University of Montevallo
A good fit for students who prefer a mid-size campus and in-state Alabama residents. no major red flags in the data. a public school with 2,151 students.
About This School
University of Montevallo is a public institution located in Montevallo, Alabama with approximately 2,151 undergraduate students enrolled. University of Montevallo has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 54%. The average net price after financial aid is $17,683 per year. The graduation rate is 54%, and the typical graduate earns $36,100 within 10 years of enrollment.
The University of Montevallo is a public university in Montevallo, Alabama. Founded on October 12, 1896, the university is Alabama's only public liberal arts college and a member of the Council of Public Liberal Arts Colleges. The University of Montevallo Historic District was established on campus in 1979. The school is located in a rural location in central Alabama.
The numbers tell a mixed story here — a 49% graduation rate means roughly half of students who start don't finish, which is worth taking seriously before enrolling. That said, Alabama's only public liberal arts college offers a genuinely distinct academic identity, a small campus feel with just over 2,000 undergrads, and manageable debt averaging $16,000 at graduation. Worth considering if you're drawn to a close-knit liberal arts experience on a tight budget, but go in with a clear plan to stay on track, since the retention and completion data suggest many students struggle to finish.
Popular Programs
Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
Notable Alumni
Source: Wikidata. Used for context only.
Admissions
SAT Scores
ACT Scores
Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Financial Aid
Full Cost
After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 10% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
What Each Major Actually Earns
Median earnings four years after graduation, by major, next to the national median for that same major at every college. The school-wide average hides this: at most schools the spread between the best- and worst-paying majors is far wider than the gap between schools.
University of Montevallo graduates earn most above the national rate in Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft ($44,624 vs $39,775 nationally), and most below it in Finance and Financial Management Services ($48,160 vs $83,343).
| Major | Grads | Here | National | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fine and Studio Arts | 38 | $35,921 | $41,367 | −$5,446 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | 38 | $41,758 | $54,562 | −$12,804 |
| Marketing | 34 | $53,492 | $69,303 | −$15,811 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 34 | $47,823 | $47,382 | +$441 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | 23 | $44,624 | $39,775 | +$4,849 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | 22 | $49,979 | $58,928 | −$8,949 |
| Psychology, General | 21 | $40,809 | $50,706 | −$9,897 |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | 20 | $50,497 | $50,497 | +$0 |
| English Language and Literature, General | 19 | $35,858 | $48,590 | −$12,732 |
| Accounting and Related Services | 17 | $57,747 | $76,194 | −$18,447 |
| Social Work | 14 | $43,388 | $51,790 | −$8,402 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | 14 | $48,160 | $83,343 | −$35,183 |
U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard field-of-study data. Median earnings of graduates working and not enrolled four years after completing a bachelor's degreehere. Majors with too few graduates to report are omitted for privacy, so this is not the school's full program list.
Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2,151 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
Official Links
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate at University of Montevallo?
University of Montevallo has an acceptance rate of 54%, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Department of Education.
Is University of Montevallo hard to get into?
University of Montevallo is moderately selective, with an acceptance rate of 54%. Solid grades and a complete application give most applicants a real shot.
How much does University of Montevallo cost?
The average net price at University of Montevallo is about $17,683 per year after grants and scholarships, based on federal data. Your actual cost depends on your family's finances and aid package.
What is the graduation rate at University of Montevallo?
University of Montevallo has a graduation rate of 54%, according to U.S. Department of Education data.
Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
- Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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