University of Montevallo

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$12,090

2024 Average Net Price

$17,890

After Financial Aid

2024 Acceptance Rate

53.9%

6,280 Applicants

2024 Enrolled Students

3,088

70.4% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

54.1%

264 Graduates

About

University of Montevallo is a higher education institution located in Shelby County, AL. In 2024, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at University of Montevallo were School Counseling & Guidance Services (46 degrees awarded), General Business Administration & Management (32 degrees), and Secondary Education & Teaching (24 degrees).

In 2024, 600 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at University of Montevallo. 69.5% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 30.5% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (421 degrees), 4.84 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (87 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at University of Montevallo is $12,090, which is $−11,910 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

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Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at University of Montevallo is $12,090, which is $11,910 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $17,890.

In 2024, 76% of undergraduate students attending University of Montevallo received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 41% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$12,090

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at University of Montevallo was $12,090. The cost of tuition at University of Montevallo is $−11,910 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

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

Average Net Price

$17,890

2024 Value

3.53%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 University of Montevallo had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $17,890. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of University of Montevallo grew by 3.53%.

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

$10,555

Room and Board

$1,020

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at University of Montevallo was of $10,555 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 4.14% between 2023 and 2024.

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

76%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

41%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

76% of undergraduate students at University of Montevallo received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a decline of 16.5% with respect to 2023, when 91% 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 6,280 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 1.13% annual growth. Out of those 6,280 applicants, 3,382 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 53.9% acceptance rate.

There were 3,088 students enrolled at University of Montevallo in 2024. 6% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

University of Montevallo has an overall enrollment yield of 16.5%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

53.9%

Acceptance Rate in 2024

3,382

Accepted Out of 6,280

In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of University of Montevallo was 53.9% (3,382 admissions from 6,280 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 53.9%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants grew by 1.13%, while admissions grew by 1.05%.

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 3,088 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at University of Montevallo is 2,174 students and the part-time enrollment is 914. This means that 70.4% of students enrolled at University of Montevallo are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at University of Montevallo, both undergraduate and graduate, is 55.7% White, 14.2% Black or African American, 5.86% Hispanic or Latino, 2.69% Two or More Races, 0.583% Asian, 0.324% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0648% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at University of Montevallo in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (39.7%), followed by White Male (25.1%) and Black or African American Female (9.99%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (54.2%), followed by White Male (14.1%) and Black or African American Female (11.1%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

70.4%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at University of Montevallo in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 3,088 students. The full-time enrollment at University of Montevallo is 2,174 and the part-time enrollment is 914. This means that 70.4% of students enrolled at University of Montevallo are enrolled full-time compared with 67.1% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

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%

2024 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 (73%), University of Montevallo had a retention rate approximately the same as 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 (2024)

White
1,720 enrolled students
Black or African American
440 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
181 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at University of Montevallo is 55.7% White, 14.2% Black or African American, 5.86% Hispanic or Latino, 2.69% Two or More Races, 0.583% Asian, 0.324% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0648% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 47.4% White, 18.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.6% Black or African American.

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, 548 students (17.7%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 234 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 (421 degrees awarded). There were 4.84 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (87 degrees).

The most common Masters Degree concentration at University of Montevallo is School Counseling & Guidance Services (46 degrees awarded), followed by General Business Administration & Management (32 degrees) and Secondary Education & Teaching (24 degrees).

In 2024, 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 Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (45 degrees awarded), English (30 degrees), and Education (162 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 (1,640,303 people), Secondary school teachers (592,105 people), Education administrators (314,057 people), Other managers (269,601 people), and Postsecondary teachers (223,237 people).

The most specialized majors at University of Montevallo in 2024 are Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (45 degrees awarded), English (30 degrees), Education (162 degrees), Visual & Performing Arts (77 degrees), and Natural Resources & Conservation (13 degrees) (as of 2024).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

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 Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Nurse anesthetists, Physicians, and Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists

The most specialized majors at University of Montevallo are Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (45 degrees awarded), English (30 degrees), Education (162 degrees), Visual & Performing Arts (77 degrees), and Natural Resources & Conservation (13 degrees) (as of 2024).

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 (3,088,412 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (508,252 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (259,813 people), Computer Systems Design (211,101 people), and Construction (155,607 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 (2024)

Elementary Education & Teaching
45 degrees awarded
General Art Studies
43 degrees awarded
Kinesiology & Exercise Science
36 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common bachelors degree concentration at University of Montevallo was Elementary Education & Teaching with 45 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

183

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

417

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 183 degrees were awarded to men at University of Montevallo, which is 0.439 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (417).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 28 degrees were awarded to men at University of Montevallo in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.27 times more than the 22 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 57 degrees were awarded to men at University of Montevallo in Elementary Education & Teaching, which is 11.4 times more than the 5 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

40%

100% Completion Time

55%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 40% of students graduating from University of Montevallo completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 55% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 56% 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.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
421 degrees awarded
Black or African American
87 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
38 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at University of Montevallo is white (421 degrees awarded). There were 4.84 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (87 degrees).

2.33% of degree recipients (14 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

White Female
372 degrees awarded
White Female
358 degrees awarded
White Female
332 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at University of Montevallo is white female (372 degrees awarded). There were 1.04 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (358 degrees).

Operations

University of Montevallo has an endowment valued at nearly $45.4M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 861k (1.9%) compared to the 9.2% average return (4.22M on 45.9M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2024, University of Montevallo had a total salary expenditure of 94M. University of Montevallo employs 57 Professors, 44 Assistant professors and 39 Associate professors. Most academics at University of Montevallo are Male Professor (32), Female Assistant professor (26), and Female Professor (25).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of Montevallo are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 98 employees, Service, with 72 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 62 employees.

Endowment

$45.4M

2024 Endowment

19.6%

growth from 2023

University of Montevallo has an endowment valued at about $45.4M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of University of Montevallo grew 19.6% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $432k lower than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

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

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$35.3M

2024 Salaries

8.55%

growth from 2023

In 2024, University of Montevallo paid a median of $35.3M in salaries, which represents 37.5% of their overall expenditure ($94M) and a 8.55% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 9.05% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 8.06% growth between 2021 and 2022.

Instructional Salaries

$13.2M

Instructional Salaries

161

Number of Employees

In 2024, University of Montevallo paid a total of $13.2M to 161 employees working as instructors, which represents 37.3% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $965k (3.13%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of Montevallo were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 98 employees, Service with 72 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 62 employees.

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