Blue Mountain College, MS
Private Nonprofit
4-Year • Very Small • Highly Residential
Baccalaureate College
Selective • High Transfer-In
Affiliated with the Southern Baptist Church
Main Campus
Blue Mountain College Rankings
Affordability83
Selectivity29
Retention31
Graduation14
Earnings18
Diversity17
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Academics
Academics at Blue Mountain College
100%
Bachelor’s
-
Associate’s
-
Certificate
Grad
Highest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Biological and Biomedical Sciences6%
Business, Management, Marketing14%
Education26%
English Language and Literature2%
Foreign Languages, Linguistics2%
Health Professions and Related Programs2%
History3%
Law Enforcement, Firefighting4%
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities2%
Mathematics and Statistics1%
Parks, Recreation, Fitness Studies9%
Psychology17%
Theology and Religious Vocations10%
Visual and Performing Arts2%
Admissions
Getting into Blue Mountain College
93%
Admission Rate
505
Median SAT Math
455
Median SAT Reading
22
Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
SAT Math (25–75%)470–540
200
800
SAT Reading (25–75%)420–490
200
800
ACT Composite (25–75%)19–25
1
36
Cost
Cost of Attending Blue Mountain College
$13K
In-State Tuition
$13K
Out-of-State Tuition
$22K
Average Total Cost
$12K
Average Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | MS | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $10K | $12K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $10K | $12K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $12K | $14K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $16K | $15K | $19K |
| >$110K | $16K | $15K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after Blue Mountain College
60%
Receive Federal Loans
$11K
Median Federal Debt
57%
Repayment Rate
$179
Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | MS | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 41% | 69% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 17% | 15% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 18% | 10% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 13% | 6% | 9% |
| >$110K | 10% | 6% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | MS | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $11K | $10K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $11K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $12K | $10K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $11K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $12K | $9K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $30K | $23K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $20K | $16K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $6K | $5K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $3K | $3K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | MS | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 57% | 41% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 57% | 41% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 59% | 44% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 64% | 46% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at Blue Mountain College
73%
Retention Rate
33%
Transfer Rate
41%
Withdrawal Rate
55%
Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | MS | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 40% | 38% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 55% | 54% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 54% | 53% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | MS | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 33% | 46% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 48% | 51% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 100% | 51% | 47% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 100% | 43% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 100% | 44% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after Blue Mountain College
88%
Employment Rate
$29K
Median Salary
$18K
25 Pctl Salary
$37K
75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | MS | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 88% | 84% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 92% | 83% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 87% | 83% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 87% | 83% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 87% | 82% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | MS | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $12K | $6K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $18K | $14K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $29K | $22K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $37K | $35K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $38K | $48K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | MS | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $29K | $22K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $31K | $25K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $31K | $28K | $35K |
Students
Students at Blue Mountain College
618
Undergraduates
52%
Full-time Undergrads
22
Avg Entry Age
9
Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | MS | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 53% | 69% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 47% | 31% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | MS | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | <1% | 1% | 4% |
| Black | 11% | 54% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 82% | 40% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2% | 2% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | <1% | <1% | 1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 3% | 1% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 1% | 3% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | MS | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 35% | 59% | 43% |
| $30K–$48K | 16% | 18% | 18% |
| $48K–$75K | 24% | 12% | 16% |
Location Map
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