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Blue Mountain Christian University acceptance rate and your odds of getting in

Blue Mountain Christian University is a private college in Mississippi that admits most qualified applicants (around 89%), which puts it in the accessible range. A rate like this means it admits most qualified applicants; the bar is less about clearing a single cutoff and more about how your full profile compares to admitted students.

Your odds at Blue Mountain Christian University
Three numbers, no account, the same published model the full calculator runs.

Use this page to see what Blue Mountain Christian University weighs, where it ranks among Mississippi schools, and how a profile like yours is likely to land. Admitted students post a 75th-percentile SAT around 1120, a useful checkpoint for where your scores sit, though it is a reference range and not a cutoff.

Acceptance rate
89%
Accessible
Admitted SAT (75th pct)
1120
of admitted students
Type
Private
Blue Mountain, MS
Average net price
$24,016
per year after aid

What do students study at Blue Mountain Christian University?

Bachelor's degrees awarded by field in 2023 (IPEDS completions). Each field has its own page with the school's numbers, the model's major adjustment, and peers offering it.

Education · 35 (27.3%)Parks, Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies · 26 (20.3%)Business, Management and Marketing · 25 (19.5%)Psychology · 12 (9.4%)

Will I get into Blue Mountain Christian University?

Direct answers to what applicants ask about getting into Blue Mountain Christian University, plus a free way to calculate your own odds.

What are my chances of getting into Blue Mountain Christian University?

At Blue Mountain Christian University, your real chance depends on far more than the published 89% admit rate. Your real odds depend on how your GPA, course rigor, test scores, and activities compare to its admitted students. Run your profile through the free CollegeCalcAI calculator to get a personalized acceptance percentage for Blue Mountain Christian University in about three minutes, with no account needed to start.

Is Blue Mountain Christian University hard to get into?

Blue Mountain Christian University is accessible: it admits most qualified applicants, with about a 89% acceptance rate. Meeting the academic basics gives most qualified applicants a realistic shot.

What GPA do you need to get into Blue Mountain Christian University?

There is no hard GPA cutoff at Blue Mountain Christian University, but admitted students span a wide GPA range, with many in the 2.8 to 3.5 band. Blue Mountain Christian University reads your GPA alongside the rigor of your courses, so a challenging schedule matters as much as the number itself.

What SAT score do you need for Blue Mountain Christian University?

Blue Mountain Christian University does not publish a required score, but the admitted-student 75th-percentile SAT is around 1120. A score at or above that range strengthens your application, while a lower score puts more weight on your rigor, activities, and essays. CollegeCalcAI shows how your exact score shifts your odds at Blue Mountain Christian University.

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Your chances at Blue Mountain Christian University by GPA and SAT

Estimated chance of admission at Blue Mountain Christian University for plain profiles, from the same model as the calculator. Unweighted GPA, 3 AP courses, Regular Decision, no legacy, athletic or first-generation hook. The last column is test-optional (no score sent).

What are my chances at Blue Mountain Christian University with a 3.1 GPA and a 1060 SAT?

About 98% (Safety), by CollegeCalcAI's deterministic model, for an applicant with a 3.1 unweighted GPA and a 1060 SAT, the middle of Blue Mountain Christian University's admitted range, applying Regular Decision without a hook. A 3.4 GPA with a 1120 SAT comes out near 98%. Courses, activities, essays and the application round move the number; the free calculator includes them.

Estimated admission chance at Blue Mountain Christian University by unweighted GPA (rows) and SAT score (columns)
GPASAT 99025th pctSAT 1060middleSAT 112075th pctNo testtest-optional
2.572%Safety84%Safety91%Safety77%Safety
2.892%Safety96%Safety98%Safety96%Safety
3.198%Safety98%Safety98%Safety98%Safety
3.498%Safety98%Safety98%Safety98%Safety

Estimates, not guarantees. Get yours with your real courses and activities. Assistants and developers can fetch this table from the free API: /api/v1/colleges/blue-mountain-christian-university.

