Montreat College
Montreat College is a private non-profit college or university in Montreat, NC, with about 29 programs reporting completions in the federal extract used on this page. It reports a completion rate of about 50.31% for the cohort window published by the Education Department—one yardstick, not the whole story of student success.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $36,450
- 2024 Average Net Price: $27,061 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 69.20% Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 762 91.6% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 50.31%
- Average ACT Score: 25
Montreat College: what the data shows
Common questions about Montreat College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Montreat College?
Montreat College is located in Montreat, NC (ZIP 28757-1267).
NCES locale classification: Rural fringe.
Is Montreat College public or private?
Montreat College is a Private Non-profit institution.
How much does Montreat College cost?
Published tuition: $36,450.
Average net price after aid: $27,061.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $23,261 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $24,904 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $25,075 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $25,700 |
| $110,001+ | $30,607 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $145,800.
How hard is it to get into Montreat College?
Admission rate: 69.20%.
Among enrollees who submitted scores: midpoint ACT 25.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is Montreat College?
Total enrollment: 762 students.
About 92% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Montreat College?
150%-time completion rate: 50.31%.
First-year retention: 58.9%.
What do graduates of Montreat College earn?
Median earnings: $39,763 six years after entry; $45,151 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $25,813.
39.13% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Montreat College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Other/Unknown Programs (177 completions)
- CIP 520201 (31 completions)
- Graphic Communications (26 completions)
- CIP 520213 (16 completions)
- CIP 511508 (12 completions)
- CIP 429999 (11 completions)
- CIP 260908 (10 completions)
- Public Administration and Social Service (9 completions)
- Biology (8 completions)
- Criminal Justice & Corrections (7 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Montreat College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 69.20%; completion rate 50.31%; median earnings $45,151 at 10 years; net price $27,061. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Costs
Tuition Costs
$36,450
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Montreat College was $36,450.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$27,061
2024 Value
In 2024 Montreat College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $27,061.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$108,244 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$27,061 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$145,800 4-Year Tuition
Costs include tuition and fees. Room & board, books, and other expenses are additional.
4-year total cost breakdown for Montreat College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
39.13% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
67.72% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Montreat College was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Montreat College in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $23,520 | $23,520 | $18,096 |
| 2014 | $23,520 | $23,520 | $19,453 |
| 2015 | $24,220 | $24,220 | $13,704 |
| 2016 | $24,940 | $24,940 | $19,400 |
| 2017 | $25,730 | $25,730 | $19,720 |
| 2018 | $26,920 | $26,920 | $21,275 |
| 2019 | $27,950 | $27,950 | $22,946 |
| 2020 | $28,750 | $28,750 | $23,643 |
| 2021 | $29,462 | $29,462 | $24,828 |
| 2022 | $30,525 | $30,525 | $25,023 |
| 2023 | $33,860 | $33,860 | $26,328 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
69.20% Acceptance Rate
This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
ACT Average: 25
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
91.6% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Montreat College in 2024 is 762 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
58.9%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
36.54% 100% Completion Time
50.31% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 36.54% of students graduating from Montreat College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Montreat College.
Return on Investment
$25,813 Median Student Debt
$45,151 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
57.17% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
317.12% Return on Investment
5.7 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Montreat College.
Top Programs by Completions
10 Programs Reporting Data
CIP 52.0201: 31 completions
Graphic Communications: 26 completions
CIP 52.0213: 16 completions
CIP 51.1508: 12 completions
CIP 42.9999: 11 completions
CIP 26.0908: 10 completions
Public Administration and Social Service: 9 completions
Biology: 8 completions
Criminal Justice & Corrections: 7 completions
Other/Unknown Programs: 177 completions
Most popular programs at Montreat College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Montreat College graduates.
About
Montreat College is a private non-profit institution located in Montreat, NC, offering 29 distinct degree programs across various academic disciplines. The institution enrolls approximately 762 students. The admission rate is 69.20%. Average ACT scores for admitted students are 25. The institution maintains a 50.31% graduation rate. Approximately 39.13% of students receive Pell Grants.
Institution Type
Private Non-profit
Location
Montreat, NC 28757-1267
Region: Southeast
Insights and Analysis
Montreat College provides educational opportunities for students seeking higher education. Prospective students should carefully evaluate all factors including costs, outcomes, and program offerings when making their enrollment decisions.
FAQ
How much does Montreat College cost?
Reported in-state tuition is $36,450 and average net price is $27,061 in the latest College Scorecard data.
How hard is it to get into Montreat College?
The admission rate is 69.2% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data.
What test scores do students need for Montreat College?
Among enrolled students who submitted scores, Montreat College reports midpoint ACT about 25.
What do graduates of Montreat College earn?
Median earnings are $39,763 six years after entry and $45,151 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Montreat College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 50.3% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Montreat College students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $25,813.
How big is Montreat College?
Total enrollment is about 762 students in the latest reporting year.
Is Montreat College public or private?
Montreat College is a private nonprofit institution located in Montreat, NC.
Is Montreat College an HBCU?
No. Montreat College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Montreat College a tribal college?
No. Montreat College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Montreat College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Montreat College does not meet that proxy (reported share 2.2%).
Is Montreat College religiously affiliated?
Yes. IPEDS reports a religious affiliation for Montreat College: Interdenominational.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.