Mars Hill University is a private liberal arts university in Mars Hill, North Carolina, founded in 1856 as the oldest higher education institution in western NC. Rooted in Baptist heritage, it offers bachelor's and master's degrees across 35+ majors with a Christian service focus. Highlights include scenic Appalachian campus views, NCAA Division II Mountain Lions athletics, 15:1 student-faculty ratio, and proximity to Asheville.

State

North Carolina

Student Population

1,500

Acceptance Rate

74%

GPA Range

3.1-3.7

SAT Range

Not reported

Common Majors

Business, education, psychology, nursing, social work

"Mars Hill's Mountain Lion spirit weaves tight-knit Christian community on our hilltop campus amid stunning Blue Ridge views. Off-campus, Asheville's breweries and trails await; students cherish small classes, prof guidance, lively games, chapel fellowship, outdoor adventures, and purposeful growth in these mountains."

Team & Tuition

Divison

Division 2

Tuition (no scholarship)

$35,655–$37,736

Conference

South Atlantic Conference

Scholarships Available

Yes. Both athletic and academic.

Avg Men's Scores

75-76

Avg Women's Scores

Men's Team Notes

Mars Hill men’s golf typically posts team totals around 300–303 over 18 holes, with several players carding in the 70s and occasional scores in the 60s. The team is competitive in multi‑round events, showing steady improvement and the ability to climb leaderboards with stronger counting‑round consistency.

Women's Team Notes

Mars Hill women’s golf generally scores around 371 per 18 holes, with players typically carding in the 90s and sporadic lower‑90s or 80s. The team plays in multiple‑round fields and focuses on gaining experience, lowering its average, and building more consistent counting‑round performances.

Coaches

Men's Coach

Bryan Greenway

Women's Coach

Bryan Greenway

Men's Email

charles_greenway@mhu.edu

Women's Email

charles_greenway@mhu.edu

Men's Coach Bio

Bryan Greenway heads Mars Hill University women's golf in the South Atlantic Conference, bringing prior head coaching experience from Southwest Virginia Community College. He develops Lions roster through SAC competition from Mars Hill, NC base, targeting regional contention and academic success amid Southeast DII schedules.

State

Student Population

Acceptance Rate

GPA Range

SAT Range

Common Majors

Team & Tuition

Divison

Tuition (no scholarship)

Conference

Scholarships Available

Avg Men's Scores

Avg Women's Scores

Men's Team Notes

Women's Team Notes

Mars Hill women’s golf generally scores around 371 per 18 holes, with players typically carding in the 90s and sporadic lower‑90s or 80s. The team plays in multiple‑round fields and focuses on gaining experience, lowering its average, and building more consistent counting‑round performances.

Coaches

Men's Coach

Women's Coach

Men's Email

Women's Email

Men's Coach Bio

Women's Coach Bio

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