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University of Montevallo: Admissions, Cost and Majors

By the Lens team · Updated September 14, 2026

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University of Montevallo is a public liberal arts college in Montevallo, Alabama, with about 2,200 undergraduates. It admitted 53.8% of applicants for fall 2024. Published tuition and fees are $13,948 a year for in-state students and $26,968 for students from other states, before aid.

What University of Montevallo costs

University of Montevallo charges $13,948 a year in published tuition and fees for Alabama residents, about $6,974 a semester, and $26,968 a year for students from other states, about $13,484 a semester. With housing, food, books and other costs, the total cost of attendance for in-state students is $27,398 a year. Students who received grants or scholarships paid $17,174 a year on average after that aid (the average net price). You may pay less if receiving grants or scholarships.

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Getting into University of Montevallo

For fall 2024, University of Montevallo received 6,280 applications and admitted 3,382 students, and 559 enrolled as first-years.

What University of Montevallo students study

The most common bachelor's degrees at University of Montevallo (class of 2024, first majors only):

MajorDegrees
Elementary Education and Teaching45
Art / Art Studies42
Exercise Science and Kinesiology36
Psychology24
Marketing / Marketing Management21
Drama and Dramatics / Theatre Arts21
Speech-Language Pathology / Pathologist17
Finance16

Source: IPEDS Completions, bachelor's degrees awarded in 2023–24.

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FAQ

What is University of Montevallo's acceptance rate? 53.8% for fall 2024: 3,382 of 6,280 applicants were admitted.

How much is tuition at University of Montevallo? $13,948 a year for in-state students and $26,968 for out-of-state students, in published tuition and fees before aid. You may pay less if receiving grants or scholarships.

How many students go to University of Montevallo? About 2,200 undergraduates (fall 2024).

What is the campus setting at University of Montevallo? The National Center for Education Statistics classifies its location as a small town or rural area.

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