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Montreat College
Most applicants get into Montreat College — 69.2% were admitted — so the real questions are cost, fit and outcomes, covered below.
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Montreat College occupies suburban Montreat, NC — a private campus quieter than a downtown one, closer to one than a rural seat. The school maintains its Interdenominational affiliation, which threads through campus life to a degree that varies by program.
Its highest-earning path is Business Administration, Management and Operations, where graduates median $67,034 four years out. Faculty pay averages $76,680 a year here — a rough proxy for what the school spends on the teaching itself. With 762 undergraduates and a residential core, weekends happen on campus — and 58.9% of first-years come back for a second year.
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Admissions
Montreat College does not use test scores in admissions at all: the 69.2% who got into Montreat College did it on GPA, coursework and application alone. No score range exists to publish.
In the Fall 2023 cycle, Montreat College received 2,154 applications and admitted 1,412 (65.6%), with 201 enrolling.
How Montreat College compares
| Montreat College | North Carolina median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 69.2% | 75.1% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $36,450 | $19,500 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $45,151 | $45,873 | $53,781 |
Ten years out, Montreat College's median earnings are $45,151 — below the North Carolina benchmark of $45,873. Weigh that against the $36,450 price above; the by-major table shows majors drive much of this gap.
Cost, size & completion
Montreat College lists tuition at $36,450 for everyone — private schools don't do residency pricing. Montreat College's sticker and net price can differ sharply after aid; treat $36,450 as the ceiling, not the bill.
With 762 undergraduates, Montreat College is small enough that class size and faculty access are structural, not marketing claims.
50.3% graduate within six years. Roughly 50% don't — ask a Montreat College tour guide what happens to them and watch the answer carefully.
Top majors by earnings at Montreat College
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $67,034 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $41,209 |
| Psychology, Other | $39,845 |
Median earnings for these 3 Montreat College programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $45,151 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 23 additional Montreat College programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for Montreat College?
Montreat College doesn't look at test scores; its 69.2% admission rate turned on transcripts, coursework rigor and the application itself.
What is Montreat College's acceptance rate?
65.6% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 1,412 admitted from 2,154 applicants.
How much does Montreat College cost?
At Montreat College, published tuition is $36,450 — net price after aid usually comes in lower. That number is Montreat College's ceiling, not a quote.
What do Montreat College graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $45,151 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in North Carolina
- University of Mount Olive — 75.8% admitted
- Methodist University — 75.1% admitted
- Meredith College — 74.2% admitted
- University of North Carolina at Charlotte — 79.6% admitted
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Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.