Montreat College
Montreat, NC310 Gaither Circle, Montreat, NC 28757-1267
828-669-8012
Montreat College is a small, private, Christian college located in the mountains of Western North Carolina. The college was founded in 1916 by the Rev. Dr. W.C. Brown, a Presbyterian minister, and his wife, Mrs. Annie Bell Brown. The Browns were inspired by the mountain scenery and the people of the area, and they wanted to create a college that would provide a quality education for young people in a Christian environment.
The college began with just a few students, but it quickly grew. In its early years, the college offered only two-year programs, but it began offering four-year programs in the 1930s. Today, the college offers a variety of programs, including business, education, nursing, and the arts and sciences.
Montreat College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. The college has an enrollment of about 1,000 students, and it employs a faculty of about 100. The college is located on a beautiful campus of about 200 acres, and it offers a variety of student activities, including athletics, clubs, and organizations.
Quick Facts
Enrollment: 950
Acceptance Rate: 71.20%
Type: Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above
Main Website: https://www.montreat.edu/
Financial Aid: https://www.montreat.edu/admissions/tuition-aid/
Annual Costs
Total Cost In-State On-Campus: $42215
Total Cost Out-State On-Campus: $42215
Return on Investment Rating
The estimated cost for four years as an undergraduate at Montreat College is $158468.41. This includes the average cost of attendance for four years plus the interest on the average loan over a ten year repayment minus the average of grants and scholarships per student.
We then contrast this figure with average early-career and mid-career average incomes of graduates of four year programs at Montreat College. For graduates of Montreat College, we saw an average early-career income of $43900.00 and mid-career income of $64200.00. We then ranked the school's value based on how many years of mid-career income it takes to repay the educational costs.