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Montreat College

Montreat College

Montreat, NC · Suburb · 762 students
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$27,061
Average net priceYour net price
2023-24
<30
30–48
48–75
75–110
110+
By household income — tap a bar
45%
Graduation rate
Entered fall 2017 & 2018
43% typical
$45,151
Earnings 10 years on
Measured 2020 & 2021
$45,606 typical
69%
Acceptance rate
Applied for fall 2024
75% typical · not scored
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
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Nearest airport from college
ATL · Atlanta
184 mi away
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Cost & aid
Cost of attendance
YoursEveryone
Tuition & fees$36,450
Housing & food (on campus)$11,890
Cost of attendance$54,979
Average net price$27,061
Same price for all students
Tuition & fees$36,450
Housing & food (on campus)$11,890
Cost of attendance$54,979
Average net price$27,061
Source: U.S. College Scorecard · published total: www.montreat.edu
How it’s made up · 2027-28
Montreat College’s own figures for 2027-28, newer than the 2024-25 federal figures above, so the amounts differ.
Tuition$38,294
Fees$2,926
Housing$5,734
Food$7,500
Total published by the school$54,979
Net price by family income · 2023-24
$0–30k
$23,261
$30–48k
$24,904
$48–75k
$25,075
$75–110k
$25,700
$110k+
$30,607
Outcomes
Completion
Within 6 yrs
45%
Entered 2017–18
Within 4 yrs
37%
Back for yr 2
59%
Transferred
3%
8 yrs after starting · first-time, full-time students
37% graduated · 30% transferred · 33% left or unknown · none still enrolled
Earnings · measured 2020 & 2021
6 yrs after entry$39,763
10 yrs after entry$45,151
Debt
Median at graduation$25,813
Monthly payment$274
Middle 50% owe$5.5k–$27k
90th percentile$39,000
Green marks a figure above the typical Baccalaureate — diverse fields: 43% graduate within 6 yrs.
Admissions
Getting in · applied for fall 2024
Admit rate
69%
Test policy
Not required
Per College Scorecard
ACT midpoint
25

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Student Body
Gender
Men 55%Women 45%
Who enrolls
Faculty ratio
11 : 1
Pell grant
39%
First-gen
30%
Family income
$43,222
Independent
22%
Age at entry
23.0
Part-time
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%
Varsity sports
NAIA Division I · EADA 2024-25
  • Baseball
    Men's
  • Basketball
    Men's · Women's
  • Golf
    Men's · Women's
  • Lacrosse
    Men's · Women's
  • Soccer
    Men's · Women's
  • Softball
    Women's
  • Tennis
    Men's · Women's
  • Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
    Men's · Women's
  • Volleyball
    Women's
  • Wrestling
    Men's · Women's
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings, all programs · measured 2020 & 2021
After 6 yrs
$39,763
After 10 yrs
$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
Resources
Endowment
$10M
Full-time faculty
37%
Faculty salary
$6,390/mo
Teaching spend
$7,421
per student
Federal loans
68%
Classification
Carnegie type
Baccalaureate — diverse fields
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, inclusive admissions

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