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Montreat College

Montreat College

Montreat, NC · Suburb · 762 students
4
Year
Private Non-profit
Suburb
Small (<3k)
Accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
About

Nestled in the scenic Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina, Montreat College is a private, Christ-centered liberal arts institution renowned for integrating faith with rigorous academics in a tight-knit, spiritually active community. The college is highly distinguished for its cutting-edge Cybersecurity program—which holds a prestigious designation as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense—as well as its robust majors in Outdoor Recreation Studies, Business, and Health Sciences. On campus, student life is defined by a supportive, outdoor-oriented culture where students engage in vibrant faith-based activities, campus ministries, and outdoor adventures like hiking and climbing. This unique "mountain wilderness" setting serves as Montreat's most distinctive characteristic, acting as both a peaceful sanctuary for spiritual growth and a natural laboratory for hands-on, experiential learning.


Wikipedia:Montreat College is a private, Christian college in Montreat, North Carolina, United States. Founded in 1916, the college offers associate, bachelor's, and master's degree programs for traditional and adult students. The college's main campus for four-year traditional students is located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains outside of Asheville, North Carolina.

Location
Montreat, NC, 28757-1267 · Suburb campus
Nearest airport from college
ATL · Atlanta
184 mi away
Cost
Cost of attendance
$47,133
Avg net price
$27,061
Room & board
$11,890
Tuition
$36,450
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$23,261
$30–48k
$24,904
$48–75k
$25,075
$75–110k
$25,700
$110k+
$30,607
Admissions
Admit rate
69%
Test policy
Not required
ACT midpoint
25

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Essay Requirements

Montreat College accepts the Common Application. All Common App schools require the personal statement essay. Some schools also require supplemental essays — check the school's page on Common App for current prompts and word limits.

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Outcomes
Graduation rate
45%
4-yr on-time completion
37%
1st-yr retention
59%
Transfer-out rate
3%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
37%
Transferred
30%
Still enrolled
0%
Dropped out / unknown
33%
Median earnings (6yr)
$39,763
Median earnings (10yr)
$45,151
Median debt
$25,813
Monthly loan payment
$274
Debt range (25th–75th)
$5,500$27,000
Debt (90th percentile)
$39,000
Student Body
Men 55%Women 45%
11
:
1
Student : Faculty ratio
Students   Faculty
Pell grant recipients
39%
First-generation
30%
Median family income
$43,222
Independent students
22%
Avg age at entry
23.0
Part-time students
8%
Race & ethnicity
White
62%
Hispanic
2%
Black
12%
Asian
1%
Two or more
1%
Non-resident
6%
AI/AN
2%
NH/PI
1%
Unknown
14%
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings for graduates across all programs
6 years after entry
$39,763
10 years after entry
$45,151
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management31
Psychology, Other27
Business Administration, Management and Operations27
Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences16
Criminal Justice and Corrections9
Biology, General6
Communication and Media Studies5
Education, Other5
English Language and Literature, General5
Outdoor Education4
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods3
Theological and Ministerial Studies2
Human Services, General2
Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management2
Human Resources Management and Services2
Marketing2
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Institutional
Endowment
$10M
Classification
Baccalaureate (Diverse)
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, inclusive admissions
Full-time faculty
37%
Avg faculty salary
$6,390/mo
Instructional spend/student
$7,421
Federal loan rate
68%

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