There is a private university in Mars Hill, North Carolina called Mars Hill University. It was in 1856 when the Mars Hill University was founded. Keeping the pursuit of research, innovation, and excellence at the center, Mars Hill University has been imparting quality education to its students. The motto of the varsity is Pro Christo Adolescentibusque, "For Christ and For Youth" and its official colors are blue and gold. Out of total 1,395 students enrolled at MHU, 1,042 belong to undergraduate courses while 24 are postgraduate students. The school has a total of 155 academic staff. These faculty teach different courses to the students. Around 92% of the students are 24 and under at Mars Hill University. At MHU around 64% are white, 17% are Black or African American, and 7% belong to Hispanic ethnicity. And, when it comes to gender distribution at the varsity, around 54% of the students are females and 46% are males. The college has produced several notable alumni including Mike Houston, Liston B. Ramsey, David Price, and Lamar Stringfield in its 164 years of existence. The university boasts of a decent sports infrastructure, which helps in developing the personality of its students. A total of 124 programs, including both residential and online, are currently offered by MHU. The university also has a long list of accreditations. It has been accredited by CSWE (Council on Social Work Education), NASM (National Association of Schools of Music), NAST (National Association of Schools of Theatre), and NCATE (National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education). Mars Hill University has around $50 million in endowment.
