
310 Gaither Circle P.O. Box 1267, Montreat, NC 28757-1267, USA


The graduation rates at Montreat College indicate challenges in student completion outcomes compared to national standards. The overall graduation rate is 41%, placing the college in the bottom 20% nationally. This figure suggests that fewer than half of the students complete their programs within the expected timeframe.
When examined by gender, men graduate at a rate of 36%, which situates them in the bottom 25% percentile, while women graduate at a slightly higher rate of 48%, also ranking in the bottom quarter nationally. This disparity shows that female students currently have a marginally better chance of completing their studies at Montreat College than their male counterparts.
Looking specifically at graduation within four years, Montreat College reports a comparatively low rate of 28%, placing it in the bottom 25% of institutions nationwide. The six-year completion rate increases to 41%, still considered low relative to other colleges, underscoring a slow progression toward degree completion.
Retention rates further reflect these trends, with Montreat College maintaining a first-to-second year retention rate of 62%. This rate remains low, ranking in the bottom 20%, and indicates that a significant portion of new students do not continue their studies into the sophomore year.
Graduates from Montreat College pursuing degrees in Business Administration, Management and Operations report the highest known median earnings, with an average annual income of $40,504. This suggests that students looking for strong financial outcomes might consider this field as a viable option.
Additionally, those who completed a degree in Psychology, Other have median earnings of approximately $31,117, indicating moderate earning potential in this area. While data for many other fields at Montreat College is not available, these figures provide some insight into the potential economic returns for graduates from select programs.
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Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs
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