Montreat College Rankings
| Ranking | Category |
|---|---|
| #5937 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 |
| #5802 of 6,566 | For Philosophy |
| #5909 of 6,537 | For Law |
| #5980 of 6,606 | For Political Science |
| #6188 of 7,020 | For Liberal Arts & Social Sciences |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Interdenominational
- Acceptance rate
- 68%
- Undergraduates
- 820
- Graduates
- 152
- 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 68% and is among the top 29% 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 | 68% | 67% | 69% |
| Applicants | 1,440 | 615 | 824 |
| Admissions | 980 | 415 | 565 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 210 | 112 | 98 |
183 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
233 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| Other Tests | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| College-preparatory program | Neither required nor recommended |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Recommendations | Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school rank | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 523 (54%) |
|---|---|
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 249 (26%) |
| Black or African American | 106 (11%) |
| Hispanic | 29 (3%) |
| Two or more races | 20 (2%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 20 (2%) |
| Asian | 9 (0.9%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 6 (0.6%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 4 (0.4%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Montreat College is $25,485 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 | $20,689 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $21,415 |
| $48-75K | $23,414 |
| $75-110K | $25,386 |
| $110K+ | $29,746 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $30,250 | $9,963 |
| Tuition in-state | $30,250 | $9,963 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $30,250 | $9,963 |
| Fee in-district | $275 | $400 |
| Fee in-state | $275 | $400 |
| Fee out-of-state | $275 | $400 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 642 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $10,305 |
| Room charge | $4,500 |
| Meal charge | $5,805 |
Montreat College majors
Montreat College has granted 157 bachelor's degrees across 22 programs and 42 master's across 5 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Montreat College.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | 30 | 2 | |
| Psychology, Other | 27 | ||
| Mental Health Counseling & Counselor | 24 | ||
| Computer and Information Systems Security & Auditing & Information Assurance | 21 | ||
| Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology | 17 | ||
| Organizational Leadership | 13 | ||
| Biomedical Sciences, General | 10 | ||
| Communication, General | 8 | ||
| Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other | 6 | ||
| Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Administration | 5 | ||
| Music Management | 5 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 4 | ||
| Bible & Biblical Studies | 3 | ||
| Environmental Science | 3 | ||
| Outdoor Education | 3 | ||
| Community Health Services & Liaison & Counseling | 2 | ||
| Education, Other | 2 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 2 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 2 | ||
| History, General | 2 | ||
| Music, General | 2 | ||
| Theology & Theological Studies | 2 | ||
| Environmental Education | 1 | ||
| General Studies | 1 | ||
| Human Resources Management & Personnel Administration, General | 1 | ||
| Pre-Theology & Pre-Ministerial Studies | 1 | ||
| Theology and Religious Vocations, Other | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 1 | 157 | 42 |
Montreat College has a graduation rate of 42%, which is among the 28% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 42% | 36% | 48% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Montreat College has published 102 scientific papers with 625 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, Psychology, and Art & Design.
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 | 2 |
| 2001 | 3 | 4 |
| 2002 | 5 | 2 |
| 2003 | 2 | 5 |
| 2004 | 3 | 2 |
| 2005 | 2 | 10 |
| 2006 | 2 | 7 |
| 2007 | 2 | 14 |
| 2008 | 6 | 18 |
| 2009 | 5 | 17 |
| 2010 | 4 | 16 |
| 2011 | 5 | 19 |
| 2012 | 5 | 34 |
| 2013 | 4 | 38 |
| 2014 | 3 | 44 |
| 2015 | 2 | 56 |
| 2016 | 2 | 41 |
| 2017 | 2 | 31 |
| 2018 | 3 | 35 |
| 2019 | 2 | 48 |
| 2020 | 6 | 45 |
| 2021 | 1 | 36 |
| 2022 | 9 | 36 |
| 2023 | 10 | 45 |
Notable alumni
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Franklin Graham
- Occupations
- pastormissionary
- Biography
-
William Franklin Graham III is an American evangelical evangelist and missionary. He frequently engages in Christian revival tours and political commentary. He is president and CEO of the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association (BGEA) and of Samaritan's Purse, an international Christian relief organization. Graham became a "committed Christian" in 1974 and was ordained in 1982, and has since become a public speaker and author. He is a son of the American evangelist Billy Graham.
-
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 | 177 |
| 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 |