University of Montevallo
Higher EducationAlabama, United States501-1000 Employees
The University of Montevallo is a public liberal arts university located in Montevallo, Alabama, about 35 miles south of Birmingham, founded in 1896. It comprises four colleges—Arts and Sciences, Business, Education and Human Development, and Fine Arts—and offers more than 30 degree programs with more than 70 majors and concentrations. The campus supports an intimate learning environment, with a small average class size and opportunities for undergraduate research under full-time faculty mentors. As a public university, it blends a broad-based liberal arts curriculum with a smaller-campus experience. The university sponsors 23 NCAA Division II athletic teams competing in the Gulf South Conference, providing opportunities for student-athletes. In 2026, it was named a College of Distinction for the 15th consecutive year, reflecting sustained recognition of its educational quality.