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About Montreat College

presbyterian affiliatedsmall class sizesmountain campusliberal arts focuspre med programs

Montreat College is a private liberal arts college in Montreat, NC, known for its presbyterian affiliated, small class sizes, and mountain campus. With an acceptance rate of 68%, Montreat College is accessible for most qualified applicants, typically enrolling around 210 students each year. Montreat College is test optional; submitting a strong score can strengthen an application, though it is not required for consideration. Montreat College offers merit scholarships regardless of financial need, with awards averaging $17,946 per year; the sticker price of $43,240 may look very different from what your family actually pays.

Admissions

Montreat College acceptance rate and admitted student profile

accessible for most qualified applicants

68%
Overall Accept Rate

Application Strategy

Strategy tips for applying to Montreat College

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Essay Strategy
Montreat is a Presbyterian-affiliated college where faith integration is central to campus life, so use your essays and short answers to speak honestly about how your Christian faith or spiritual journey connects to your academic and personal goals.
Demonstrated Interest
Montreat's campus sits in a mountain cove near Black Mountain, NC, and visiting in person signals genuine commitment to this tight-knit community. Reach out to the admissions office to schedule a tour and try to meet with a coach or faculty member in your area of interest while you are there.

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Financial Aid & Cost

What Montreat College actually costs your family

Average net prices by income bracket from College Scorecard data.

Family IncomeSticker PriceEst. Net Cost / yr
0-30k~$43k/yr$23.3k
30k-48k~$43k/yr$24.9k
48k-75k~$43k/yr$25.1k
75k-110k~$43k/yr$25.7k
110k+~$43k/yr$30.6k

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Outcomes & Campus

Student outcomes and campus profile

41%
6-Year Graduation Rate
$40k
Median Earnings (6 yrs)
8:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
824
Undergrad Enrollment
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