Overview
Enrollment
| Location | Montevallo, Alabama |
| Online | montevallo.edu |
| School Type | Public 4 Year |
| Setting | Town Fringe |
| Size | Small |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
The University of Montevallo, Alabama's only public liberal arts university, is situated in a small town 35 miles south of Birmingham. The 160-acre main campus features red-brick Georgian Revival and Colonial Revival architecture and is designated as a National Historic District. Founded in 1896 as the Alabama Girls' Industrial School, the institution became coeducational in 1956 and is now a selective public undergraduate university. While offering comprehensive liberal arts programs, Montevallo is particularly known for its College of Fine Arts, education programs, and communication studies department. Students are required to live on campus for their first two years, with housing available in both historic and modern residence halls, and the university competes in NCAA Division II athletics as the Falcons.
Ratings
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Academics
Resources
Outcomes
Value
University of Montevallo is rated within the lower 47% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 5 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Rankings
Rankings for University of Montevallo within the 2024 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#641 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#209 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#7 in Best Colleges in Alabama
#5 in Best Public Colleges in Alabama
#46 in Best Value Colleges in Alabama
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 970/1200 |
| ACT | 19/26 |
| GPA | 3.66 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Aug 15, 2025 |
| Applicant Competition | Average |
| Application Fee | $35 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Alabama Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,020 |
| Other Fees | $1,620 |
| Room and Board | $10,135 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $3,180 |
| Total One Year Cost | $28,045 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,020 |
| Other Fees | $1,620 |
| Room and Board | $10,135 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $3,180 |
| Total One Year Cost | $41,065 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Business | 17% |
| Visual and Performing Arts | 15% |
| Education | 13% |
| English and Literature | 8% |
| Work and Family Studies | 6% |
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Last updated February 24, 2024