Montevallo, AL · Public · 2,151 undergraduates · town
University of Montevallo
Moderately selective
College Night, a student-created competitive theatre tradition, reflects how thoroughly performance and campus participation are woven into Montevallo life.
Institutional profile
Established Solid in affordability, and solid in mobility.- Admission
- 53.9% admitted
- Price by income
- Resident and nonresident prices differ
- Completion
- 54.7%
6,210 applicants in the reported year
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$42,957 median earnings 10 years after enrollment
What sets University of Montevallo apart
Academic design
The curriculum combines liberal arts breadth with professional programs and high-impact experiences such as undergraduate research, internships and creative work. The College of Fine Arts blends conservatory-style training with a broader liberal-arts education.
Campus pattern
The campus is a historic residential setting in the small town of Montevallo, south of Birmingham. Arts performances and long-running campus traditions are central to student culture.
Defining feature
College Night, a student-created competitive theatre tradition, reflects how thoroughly performance and campus participation are woven into Montevallo life.
Can I get in?
53.9% admitted
Applicants to some fine-arts majors should review program-specific audition or portfolio expectations in addition to general university admission.
Recent applicant pool
6,210About 54 in every 100 applicants were admitted.
Record over scores
No score range is published for the entering class, so the transcript, the course rigor, and the required materials carry the file.
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Where your GPA sits in the entering class
The full entering-class GPA distribution for University of Montevallo, in nine bands from 4.0 down, with your own record marked on it.
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What University of Montevallo weighs when it reads a file
See how this college describes the role of grades, testing, essays, recommendations, activities, and demonstrated interest.
- Course rigor
- GPA
- Test scores
- Essay
- Recommendations
- Extracurriculars
- Demonstrated interest
What moves the application
The evidence that separates a strong file
Show preparation for this curriculum
The curriculum combines liberal arts breadth with professional programs and high-impact experiences such as undergraduate research, internships and creative work. The College of Fine Arts blends conservatory-style training with a broader liberal-arts education.
Make the fit specific
College Night, a student-created competitive theatre tradition, reflects how thoroughly performance and campus participation are woven into Montevallo life.
Account for the tradeoff
Applicants to some fine-arts majors should review program-specific audition or portfolio expectations in addition to general university admission.
How to apply
Rounds, route, and required materials
Applicants to some fine-arts majors should review program-specific audition or portfolio expectations in addition to general university admission.
$30 application fee
Can I afford it?
Compare annual cost by household income.
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Average annual cost by household income at University of Montevallo
Compare recent average net prices across five federal income ranges and estimate a 4-year cost for yours.
- $0–30k
- $30–48k
- $48–75k
- $75–110k
- $110k+
Is it worth it?
Completion, debt, and earnings
College Night, a student-created competitive theatre tradition, reflects how thoroughly performance and campus participation are woven into Montevallo life.
Degree completion across the reported entering cohort
First-year students who return for year two
And what that comes to against what they earn.
Reported 10 years after enrollment
Academic portfolio
Largest bachelor’s fields
How many students finish in each field, and median earnings four years after completing the program.
Fine and Studio Arts
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness
Marketing
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
Business Administration, Management and Operations
What is campus life like?
University of Montevallo beyond the classroom
The campus is a historic residential setting in the small town of Montevallo, south of Birmingham. Arts performances and long-running campus traditions are central to student culture.
A defining academic feature
The curriculum combines liberal arts breadth with professional programs and high-impact experiences such as undergraduate research, internships and creative work. The College of Fine Arts blends conservatory-style training with a broader liberal-arts education.
What shapes an ordinary week
The campus is a historic residential setting in the small town of Montevallo, south of Birmingham. Arts performances and long-running campus traditions are central to student culture.
What changes the experience
College Night, a student-created competitive theatre tradition, reflects how thoroughly performance and campus participation are woven into Montevallo life.