University of Montevallo Admission Requirements
Chances of getting into University of Montevallo
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance Rate
| Measure | Difficulty | |
|---|---|---|
| Admission Standards | Challenging | |
| Applicant Competition | Average |
How hard is it to get into University of Montevallo and can I get accepted? The school has a 48% acceptance rate ranking it #5 in Alabama for lowest rate of acceptance. Last year, 1,882 out of 3,882 applicants were admitted making University of Montevallo a more competitive school to get into with a good chance of acceptance for qualifying applicants. Academically, it has challenging requirements for admission test scores, generally admitting students who score in the top 49 percent. University of Montevallo typically accepts and attracts "B+" average high school students. Only 26% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.
Can you get in?
Find out which students are getting accepted at University of Montevallo, which are not, and how your GPA, SAT, or ACT scores compare.
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University of Montevallo SAT Scores
SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score
SAT Range
Applicants Submitting SAT
| SAT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| SAT Reading 25th | N/A |
| SAT Math 25th | N/A |
| SAT Composite 25th | N/A |
| SAT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| SAT Reading 75th | N/A |
| SAT Math 75th | N/A |
| SAT Composite 75th | N/A |
| Average SAT Score | N/A |
University of Montevallo ACT Scores
ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score
ACT Range
Applicants Submitting ACT
| ACT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| ACT Reading 25th | 21 |
| ACT Math 25th | 17 |
| ACT Composite 25th | 20 |
| ACT Test | 75th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| ACT Reading 75th | 28 |
| ACT Math 75th | 24 |
| ACT Composite 75th | 27 |
| Average ACT Score | 23 |
ACT Scores needed to get accepted
What are the ACT requirements for prospective students to get into University of Montevallo?
Admission data indicates that University of Montevallo regularly accepts students with ACT's of 20 and above. Successful applicants typically send ACT scores in the top 49 percent nationally. We estimate the school accepting minimum ACT composite scores around 16 in some instances. Prospective students submitting an ACT composite of 24 or higher should be in the upper half of applicants - and students with a 27 and above have very competitive chances. The school ranks #8 in Alabama for highest average ACT composite score. Scoring well on the ACT is very important as 92 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to University of Montevallo.
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2018 starting classEstimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score
| ACT Score | Competitiveness | Admission Chances |
|---|---|---|
| 27 and Above | Good | >63% |
| 23 to 27 | Avg + | 48%-63% |
| 20 to 23 | Avg - | 37%-48% |
| 17 to 20 | Reach | 27%-37% |
| Less than 17 | Low | <27% |
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University of Montevallo GPA
Estimated GPA Requirements & Average GPA
Avg. High School GPA
Typical High School Grades
You will need above average high school grades to get into University of Montevallo. The average high school GPA of the admitted freshman class at University of Montevallo was 3.35 on the 4.0 scale indicating that primarily B+ students are accepted and ultimately attend. The school ranks #10 in Alabama for highest average GPA. Even with a competitive GPA, admission to University of Montevallo will be challenging as the school denies more applicants than it admits.
| High School GPA | Freshmen Within Range | Competitiveness |
|---|---|---|
| 3.75+ | 26% | Good |
| 3.50 to 3.75 | 15% | Avg + |
| 3.25 to 3.50 | 19% | Avg + |
| 3.00 to 3.25 | 19% | Avg - |
| 2.75 to 3.00 | 16% | Reach |
| 2.50 to 2.75 | 5% | Reach |
| 2.25 to 2.50 | N/A% | Low |
| 2.00 to 2.25 | N/A% | Low |
GPA Data Source, Wintergreen Orchard House
Applying
Admission Statistics
| Women | Men | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Applied | 2,664 | 1,218 | 3,882 |
| Accepted | 1,241 | 611 | 1,882 |
| Acceptance Rate | 47% | 50% | 48% |
| Enrolled | 327 | 163 | 490 |
| Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) | 26% | 27% | 26% |
Fall 2020 Application Deadline
Applications were Due
Days left to Apply
The application deadline for Fall 2020 has passed. Applications were due on Aug 1, 2020.
Admission Requirements
What are the requirements for admission to University of Montevallo and what student information is used for admission decisions?
| Test Scores | Required |
| High School GPA | Required |
| High School Class Rank | Recommended |
| Completion of College Preparatory Program | Recommended |
| Recommendations | Neither required nor recommended |
| Demonstration of Competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
Credits Accepted
| AP Credit | Yes |
| Dual Credit | Yes |
| Credit for Life Experiences | No |
Other Colleges to Consider
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| A |
Alabama State UniversityMontgomery, Alabama |
| W |
University of West AlabamaLivingston, Alabama |
| A |
Alabama A & M UniversityNormal, Alabama |
| G |
Gordon CollegeBarnesville, Georgia |
| A |
University of Arkansas at Pine BluffPine Bluff, Arkansas |
| L |
Louisiana Tech UniversityRuston, Louisiana |
| G |
Grambling State UniversityGrambling, Louisiana |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=101709 IPEDS survey data for University of Montevallo.
FAQs
Does University of Montevallo prefer SAT or ACT?
1% of students submit their SAT scores to University of Montevallo. 92% of applicants send their ACT scores when applying.
What is my chance of getting into University of Montevallo?
48% of those who apply are granted admission to University of Montevallo. Admission competition is low and the college has challenging admission standards. See if your grades and scores are good enough for admission.
What ACT score is required for University of Montevallo?
The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have ACT scores between 20 and 27. 92% of students submit ACT scores when applying. See if your ACT score is good enough for admission.
