Montreat College Rankings
| Ranking | Category |
|---|---|
| #6103 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1684 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1597 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #49 of 65 | In North Carolina |
| #5887 of 6,713 | For Philosophy |
| #5985 of 6,424 | For History |
| #6013 of 6,670 | For Law |
| #6037 of 6,639 | For Sociology |
| #6074 of 6,742 | For Political Science |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Interdenominational
- Acceptance rate
- 69%
- Undergraduates
- 781
- Graduates
- 181
- Male:Female Ratio
- 49:51
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Master's degree
- Website
- www.montreat.edu
Montreat College Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Montreat College has an acceptance rate of 69% and is among the top 31% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 69% | 66% | 72% |
| Applicants | 1,740 | 898 | 842 |
| Admissions | 1,204 | 595 | 609 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 213 | 121 | 92 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 2 | 2 |
178 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
223 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Neither required nor recommended |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| Recommendations | Neither required nor recommended |
| SAT/ACT | Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school rank | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 594 (62%) |
|---|---|
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 146 (15%) |
| Black or African American | 124 (13%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 45 (5%) |
| Hispanic | 20 (2%) |
| Asian | 8 (0.8%) |
| Two or more races | 7 (0.7%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 6 (0.6%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 5 (0.5%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Montreat College is $28,112 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $23,261 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $24,904 |
| $48-75K | $25,075 |
| $75-110K | $25,700 |
| $110K+ | $30,607 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $33,900 | $11,070 |
| Tuition in-state | $33,900 | $11,070 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $33,900 | $11,070 |
| Fee in-district | $2,550 | $750 |
| Fee in-state | $2,550 | $750 |
| Fee out-of-state | $2,550 | $750 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 597 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $11,476 |
| Room charge | $4,980 |
| Meal charge | $6,496 |
Montreat College majors
Montreat College has granted 127 bachelor's degrees across 22 programs and 47 master's across 6 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Montreat College.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | 21 | 10 | |
| Computer and Information Systems Security & Auditing & Information Assurance | 1 | 25 | |
| Organizational Leadership | 16 | ||
| Mental Health Counseling & Counselor | 12 | ||
| Psychology, Other | 11 | ||
| Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology | 10 | ||
| Human Services, General | 9 | ||
| Biomedical Sciences, General | 8 | ||
| Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Administration | 6 | ||
| Communication Sciences and Disorders, General | 5 | ||
| Education, Other | 5 | ||
| Outdoor Education | 5 | ||
| Public Administration | 5 | ||
| Psychology, General | 4 | ||
| Communication, General | 3 | ||
| Community Health Services & Liaison & Counseling | 3 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 3 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 2 | ||
| Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other | 2 | ||
| History, General | 2 | ||
| Accounting | 1 | ||
| Business & Commerce, General | 1 | ||
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 1 | ||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 1 | ||
| Marriage and Family Therapy & Counseling | 1 | ||
| Music Management | 1 | ||
| Music, General | 1 | ||
| Pre-Law Studies | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 2 | 127 | 47 |
Montreat College has a graduation rate of 50%, which is among the 41% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 50% | 45% | 55% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Montreat College has published 146 scientific papers with 916 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Philosophy, Political Science, Law, Sociology, History, Environmental Science, Computer Science, Art & Design, and Psychology.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996 | 1 | 0 |
| 1997 | 1 | 0 |
| 1998 | 1 | 0 |
| 1999 | 2 | 1 |
| 2000 | 1 | 3 |
| 2001 | 3 | 4 |
| 2002 | 5 | 2 |
| 2003 | 2 | 5 |
| 2004 | 3 | 2 |
| 2005 | 3 | 11 |
| 2006 | 2 | 6 |
| 2007 | 3 | 17 |
| 2008 | 6 | 21 |
| 2009 | 5 | 26 |
| 2010 | 4 | 17 |
| 2011 | 6 | 21 |
| 2012 | 5 | 39 |
| 2013 | 4 | 46 |
| 2014 | 4 | 49 |
| 2015 | 7 | 65 |
| 2016 | 4 | 46 |
| 2017 | 5 | 46 |
| 2018 | 6 | 43 |
| 2019 | 2 | 62 |
| 2020 | 6 | 54 |
| 2021 | 3 | 48 |
| 2022 | 10 | 50 |
| 2023 | 14 | 71 |
| 2024 | 12 | 83 |
| 2025 | 8 | 74 |
Notable alumni
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Franklin Graham
- Occupations
- missionarypastor
- Biography
-
William Franklin Graham III is an American evangelist and missionary in the evangelical movement. He frequently engages in Christian revival tours and political commentary. The son of Billy Graham, he is president and CEO of the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association (BGEA) and of Samaritan's Purse, an international evangelical Christian humanitarian aid organization. Under his leadership, Samaritan's Purse has become a leading global Christian relief organization, providing emergency assistance in crisis zones worldwide, including large-scale responses in Ukraine, Pakistan, and other regions affected by conflict or natural disasters. Graham has been considered as one of the most influential and best-known evangelicals in America, leading one of the largest charitable organizations in the United States, with $1.111 billion in private donations.
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Sammy Stewart
- Occupations
- baseball player
- Biography
-
Samuel Lee Stewart was an American professional baseball player. He pitched in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 1978 to 1987. Stewart had the best earned run average (ERA) in the American League (AL) in 1981 and he pitched in the postseason in 1979 and 1983. He won the American League championship in 1979 and the World Series championship in 1983, both with the Baltimore Orioles. He became addicted to crack after he retired from baseball; this led to a prison term that ran from 2006 to 2013.
General info
| Founded | 1916 |
|---|---|
| Total FTE staff | 213 |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields |
Location and contacts
| Address | 310 Gaither Circle Montreat, North Carolina, 28757-1267 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 1,000 |
| Phone | 8286698012 |