UMO Academic Snapshot
Admission Selectiveness:
- Admission Rate: 53.85%. Moderately selective, indicating a less competitive admission process.
Tuition Overview:
- In-State Tuition: $13,948
- Out-of-State Tuition: $26,968
- In-state tuition is affordable, while out-of-state tuition is higher, as is typical for public institutions.
Student Population at UMO:
- Total Enrollment: 3,088, including 719 online students
- 2,642 Undergraduate, 446 Graduate
- Gender Distribution: 38.8% men, 61.2% women.
- This is a lower medium-sized institution, balancing resources and a sense of community.
Graduation & Retention Rate
- Graduation Rate: 54%. Moderate graduation rate, typical for many institutions.
- Transfer-Out Rate: 27%. Some students transfer out, which is common in higher education.
- First-Year Retention Rate: 73%. Good retention, typical for many institutions.
Programs & Degrees Offered
- Programs Offered: 43 academic programs available.
- Graduate Programs: 9 graduate-level programs offered.
- Special Programs: Health Professions.
- Degrees Awarded: Bachelor's, Master's, Doctor's.
UMO Overview
University of Montevallo (UMO) is a four-year, public school located in Montevallo, AL. It is classified as Master's College and University with medium programs by Carnegie Classification
The UMO's tuition & fees is $13,948 for Alabama residents and $26,968 for out-of-state students for the academic year 2024-2025. 76% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $13,504.
The school has a total enrollment of 3,088 and the students to faculty ratio is 13 to 1 (7.69%).
UMO's acceptance rate is 53.85% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 16.53%.
UMO ranked 12nd in Alabama Colleges rankings. University of Montevallo is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.
2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation
For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of University of Montevallo is $13,948 for in-state students and $26,968 for out-of-state students. For graduate programs, its 2025 tuition & fees is $11,916 for in-state students and $26,532 for out-of-state students.
The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $14,190 for Alabama residents and $27,208 for out-of-state students based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2026 graduate school tuition & fees is $11,916 for Alabama residents and $26,532 for out-of-state students.
| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $13,948 | $26,968 |
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| Graduate | $11,916 | $26,532 |
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| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $14,190 | $27,208 |
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| Graduate | $11,916 | $26,532 |
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The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
Learning Opportunities and Campus Services
University of Montevallo offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs. It has ROTC programs and offers teacher certification programs designed to prepare students to meet the requirements for certification as teachers.
Special Learning Opportunities at UMO
| Learning Opportunities |
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| ROTC | Army |
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| Weekend/Evening College | No |
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| Teacher Certification | Yes |
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| Study Abroad | Yes |
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| On-Campus Services |
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| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
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| Employment services for students | Yes |
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| Placement services for completers | Yes |
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| On-campus day care for students' children | No |
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