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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$12,090

2023 Average Net Price

$17,280

After Financial Aid

2023 Acceptance Rate

53.9%

6,210 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

2,942

70.9% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

49.4%

238 Graduates

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Costs

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $17,280.

Tuition Costs

$12,090

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

This chart compares the tuition costs of University of Montevallo (in red) with those of other similar universities.

In 2023 University of Montevallo had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $17,280. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of University of Montevallo grew by 0.809%.

This chart compares the average net price of University of Montevallo (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$10,135

Room and Board

$1,020

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at University of Montevallo was of $10,135 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 2.65% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,020. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at University of Montevallo (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

91%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

52%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

91% of undergraduate students at University of Montevallo received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a growth of 2.25% with respect to 2022, when 89% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at University of Montevallo (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Admissions

University of Montevallo received 6,210 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 3.36% annual growth. Out of those 6,210 applicants, 3,347 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 53.9% acceptance rate.

There were 2,942 students enrolled at University of Montevallo in 2023. 6% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

University of Montevallo has an overall enrollment yield of 15%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

53.9%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

3,347

Accepted Out of 6,210

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of University of Montevallo was 53.9% (3,347 admissions from 6,210 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 59.8%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants declined by 3.36%, while admissions declined by 13%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of University of Montevallo (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

Submission Percentage (2021)

Scores Submitted (2021)

6% of enrolled first-time students at University of Montevallo in 2021 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

University of Montevallo had a total enrollment of 2,942 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at University of Montevallo is 2,087 students and the part-time enrollment is 855. This means that 70.9% of students enrolled at University of Montevallo are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at University of Montevallo, both undergraduate and graduate, is 60.8% White, 15% Black or African American, 6.49% Hispanic or Latino, 2.79% Two or More Races, 0.612% Asian, 0.408% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.034% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at University of Montevallo in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (41.3%), followed by White Male (23.9%) and Black or African American Female (10.4%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (53.7%), followed by White Male (13%) and Black or African American Female (11.7%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

70.9%

Full-Time Enrollment

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at University of Montevallo (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

73%

2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at University of Montevallo was 73%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (74%), University of Montevallo had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at University of Montevallo (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
1,790 enrolled students
Black or African American
441 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
191 enrolled students

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 319 students (10.8%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 200 more women than men received degrees from University of Montevallo. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at University of Montevallo is white (427 degrees awarded). There were 4.11 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (104 degrees).

The most common Masters Degree concentration at University of Montevallo is School Counseling & Guidance Services (38 degrees awarded), followed by General Business Administration & Management (37 degrees) and Secondary Education & Teaching (24 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at University of Montevallo, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are English (33 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (46 degrees), and Visual & Performing Arts (70 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Montevallo are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,630,550 people), Secondary school teachers (597,735 people), Education administrators (310,892 people), Other managers (258,223 people), and Postsecondary teachers (225,491 people).

The most specialized majors at University of Montevallo in 2023 are English (33 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (46 degrees), Visual & Performing Arts (70 degrees), Education (137 degrees), and Natural Resources & Conservation (12 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Diagnostic medical sonographers

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Montevallo are Diagnostic medical sonographers, Surgeons, Nurse anesthetists, Tool & die makers, and Physicians

The most specialized majors at University of Montevallo are English (33 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (46 degrees), Visual & Performing Arts (70 degrees), Education (137 degrees), and Natural Resources & Conservation (12 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Montevallo are Elementary & secondary schools (3,076,815 people), uninformed (612,772 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (499,114 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (246,022 people), and Computer Systems Design (195,196 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by University of Montevallo.

Most Common (2023)

Kinesiology & Exercise Science
38 degrees awarded
General Art Studies
38 degrees awarded
General Marketing & Marketing Management
34 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common bachelors degree concentration at University of Montevallo was Kinesiology & Exercise Science with 38 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at University of Montevallo according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

210

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

410

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 210 degrees were awarded to men at University of Montevallo, which is 0.512 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (410).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at University of Montevallo by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 38 degrees were awarded to men at University of Montevallo in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.19 times more than the 32 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 44 degrees were awarded to men at University of Montevallo in Elementary Education & Teaching, which is 22 times more than the 2 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

34%

100% Completion Time

52%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 34% of students graduating from University of Montevallo completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 52% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 53% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

American Indian or Alaska Native Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at University of Montevallo is Female and American Indian or Alaska Native (100% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (74.3%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 0.84% of graduates (2 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
427 degrees awarded
Black or African American
104 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
29 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at University of Montevallo is white (427 degrees awarded). There were 4.11 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (104 degrees).

1.45% of degree recipients (9 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
283 degrees awarded
White Male
144 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
74 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at University of Montevallo is white female (283 degrees awarded). There were 1.97 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (144 degrees).

Operations

University of Montevallo has an endowment valued at nearly $38M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 790k (2.08%) compared to the 5.72% average return (2.84M on 49.7M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2023, University of Montevallo had a total salary expenditure of 81.8M. University of Montevallo employs 52 Professors, 42 Associate professors and 35 Assistant professors. Most academics at University of Montevallo are Male Professor (30), Female Associate professor (25), and Female Professor (22).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of Montevallo are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 84 employees, Service, with 70 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 54 employees.

Endowment

$38M

2023 Endowment

7.7%

growth from 2022

This line chart shows how the endowment at University of Montevallo (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

Salary Expenditure

$32.5M

2023 Salaries

9.05%

growth from 2022

In 2023, University of Montevallo paid a median of $32.5M in salaries, which represents 39.7% of their overall expenditure ($81.8M) and a 9.05% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 8.06% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 6.71% decline between 2020 and 2021.

Instructional Salaries

$11.9M

Instructional Salaries

155

Number of Employees

In 2023, University of Montevallo paid a total of $11.9M to 155 employees working as instructors, which represents 36.7% of all salaries paid.

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

52 Employees

Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

84 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at University of Montevallo were Professor with 52 employees, Associate professor with 42 employees, and Assistant professor with 35 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of Montevallo were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 84 employees, Service with 70 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 54 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Male Professor
Female Associate professor
Female Professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at University of Montevallo was Male Professor with 30 employees, Female Associate professor with 25 employees, and Female Professor with 22 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at University of Montevallo.

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