How to get into Blue Mountain Christian University

Built from Blue Mountain Christian University's admitted class and what it reports weighing. The typical-admit GPA and SAT are CollegeCalcAI's modeled figures, not published cutoffs.

Getting into Blue Mountain Christian University comes down to four decisions, each one visible in the data on this page.

Step 1
Match the typical admit on the transcript

CollegeCalcAI's modeled typical admit at Blue Mountain Christian University carries about a 3.02 core GPA and a 1070 SAT, in the most rigorous schedule available. Meeting it puts you in the admitted range for most applicants.

Step 2
Build the file around what Blue Mountain Christian University weighs

Blue Mountain Christian University rates rigor of secondary school record, academic GPA, and standardized test scores highest in its own Common Data Set. Put your depth there: and a transcript whose rigor rises through junior year.

Step 3
Apply in the round that helps

An early application signals interest and gets your file read before the pool fills. Most early deadlines fall on November 1 and Regular Decision on January 1 to 15; confirm Blue Mountain Christian University's exact dates at www.bmc.edu.

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How many students apply to Blue Mountain Christian University, and how many get in?

191 students applied to Blue Mountain Christian University for fall 2023; 191 were admitted (100%). 109 enrolled. Roughly 57% of admitted students enrolled, a typical yield for a school in this range. Blue Mountain Christian University enrolls about 498 undergraduates in total, 49% of them women, with a student-to-faculty ratio of 13 to 1.

Applied
191
fall 2023
Admitted
191
100% of applicants
Enrolled
109
57% yield
Undergraduates
498
Blue Mountain, distant rural

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS 2023 admissions and enrollment.

What SAT and ACT scores do you need for Blue Mountain Christian University?

On the ACT the middle 50% runs from 19 to 24. Blue Mountain Christian University requires test scores, so plan a test date that leaves time for one retake.

ACT middle 50%
19-24
of admitted students
Test scores
Required
admissions policy

Source: College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education), release 2026-06-10.

What Blue Mountain Christian University looks for

What Blue Mountain Christian University weighs most heavily in its admissions review, informed by its reported Common Data Set.

Blue Mountain Christian University signals that it values rigor of secondary school record, academic GPA, and standardized test scores above the rest of the file. Solid grades in a challenging schedule do most of the work here, with the rest of the application providing context. These ratings come from Blue Mountain Christian University's reported Common Data Set, so the full chart below reflects what the school itself says it values, not a generic guess.

Rigor of secondary school record
Very important
Academic GPA
Very important
Class rank
Important
Standardized test scores
Very important
Application essay
Considered
Recommendations
Considered
Interview
Considered
Extracurricular activities
Considered
Talent / ability
Considered
Character / personal qualities
Considered
Volunteer work
Considered
Level of applicant interest
Considered

SAT score positioning at Blue Mountain Christian University

How common SAT scores sit relative to the admitted middle. This is context, not a probability. Your full profile determines the real estimate.

SATWhere it sits at Blue Mountain Christian University
1600Above the admitted 75th percentile
1500Above the admitted 75th percentile
1400Above the admitted 75th percentile
1300Above the admitted 75th percentile
1200Above the admitted 75th percentile
1100In the competitive admitted range
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How much does Blue Mountain Christian University cost after financial aid?

Blue Mountain Christian University's published cost of attendance, before any aid, is roughly $33,197 per year. Tuition and fees alone are $20,180. What families actually pay is different: the average net price after grants and scholarships is $24,016 a year, and it ranges from $23,112 for families earning under $30,000 to null for families earning over $110,000. 29% of undergraduates receive a federal Pell Grant.

Sticker price
$33,197
per year, before aid
Average net price
$24,016
after grants and scholarships
Pell recipients
29%
of undergraduates
Family incomeAverage net price per year
$0 to $30k$23,112
$30k to $48k$23,791
$48k to $75k$24,721
$75k to $110k$26,722
Over $110knot reported

Source: College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education), release 2026-06-10. Net price is what students receiving aid paid after grants, by family income.

