Montreat College

Type	4 year, Private
Business Model	Non Profit
Campus locale	Suburb: Large
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Common app member	Yes
Dormitory capacity	642
Religious affiliation	Interdenominational
Student to faculty ratio	13 to 1
Acceptance rate	90%
Students retention rate	77%
On-time graduation rate	29%

Located in Montreat, North Carolina, Montreat College is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 90% indicates that Montreat College is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Montreat College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 13-to-1, Montreat College emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

While the on-time graduation rate at Montreat College is reported to be 29%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, North Carolina state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 61% whereas the national average was 58%.

Montreat College boasts an impressive student retention rate of 77% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 80% and 74%, respectively.

Accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
The institution provides on-campus housing
Website

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

90.2%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$29,462

Cost of attendance at Montreat College in 2022 for students from North Carolina.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

North Carolina's average	$7,237
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$29,462

Cost of attendance at Montreat College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

North Carolina's average	$20,075
National average	$30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 100 of freshman students at Montreat College received on average $18,697 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$18,697

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	87	42%	$4,203	$365,619
Other Federal Grant	106	51%	$7,760	$822,538
State Grant/Scholarships	91	44%	$5,263	$478,918
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	201	97%	$12,687	$2,550,037
Total Grant & Scholarships	206	100%	$18,697	$3,851,493

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Montreat College students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Montreat College students is 29.4%. Female students graduated at a rate of 32.8%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 25.4%.

29.4%

African American 30.0% 3 students
white 27.7% 23 students
unknown 25.0% 4 students
hispanic 33.3% 2 students
International Students 66.7% 2 students
Mixed Race 50.0% 2 students

Sport Conferences

Baseball Appalachian Athletic Conference
Basketball Appalachian Athletic Conference
Track and Cross Country Appalachian Athletic Conference

Athletic Associations

National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA)

Service Offerings

Montreat College provides the following additional services to its students

Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Montreat College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Study abroad
Teacher certification

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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