- Acceptance rate: 89% for fall 2024
- ACT, middle 50%: 19–24 composite
- Average net price: $16,525 a year (2022–23)
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Add a test score to compare it with what Blue Mountain Christian University reported: an acceptance rate of 89% for fall 2024 and an ACT middle 50% of 19–24.
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A guide based on reported data, not a prediction. Blue Mountain Christian University reviews each application.
Blue Mountain Christian University GPA requirements
Blue Mountain Christian University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and Blue Mountain Christian University hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
Blue Mountain Christian University acceptance rate
Blue Mountain Christian University admitted 161 of 181 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 89%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Blue Mountain Christian University (formerly Blue Mountain College) is a private nonprofit 4-year university in Blue Mountain, Mississippi, with 912 undergraduates.
SAT and ACT scores
Scores of the first-year students who entered Blue Mountain Christian University in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:
| Test | 25th percentile | Median | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACT Composite | 19 | 21 | 24 |
| ACT English | 18 | 20 | 25 |
| ACT Math | 17 | 20 | 24 |
The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1090 for admitted students.
Admission requirements
What Blue Mountain Christian University looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Required |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Required |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Required |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Required |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Considered if submitted |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Considered if submitted |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Considered if submitted |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Considered if submitted |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Considered if submitted |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Considered if submitted |
AP credit
Blue Mountain Christian University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It doesn't award credit for life experience.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $16,525 a year at Blue Mountain Christian University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
Is a 3.0 GPA good enough for Blue Mountain Christian University?
GPA alone can't tell you here. Blue Mountain Christian University admitted 89% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.
How much does GPA matter at Blue Mountain Christian University?
A lot: Blue Mountain Christian University requires high school GPA, high school record, high school class rank, test scores and other tests. It considers college preparatory program, recommendations, essay or personal statement, demonstration of competencies, work experience and legacy status if you send them. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
What is the acceptance rate at Blue Mountain Christian University?
Blue Mountain Christian University's acceptance rate was 89% for fall 2024: it admitted 161 of 181 first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Is it easy to get into Blue Mountain Christian University?
For most prepared students, yes: at least 3 in 4 applicants got in. Blue Mountain Christian University admitted 89% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
What GPA does Blue Mountain Christian University look for?
Blue Mountain Christian University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.
What are Blue Mountain Christian University's ACT score ranges?
The middle 50% of Blue Mountain Christian University's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had ACT composite 19–24, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.
Does Blue Mountain Christian University require the SAT or ACT?
Check Blue Mountain Christian University's admissions website for the current rule: testing policies change from year to year. Blue Mountain Christian University required SAT or ACT scores from first-year applicants, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education (fall 2024). Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 92% sent ACT scores.
How much does Blue Mountain Christian University cost after financial aid?
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $16,525 a year at Blue Mountain Christian University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Does Blue Mountain Christian University give credit for AP exams?
Yes. Blue Mountain Christian University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
Does it matter at Blue Mountain Christian University if a parent went there?
Yes. Blue Mountain Christian University considers whether a parent or other relative attended, though it isn't required, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Before you apply, check Blue Mountain Christian University's official website: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- College Navigator: Blue Mountain Christian UniversityU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
- College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).
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