Blue Mountain Christian Acceptance Rate & Tuition (2026)
Blue Mountain Christian University is a private research university in Blue Mountain, Mississippi, enrolling about 498 students. Admission is moderately selective for first-time degree-seeking undergraduates reporting admissions data to the Education Department. The acceptance rate is about 88.95% in the latest College Scorecard admissions data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $40,421 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $20,180
- 2024 Average Net Price: $24,016 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 88.95% Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 498 96.0% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 54.76%
- Carnegie Classification: Special Focus Four-Year: Faith-Related Institutions
- First-Generation Students: 37.0%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 0.0% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 5.8% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 75.4%
- Average SAT Score: 1090
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 1,033
- Applicants (IPEDS): 191
- Room & Board: $9,820 annual estimate
Blue Mountain Christian University: what the data shows
Common questions about Blue Mountain Christian University, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Blue Mountain Christian University?
Blue Mountain Christian University is located in Blue Mountain, MS (ZIP 38610).
Is Blue Mountain Christian University public or private?
Blue Mountain Christian University is a Private Non-profit institution.
How much does Blue Mountain Christian University cost?
Published tuition: $20,180.
Average net price after aid: $24,016.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $23,112 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $23,791 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $24,721 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $26,722 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $80,720.
How hard is it to get into Blue Mountain Christian University?
Admission rate: 88.95%.
Among enrollees who submitted scores: average SAT 1090 and midpoint ACT 21.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is Blue Mountain Christian University?
Total enrollment: 498 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 1,033 students.
Graduate enrollment: 56 students.
About 96% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Blue Mountain Christian University?
150%-time completion rate: 54.76%.
First-year retention: 67.9%.
What do graduates of Blue Mountain Christian University earn?
Median earnings: $35,401 six years after entry; $40,421 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $18,534.
28.77% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Blue Mountain Christian University known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Elementary Education and Teaching (30 completions)
- Business Administration and Management, General (29 completions)
- Exercise Science and Kinesiology (18 completions)
- Psychology, General (14 completions)
- Sport and Fitness Administration/Management (8 completions)
- Reading Teacher Education (6 completions)
- Bible/Biblical Studies (6 completions)
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General (5 completions)
- Pre-Physical Therapy Studies (4 completions)
- English/Language Arts Teacher Education (3 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Blue Mountain Christian University a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 88.95%; completion rate 54.76%; median earnings $40,421 at 10 years; net price $24,016. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$20,180
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Blue Mountain Christian University was $20,180.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$24,016
2024 Value
In 2024 Blue Mountain Christian University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $24,016.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$96,064 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$24,016 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$80,720 4-Year Tuition
$9,820 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,200 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$31,200 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$124,800 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Blue Mountain Christian University.
Financial Aid by Income Level
28.77% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
50.11% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Blue Mountain Christian University was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Blue Mountain Christian University in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $9,470 | $9,470 | $8,247 |
| 2014 | $10,534 | $10,534 | $9,284 |
| 2015 | $10,852 | $10,852 | $10,978 |
| 2016 | $11,212 | $11,212 | $11,355 |
| 2017 | $11,760 | $11,760 | $12,140 |
| 2018 | $12,584 | $12,584 | $12,120 |
| 2019 | $14,100 | $14,100 | $12,483 |
| 2020 | $15,800 | $15,800 | $13,618 |
| 2021 | $17,380 | $17,380 | $16,056 |
| 2022 | $19,280 | $19,280 | $17,075 |
| 2023 | $19,280 | $19,280 | $18,062 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
88.95% Acceptance Rate
191 Total Applicants
191 Students Admitted
109 First-Time Students Enrolled
57.07% Yield (enrolled ÷ admitted)
This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
SAT Average: 1090
ACT Average: 21
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
Estimated GPA Range: 3.0 - 3.4
Estimated Median GPA: 3.20
Note: GPA requirements are estimated based on admission selectivity and test scores. Actual requirements may vary.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Blue Mountain Christian University reported total enrollment of about 498 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 51% male and 49% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (66.1%), Black or African American (15.5%), and Hispanic or Latino (8.8%). About 28.77% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 37.0% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
96.0% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Blue Mountain Christian University in 2024 is 498 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 1,033 students. Graduate enrollment is about 56 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
67.9%
2024 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.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is White at 66.1%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
35.71% 100% Completion Time
54.76% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 35.71% of students graduating from Blue Mountain Christian University completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Elementary Education and Teaching: 3% male / 97% female
- Business Administration and Management, General: 69% male / 31% female
- Exercise Science and Kinesiology: 44% male / 56% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Blue Mountain Christian University.
