Mars Hill University
Former names | French Broad Baptist Institute (1856–1859) Mars Hill College (1859–2013) |
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| Motto | Pro Christo Adolescentibusque "For Christ and For Youth" |
| Type | Private liberal arts university |
| Established | 1856 |
Religious affiliation | Christian |
| Endowment | $75 million |
| President | Tony Floyd |
Academic staff | 74 |
| Students | 1,032 (fall 2022) |
| Undergraduates | 994 |
| Postgraduates | 38 |
| Location | , U.S. |
| Colors | Blue and gold |
| Nickname | Lions |
Sporting affiliations | NCAA Division II, South Atlantic Conference, National Collegiate Cycling Association |
| Website | mhu |
Mars Hill College Historic District | |
Montague Hall (Rural Heritage Museum) | |
| Location | Bet. Bailey and Cascade Sts. N and S |
| Area | 27.2 acres (11.0 ha) |
| Built | 1892 |
| Architectural style | Colonial Revival, Classical Revival, etc. |
| NRHP reference No. | 06000865 |
| Added to NRHP | September 12, 2006 |
Mars Hill University is a private Christian liberal arts university in Mars Hill, North Carolina, United States. The university offers 35 undergraduate majors and includes a school of nursing and graduate schools in education, criminal justice, and management. From 1859 to 2013 the school was called Mars Hill College; in August 2013 it officially changed its name to Mars Hill University.