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University of Montevallo
  • 4 Year
  • MONTEVALLO, AL
CollegeGrad School
University of Montevallo
#242 in Best Colleges for Art in America
  • B minus
    Overall Grade
  • 4 Year
  • MONTEVALLO, AL
  • 752 reviews
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    University of Montevallo Campus Life

    Housing

    Dorms
    C
    Based on housing cost, capacity, student reviews and additional factors.
    On-Campus Housing Available
    Yes
    Freshmen Required to Live on Campus
    No
    Freshmen Live On-Campus
    Undergrads in College Housing
    Average Housing Cost
    $6,596 / year
    Poll
    61%
    of students say overall dorm quality is great. 46 responses
    Poll
    66%
    of students say the dorms' social atmosphere is great. 61 responses
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    Food

    Campus Food
    B
    Based on meal plan cost and student reviews on the food.
    Meal Plan Available
    Yes
    Average Meal Plan Cost
    $3,340 / year
    Poll
    What are the best food options on campus?
    Based on 53 responses
    • The Cafe and Moe's ! We even have sushi catered
      32%
    • Moe's and Einstein's
      30%
    • The caf and Einsnteins are my favorites
      19%
    • I love that we just got a Starbucks kiosk too!
      9%
    • Subway and the Tavern
      8%
    • Caf and Moe's
      2%
    47%
    of students highly rate the dining facilities. 53 responses

    Campus Quality

    Campus
    B
    Based on quality of housing, food services, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Student Life
    B minus
    Based on campus diversity, social scene, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Poll
    What is your overall opinion of your school and the campus community?
    Based on 39 responses
    • I love everything about my school and have a lot of campus pride.
      44%
    • I like mostly everything about my school, but there are some things I wish were different.
      46%
    • The school community is okay-we're all just here for an education, nothing more.
      5%
    • I hate my school and have no school spirit.
      5%

    Safety

    Safety
    B
    Based on crimes on campus, local area crime rates, and student reviews.
    Poll
    85%
    of students say they feel extremely safe and secure on campus. 41 responses
    Poll
    How does peer pressure affect students' use of drugs and alcohol?
    Based on 29 responses
    • You can have a great social life without drugs or alcohol.
      62%
    • Most people partake in some form, but no one treats you differently if you don't.
      31%
    • You'll definitely feel a little awkward if you don't drink.
      3%
    • If you don't partake, you're left out.
      3%
    Poll
    How visible are the campus police on campus?
    Based on 27 responses
    • Extremely present and willing to assist students.
      33%
    • There if you need them but not overbearing.
      52%
    • Just there to bust up parties or give out parking tickets.
      15%

    Sports

    Poll
    How popular are varsity sports on campus?
    Based on 63 responses
    • Varsity sports are a big part of campus life.
      38%
    • Varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life.
      56%
    • No one pays attention to varsity sports.
      6%
    Men's Varsity Sports
    All Track Combined, Archery, Baseball, Basketball, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field: Indoor, Track and Field: Outdoor, Track and Field: X-Country, Wrestling
    Women's Varsity Sports
    All Track Combined, Archery, Basketball, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field: Indoor, Track and Field: Outdoor, Track and Field: X-Country, Volleyball

    Clubs & Activities

    Clubs Offered
    Campus Ministries, Dance, Drama/Theater, International Student Organizations, Literary Magazine, Model UN, Newspaper, Student Government, Yearbook
    Music
    Choral Groups, Concert Band, Jazz Band, Musical Theater, Pep Band
    Poll
    What are your favorite campus events or traditions?
    Based on 25 responses
    • College Night
      52%
    • Intramurals
      28%
    • Tripping on the bricks
      20%
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    Party Scene

    Party Scene
    C+
    Based on access to bars and student reviews on the party scene.
    Poll
    What is the party scene like on campus?
    Based on 43 responses
    • Lots of options Wednesday-Saturday.
      5%
    • Some decent frat/house parties, weekends only.
      37%
    • Good parties are few and far between.
      37%
    • Parties? What parties?
      21%
    Poll
    What is the biggest social event of the year?
    Based on 24 responses
    • College Night, doesn't matter what color.
      67%
    • Purple PJ party
      29%
    • Halloween
      4%

    Greek Life

    Men in Fraternities
    Women in Sororities
    61%
    of students say that Greek life is average, and no one will treat you differently if you don't join. 57 responses
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