Blue Mountain College
http://www.bmc.edu201 W Main St, Blue Mountain, Mississippi 38610-9509
(662) 685-4771
Founded in 1873 as a Christian liberal arts college and affiliated since 1920 with the Mississippi Baptist Convention, Blue Mountain College assists students in developing intellectual integrity, academic excellence, social awareness, and Christian character. To accomplish the mission the College recruits undergraduate and graduate students who are committed to scholarship, servant leadership, and service in church and community. The student-centered campus exhibits a climate of personal attention, respect, inclusion and high expectations. With the leadership of professionals who share the common bond of Christian faith and who are committed to excellence, students are guided to reach their God-given potential.
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| Institution Type | 4-year, Private not-for-profit |
| Special Learning Opportunities | Teacher certification Distance learning opportunities |
| Student Services | Remedial services Academic/career counseling service |
| Credit Accepted | Dual credit Advanced placement (AP) credits |
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist |
| Federal Aid | Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans). |
| Degrees/Certificates Offered | Bachelor's degree Master's degree |
| Campus Setting | Rural: Distant |
| Disability Services Student | 3% or less |
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At Blue Mountain College, 96.0% percent of first-time undergrads receive financial aid, 95.0% receive grants and/or scholarships (an average of $9,725), and 62% receive loans ($6,630 on average). On-campus room and board costs about $3,850. Off campus it is around $5,400. Taking into account total living expenses and financial aid, the average net cost of attending Blue Mountain College is $8,715 per year. |
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Of the 494 undergraduate students at Blue Mountain College, 15.0% are part-time. A majority (64.0%) of the undergrad students are under 25 years of age. And 27.0% of the 11 graduate students are part-time. |
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| Percent of In-State Undergrads | 77.0% |
| Full Time Retention Rate | 67.0% |
| Four-Year Graduation Rate | 31.0% |
| Six-Year Graduation Rate | 58.0% |
| Overall Graduation Rate | 48.0% |
| Admissions | |
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| Admissions Office Phone | 1-800-235-0136 |
| Admissions Office Email | admissions@bmc.edu |
| Admissions Office Address | 201 W Main St, Blue Mountain, Mississippi 38610-9509 |
| Admissions Website | http://www.bmc.edu/admissions_checklist.asp (find financial aid info here) |
| Application Website | http://www.bmc.edu/onlineapp.asp |
| Application Fee | $10 |
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| Program Name | Certificate | Associate | Bachelor | Master | Doctorate |
| Biological and biomedical sciences | 0 | ||||
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | 0 | ||||
| Business, management, marketing, and related support services | 7 | ||||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 7 | ||||
| Education | 50 | 13 | |||
| Biology Teacher Education | 0 | ||||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 32 | 13 | |||
| English/Language Arts Teacher Education | 6 | ||||
| Foreign Language Teacher Education | 0 | ||||
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 3 | ||||
| Music Teacher Education | 0 | ||||
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 3 | ||||
| Social Science Teacher Education | 6 | ||||
| English language and literature/letters | 5 | ||||
| English Language and Literature, General | 5 | ||||
| Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics | 0 | ||||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 0 | ||||
| Health professions and related clinical sciences | 1 | ||||
| Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist | 1 | ||||
| History | 1 | ||||
| History, General | 1 | ||||
| Mathematics and statistics | 0 | ||||
| Mathematics, General | 0 | ||||
| Multi/interdisciplinary studies | 0 | ||||
| Natural Sciences | 0 | ||||
| Parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies | 2 | ||||
| Health and Physical Education, General | 2 | ||||
| Psychology | 12 | ||||
| Psychology, General | 12 | ||||
| Social sciences | 3 | ||||
| Social Sciences, General | 3 | ||||
| Theology and religious vocations | 14 | ||||
| Bible/Biblical Studies | 14 | ||||
| Visual and performing arts | 0 | ||||
| Music, General | 0 | ||||
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