University of Montevallo
The University of Montevallo is the only public liberal arts college in Alabama and is part of the Council of Public Liberal Arts Colleges. The center of campus is a designated National Historic District, which features the James Wylie Shepherd Observatory, one of few in the world accessible to people of all disabilities. Montevallo is also home to the Ebenezer Swamp Ecological Preserve, 60-acres of wetlands and trees that are dotted with recycled-steel artwork created by UM students. “The Swamp” is used for multiple biology and environmental science classes.
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Public
- Not for Profit
- Coed
Need Blind
This school does not consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Suburb or town
Admissions Requirements
SAT
No
ACT
No
Transcript
Yes
Important Deadlines
| Application Type | Application Deadline | Reply Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Fall Regular Decision | August 15 | |
| Spring Regular Decision | December 1 | |
| Other | May 1 |
Rolling Admissions
The college has rolling admissions, which means applications are accepted any time throughout the year.
Admitted Student Stats
68%
Submitting ACT
6%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 24
Average SAT Composite: 1135
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Master's
Total Number of Students
2,586
Total Number of Undergrads
2,172
Classroom Sizes
0
100
35%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
54%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
12:1
US National: 21:1Tuition, Cost & Aid
Key Financial Stats
Tuition
| In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $13,710 |
| Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $26,730 |
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
| $10,768 |
| Books and Supplies | $1020 |
Aid & Grants
0
100
62%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution. Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
42%
Average Aid Per Year
$11,694
42%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,554
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$9,545
Student Loans
Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
53%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$6,512
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$15,750
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$224
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Student Organizations
97
Size of Town
Suburb or town
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
Yes
On Campus Women's Center
No
Housing
0
100
48%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Freddie the Falcon
School Colors
purple and gold
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Not applicable
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Yes
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Top 5 Cities
Birmingham
Atlanta
Montgomery
Huntsville
Mobile
Employed
6 mos. after graduation
43%
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$36,100
What Students Are Saying
This school has small classes sizes which allows a more focused and close relationship between student and teacher which is very beneficial. The campus itself is beautiful and antique with its tall trees and fresh walking grounds. Montevallo is a Arts and Science school and expresses great appreciation for students abilities and talents in everything from theatre to basketball.
Anna from Birmingham, AL
The University of Montevallo is an amazing place to further your education.
Everybody at the university is extremely friendly.
The people at this university takes the time out to give you true hands on help--true definition of hands-on is what they give.
Everybody at the university is extremely friendly.
The people at this university takes the time out to give you true hands on help--true definition of hands-on is what they give.
Tamara from Pleasant Grove, AL
Montevallo is great school the people are nice and friendly and the classes are interesting with teachers who care.
KanJalla from Tuscaloosa, AL
A well structured school with a beautiful Campus. It focus mainly on the arts, but has wonderful Business and Sciences programs, along with a new Game Studies minor. Great place where nothing is really out of place.
Rachel from Birmingham, AL
UM is a great school! The campus is beautiful, the students are friendly, and the classes are interesting. Also, they offer a lot of financial aid.
India from Loxley, AL
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