- Acceptance rate: 54% for fall 2024
- Average net price: $17,280 a year (2022–23)
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University of Montevallo reported an acceptance rate of 54% for fall 2024.
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University of Montevallo GPA requirements
University of Montevallo requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and University of Montevallo hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
University of Montevallo acceptance rate
University of Montevallo admitted 3,382 of 6,280 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 54%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
University of Montevallo is a public 4-year university in Montevallo, Alabama, with 2,642 undergraduates.
Admission requirements
What University of Montevallo looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Required |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Not considered |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Not considered |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Not considered |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Not considered |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Not considered |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Not considered |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Not considered |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Not considered |
University of Montevallo didn't report SAT or ACT scores for its fall 2024 first-year students.
AP credit
University of Montevallo awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It doesn't award credit for life experience.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $17,280 a year at University of Montevallo in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
Is it easy to get into the University of Montevallo?
Somewhat: more than half of applicants got in. University of Montevallo admitted 54% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
Is the University of Montevallo test optional?
Check University of Montevallo's admissions website for the current rule: testing policies change from year to year. University of Montevallo was test blind: it didn't consider SAT or ACT scores, even if you sent them, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education (fall 2024).
What GPA does the University of Montevallo look for?
University of Montevallo requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.
What is the acceptance rate at the University of Montevallo?
University of Montevallo's acceptance rate was 54% for fall 2024: it admitted 3,382 of 6,280 first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Can I get into the University of Montevallo with a 3.0 GPA?
GPA alone can't tell you here. University of Montevallo admitted 54% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.
How important is GPA for getting into the University of Montevallo?
A lot: University of Montevallo requires high school GPA and high school record. It doesn't consider high school class rank, college preparatory program, recommendations, essay or personal statement, test scores, other tests, demonstration of competencies, work experience and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Does the University of Montevallo look at legacy status?
No. University of Montevallo doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Does the University of Montevallo give credit for AP exams?
Yes. University of Montevallo awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
Does the University of Montevallo ask for a personal statement?
No. University of Montevallo doesn't consider a personal statement or essay, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
What do students pay at the University of Montevallo after grants?
First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $17,280 a year at University of Montevallo in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Before you apply, check the University of Montevallo's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- College Navigator: University of MontevalloU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
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