University of Montevallo: Review & Facts

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University of Montevallo is a small four-year, public school with 2,590 students enrolled. This college was founded in 1896 and is the only school located in Montevallo, Alabama.

Academic Offerings

Bachelor's degree, master's degree, and postmaster certificate are offered at University of Montevallo.

Majors
Offered

34

University of Montevallo implements a semester-based curriculum calendar system and offers enrollment in 34 majors. The most popular concentrations are Education, Psychology, Medical, Occupational Therapy, and Business. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is important to know student retention and graduation rates when you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are typically a positive sign. Nevertheless, if you are planning to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The student retention rate at University of Montevallo is fair at 73% (close to Alabama average). Considering this statistic, it seems that students like their stay at this school.

Student Retention

73%

Fair

The graduation rate at University of Montevallo is below average - 55%.

Student to faculty ratio at University of Montevallo is pretty good -- 12:1. Learn more information on faculty at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition cost is very high, about $25,200 annually. The additional fees at University of Montevallo (not included in tuition costs) are about $1,700; which comes to a total of $26,900 annually.

Read the details about University of Montevallo additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate

60%

Doable

As reported in recent government data, 6,426 applications were submitted and 3,845 were accepted, so it is not very hard to become a student at this school.

This school will consider accepting your dual credits and advanced placement credits at entry.

Read the details about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at University of Montevallo in the Admissions and Tests report for this institution.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price

$6,600

Medium

University of Montevallo offers study abroad programs.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at University of Montevallo, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade

D

Unsafe

University of Montevallo provides on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates approximately 1,400 students, which offers a decent on-campus housing opportunity. The room price is reasonable, roughly $6,600 annually.

Army and Air Force ROTC programs are available at University of Montevallo. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

ROTC
Available

Yes

It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have obtained a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime data, University of Montevallo appears to be a relatively dangerous school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

University of Montevallo Location and Address

Postal Address:
University of Montevallo
Station 6001
Montevallo, Alabama
35115-6000, USA