Montreat College

Private nonprofit four-year university in Montreat, NC that costs an average of $25,095 a year after financial aid, admits 69% of applicants and graduates 43% of full-time students.

Net price / year
$25,095
Acceptance rate
69%
Graduation rate
43%
Earnings after 10 yrs
$53,114

Private nonprofitLarge suburb762 undergraduates

Cost of Montreat College

Total cost of attendance (per year)$50,120
Tuition and fees, in-state$37,544
Housing and food (on campus)$12,315
Books and supplies$0
Average net price after aid$25,095

Net price by family income

Family incomeAverage net price / year
$0–30,000$21,122
$30,001–48,000$21,388
$48,001–75,000$21,456
$75,001–110,000$23,030
$110,001+$31,737

Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships. Get your own estimate with Montreat College's net price calculator ↗.

Admissions

Acceptance rate69%
Test scoresNeither required nor recommended

Graduation, earnings and debt

Graduation rate43%
First-year retention59%
Median earnings 6 years after enrolling$40,380
Median earnings 10 years after enrolling$53,114
Rank in North Carolina (earnings)25th of 55 similar colleges
Median debt of graduates$24,150
Typical monthly loan payment$274 (10-year plan)
Students with Pell grants45%
Students with federal loans66%

Majors and programs at Montreat College

Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.

Bachelor's degree programs (32)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management56$72,119$19,862
Business Administration, Management and Operations50$53,066$27,000
Psychology, Other38$40,293$24,725
Accounting and Related Services1——
Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management3——
Bible/Biblical Studies1——
Biology16——
Communication and Media Studies8——
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services5——
Criminal Justice and Corrections16——
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft———
Education, Other10——
English Language and Literature5——
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs———
History4——
Human Resources Management and Services2——
Human Services11——
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities———
Marketing3——
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions———
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies———
Music1——
Natural Resources Conservation and Research———
Non-Professional Legal Studies1——
Outdoor Education9——
Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences26—$23,551
Psychology4——
Public Administration———
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness1——
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods6——
Theological and Ministerial Studies2——
Theology and Religious Vocations, Other———

Certificate programs (1)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management———

Associate's degree programs (4)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Biology———
Business/Commerce1——
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management3——
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities3——

Master's degree programs (4)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Business Administration, Management and Operations43$52,874—
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions47$49,799$52,556
Public Administration8——
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas1——

Graduate certificate programs (2)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management———
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations———

Similar colleges in North Carolina

CollegeCityNet price / yrAcceptanceEarnings
Brevard CollegeBrevard$25,61742%$49,182
Greensboro CollegeGreensboro$18,18770%$50,121
Warren Wilson CollegeSwannanoa$23,31971%$39,685
William Peace UniversityRaleigh$23,00294%$47,869
Lees-McRae CollegeBanner Elk$28,25377%$52,058
Shaw UniversityRaleigh$24,24280%$38,822
Pfeiffer UniversityMisenheimer$22,69696%$54,743
Livingstone CollegeSalisbury$17,02659%$38,502

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About Montreat College

TypePrivate nonprofit four-year university
LocationMontreat, NC
SettingLarge suburb
Undergraduates762
Student-to-faculty ratio11 to 1
AccreditorSouthern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
Websitemontreat.edu ↗

Frequently asked questions

What is Montreat College's acceptance rate?

Montreat College admits 69% of applicants.

How much does Montreat College cost per year?

The full cost of attendance is $50,120 a year (tuition and fees: $37,544). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $25,095 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $21,122.

How much do Montreat College graduates earn?

Former students earn a median of $53,114 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 25th of 55 similar colleges in North Carolina. The best-paid bachelor's program is computer/information technology administration and management ($72,119 a year after graduation).

What is Montreat College's graduation rate?

43% of full-time students graduate within six years, and 59% of first-year students return for a second year.