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On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into Montreat College, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.

54
%
Acceptance rate
Test Optional
Testing

Admission Rates

Is it difficult to get into Montreat College?

54%

Using the most up-to-date data on record, Montreat accepted 54% of applicants. We classify this as somewhat selective.

In the most recent year, 819 people applied and 442 were accepted.

Applied/Accepted
Women
260 / 496 (52%)
Men
182 / 323 (56%)

Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 3 years at Montreat College:

100%
88.0
76.0
64.0
52.0
40.0
2022
2023
2024

Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.

47%
Enrollment of those accepted
High
Yield rate

Of those accepted, 47% ended up enrolling at Montreat College, making their yield rate High. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.

Application Factors

You can increase your chances of getting into Montreat College by looking at what the school considers during the application process.

Here are the things Montreat considers:

Very Important

  • Academic GPA
  • Standardized Test Scores

Important

  • Character/Personal Qualities
  • Class Rank
  • Interview
  • Recommendation(s)
  • Rigor of Secondary School Record

Considered

  • Alumni/AE Relation
  • Extracurricular Activities
  • First Generation
  • Geographical Residence
  • Level of Applicant's Interest
  • Religious Affiliation/Commitment
  • State Residency
  • Talent/Ability

Not Considered

  • Application Essay
  • Volunteer Work
  • Work Experience

Grades & Testing

Do you have the grades and test scores to get into Montreat College?

Test Optional
Testing

Grades

9% of freshmen who attended Montreat were in the top 10% of their graduating high school class, and 26% were in the top 25% of their graduating high school class.

Montreat is Test Optional. This means scores are considered if they are submitted, but applicants do not need to submit scores.

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