Higher Education · Mars Hill
Mars Hill University is a private, four-year liberal arts institution located in the mountains of western North Carolina. Founded in 1856 by Baptist families, it is the oldest institution of higher learning in western North Carolina on its original site. The university is rooted in the Christian faith and challenges and equips students to pursue intellectual, spiritual, and personal growth through an education grounded in liberal arts, connected with the world of work, and committed to character development, service, and responsible citizenship.