University of Montevallo

University of Montevallo is on a 160-acre campus in the small town setting of Montevallo, Alabama, not far from Birmingham.

University of Montevallo Student Activities

There are many activities and organizations for University of Montevallo students to join – including chorus, theater groups, a campus newspaper, and more.

Interested in Greek life? University of Montevallo has fraternities and sororities.

University of Montevallo has the Student Government Association. In fact, more students participate in the Student Government Association than any other on-campus activity.

Other popular student organizations at University of Montevallo include University Programming Council, Campus Ministries, Greek Life and Environmental Club.

University of Montevallo students' favorite campus events are College Night, Spring Fest and Back to School Bash.

Does University of Montevallo Offer Student Housing?

This table offers information on housing at University of Montevallo.

University of Montevallo offers housing. Students are required to live on campus through freshman year. First year students are guaranteed on-campus housing.

Most University of Montevallo students live off campus. In 2022, 45% of undergrads at University of Montevallo lived in some kind of on-campus housing and 55% of students lived off-campus or commuted to University of Montevallo. There are 1,340 spots available in on-campus housing for all 2,215 undergraduates. In the 2021-2022 school year, 955 students chose to live in campus housing. First year students are allowed to park a car on campus.

University of Montevallo offers coed housing.

University of Montevallo Athletics

At University of Montevallo there are a variety of athletic options for students interested in joining a sports program.

Intercollegiate sports are the highest tier of college sports and can be very competitive. Intercollegiate teams are regulated by the NCAA, funded by the university, and compete against teams from other universities. The division of a sports team depends on the size of the university, funding, and competition level. An intercollegiate school team will be Division I, II or III, with Division I being the highest level.

Club sports are not regulated by the NCAA and are a great option for students not interested in trying out for an intercollegiate team. Club sports are usually student run but can also be funded by the university.

Intramural sports are the most casual and informal. Intramural sports are often free and require very little time commitment.

Let's take a look at the athletic options available at University of Montevallo:

Safety at University of Montevallo

College is like a home away from home. Whether you're walking to class or coming back from late-night studying (or partying!), it's important to feel safe on campus.

University of Montevallo is patroled 24 hours a day by trained security. The University of Montevallo campus has emergency telephones or alarms for students to use anytime of day or night.

University of Montevallo offers late-night transportation or safety escorts for students. Campus housing is secure and dorms can only be accessed with secure key cards.

Plan a Visit to University of Montevallo

Visiting colleges is one of the best ways to get a sense of the campus and student body. If you'd like to visit University of Montevallo, take Interstate 65 to Montevallo, AL. If you need to fly, book your flight to Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International airport.

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