Psychology (17 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Blue Mountain Christian University are Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Podiatrists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Media and communication workers, all other

The most specialized majors at Blue Mountain Christian University are Theology (18 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (18 degrees), History (6 degrees), Education (48 degrees), and Psychology (17 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Blue Mountain Christian University are Elementary & secondary schools (5,586,329 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,275,256 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (2,452,532 people), Computer Systems Design (2,343,824 people), and Construction (1,303,670 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Blue Mountain Christian University.

Most Common (2023)

General Business Administration & Management
35 degrees awarded
Elementary Education & Teaching
19 degrees awarded
Kinesiology & Exercise Science
18 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Blue Mountain Christian University was General Business Administration & Management with 35 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Blue Mountain Christian University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 90 degrees were awarded to men at Blue Mountain Christian University, which is 1.03 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (87).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Blue Mountain Christian University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 37 degrees were awarded to men at Blue Mountain Christian University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 2.47 times more than the 15 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 19 degrees were awarded to men at Blue Mountain Christian University in Elementary Education & Teaching, which is 9.5 times more than the 2 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

47%

100% Completion Time

58%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 47% of students graduating from Blue Mountain Christian University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 58% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 58% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Baccalaureate Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Hispanic or Latino Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Blue Mountain Christian University is Male and Hispanic or Latino (100% graduation rate). Across all Baccalaureate Colleges, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 0% of graduates (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
134 degrees awarded
Black or African American
27 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
3 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Blue Mountain Christian University is white (134 degrees awarded). There were 4.96 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (27 degrees).

0% of degree recipients (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
70 degrees awarded
White Male
64 degrees awarded
Black or African American Male
17 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Blue Mountain Christian University is white female (70 degrees awarded). There were 1.09 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (64 degrees).

Operations

Blue Mountain Christian University has an endowment valued at nearly $19.2M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 1.73M (9%) compared to the 4.79% average return (2.46M on 51.4M) across all Baccalaureate Colleges.

In 2023, Blue Mountain Christian University had a total salary expenditure of 14.2M. Blue Mountain Christian University employs 14 Assistant professors, 14 Associate professors and 8 Instructors. Most academics at Blue Mountain Christian University are Female Assistant professor (9), Female Associate professor (8), and Male Associate professor (6).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Blue Mountain Christian University are: Office and Administrative Support, with 22 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 21 employees, and Management with 8 employees.

Endowment

$19.2M

2023 Endowment

6.36%

growth from 2022

Blue Mountain Christian University has an endowment valued at about $19.2M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Blue Mountain Christian University grew 6.36% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $32.2M lower than than the median endowment of Baccalaureate Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Blue Mountain Christian University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$6.03M

2023 Salaries

7.74%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Blue Mountain Christian University paid a median of $6.03M in salaries, which represents 42.5% of their overall expenditure ($14.2M) and a 7.74% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 6.22% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 1.97% growth between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Baccalaureate Colleges is 15.7M (37.9% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$2.65M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2023, Blue Mountain Christian University paid a total of $2.65M to 44 employees working as instructors, which represents 44% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $552k (3.27%) for similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

14 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

22 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Blue Mountain Christian University were Assistant professor with 14 employees, Associate professor with 14 employees, and Instructor with 8 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Blue Mountain Christian University were Office and Administrative Support with 22 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 21 employees, and Management with 8 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Female Assistant professor
Female Associate professor
Male Associate professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Blue Mountain Christian University was Female Assistant professor with 9 employees, Female Associate professor with 8 employees, and Male Associate professor with 6 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Blue Mountain Christian University.

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