A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Montreat College are primarily White with a smaller Black population. The school has medium racial diversity. 36% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
64%
|
| Black |
16%
|
| Hispanic |
3%
|
| Asian |
2%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
1%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
3%
|
| International |
5%
|
| Race Unknown |
7%
|
There are 0.8% more female students than male students enrolled at Montreat College with a gender ratio of 50% women to 50% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Montreat College has a higher gender diversity than other US colleges and is very inclusive of both genders.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
50%
|
| Women |
50%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
484
|
| Women |
488
|
Montreat College serves a low number of students outside of North Carolina, with 52 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
52%
|
| Out of State |
44%
|
| Foreign |
0%
|
| Unknown Location |
3%
|
38% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.
| Segment | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Students Over 25 Years Old | 32.3% |
| Part time Undergrads | 30.2% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=199032 IPEDS survey data for Montreat College.
Last updated February 24, 2024