Montreat College

5/10 Overall Rating
4 Year
Montreat, NC
3.7 3 reviews

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Overview

Total enrollment

962

Location Montreat, North Carolina
Website montreat.edu
Type Private 4 Year
Setting Midsize Suburban
Religious Affiliation Presbyterian Church (USA)

Size Small
Status Non-profit
Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate

Montreat College is a private Christian liberal arts institution situated in the Blue Ridge Mountains of western North Carolina, approximately 15 miles east of Asheville. The main campus occupies a wooded valley setting within the historic town of Montreat, featuring stone buildings that reflect the area's traditional mountain architecture. Founded in 1916 by the Presbyterian Church, the college maintains its religious affiliation while operating as an independent institution. The academic program centers on traditional liberal arts disciplines, with notable strengths in outdoor education, cybersecurity, business, and environmental science. Students reside in several residence halls across the 89-acre mountain campus, where outdoor recreational opportunities integrate with the college's emphasis on environmental stewardship and adventure education.

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Ratings

Montreat College is rated within the lower 47% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 5 out of 10.

Overall Rating

5 out of 10
Academics

7 out of 10
Resources

5 out of 10
Outcomes

4 out of 10
Value

2 out of 10

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Admissions

Admission Standards

Average

GPA 3.07

Acceptance Rate

69.2%

Applications Due -
Enrollment Rate 17.9%
Application Fee $0

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$36,450

Costs for Montreat College
Fee		Cost
Tuition		$36,450
Books and Supplies		$0
Other Fees		$2,550
Room and Board		$11,890
Budget for Other Expenses		$2,000
Total One Year Cost		$52,890

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Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$40,900 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

35% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at Montreat College are Business, Liberal Arts and Humanities, and Education. 65% of students major in Business, 8% in Liberal Arts and Humanities, and 5% in Education.