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Montreat College, MC, is a private, four-year, liberal arts college in Montreat, North Carolina that was founded in 1916. It offers programs at the associate’s, bachelor's and master's degree levels in subjects like business, arts, fine arts, sciences, social sciences, communication, and education. Corporate training and team development opportunities are offered at The Montreat College Professional Development Institute.
MC participates in the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics as a member of the Appalachian Athletic Conference. Students participate in sports like baseball, basketball, cross country, golf, soccer, softball, track and field, and volleyball. The nickname for the athletics teams is the Cavaliers. The college has a Student Government Association as well as a number of clubs including the Outdoors Club, the Mountain Biking Club, the Drama Club, Oh Snap! Photography Club, and the Archery Club.
Montreat College can be found in Montreat, NC (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 music, business and management, and conservation and resource management.
The school does not have an open admissions system. Not everyone who applies is accepted. Montreat College turned down 70% of potential students in 2007. Only 25% of students scored 420 or lower in 2007 on the verbal SAT test. Math SAT scores at the school centered around 430 to 540, but ranged both higher and lower. People attending Montreat College come from a variety of states around the country.
A tenure system is one way the school works to keep a high-quality staff.
In 2007, 1,145 students were enrolled in Montreat College. Older adults are in evidence at the school, often seeking career changing education.
Student dorms or apartments are common at Montreat College. 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 Circle
Montreat, NC 28757-1267
General Phone: (828) 669-8012
http://www.montreat.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 153 | business management |
| Education And Teaching | 17 | elementary school teaching, education, teacher aide |
| Liberal Arts | 12 | history, general studies, English |
| Religion And Philosophy | 11 | religion |
| Family And Social Work | 7 | human services |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 6 | environmental studies |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 6 | parks and recreation studies |
| Music | 4 | music |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 2 | information technology |
| Science | 1 | biology |
| Mathematics | 0 | mathematics |
Number of programs and degrees for Montreat College in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 183 | 14 |
| Master's degree | 20 | 1 |
| Associate's degree | 16 | 3 |
In 2007, Montreat College had a total enrollment of 1,145 students (1,131 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 46% |
| Women | 54% |
| Full-Time | 96% |
| Part-Time | 4% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 88% |
| Graduate | 12% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 60% |
| Black | 26% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 5% |
| Unknown | 4% |
| (Foreign Students) | 2% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 14% |
| 20-21 | 16% |
| 22-24 | 8% |
| 25-29 | 8% |
| 30-34 | 12% |
| 35-39 | 12% |
| 40-49 | 20% |
| 50-64 | 7% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 58 % |
Montreat College offers campus housing for 395 of its 1,131 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(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 does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 437 | 131 | 30% | 112 | 86% |
| Men | 214 | 63 | 29% | 51 | 81% |
| Women | 223 | 68 | 30% | 61 | 90% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 420 | 540 |
| SAT Math | 430 | 540 |
| ACT Verbal | 18 | 23 |
| ACT Math | 18 | 23 |
| 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 | 64% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 27% |
| 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 | $ 18,056 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 18,056 |
| Room and board | $ 5,786 |
| 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 (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 10 | 5 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 17 | 8 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 1 | 7 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 13 | $56,115 | 0 | * |
| Associate professor | academic year | 10 | $48,499 | 6 | $53,761 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 18 | $44,302 | 8 | $46,335 |
| Instructor | academic year | 0 | * | 7 | $31,054 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 41 | $49,071 | 21 | $43,363 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Appalachian Athletic Conference |
| Basketball | Appalachian Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | Appalachian Athletic Conference |
| Track | Appalachian Athletic Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 73 | 54 | 127 |
| Baseball | 34 | 0 | 34 |
| Basketball | 19 | 12 | 31 |
| Track | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| All Other Sports | 20 | 39 | 59 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Information Technology
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Studies
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Education, General
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 4% |  |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| % of accepted students who choose to enroll (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 10% | |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in conservation and resource management (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 17% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in music (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
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 services Student employment services Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Offers athletic scholarships
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