Montreat College

Montreat, NC · Large suburb

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Acceptance rate
69.2%
Most recent year reported
Average net price
$27,061
Sticker price $47,133
Graduation rate
50%
Within 6 years
Median earnings
$45,151
10 years after starting

Admissions

Acceptance rate (most recent year)
69.2%
Applicants (fall 2023)
2,154
Admitted (fall 2023)
1,412
Enrolled freshmen (fall 2023)
201
Yield (admitted who enroll)
14%
Acceptance rate – women (fall 2023)
67%
Acceptance rate – men (fall 2023)
65%
SAT reading, middle 50%
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SAT math, middle 50%
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ACT composite, middle 50%
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Enrollees who sent SAT / ACT
— / —

Source: IPEDS Admissions survey, fall 2023 entering class; test ranges and rate from U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

What they look at

High school GPA
required
High school class rank
not considered
High school record (transcript)
required
College-prep program completed
not considered
Recommendations
not considered
Demonstration of competencies
not considered
SAT/ACT scores
not considered
English proficiency test (TOEFL etc.)
required
Other test
not considered
Work experience
not considered
Personal statement or essay
not considered
Legacy status
not considered

“Considered” means the college uses it if you submit it, but it isn’t required.

Source: IPEDS Admissions survey, fall 2023 entering class

What families actually pay

Average yearly net price (after grants and scholarships) for first-time, full-time students who got aid, by family income.

Family income $0–30k$23,261
Family income $30–48k$24,904
Family income $48–75k$25,075
Family income $75–110k$25,700
Family income $110k+$30,607
Full sticker price (per year)
$47,133
Tuition & fees – in-state
$36,450
Tuition & fees – out-of-state
$36,450
Median debt at graduation
$25,813
Students with federal loans
68%

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

Outcomes

Graduate within 6 years
50%
Freshmen who return for year 2
59%
Median earnings, 1 year after graduating
$31,744
Median earnings, 10 years after starting
$45,151

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

Students & campus

Undergraduates
762
Graduate students
181
Student-to-faculty ratio
11 : 1
Women
45%
Students receiving Pell grants
39%
Full-time faculty
37%

Undergraduate diversity

White62%
Unknown14%
Black12%
International5.8%
Hispanic2.2%
American Indian/Alaska Native1.6%
Asian0.9%
Two or more0.8%
Pacific Islander0.8%

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

Most popular majors

Business & Marketing24%
Computer & Information Sciences14%
Biology & Biomedical Sciences14%
Psychology12%
Education6.6%
Parks, Recreation & Fitness5.8%
Communication & Journalism5.1%
Natural Resources & Conservation3.6%

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release) (share of bachelor’s degrees awarded)

Contacts & links

President
Dr. Paul Mauer
Main phone
(828) 669-8012
Address
310 Gaither Circle, Montreat, NC 28757-1267
Disability services

Source: IPEDS Institutional Characteristics, 2024–25

How to apply

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