UMO Acceptance Rate and SAT/ACT Scores

University of Montevallo Admission Requirements and Statistics

[updated for 2024-2025 admission data]

How hard is UMO to get into?

This page provides the latest information on University of Montevallo (UMO)'s admission process, acceptance rate, and student profile. UMO's acceptance rate is 53.85% for 2024-2025 admission. A total of 6,280 students applied and 3,382 were admitted to the school. It means that your chances of getting into UMO is not low.

To apply to UMO, it is required to submit high school GPA and record. The SAT and ACT score is not considered for admission at University of Montevallo.

UMO's acceptance rate places 5th out of 25 Alabama colleges with competitive admission.
UMO's yield rate is 16.53%, which is significantly lower by 20.26 percentage points (approximately 55.1% lower) compared to similar colleges with acceptance rates between 50% and 60% (average yield: 36.79%). You can compare colleges with similar acceptance rates to UMO at colleges with acceptance rates between 50% and 60%.

Admission Statistics

For the academic year 2024-25, UMO's acceptance rate is 53.85% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 16.53%. 2,032 men and 3,806 women applied to UMO and 1,111 men and 2,121 women students were accepted.

Among them, 223 men and 311 women were enrolled in UMO. You can explore the UMO's admission rates and SAT score trends over the past decade, including year-by-year data and analysis, by visiting Admission Trends page.

Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics at UMO
	Total	Men	Women	Another Gender	Gender Unknown
Applicants	6,280	2,032	3,806	0	442
Admitted	3,382	1,111	2,121	0	150
Enrolled	559	223	311	0	25
Acceptance Rate	53.85%	54.68%	55.73%	-	33.94%
Yield	16.53%	20.07%	14.66%	-	16.67%

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2024)

University of Montevallo 2025 Acceptance Rate By Gender chart

First-year Enrollment by Gender and Enrolled Type

For the academic year 2024-25, total 559 first-year students enrolled in UMO. The proportion of full-time students is 98.75% and part-time students is 1.25%.

By gender, the proportion of men students is 39.89% and women students is 55.64%.

The following table shows the first-year students by gender and enrolled type at UMO.

First-Year Students by Gender and Enrolled Type at UMO
	Total	Men	Women	Gender Unknown
Total	559	223	311	25
Full-time	552	221	308	23
Part-time	7	2	3	2

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2024)

Application Requirements

It requires to submit High School GPA, High School Record (or Transcript), and English Proficiency Test to its applicants.

The SAT and ACT test score is not considered in admission process at UMO. The english proficiency test is required .

The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply University of Montevallo.

For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .

UMO Admission Requirements
High School GPA	Required
High School Rank	Not Considered
High School Record (or Transcript)	Required
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Not Considered
Recommendations	Not Considered
Formal Demonstration of Competencies	Not Considered
SAT / ACT	Not Considered
English Proficiency Test	Required
Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc)	Not Considered
Work experience	Not Considered
Personal statement or essay	Not Considered
Legacy status	Not Considered

General Admissions Information

The following provides general admission information for applying to UMO:

Open Admission Policy: No
Undergraduate Application Fees: -
Graduate Application Fees: -
Admission Information: www.montevallo.edu/admissions/
Online Application: https://www.montevallo.edu/admissions/
Calendar System: Semester
Course for High School Students: Not Offered
Credits Accepted: Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Degree Offered: Bachelor, Master, Post-Master Certificate, Doctoral (Research)

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What is the acceptance rate at the UMO?

UMO is less competitive, with an acceptance rate of 53.85%.

What SAT or ACT scores are required for admission to UMO?

UMO does not require or recommend SAT or ACT scores for admission. However, some programs may have different requirements.

Does UMO require essays or personal statements?

UMO does not require or recommend a personal essay or statement for admission. However, they may be required for certain programs or scholarships.

Are recommendation letters required for UMO admission?

UMO does not require or recommend a recommendation letter for admission. However, it may be required for certain programs or scholarships.

Is there an application fee?

UMO does not require an application fee for undergraduate or graduate admission.

Do I need to submit my high school transcript?

Yes, UMO requires applicants to submit high school GPA, high school record or transcript as part of the admission process.

Are there any specific admission requirements for international students?

Yes, UMO requires international applicants to submit an English proficiency test (like TOEFL or IELTS) as part of the application.

What is SAT code and ACT code for UMO?

The institutional SAT code for UMO is 1004 and 4-digit ACT code is 0004.