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Blue Mountain Christian University

Blue Mountain, MS·Private nonprofit·536 students
Last updated: March 22, 2026

A good fit for students who want accessible admissions and students who want small classes and close faculty access. no major red flags in the data. a private nonprofit school with 536 students.

100%
Accept
536
Students
$18,062
Net Price
51%
Grad Rate
$29,200
Earnings
10 yr
$13,750
Debt

About This School

Blue Mountain Christian University is a private nonprofit institution located in Blue Mountain, Mississippi with approximately 536 undergraduate students enrolled. Blue Mountain Christian University has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 100%. The average net price after financial aid is $18,062 per year. The graduation rate is 51%, and the typical graduate earns $29,200 within 10 years of enrollment.

Blue Mountain Christian University (BMCU), formerly Blue Mountain College, is a private Baptist college in Blue Mountain, Mississippi. Founded as a women's college in 1873, the college's board of trustees voted unanimously for the college to become coeducational in 2005. The university offers baccalaureate degrees as well as graduate programs.

The numbers tell a mixed story here: with a $18,062 average net price and relatively low median debt of $13,750, this small Baptist university in rural Mississippi is affordable — but a 51% graduation rate and median earnings of just $29,200 a decade out raise real questions about outcomes. Worth considering if you're drawn to a tight-knit, faith-centered community and have a clear academic plan, but the retention and graduation figures suggest many students struggle to finish, so ask hard questions about support resources before committing.

Founded
1873
Setting
Distant rural

Popular Programs

Education25%
Business & Marketing24%
Psychology11%
Biological Sciences6%
Communications1%
English1%
Mathematics1%

Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.

Admissions

SAT Scores

Average Composite1047
Reading 75th %ile500
Math 75th %ile570

ACT Scores

Midpoint Composite21

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
$19,280
Out-of-State Tuition
$19,280
Avg Net Price
$18,062
after aid

Financial Aid

Students receiving Pell Grants26%
Median debt at graduation$13,750

Full Cost

After Graduation

Graduation Rate
51%
within 6 years
Retention Rate
74%
freshmen returning
Earnings (10 yr)
$29,200
after enrollment
Median Debt
$13,750
at graduation

Will This School Pay Off?

Median Debt
$13,750
at graduation
Earnings (6 yr)
$29,000
after enrollment
Earnings (10 yr)
$29,200
after enrollment
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio: 2.1x

Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.

Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.

Student Body

White67%
Black14%
Hispanic/Latino9%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (536 undergraduates).

Contact & Location

Address

Blue Mountain Christian University

201 W Main St

Blue Mountain, MS 38610

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Sources & Methodology

Data

Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.

Contextual Enrichment

School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.

Important Caveats
  • Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
  • Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
  • Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
  • Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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