What do Blue Mountain Christian University graduates earn, and how many graduate?

Ten years after enrolling, the median Blue Mountain Christian University student who received federal aid earns $40,421 a year, up from $35,401 at six years. 55% of first-time, full-time students graduate within six years, and 68% return for a second year. Among graduates who borrowed, median federal debt at graduation is $18,534; 50% of undergraduates take federal loans.

Median earnings
$40,421
10 years after entry
Graduation rate
55%
within six years
Retention
68%
return for year two
Median debt
$18,534
at graduation, borrowers

Source: College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education), release 2026-06-10. Earnings cover students who received federal aid.

How Blue Mountain Christian University compares in Mississippi

Blue Mountain Christian University ranks #9 most selective of 14 schools in Mississippi in our database.

Among the 14 Mississippi schools we track, Blue Mountain Christian University ranks #9 most selective by acceptance rate. Schools like Mississippi College (29%) and Millsaps College (43%) sit nearby, which makes Mississippi a useful frame for calibrating a balanced list.

Mississippi College
29%acceptance · MS
Millsaps College
43%acceptance · MS
Alcorn State University
45%acceptance · MS
Rust College
49%acceptance · MS
Belhaven University
50%acceptance · MS
Tougaloo College
60%acceptance · MS
William Carey University
60%acceptance · MS
Mississippi State University
78%acceptance · MS
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Similar to Blue Mountain Christian University

Schools with a similar selectivity profile, worth comparing as you build a balanced list.

If Blue Mountain Christian University is on your list, schools with a similar admit profile are worth a look: Monmouth University, Saint Joseph's University, and University of Portland. Running the same profile against each one in the free calculator is the fastest way to see where you are a reach, a match, or a likely.

Monmouth University
89%acceptance · NJ
Saint Joseph's University
89%acceptance · PA
University of Portland
89%acceptance · OR
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89%acceptance · IN
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89%acceptance · TX
Felician University
89%acceptance · NJ

Frequently asked questions

What is Blue Mountain Christian University's acceptance rate?

Blue Mountain Christian University admitted 191 of 191 applicants for the fall 2023 entering class, an acceptance rate of 100% (U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS). 57% of admitted students enrolled.

Is Blue Mountain Christian University test-optional?

No. Blue Mountain Christian University reports that test scores are required for admission.

How much does Blue Mountain Christian University cost after financial aid?

The average net price at Blue Mountain Christian University, what students receiving aid paid after grants and scholarships, is $24,016 a year against a sticker price of about $33,197. Families earning under $30,000 paid about $23,112 on average.

What do Blue Mountain Christian University graduates earn?

Median earnings ten years after entering Blue Mountain Christian University are $40,421 a year among students who received federal aid, and 55% of students graduate within six years (College Scorecard).

What does Blue Mountain Christian University value most in applicants?

Based on its admissions profile, Blue Mountain Christian University weighs rigor of secondary school record, academic GPA, and standardized test scores most heavily. The full factor breakdown is on this page.

Does Blue Mountain Christian University consider legacy or demonstrated interest?

Many private colleges weigh legacy relationships and demonstrated interest. Blue Mountain Christian University's full factor profile is charted on this page, and CollegeCalcAI models a legacy effect scaled to a school's selectivity.

How can I improve my chances at Blue Mountain Christian University?

Focus on the highest-leverage parts of your application: course rigor and GPA trajectory first, then test scores, then a focused leadership or activity spike. CollegeCalcAI's Power-Ups quantify how much each change would move your odds at Blue Mountain Christian University specifically.

Acceptance rate, application counts, admitted test ranges, cost, and outcomes reflect publicly reported federal data (U.S. Department of Education: IPEDS 2023 and the College Scorecard) and each school's Common Data Set; figures are rounded and lag the current cycle by one to two years, so confirm deadlines and policies on the school's own site. The typical-admit GPA and SAT are CollegeCalcAI's modeled estimates. Estimates from CollegeCalcAI are a planning tool computed by a fixed, transparent model, not a guarantee of any admission decision.