Return on Investment
$18,534 Median Student Debt
$40,421 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
45.85% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
320.77% Return on Investment
4.6 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Blue Mountain Christian University.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 23 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Elementary Education and Teaching: 30 completions
2. Business Administration and Management, General: 29 completions
3. Exercise Science and Kinesiology: 18 completions
4. Psychology, General: 14 completions
5. Sport and Fitness Administration/Management: 8 completions
6. Reading Teacher Education: 6 completions
7. Bible/Biblical Studies: 6 completions
8. Biology/Biological Sciences, General: 5 completions
9. Pre-Physical Therapy Studies: 4 completions
Most popular programs at Blue Mountain Christian University.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Blue Mountain Christian University graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Blue Mountain Christian University from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 75.4%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $6,439
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $10,172
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Blue Mountain Christian University is a private non-profit institution located in Blue Mountain, MS, classified as Special Focus Four-Year: Faith-Related Institutions. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Elementary Education and Teaching, Business Administration and Management, General, Exercise Science and Kinesiology. Enrollment is approximately 498 students. Student body composition includes White (66.1%), Black or African American (15.5%), Hispanic or Latino (8.8%). The admission rate is 88.95%. Average SAT scores for admitted students are 1090. The 150%-time completion rate is 54.76%. Approximately 28.77% of students receive Pell Grants. About 37.0% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Private Non-profit
Carnegie Classification: Special Focus Four-Year: Faith-Related Institutions
Location
Blue Mountain, MS 38610
Region: Southeast
Insights and Analysis
Blue Mountain Christian University provides educational opportunities for students seeking higher education. Prospective students should carefully evaluate all factors including costs, outcomes, and program offerings when making their enrollment decisions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Blue Mountain Christian University located?
Blue Mountain Christian University is located in Blue Mountain, MS.
What is Blue Mountain Christian University's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at Blue Mountain Christian University is 88.9% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 191 applicants and 191 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
How much does Blue Mountain Christian University cost?
Reported tuition is $20,180 and average net price is $24,016 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $9,820 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Blue Mountain Christian University?
Blue Mountain Christian University reports undergraduate enrollment of about 1,033 students, White (66.1%), Black or African American (15.5%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Blue Mountain Christian University?
About 37.0% of students at Blue Mountain Christian University are first-generation college students.
What test scores do students need for Blue Mountain Christian University?
Among enrolled students who submitted scores, Blue Mountain Christian University reports midpoint SAT about 1090 and midpoint ACT about 21.
What do graduates of Blue Mountain Christian University earn?
Median earnings are $35,401 six years after entry and $40,421 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Blue Mountain Christian University?
The 150%-time completion rate is 54.8% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Blue Mountain Christian University students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $18,534.
Is Blue Mountain Christian University public or private?
Blue Mountain Christian University is a private nonprofit institution located in Blue Mountain, MS.
Is Blue Mountain Christian University an HBCU?
No. Blue Mountain Christian University is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Blue Mountain Christian University a tribal college?
No. Blue Mountain Christian University is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- Mississippi college costs
- Mississippi colleges by ROI
- Southeast regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Mississippi
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.