MONTREAT COLLEGE (Montreat-Anderson College)
- 310 Gaither Circle, Box 1267
- Montreat, NC 28757
- OPEID College Code: 00294800
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- General Phone: (828) 669-8012
- President: Dr. Dan Struble
- Type: Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Master's
- Local Area: Midsized Suburb
- Student Enrollment: 1,251
- College Alias: Montreat-Anderson College
- College Mascot: Cavaliers
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History
Montreat College was founded in 1916 in Montreat, North Carolina. The school is a Christian college in the Presbyterian tradition, and stresses academic and religious importance. The school was originally formed as a retreat so that Christians has a place to worship freely, though that changes when it was proposed that the grounds and facilities should be used as a school during the academic year. Currently the school operates four campuses, the main campus in Montreat, a secondary campus in Black Mountain and adult studies campuses in Asheville and Charlotte.
Academics
Montreat College offers a variety of undergraduate programs along with associate degree programs. Masters programs are available at the adult studies campus. Montreat College prides itself on academic excellence.
Majors offered include:
Admissions and Financial Aid
Admission to Montreat College is determined based on academics, potential, personality, motivation, integrity, and leadership ability. All applications are reviewed with those criteria in mind with a final interview with the director of admissions necessary for approval. Montreat College's financial aid office will assist students in determining eligibility for financial aid awards.
Athletics
The Montreat College Cavaliers participate in the AAC conference and the NAIA.
Athletic Programs:
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Golf
- Soccer
- Track and Field
- Volleyball
- Student Services
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Study Abroad Opportunities
- Teaching K-12 Certification Offered Can Complete Preparation With Specialization State Approved for Certification
- Religious Affiliation
- Presbyterian Church (Usa)
- Website
- www.montreat.edu

- Mission Statement
- Click To Read Mission Statement
- Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Baccalaureate Colleges--Diverse Fields
- Undergraduate Classification Professions Focus, Some Graduate Coexistence
- Graduate Classification Single Postbaccalaureate (Business)
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Full-Time Four-Year, Selective, Lower Transfer-In
- Enrollment Classification Very High Undergraduate
- Size Classification Very Small Four-Year, Primarily Residential
- Admission Links
- Admissions: www.montreat.edu
- Online Application: Apply Online
- Admission Fees Fall 2009
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $30.00
- Graduate Application Fee: $30.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- High School or Secondary School GPA Required
- High School or Secondary School Rank Recommended
- High School or Secondary School Record Required
- College Preparatory Program Completion Required
- Recommendation Consideration Recommended
- Admission Test Scores (SAT ®, ACT ®, ...) Required
- TOEFL Required
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 323 | 353 | 676 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 147 (46%) | 168 (48%) | 315 (47%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 75 (51%) | 69 (41%) | 144 (46%) |
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | 87 | 61% |
| ACT ® Exam | 37 | 26% |
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | 450 | 560 |
| SAT ® Math | 450 | 560 |
| SAT ® Writing | 420 | 540 |
| ACT ® Composite | 19 | 26 |
| ACT ® English | - | - |
| ACT ® Math | - | - |
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Website: Montreat-Anderson College Financial Aid Office
- FAFSA Student Aid: Apply Online
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 100%
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 80% | 38% | 78% | 85% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $5,967 | $5,171 | $4,556 | $7,546 |
| 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 7.0% | 3.7% | 5.1% |
| Number in Default | 22 | 12 | 18 |
| Number in Repayment | 310 | 321 | 350 |
| 2009-10 | 2008-09 | 2007-08 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-District Tuition and Fees | $20,676 | $19,080 | $18,056 |
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $20,676 | $19,080 | $18,056 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $20,676 | $19,080 | $18,056 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,100 | $1,000 | $900 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $6,541 | $6,000 | $5,786 |
| Other Expenses | $3,300 | $3,300 | $3,150 |
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $8,100 | $7,200 | $6,755 |
| Other Expenses | $3,300 | $3,300 | $3,150 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $3,300 | $3,300 | $3,150 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-District | $31,617 | $29,380 | $27,892 |
| In-State | $31,617 | $29,380 | $27,892 |
| Out of State | $31,617 | $29,380 | $27,892 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-District | $33,176 | $30,580 | $28,861 |
| In-State | $33,176 | $30,580 | $28,861 |
| Out of State | $33,176 | $30,580 | $28,861 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-District | $25,076 | $23,380 | $22,106 |
| In-State | $25,076 | $23,380 | $22,106 |
| Out of State | $25,076 | $23,380 | $22,106 |
| Certificate | Bachelor | Master | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences | |||
| Biology Degree | - | 4 | - |
