University of Montevallo Admission Requirements
Chances of getting into University of Montevallo
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance Rate
64.5%| Measure | Difficulty | |
|---|---|---|
| Admission Standards | Average | |
| Applicant Competition | Low |
How hard is it to get into University of Montevallo and can I get accepted? The school has a 64% acceptance rate ranking it #14 in Alabama for lowest rate of acceptance. Last year, 1,253 out of 1,944 applicants were admitted making University of Montevallo a moderately competitive school to get into with a strong chance of acceptance if you meet the requirements. Academically, it has average requirements for admission test scores, generally admitting students who score in the top 56 percent. University of Montevallo typically accepts and attracts "B+" average high school students. Only 39% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.
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SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score
SAT Range
980-1270Applicants Submitting SAT
2%| SAT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| SAT Reading 25th | 480 |
| SAT Math 25th | 500 |
| SAT Composite 25th | 980 |
| SAT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| SAT Reading 75th | 670 |
| SAT Math 75th | 600 |
| SAT Composite 75th | 1270 |
| Average SAT Score | 1130 |
SAT Scores you need to get in
What are the SAT requirements for students to be admitted to University of Montevallo?
University of Montevallo typically requires applicants to be in the top 64 percent of SAT test takers. The school consistently takes SAT composite scores down to 980 on a 1600 scale, below which admission should be considered a reach. We estimate some students could be accepted with SAT's as low as 830. The estimated average SAT composite for admitted freshman is 1130 out of 1600. The school ranks #13 in Alabama for highest average SAT composite score. 2 percent of applicants submit SAT scores to the school. Note: SAT scores presented on this page have been adjusted upwards per the College Board's concordance tables for test takers after March 2016.
Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score
| SAT Score (1600 scale) | Competitiveness | Admission Chances |
|---|---|---|
| 1270 and Above | Good | >75% |
| 1125 to 1270 | Avg + | 64%-75% |
| 980 to 1125 | Avg - | 51%-64% |
| 835 to 980 | Reach | 38%-51% |
| Less than 835 | Low | <38% |
University of Montevallo ACT Scores
ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score
ACT Range
20-26Applicants Submitting ACT
98%| ACT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| ACT Reading 25th | 21 |
| ACT Math 25th | 18 |
| ACT Composite 25th | 20 |
| ACT Test | 75th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| ACT Reading 75th | 28 |
| ACT Math 75th | 25 |
| ACT Composite 75th | 26 |
| 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 17 in some instances. Prospective students submitting an ACT composite of 23 or higher should be in the upper half of applicants - and students with a 26 and above have very competitive chances. The school ranks #7 in Alabama for highest average ACT composite score. Scoring well on the ACT is very important as 98 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to University of Montevallo.
Estimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score
| ACT Score | Competitiveness | Admission Chances |
|---|---|---|
| 26 and Above | Good | >75% |
| 23 to 26 | Avg + | 64%-75% |
| 20 to 23 | Avg - | 51%-64% |
| 17 to 20 | Reach | 38%-51% |
| Less than 17 | Low | <38% |
Estimated GPA Requirements & Average GPA
Avg. High School GPA
3.35Typical High School Grades
B+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. If your high school GPA meets these requirements, there is a good chance you will be accepted as University of Montevallo accepts 64% of students who apply.
| 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 |
Admission Statistics
| Women | Men | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Applied | 1,253 | 615 | 1,944 |
| Accepted | 844 | 401 | 1,253 |
| Acceptance Rate | 67% | 65% | 64% |
| Enrolled | 308 | 179 | 487 |
| Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) | 36% | 45% | 39% |
Fall 2020 Application Deadline
Applications are Due
Aug 1, 2020Days left to Apply
229Applicants have 229 days left until the Fall 2020 term applications are due on Aug 1, 2020.
Seniors, these are the SAT and ACT test dates you can still sit for a test and send your results to University of Montevallo before the Aug 1 application deadline.
| SAT Test Date | Scores Available |
|---|---|
| Mar 14 | Mar 27 |
| May 2 | May 15 |
| Jun 6 | Jul 15 |
| ACT Test Date | Scores Available |
|---|---|
| Feb 8 | Feb 19 |
| Apr 4 | Apr 14 |
| Jun 13 | Jun 23 |
| Jul 18 | Jul 28 |
Admission Requirements
What are the requirements for admission to University of Montevallo and what considerations affect 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 |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=101709 IPEDS survey data for University of Montevallo.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does University of Montevallo prefer SAT or ACT?
2% of students submit their SAT scores to University of Montevallo. 98% of applicants send their ACT scores when applying.
What is my chance of getting into University of Montevallo?
64% of those who apply are granted admission to University of Montevallo. Admission competition is low and the college has average admission standards. See if your grades and scores are good enough for admission.
What SAT score is required for University of Montevallo?
The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have SAT scores between 980 and 1270. 2% of students submit SAT scores when applying. See if your SAT score is 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 26. 98% of students submit ACT scores when applying. See if your ACT score is good enough for admission.
