Montreat College
Montreat, NC
School Background
2022 Undergraduate Enrollment: 851
Graduate Enrollment: 160
Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields
Highest degree awarded:
Graduate
Religious Affiliation:
Interdenominational
Campus Details
Suburb: Large (outside principal city, in urbanized area with population of 250,000 or more)
Four-year, very small, highly residential
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full-time, inclusive, higher transfer-in
Applicant and Admittance Traits
2022 Admission Rate: 90.24%
Male/Female: 51% / 49% (2017)
First generation college students: 30.3% (2017)
Percentage of students who are married when enrolled: 9.2% (2017)
Percentage of students who are veterans: 3.6% (2010)
Test scores for admission: Considered but not required
Appliants applying to 2+ schools: 57.6% (2017)
Appliants applying to 3+ schools: 40.5% (2017)
Appliants applying to 4+ schools: 28.5% (2017)
Appliants applying to 5+ schools: 21.8% (2017)
Ethnicity Information
White: 52.9%
Black: 12.0%
Hispanic: 5.9%
Asian: 0.8%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.9%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.5%
2+ races: 2.6%
Non-resident alien: 2.2%
Unknown race: 22.2%
Black: 12.0%
Hispanic: 5.9%
Asian: 0.8%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.9%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.5%
2+ races: 2.6%
Non-resident alien: 2.2%
Unknown race: 22.2%
Costs & Fees
2022 Average Tuition & Fees (Room/Board/Books): $41,765
In-State tuition: $29,462Out-of-State tuition: $29,462
Estimated books and supplies: $1,200 (2022)
Estimated on-campus room & board: $9,828 (2022)
Estimated on-campus other fees: $2,750 (2022)
Estimated off-campus room & board: $6,244 (2022)
Estimated off-campus other fees: $2,750 (2022)
Average Family Income: $64,455 (2017)
Median Family Income: $43,222 (2017)
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Percentage of students receiving Pell Grant: 40.1%Percentage of students with Federal Loans: 73.3%
Median federal loan debt at graduation: $25,813 (2021)
Median federal loan payment: $274 (2021)
| Household Income | Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0-$30k | $23,073 |
| $30k-48k | $19,709 |
| $48k-75k | $24,353 |
| $75k-110k | $25,792 |
| $110k+ | $27,962 |
Graduate Outcomes & Job Placements
4-year graduation rate: 26%6-year graduation rate: 29%
1 year post-graduation workforce participation: 98.0% (2020)
Loans
Median federal debt for graduates: $25,813 (2021)Median federal debt for non-graduates: $8,471 (2021)
Median federal debt for first-generation graduates: $12,785 (2021)
Median federal debt for Pell grant recipient graduates: $16,334 (2021)
Ability to Repay Loans
| Graduates, % of Loans in Repayment (Non-delinquent/default) |
Percentage |
|---|---|
| @1 Year | 53.8% (2015) |
| @3 year | 62.8% (2017) |
| @5 year | 67.0% (2017) |
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid (Non-delinquent/default) - Pell Grant Recipients: 39.7% (2015)
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid - 1st Generation Attendees: 42.0% (2015)
Earnings Power
Median earnings, 1 year post graduation: $27,893 (2020)Median earnings, 4 years post graduation: $44,277 (2020)
Popular Majors
| Type of Degree | Major | 2022 Graduates | Median Federal Debt | Median Monthly Payment | 1yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) | 4yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | Natural Resources Conservation and Research. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Communication and Media Studies. | 7 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 2 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Education, Other. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | English Language and Literature, General. | 2 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Biology, General. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences. | 9 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Outdoor Education. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Theological and Ministerial Studies. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Theology and Religious Vocations, Other. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Psychology, Other. | 35 | $35,005 ($2,917) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Music. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Arts, Entertainment,and Media Management. | 2 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions. | 24 | $52,954 ($4,413) | |||
| Associate's Degree | Business/Commerce, General. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 37 | $24,168 | $246 | $38,444 ($3,204) | $53,616 ($4,468) |
| Master's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 26 | $60,279 ($5,023) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | History. | 1 |
Campus Resources
Average faculty salary: $52,038Full time faculty: 27%
Undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio: 13.0
School's endowment start of year: $8,902,956 (2022)
School's endowment end of year: $10,108,848 (2022)