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How strong are the academics at Montreat College?

Let's cover class sizes, graduation rates, and outcomes.

12:1
Student to faculty ratio

Class Sizes

Class sizes likely stayed the same for you through high school. You'll find that college is much different. Some of the largest universities have classes that can seat hundreds of students in giant lecture halls. Conversely, as they progress and their focus narrows, higher-level courses can sometimes have just a handful of students.

Montreat has an average student-to-faculty ratio of 12:1. The typical school is 14:1. While this ratio is important, what’s more important is how big a typical class is.

Honors Programs

Montreat College has an honors program and/or honors college. Specifics of these programs vary, but benefits of being in an Honors Program might include priority registration, being part of a tight-knit community, and accessing unique learning opportunities.

Learn more about honors options on Montreat's website.

Outcomes

It’s critical to understand a school’s outcomes to understand if your four (or more) years at the school will be worth it. Here are some key statistics about the outcomes of students who enroll at Montreat College:

59%
First-year retention rate

Majors

Many students choose a school largely based on the what they want to study. The are Montreat College's most popular majors, ranked by how many people graduated with the concentration in the most recent year:

Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance
Psychology, Other
Business Administration and Management, General
Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
4.6
9.88
15.16
20.44
25.72
31

The Full List

Major Graduates
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology 16
  • Biomedical Sciences, General 4
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General 2
Business
  • Business Administration and Management, General 23
  • Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other 4
  • Marketing/Marketing Management, General 2
  • Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General 2
  • Operations Management and Supervision 0
Communication
  • Communication and Media Studies 5
  • Communication, General 5
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance 31
Education
  • Education, Other 5
  • Elementary Education and Teaching 3
English Language And Literature/Letters
  • English Language and Literature, General 4
Health Professions And Related Programs
  • Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other 0
History
  • History, General 1
Homeland Security
  • Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration 9
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General 0
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General 0
  • MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES 0
Natural Resources And Conservation
  • Environmental Studies 0
  • Environmental Science 0
Parks
  • Outdoor Education 4
Psychology
  • Psychology, Other 27
Public Administration And Social Service Professions
  • Human Services, General 2
  • Human Services, General 2
  • PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS 2
Theology And Religious Vocations
  • Pre-Theology/Pre-Ministerial Studies 1
  • Theology/Theological Studies 1
  • Bible/Biblical Studies 1
  • Theology and Religious Vocations, Other 0
Visual And Performing Arts
  • Music Management 2
  • Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 0
  • Music, General 0

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