Montreat College can be found in Montreat, North Carolina (a medium-sized suburb). One of the defining characteristics of the school is its status as a Presbyterian Church (USA) school. Montreat College is a private, not-for-profit institution. The Master's degree is the highest degree at the school.
The most common majors at Montreat College are in business and management.
The school does not have an open admissions system. Not everyone who applies is accepted. Only 25% of students scored 430 or lower in 2005 on the verbal SAT test. Math SAT scores at Montreat College centered around 460 to 540, but ranged both higher and lower.
A tenure system is one way the school works to keep a high-quality staff.
In 2005, 1,017 students were enrolled in Montreat College. Older adults are in evidence at the school, often seeking career changing education.
Full-time students are the norm at Montreat College. Student dorms or apartments are common at the school. Montreat College offers students meal plans. The school student athletes compete in Appalachian Athletic Conference competitions. Montreat College offers athletic financial aid to more of its students than do most colleges.
More complete details are provided below.
Montreat College
310 Gaither Cir
Montreat, NC 28757-1267
General Phone: (828) 669-8011
http://www.montreat.edu
Montreat College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 167 | business management |
| Liberal Arts | 45 | general studies, English, history |
| Religion And Philosophy | 16 | religion |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 13 | parks and recreation studies |
| Education And Teaching | 10 | elementary school teaching, teacher aide |
| Family And Social Work | 7 | human services |
| Music | 4 | music |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 3 | environmental studies |
| Science | 2 | biology |
| Mathematics | 1 | mathematics |
Number of programs and degrees for Montreat College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 181 | 12 |
| Associate's degree | 59 | 3 |
| Master's degree | 28 | 1 |
In 2005, Montreat College had a total enrollment of 1,017 students (1,008 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 47% |
| Women | 53% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 96% |
| Graduate | 4% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 73% |
| Black | 16% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 6% |
| Other Races | 2% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 14% |
| 20-21 | 15% |
| 22-24 | 11% |
| 25-29 | 14% |
| 30-34 | 14% |
| 35-39 | 10% |
| 40-49 | 18% |
| 50-64 | 4% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| North Carolina | 85% |
| Georgia | 2% |
| Tennessee | 2% |
| South Carolina | 2% |
| Michigan | 1% |
| Ohio | 1% |
| Virginia | 1% |
| Florida | 1% |
| New Hampshire | 1% |
| Foreign countries | 1% |
| Alabama | 1% |
| Indiana | 1% |
| Texas | 1% |
| Pennsylvania | 1% |
| New York | 1% |
| Connecticut | 1% |
| West Virginia | 1% |
| Arkansas | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 67 % |
| Part-Time | 43 % |
Montreat College offers campus housing for 395 of its 1,008 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Montreat, North Carolina for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other North Carolina Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 21 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 342 | 273 | 80% | 103 | 38% |
| Men | 154 | 119 | 77% | 48 | 40% |
| Women | 188 | 154 | 82% | 55 | 36% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 430 | 530 |
| SAT Math | 460 | 540 |
| ACT Composite | 18 | 23 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 88% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 19% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 15,560 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 15,560 |
| Room and board | $ 5,008 |
| Room charge | $ 2,544 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,464 |
| Books and supplies | $ 900 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,150 |
Financial Aid:
Montreat College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 294800)
Montreat College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 14 | 3 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 8 | 2 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 4 | 2 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 6 | $48,619 | 2 | * |
| Associate professor | academic year | 9 | $43,335 | 2 | * |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 10 | $38,721 | 1 | * |
| Instructor | academic year | 1 | * | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 26 | $42,682 | 7 | $42,433 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Appalachian Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | Appalachian Athletic Conference |
| Track | Appalachian Athletic Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 73 | 57 | 130 |
| Baseball | 35 | 0 | 35 |
| Basketball | 14 | 15 | 29 |
| Track | 3 | 5 | 8 |
| All Other Sports | 21 | 37 | 58 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Studies
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Elementary Education and Teaching
Teacher Assistant/Aide
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Human Services, General
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
General Studies
History, General
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Montreat College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | ![]() ![]() |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | ![]() |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | ![]() |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | ![]() |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 17% | ![]() |
Notable:
Presbyterian Church (USA) affiliation
Accepts some high school credits
Offers credit for life experience
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Career counseling
Career placement services
Student employment services
Option to study abroad
Offers campus housing
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Offers campus housing
Offers a board (meal) plan
Tenure system for quality teaching
Offers athletic scholarships
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