Montreat College Rankings
| Ranking | Category |
|---|---|
| #5967 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1674 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1588 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #50 of 65 | In North Carolina |
| #5853 of 6,689 | For Philosophy |
| #5972 of 6,395 | For History |
| #6000 of 6,655 | For Law |
| #6005 of 6,622 | For Sociology |
| #6096 of 6,729 | For Political Science |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Interdenominational
- Acceptance rate
- 66%
- Undergraduates
- 759
- Graduates
- 173
- 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 66% and is among the top 28% 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 | 66% | 65% | 67% |
| Applicants | 2,154 | 1,005 | 1,147 |
| Admissions | 1,412 | 649 | 763 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 198 | 125 | 73 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 3 | 1 | 2 |
302 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
245 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 | 553 (60%) |
|---|---|
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 185 (20%) |
| Black or African American | 121 (13%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 17 (2%) |
| Two or more races | 10 (1%) |
| Asian | 10 (1%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 9 (1%) |
| Hispanic | 9 (1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 6 (0.7%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Montreat College is $26,294 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 | $21,717 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $23,372 |
| $48-75K | $26,184 |
| $75-110K | $28,027 |
| $110K+ | $29,514 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $31,460 | $10,710 |
| Tuition in-state | $31,460 | $10,710 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $31,460 | $10,710 |
| Fee in-district | $2,400 | $600 |
| Fee in-state | $2,400 | $600 |
| Fee out-of-state | $2,400 | $600 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 597 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $10,460 |
| Room charge | $4,365 |
| Meal charge | $6,095 |
Montreat College majors
Montreat College has granted 149 bachelor's degrees across 21 programs and 52 master's across 6 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Montreat College.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Systems Security & Auditing & Information Assurance | 2 | 31 | |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 23 | 7 | |
| Psychology, Other | 27 | ||
| Mental Health Counseling & Counselor | 22 | ||
| Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology | 16 | ||
| Organizational Leadership | 10 | ||
| Community Health Services & Liaison & Counseling | 9 | ||
| Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Administration | 9 | ||
| Communication, General | 5 | ||
| Education, Other | 5 | ||
| Biomedical Sciences, General | 4 | ||
| Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other | 4 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 4 | ||
| Outdoor Education | 4 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 3 | ||
| General Studies | 3 | ||
| Public Administration | 3 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 2 | ||
| Human Resources Management & Personnel Administration, General | 2 | ||
| Human Services, General | 2 | ||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 2 | ||
| Music Management | 2 | ||
| Bible & Biblical Studies | 1 | ||
| Environmental Education | 1 | ||
| History, General | 1 | ||
| Pre-Theology & Pre-Ministerial Studies | 1 | ||
| Theology & Theological Studies | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 5 | 149 | 52 |
Montreat College has a graduation rate of 41%, which is among the 26% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 41% | 36% | 48% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Montreat College has published 138 scientific papers with 854 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Philosophy, Political Science, Sociology, Law, History, Environmental Science, Computer Science, Art & Design, and Psychology.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 0 | 1 |
| 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 | 47 |
| 2014 | 4 | 49 |
| 2015 | 7 | 64 |
| 2016 | 4 | 46 |
| 2017 | 5 | 46 |
| 2018 | 5 | 41 |
| 2019 | 2 | 62 |
| 2020 | 6 | 54 |
| 2021 | 3 | 47 |
| 2022 | 10 | 50 |
| 2023 | 14 | 71 |
| 2024 | 12 | 81 |
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. Graham has been considered as one of the most influential and best-known evangelicals in America.
-
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 | 225 |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Small Programs |
Location and contacts
| Address | 310 Gaither Circle Montreat, North Carolina, 28757-1267 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 1,000 |
| Phone | 8286698012 |