- Acceptance rate: 69% for fall 2024
- Average net price: $26,294 a year (2022–23)
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Montreat College reported an acceptance rate of 69% for fall 2024.
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Montreat College GPA requirements
Montreat College requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and Montreat College hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
Montreat College acceptance rate
Montreat College admitted 1,204 of 1,740 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 69%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Montreat College is a private nonprofit 4-year college in Montreat, North Carolina, with 781 undergraduates.
Admission requirements
What Montreat College looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Required |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Not considered |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Not considered |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Not considered |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Not considered |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Not considered |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Not considered |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Not considered |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Not considered |
Montreat College didn't report SAT or ACT scores for its fall 2024 first-year students.
AP credit
Montreat College awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It also awards credit for life experience, such as work or military service.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $26,294 a year at Montreat College in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
Is it easy to get into Montreat College?
Somewhat: more than half of applicants got in. Montreat College admitted 69% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
What GPA does Montreat College look for?
Montreat College requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.
Is a 3.0 GPA good enough for Montreat College?
GPA alone can't tell you here. Montreat College admitted 69% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.
What is the acceptance rate at Montreat College?
Montreat College's acceptance rate was 69% for fall 2024: it admitted 1,204 of 1,740 first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
How important is GPA for getting into Montreat College?
A lot: Montreat College requires high school GPA and high school record. It doesn't consider high school class rank, college preparatory program, recommendations, essay or personal statement, test scores, other tests, demonstration of competencies, work experience and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Does Montreat College require the SAT or ACT?
Check Montreat College's admissions website for the current rule: testing policies change from year to year. Montreat College didn't consider SAT or ACT scores, even if you sent them (test blind), it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education (fall 2024).
Does Montreat College consider legacy status?
No. Montreat College doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Does Montreat College ask for a personal statement?
No. Montreat College doesn't consider a personal statement or essay, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
What is the average net price at Montreat College?
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $26,294 a year at Montreat College in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Does Montreat College accept AP credit?
Yes. Montreat College awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
Before you apply, check Montreat College's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- College Navigator: Montreat CollegeU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
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