Blue Mountain College

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$17,380

10% growth from 2020

2021 Average Net Price

$14,987

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

5.06%

Default Rate

2021 Acceptance Rate

99.1%

219 Applicants

2021 Enrolled Students

989

62.7% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

58.2%

32 Graduates

About

Blue Mountain College is a higher education institution located in Tippah County, MS. In 2021, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Blue Mountain College were Elementary Education & Teaching (43 degrees awarded), General Business Administration & Management (35 degrees), and General Psychology (21 degrees).

In 2021, 204 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Blue Mountain College. 59.8% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 40.2% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (167 degrees), 7.26 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (23 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Blue Mountain College is $17,380, which is $−11,125 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,505).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Blue Mountain College is $17,380, which is $−11,125 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,505).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $14,987.

In 2021, 68% of undergraduate students attending Blue Mountain College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 39% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$17,380

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Blue Mountain College was $17,380. The cost of tuition at Blue Mountain College is $−11,125 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,505).

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

Average Net Price

$14,987

2021 Value

9.54%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Blue Mountain College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $14,987. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Blue Mountain College grew by 9.54%.

This chart compares the average net price of Blue Mountain College (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

$7,250

Room and Board

$1,200

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Blue Mountain College was of $7,250 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 2.11% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,200. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

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

Financial Aid by Income Level

68%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

39%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

68% of undergraduate students at Blue Mountain College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a decline of 11.7% with respect to 2020, when 77% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Blue Mountain College (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.

5.06%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Blue Mountain College was 5.06%, which represents 8 out of the 158 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 College received 219 undergraduate applications in 2021, which represents a 3.52% annual growth. Out of those 219 applicants, 217 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 99.1% acceptance rate.

There were 989 students enrolled at Blue Mountain College in 2021. 9% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Blue Mountain College has an overall enrollment yield of 65.4%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

99.1%

Acceptance Rate in 2021

217

Accepted Out of 219

In 2021, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Blue Mountain College was 99.1% (217 admissions from 219 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2020, which was 99.1%. Between 2020 and 2021, the number of applicants grew by 3.52%, while admissions declined by −3.56%..

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

SAT Scores

Submission Percentage (2021)

Scores Submitted (2021)

9% of enrolled first-time students at Blue Mountain College in 2021 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

This chart shows the SAT scores for the 25th and 75th percentile of applicants broken out into each section of the test that their are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Blue Mountain College had a total enrollment of 989 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Blue Mountain College is 620 students and the part-time enrollment is 369. This means that 62.7% of students enrolled at Blue Mountain College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Blue Mountain College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 67.7% White, 14.1% Black or African American, 8.09% Hispanic or Latino, 2.73% Two or More Races, 1.11% Asian, and 0.607% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Blue Mountain College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (36.9%), followed by White Male (31.7%) and Black or African American Male (8.14%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (44.4%), followed by White Male (38.9%) and Black or African American Female (11.1%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

62.7%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Blue Mountain College in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 989 students. The full-time enrollment at Blue Mountain College is 620 and the part-time enrollment is 369. This means that 62.7% of students enrolled at Blue Mountain College are enrolled full-time compared with 79.9% at similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

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

Retention Rate over Time

69%

2021 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 College was 69%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Baccalaureate Colleges (72%), Blue Mountain College had a retention rate lower than its peers.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
670 enrolled students
Black or African American
139 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
80 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Blue Mountain College is 67.7% White, 14.1% Black or African American, 8.09% Hispanic or Latino, 2.73% Two or More Races, 1.11% Asian, and 0.607% 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 55% White, 13.5% Black or African American, and 13.4% Hispanic or Latino.

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, 15 students (1.52%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 40 more women than men received degrees from Blue Mountain College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Blue Mountain College is white (167 degrees awarded). There were 7.26 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (23 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Blue Mountain College is Elementary Education & Teaching (43 degrees awarded), followed by General Business Administration & Management (35 degrees) and General Psychology (21 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Blue Mountain College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are THEOLOGY AND RELIGIOUS VOCATIONS. (21 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (20 degrees), and EDUCATION. (68 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 College are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,766,731 people), Secondary school teachers (471,178 people), Education administrators (315,492 people), Other managers (216,072 people), and Special education teachers (194,196 people).

The most specialized majors at Blue Mountain College in 2021 are THEOLOGY AND RELIGIOUS VOCATIONS. (21 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (20 degrees), EDUCATION. (68 degrees), History (5 degrees), and Psychology (21 degrees) (as of 2021).

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 College are Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, and Physicians

The most specialized majors at Blue Mountain College are THEOLOGY AND RELIGIOUS VOCATIONS. (21 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (20 degrees), EDUCATION. (68 degrees), History (5 degrees), and Psychology (21 degrees) (as of 2021).

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 College are Elementary & secondary schools (3,115,104 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (443,192 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (335,480 people), Outpatient care centers (209,640 people), and Individual & family services (178,118 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 College.

Most Common (2021)

Elementary Education & Teaching
43 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
35 degrees awarded
General Psychology
21 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Blue Mountain College was Elementary Education & Teaching with 43 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

122

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 82 degrees were awarded to men at Blue Mountain College, which is 0.672 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (122).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 24 degrees were awarded to men at Blue Mountain College in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.26 times more than the 19 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 45 degrees were awarded to men at Blue Mountain College in Elementary Education & Teaching, which is 22.5 times more than the 2 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

37%

100% Completion Time

48%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 37% of students graduating from Blue Mountain College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 48% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 49% 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.

White Female

Highest Graduation Rate (78.3%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Blue Mountain College is Female and White (78.3% graduation rate). Across all Baccalaureate Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

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 (2021)

White
167 degrees awarded
Black or African American
23 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
6 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Blue Mountain College is white (167 degrees awarded). There were 7.26 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (23 degrees).

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

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
101 degrees awarded
White Male
66 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
13 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Blue Mountain College is white female (101 degrees awarded). There were 1.53 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (66 degrees).

Operations

Blue Mountain College has an endowment valued at nearly $20.6M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 1.66M (8.06%) compared to the 17.4% average return (9.13M on 52.4M) across all Baccalaureate Colleges.

In 2021, Blue Mountain College had a total salary expenditure of 13M. Blue Mountain College employs 13 Associate professors, 12 Assistant professors and 7 Instructors. Most academics at Blue Mountain College are Male Associate professor (7), Female Associate professor (6), and Male Assistant professor (6).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Blue Mountain College are: Office and Administrative Support, with 21 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 19 employees, and Management with 10 employees.

Endowment

$20.6M

2021 Endowment

7.4%

growth from 2020

Blue Mountain College has an endowment valued at about $20.6M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of Blue Mountain College grew 7.4% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $31.8M 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 College (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

$5.27M

2021 Salaries

1.97%

growth from 2020

In 2021, Blue Mountain College paid a median of $5.27M in salaries, which represents 40.5% of their overall expenditure ($13M) and a 1.97% growth from the previous year.

The median for similar Baccalaureate Colleges is 15.1M (38.9% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$2M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2021, Blue Mountain College paid a total of $2M to 39 employees working as instructors, which represents 38% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $4.92M (32.5%) for similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Associate professor

Most Common Instructor

13 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

21 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Blue Mountain College were Associate professor with 13 employees, Assistant professor with 12 employees, and Instructor with 7 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Blue Mountain College were Office and Administrative Support with 21 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 19 employees, and Management with 10 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Male Associate professor
Female Associate professor
Male Assistant professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Blue Mountain College was Male Associate professor with 7 employees, Female Associate professor with 6 employees, and Male Assistant professor with 6 employees.

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