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University of Montevallo
University of Montevallo admits a bit under 60% of applicants; strong grades put you in the conversation at University of Montevallo, and the data below says what "strong" means.
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University of Montevallo anchors the college town of Montevallo, AL, where the public campus and town largely share a footprint.
Its highest-earning path is Accounting and Related Services, where graduates median $57,747 four years out. 32.4% of undergraduates carry Pell grants — a plain read on who the campus actually serves. With 2,151 undergraduates and a residential core, weekends happen on campus — and 72.8% of first-years come back for a second year.
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Admissions
In the Fall 2023 cycle, University of Montevallo received 6,210 applications and admitted 3,347 (53.9%), with 501 enrolling.
Leave the SAT prep out of this one — test scores are disregarded entirely. University of Montevallo's 53.8% admission rate turned on grades and application strength.
How University of Montevallo compares
| University of Montevallo | Alabama median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 53.8% | 74.8% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $13,948 | $12,535 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $42,957 | $44,312 | $53,781 |
At $42,957, ten-year earnings trail the state median ($44,312). Look at University of Montevallo's major-level rows below before reading too much into the campus-wide number.
Cost, size & completion
In-state students pay $13,948 in tuition; crossing a state border raises that to $26,968. For non-residents, University of Montevallo's $26,968 is the number to weigh against private options before assuming public means cheaper.
At 2,151 undergrads, University of Montevallo is a mid-sized campus by U.S. standards.
54.1% graduate within six years. Roughly 46% don't — ask a University of Montevallo tour guide what happens to them and watch the answer carefully.
Top majors by earnings at University of Montevallo
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services | $57,747 |
| Marketing | $53,492 |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | $50,497 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | $49,979 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $48,160 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $47,823 |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | $46,767 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | $44,624 |
| History | $44,563 |
| Social Work | $43,388 |
| Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General | $42,038 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $41,758 |
| Psychology, General | $40,809 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $35,921 |
| English Language and Literature, General | $35,858 |
Median earnings for these 15 University of Montevallo programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $42,957 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 14 additional University of Montevallo programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for University of Montevallo?
University of Montevallo doesn't look at test scores; its 53.8% admission rate turned on transcripts, coursework rigor and the application itself.
What is University of Montevallo's acceptance rate?
53.9% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 3,347 admitted from 6,210 applicants.
How much does University of Montevallo cost?
In-state tuition is $13,948; out-of-state students pay $26,968. Fees, housing and aid move the real total in both directions.
What do University of Montevallo graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $42,957 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in Alabama
- University of West Alabama — 42.6% admitted
- Oakwood University — 45.2% admitted
- Tuskegee University — 48.7% admitted
- Auburn University — 45.9% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.