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University Of Montevallo is in a town not far from a more urbanized area, in Montevallo, Alabama. The school is classified as a public college. Students at University Of Montevallo earn degrees up to the Post-Master's certificate.
The most common major fields study at the school include music, art studies, education and teaching, family and social work, and medical assistant and technician.
University Of Montevallo does not admit all applicants.
Some professors at the school are awarded tenure, allowing the school to retain good faculty members.
University Of Montevallo, in 2005, had 2,999 students (2,716 full-time equivalent).
Dorm living is common. University Of Montevallo makes available student meal plans. Athletic teams at the school belong to the Gulf South Conference for major sports.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"The University's mission, unique in higher education in Alabama, is to provide to students from throughout the state an affordable, geographically accessible, 'small college' public higher educational experience of high quality, with a strong emphasis on undergraduate liberal studies and with professional programs supported by a broad base of arts and sciences, designed for their intellectual and personal growth in the pursuit of meaningful employment and responsible, informed citizenship. Affirmed by the Board of Trustees in 1978, 1989 and again in 1996 in conjunction with the Report of the Second Century Commission, the mission statement is incorporated into state statutes. Through its planning processes, the University regularly adopts goals which are the basis for evaluating the institution's activities."
More complete details are provided below.
University Of Montevallo
Station 6001
Montevallo, AL 35115
General Phone: (205) 665-6155
Admissions Phone: (205) 665-6030
Financial Aid Phone: (205) 665-6050
http://www.montevallo.edu
University Of Montevallo awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education And Teaching | 209 | elementary school teaching, secondary teaching, educational administration, school counseling, early childhood education, education |
| Liberal Arts | 100 | history, speech and rhetoric, political science, English, sociology, foreign language and literature, social services |
| Business And Management | 90 | business management, marketing, accounting, MIS, finance |
| Family And Social Work | 50 | family and consumer science, social work |
| Medical Support And Technology | 38 | speech pathology, audiology |
| Art Studies | 29 | art studies |
| Therapy And Counseling | 28 | psychology |
| Media | 27 | radio and television |
| Science | 24 | biology, chemistry |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 21 | health and physical education |
| Music | 15 | music |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 10 | drama |
| Mathematics | 6 | mathematics |
Number of programs and degrees for University Of Montevallo in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 461 | 27 |
| Master's degree | 160 | 8 |
| Post-master's certificate | 26 | 2 |
In 2005, University Of Montevallo had a total enrollment of 2,999 students (2,716 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 30% |
| Women | 70% |
| Full-Time | 98% |
| Part-Time | 2% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 81% |
| Graduate | 19% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 83% |
| Black | 13% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Other Races | 1% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 29% |
| 20-21 | 29% |
| 22-24 | 19% |
| 25-29 | 10% |
| 30-34 | 5% |
| 35-39 | 3% |
| 40-49 | 4% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Alabama | 94% |
| Foreign countries | 2% |
| Mississippi | 1% |
| Tennessee | 1% |
| Florida | 1% |
| North Carolina | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 74 % |
| Part-Time | 40 % |
University Of Montevallo offers campus housing for 1,312 of its 2,716 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Montevallo, Alabama for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Alabama Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 21 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,426 | 1,054 | 74% | 489 | 46% |
| Men | 435 | 307 | 71% | 147 | 48% |
| Women | 991 | 747 | 75% | 342 | 46% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| ACT Verbal | 19 | 26 |
| ACT Math | 17 | 24 |
| ACT Composite | 19 | 24 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 92% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Admissions Phone Number: (205) 665-6030
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 5,394 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 10,490 |
| Room and board | $ 4,102 |
| Room charge | $ 2,558 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 1,408 |
| Books and supplies | $ 700 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,845 |
Financial Aid:
University Of Montevallo participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 100400)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (205) 665-6050
University Of Montevallo has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 41 | 31 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 29 | 29 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 2 | 3 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 22 | $61,677 | 14 | $58,423 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 18 | $55,088 | 15 | $44,951 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 25 | $40,513 | 22 | $40,369 |
| Instructor | academic year | 7 | $40,409 | 12 | $36,660 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 72 | $50,614 | 63 | $44,765 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Gulf South Conference |
| Baseball | Gulf South Conference |
| Track | Gulf South Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 58 | 51 | 109 |
| Baseball | 23 | 0 | 23 |
| Basketball | 11 | 11 | 22 |
| All Other Sports | 24 | 40 | 64 |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Finance, General
Management Information Systems, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Education, General
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
Secondary Education and Teaching
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General
Social Work
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
History, General
Political Science and Government, General
Social Sciences, General
Sociology
Speech and Rhetorical Studies
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Audiology/Audiologist and Hearing Sciences
Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Health and Physical Education, General
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets University Of Montevallo Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in art studies (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% |  |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in family and social work (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in music (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in medical assistant and technician (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army, air force) Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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