| Business and Marketing Studies | |||
| Business Administration Degree | - | 85 | 37 |
| Organizational Behavior Studies Degree | - | 67 | 10 |
| Corporate Communications Degree | - | 1 | - |
| Computer and Information Sciences | |||
| Information Technology Degree | - | - | - |
| Education | |||
| Elementary Education Degree | - | 3 | 34 |
| English Language and Literature | |||
| English Language and Literature Degree | - | 5 | - |
| Ethnic Cultural and Gender Studies | |||
| United States Studies Degree | - | - | - |
| History | |||
| History Degree | - | 4 | - |
| Natural Resources and Conservation | |||
| Environmental Studies Degree | - | 6 | - |
| Philosophy and Religious Studies | |||
| Religious Studies Degree | - | 7 | - |
| Psychology | |||
| Psychology Degree | - | 6 | - |
| Public Administration and Social Services | |||
| Human Services Degree | - | 8 | - |
| Recreation and Fitness Studies | |||
| Parks and Recreation Degree | - | 8 | - |
| Theology and Religious Vocations | |||
| Theology and Religious Vocations, Other Degree | - | 2 | - |
| Visual and Performing Arts | |||
| Music Degree | - | 1 | - |
| Music Management and Merchandising Degree | - | 1 | - |
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 1,251 Undergraduate: 992 Graduate: 259
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 435 Female: 816
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 375 Female: 617
- Graduate Gender Male: 60 Female: 199
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 1,193 Part-Time: 58
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 934 Part-Time: 58
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 259 Part-Time: 0
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 16 | 1% |
| American Indian | 22 | 2% |
| Black | 314 | 25% |
| Asian | 8 | 0.6% |
| Hispanic | 31 | 2% |
| White | 783 | 63% |
| Unknown | 77 | 6% |
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 44 | 4% |
| Ages 18-19 | 182 | 15% |
| Ages 20-21 | 169 | 14% |
| Ages 22-24 | 121 | 10% |
| Ages 25-29 | 150 | 12% |
| Ages 30-34 | 136 | 11% |
| Ages 35-39 | 135 | 11% |
| Ages 40-49 | 214 | 17% |
| Ages 50-65 | 92 | 7% |
| Age Over 65 | 1 | 0.08% |
| Age Unknown | 7 | 0.6% |
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 241 | 150 | 91 |
| Faculty Status | 47 | 45 | 2 |
| Tenured Faculty | 19 | 19 | - |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 99 | 41 | 58 |
| Primarily Instruction | 57 | - | 57 |
| Primarily Research | 1 | 1 | - |
| Primarily Public Service | 1 | - | 1 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 31 | 29 | 2 |
| Other Professionals | 53 | 43 | 10 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 58 | 37 | 21 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 23 | 18 | 5 |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 28 | 13 | 15 |
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $43,981 (35) | $44,872 (26) | $41,406 (9) |
| Professor | $52,792 (11) | $53,342 (9) | $50,318 (2) |
| Associate Professor | $44,997 (8) | $44,581 (6) | $46,243 (2) |
| Assistant Professor | $39,744 (12) | $39,868 (9) | $39,372 (3) |
| Instructor | $30,429 (4) | $30,150 (2) | $30,708 (2) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $52,696 (5) | $43,370 (4) | $90,000 (1) |
| Professor | $8,484 (1) | $8,484 (1) | - (-) |
| Associate Professor | $77,198 (2) | $64,396 (1) | $90,000 (1) |
| Assistant Professor | $50,300 (2) | $50,300 (2) | - (-) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $43,873 (40) | $43,621 (30) | $44,629 (10) |
| Professor | $48,971 (12) | $48,702 (10) | $50,318 (2) |
| Associate Professor | $48,630 (10) | $45,740 (7) | $55,374 (3) |
| Assistant Professor | $39,946 (14) | $40,102 (11) | $39,372 (3) |
| Instructor | $30,429 (4) | $30,150 (2) | $30,708 (2) |
- Member of National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athlete Student Aid | |||
| Total Aid | $666,616 | $339,616 | $327,000 |
| Ratio (%) | 100% | 51% | 49% |
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 163 | 83 | 80 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 129 | 62 | 67 |
| Baseball | 25 | 25 | - |
| Basketball | 39 | 22 | 17 |
| All Track Combined | 21 | 11 | 10 |
| Golf | 14 | 5 | 9 |
| Soccer | 38 | 20 | 18 |
| Softball | 14 | - | 14 |
| Volleyball | 12 | - | 12 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $31,443 | $28,862 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $18,750 | $4,400 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 21 | 10 | 11 |
| Baseball | 3 | 3 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 2 | - |
| Basketball | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| All Track Combined | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Golf | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Soccer | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Softball | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Volleyball | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 58%
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 44% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 39% |
| Female | 46% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | - |
| American Indian | 100% |
| Black | 87% |
| Asian | - |
| Hispanic | 33% |
| White | 40% |
| Unknown | 11% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 25% |
| 5 Years | 30% |
| 6 Years | 31% |
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| Residence Hall | ||
| Drug Related | 2 | 2 |
| Liquor Related | 2 | 5 |
| On Campus | ||
| Drug Related | 2 | 2 |
| Liquor Related | 2 | 6 |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| Residence Hall | ||
| Burglary | 2 | 3 |
| On Campus | ||
| Burglary | 5 | 5 |
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