Offering an unmatched Christian college education in a breathtaking setting
What Makes Us Extraordinary?
We say that we are “Christ-centered,” and we mean it.
Imagine what would happen if a community of people from different backgrounds, experiences, and nationalities came together in order to pursue one thing. At Montreat College, we believe that faith in God transforms the individual and the beautiful repercussion of this faith is that the community is also transformed. Because we are devoted to our mission of following Christ, we are also student focused, and service driven.
Many opportunities are available to encourage your spiritual, emotional, and relational growth.
Our academics are first-rate.
With a 12:1 student to teacher ratio, students at Montreat are given the wonderful opportunity to learn from professors in a personal setting. Our professors are experts in their fields and they are devoted to the success of our students. We believe that this extra attention fosters academic excellence as well as well-rounded individuals who are capable of thinking critically.
We are located in a prime wilderness area…
-A twelve mile hike from our campus will take you to Mt Mitchell, the tallest peak east of the Mississippi, towering at 6,684 feet.
-A fifteen minute drive will take you to an entrance to the 469.1 miles of the Blue Ridge Parkway.
-Just beyond Asheville lies the sporty terrain of Bent Creek, an experimental mountain bike trail.
-A brief walk will take you to one of the 20+ trailheads that encircle the Montreat College campus
Whether you are an avid kayaker, biker, hiker, botanist, or blueberry picker-the Montreat area is bustling with new life and opportunities to explore.
Our campus is at the epicenter of a unique cultural experience…
-The city of Asheville is ripe with musical venues which attract renowned artists of all genres.
The Orange Peel of Asheville was voted as one of Rolling Stone magazine’s top 5 rock venues in the country.
-Students who frequent Asheville can expect to experience a variety of choices in fine dining from Indian food to Southern, local-grown cuisine.
-The town of Old Fort hosts “Mountain Music,” a timeless tradition consisting of bluegrass bands, mountain dancing, and fifty cent apple pies.
-Other attractions include: The Drum Circle on Friday nights on Patton Ave, museums, musicals, art galleries, and much more. |
Hear what students have to say about Montreat
 Josiah Satterfield
I came to Montreat because I wanted to come to a college where my faith would be encouraged. I also came because of Dr. Bill Forstchen. I have listened to talk radio since the age of 15, and I have heard him as a guest on some of the programs. I was fascinated that there was a professor who taught history from a Constitutional-originalist perspective. Lastly, I came because the financial aid office was so helpful and willing to work hard to get me as many grants as possible. My favorite thing about Montreat is the class discussions that are enabled by smaller class sizes.
Daniel Sellers
Well, I think the first thing that drew me into Montreat was the incredible stonework buildings that made me feel like I was in the castle from Harry Potter (I have a vivid imagination). I soon discovered, however, that the magic of this place extends far beyond the granite walls. The community is excellent - a more tightly-knit group of friends I will likely never form anywhere else - and due to the ethnic and social diversity here, I have become friends with people from cultures and circles with which I would never have imagined associating. On top of that, my professors are brilliant, some even famous, and most with credentials and experience far beyond what their positions require. The modestly sized student body means that there is a good faculty-to-student ratio, something I may have underappreciated at first, but have quickly grown to value more than any of the school's other attributes. The faculty members and professors are always willing to take time out of their days to help out a student, discuss something from a class, or just have a nice friendly chat. They genuinely care. And it is that warm vibe of welcoming and belonging, both from faculty and from fellow students, which has truly made me feel like Montreat is a place I can call home.
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Standard Admission requirements include a 2.75 (B-) minimum GPA (unweighted) and a 1000 SAT (combined Critical Reading and Math sections) or 21 ACT (Composite) score.
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Conditional Admission requirements include a 2.25 minimum GPA (unweighted), 850 SAT (combined Critical Reading and Math sections) or 18 ACT (Composite) score, a 500 word essay, a letter of reccomendation, and an interview with the Director of Admissions.
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Students who do not meet either of these standards will be reviewed on a case by case basis.
In addition to your application, we will need from you:
- An official transcript of high school credits indicating class rank and grade point average.
High school core class requirements should include four years of English, three years of science, three years of social studies, three years of math (Algebra I, Algebra II, and Geometry), and at least one year of a foreign language.
- An official SAT or ACT test score report.
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