University of Montevallo Acceptance Rate
Montevallo, Alabama · Public · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 6,210
- Admitted
- 3,347
- Yield
- 15%
- Test policy
- Test-blind
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, University of Montevallo's acceptance rate has fallen from 74.3% in 2014–15 to 53.9% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 1,821 to 6,210 (+241%) over that period.
Its 53.9% rate makes University of Montevallo more selective than about 81% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 23 tracked Alabama schools, it is more selective than about 78%.
University of Montevallo has been test-blind (scores not considered) since 2022–23. Of admitted students, 15% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 1,821 | 1,353 | 74.3% | 540 |
| 2015–16 | 2,024 | 1,417 | 70% | 505 |
| 2016–17 | 2,334 | 1,527 | 65.4% | 477 |
| 2017–18 | 1,944 | 1,253 | 64.5% | 487 |
| 2018–19 | 3,882 | 1,882 | 48.5% | 490 |
| 2019–20 | 5,553 | 2,954 | 53.2% | 493 |
| 2020–21 | 4,954 | 2,998 | 60.5% | 471 |
| 2021–22 | 4,045 | 3,644 | 90.1% | 493 |
| 2022–23 | 6,426 | 3,845 | 59.8% | 544 |
| 2023–24 | 6,210 | 3,347 | 53.9% | 501 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 3,787 | 2,139 | 56.5% |
| Men | 1,963 | 1,066 | 54.3% |
| Another gender | 90 | 53 | 58.9% |
| Unknown | 370 | 89 | 24.1% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-blind (not considered).
How University of Montevallo compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is University of Montevallo's acceptance rate?
University of Montevallo's acceptance rate is 53.9% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (3,347 admitted of 6,210 applicants).
Is University of Montevallo test optional?
University of Montevallo is test-blind: SAT/ACT scores are not considered in admission.
How many people apply to University of Montevallo?
University of Montevallo received 6,210 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 3,347.
Is University of Montevallo getting harder to get into?
University of Montevallo has become harder to get into: its acceptance rate went from 74.3% in 2014–15 to 53.9% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: www.montevallo.edu/.