Resources › For Students and Parents University of Montevallo Admissions ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, Financial Aid & More Share Flipboard Email Print Palmer Hall at the University of Montevallo. Photo Courtesy of Matt Orton For Students and Parents College Admissions College Profiles College Admissions Process College Rankings Choosing A College Application Tips Essay Samples & Tips Testing Graphs College Financial Aid Advanced Placement Homework Help Private School Test Prep College Life Graduate School Business School Law School Distance Learning View More By Allen Grove Allen Grove Facebook Twitter College Admissions Expert Ph.D., English, University of Pennsylvania M.A., English, University of Pennsylvania B.S., Materials Science & Engineering and Literature, MIT Dr. Allen Grove is an Alfred University English professor and a college admissions expert with over 20 years of experience helping students transition to college. Learn about our Editorial Process Updated on August 04, 2017 University of Montevallo Admissions Overview: As it has an acceptance rate of 70%, the University of Montevallo is a somewhat selective school. Students will generally need a solid application and standardized test scores. To apply, interested students will need to submit an application, official high school transcripts, and scores from the SAT or ACT. For more information, feel free to contact the admissions office, or visit the school's website. Campus visits are always encouraged, but not required for admission. Admissions Data (2016): University of Montevallo Acceptance Rate: 65% Test Scores -- 25th / 75th Percentile SAT Critical Reading: 440 / 620 SAT Math: 460 / 580 SAT Writing: - / - Compare Alabama SAT scores ACT Composite: 20 / 26 ACT English: 21 / 28 ACT Math: 18 / 25 What these ACT numbers mean Compare Alabama ACT scores University of Montevallo Description: When the University of Montevallo first opened its doors in 1896, its mission was to train women to be self-sufficient. Today it is a small co-ed university with a liberal arts emphasis. Montevallo prides itself on quality teaching and the high level of interaction between students and faculty. As a public university, Montevallo represents an amazing value for the student who wants to attend an intimate and attractive liberal arts college without the price tag of small private colleges. Located about 25 miles south of Birmingham, Alabama, the campus center is a National Historic District. On the athletics front, the school competes in the NCAA Division II, within the Peach Belt Conference. Popular sports include Track and Field, Basketball, Soccer, and Baseball. Enrollment (2016): Total Enrollment: 2,798 (2,409 undergraduates)Gender Breakdown: 32% Male / 68% Female90% Full-time Costs (2016 - 17): Tuition and Fees: $12,040 (in-state); $24,310 (out-of-state)Books: $1,020Room and Board: $8,980Other Expenses: $3,180Total Cost: $25,220 (in-state); $37,490 (out-of-state) University of Montevallo Financial Aid (2015 - 16): Percentage of New Students Receiving Aid: 93%Percentage of New Students Receiving Types of AidGrants: 87%Loans: 60%Average Amount of AidGrants: $9,093Loans: $6,371 Academic Programs: Most Popular Majors: Art, Biology, Business Administration, Elementary Education, Family and Consumer Sciences, Heath and Physical Education, History, Psychology Graduation and Retention Rates: First Year Student Retention (full-time students): 73%Transfer Out Rate: 29%4-Year Graduation Rate: 28%6-Year Graduation Rate: 50% Intercollegiate Athletic Programs: Men's Sports: Soccer, Baseball, Basketball, Track and Field, Cross Country, GolfWomen's Sports: Track and Field, Cross Country, Volleyball, Soccer, Basketball, Tennis Data Source: National Center for Educational Statistics If You Like the University of Montevallo, You May Also Like These Schools: Troy University: Profile Samford University: Profile | GPA-SAT-ACT Graph Jacksonville State University: Profile University of Mobile: Profile University of South Alabama: Profile Alabama A & M University: Profile Stillman College: Profile Mississippi State University: Profile | GPA-SAT-ACT Graph Auburn University: Profile | GPA-SAT-ACT Graph University of Alabama: Profile | GPA-SAT-ACT Graph University of North Alabama: Profile Huntingdon College: Profile Spring Hill College: Profile Faulkner University: Profile Cite this Article Format mla apa chicago Your Citation Grove, Allen. "University of Montevallo Admissions." ThoughtCo, Aug. 25, 2020, thoughtco.com/university-of-montevallo-admissions-787197. Grove, Allen. (2020, August 25). University of Montevallo Admissions. Retrieved from https://www.thoughtco.com/university-of-montevallo-admissions-787197 Grove, Allen. "University of Montevallo Admissions." ThoughtCo. https://www.thoughtco.com/university-of-montevallo-admissions-787197 (accessed June 6, 2023). copy citation