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Ranked #303 of 521 for valueTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods · 45 graduates
- Earnings 4 yrs after
- $47,823
- Ranked-college median: $48,822
- Median debt
- $21,000
- Ranked-college median: $21,500

Montevallo, AL, United States
University of Montevallo's acceptance rate is 53.8% (CollegesRef 2026–27 edition, 4,045 applicants). It is a public university in Montevallo, AL, with 2,151 students. The average net price after grants is $18,760 a year. The six-year graduation rate is 55.6%, and median earnings ten years after entry are $46,010.
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Acceptance rate: 53.9% (fall admissions, CollegesRef 2026–27 edition). 3,644 of 4,045 applicants were admitted. Middle 50% test scores: SAT Reading & Writing 500–590, SAT Math 470–610, ACT 19–26. Admissions details
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National median 1,603
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13.1% of admitted students enrolled (yield)
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University of MontevalloMontevallo, AL, United States
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University of Montevallo
Montevallo, AL, United States
Large suburb
Inside an urbanized area but outside a principal city.
Nearest major cityBirmingham, AL · about 29 mi
In the city250 mi
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Average net price $18,760 a year after aid
NCAA Division II · Competitive sports with partial scholarships and smaller programs.
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Compare with University of North AlabamaUniversity of Montevallo admitted 53.8% of 4,045 applicants in the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition, the most recent release. That is the figure colleges report to the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
In-state tuition at University of Montevallo is $14,416 and out-of-state tuition is $27,886 a year before financial aid in the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition. The average net price after grants is $18,760 a year.
The average net price at University of Montevallo, what first-time, full-time students paid after grants and scholarships, was $18,760 a year in the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition. Your own price depends on family income; the college's net price calculator gives a personal estimate.
55.6% of first-time, full-time students at University of Montevallo graduate within six years (150% of normal time), according to the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition.
The closest matches are University of North Alabama, Jacksonville State University, and University of South Alabama, based on admissions, cost, graduation rate, size, and campus profile.
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University of North Alabama
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Graduation rate 56%, close to 56%
Profile closeness75/100
Jacksonville State University
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Average net price $17,111, close to $18,760
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University of South Alabama
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Graduation rate 55%, close to 56%
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University of West Alabama
Livingston, AL
Enrollment 2,974 students, close to 2,151
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Auburn University at Montgomery
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Enrollment 2,542 students, close to 2,151
Profile closeness64/100
University of Alabama in Huntsville
Huntsville, AL
Graduation rate 62%, close to 56%
Profile closeness63/100
Alabama A & M University
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Average net price $18,255, close to $18,760
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Troy University
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Graduation rate 50%, close to 56%
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