The University of Montana
The University of Montana

The University of Montana

Missoula, MT, USA
Public
4 Year

Overview

With a campus settled at the base of Mount Sentinel, the University of Montana is a 4-year public school in western Montana and the flagship institution of the Montana University System. UM is home to 13 colleges and schools granting undergraduate degrees, as well as offering bachelor’s degrees in Art and Media Arts available entirely online. For students of an indigenous background, the University of Montana also hosts the first chapter of the Native American Journalists Association. For recreation, the UM Outdoor Program offers classes in rock climbing and kayaking and oversees trips for activities such as backpacking in Glacier National Park.

Acceptance Rate:
96%
Average Net Price:
$15,246
Campus Setting:
Small city
Average GPA
3.4
Average ACT Composite
23
Average SAT Composite
1150

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Tuition, Cost & Aid

Affordability & Cost

Average Net Price
$15,246
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Tuition
In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution.
$8,552
Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school.
$33,671
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
  • (amount for on-campus room, board and other expenses * # of students living on-campus.
  • + amount for off-campus (with family) room, board and other expenses * # of students living off-campus with family
  • + amount for off-campus (not with family) room, board and other expenses * # of students living off-campus not with family)
divided by the total # of students. Students whose living arrangements are unknown are excluded from the calculation. For some institutions the # of students by living arrangement will be known, but dollar amounts will not be known. In this case the # of students with no corresponding dollar amount will be excluded from the denominator.
$12,804
Books and Supplies
$2650
Average Net Price By Family Income
Income
Average Amount
< $30k
$14,521
$30k - $48k
$15,563
$48k - $75k
$17,795
$75k - $110k
$18,911
$110k+
$20,648
Financial Aid: visit page
Financial Aid Email: [email protected]

Aid & Grants

0
100
46%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
28%
Average Aid Per Year
$9,208
Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
28%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,361
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$8,199

 

Students receiving state aid
9%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$3046
Students receiving federal aid
29%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,361
Total Needs Based Scholarships/Grants Total amount of grant or scholarship aid awarded to all undergraduates from the federal government, state/local government, the institution, and other sources known to the institution.
$20,373,000
Total Non-Need-Based Scholarships/Grants
$7,294,567

Student Loans

Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
50%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$7,482
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$14,000
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$215
Students receiving federal loans
50%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$5,174
Average Other Loans Per Year
$17,642

 

Admissions

Key Admissions Stats

Institution Type
Public
  • Not for Profit
  • Coed

Need Blind

This school does not consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission

Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Small city
0
100
96%
Acceptance Rate
9464
Students Applied
87%
Transfer Acceptance Rate
736
Transfer Students Admitted

Admissions Requirements

SAT
SAT is not checked
No
ACT
ACT is not checked
No
Transcript
Transcript is checked
Yes
Test Optional
Item is not checked
No
SAT Subject Tests
Item is checked
Yes
AP Course Credit
Item is checked
Yes
Dual Enrollment
Item is checked
Yes

Important Deadlines

Application TypeApplication DeadlineReply Deadline
Fall Regular DecisionAugust 18

Rolling Admissions

The college has rolling admissions, which means applications are accepted any time throughout the year.

Application Fee
$30
Applications Accepted
Common Application
Common Application
Online Application
Online Application

Admitted Student Stats

In-State Students
55%
Out-Of-State Students
34%
1%
Submitting ACT
1%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 23
0
36
Average SAT Composite: 1150
0
1600
SAT Percentiles

Math
25th
530
75th
620
Reading
25th
540
75th
660
3.4
Average GPA
Students Enrolled By GPA

3.75+
26%
3.50 - 3.74
22%
3.25 - 3.49
16%
3.00 - 3.24
13%
2.50 - 2.99
17%
2.00 - 2.49
5%
Students Enrolled By Class Rank

Top 10%
17
Top 25%
38
Top 50%
69
Students Enrolled By Household Income

< $30k
181
$30k - $48k
78
$48k - $75k
93
$75k - $110k
78
$110k+
110

Admissions Resources

Admissions: visit page
Admissions Email: [email protected]
Admissions Telephone: 800-462-8636
For International Student Services: visit page
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
For Veteran Services: visit page

Academics

Key Academic Stats

Highest Degree Offered
Doctorate
Total Number of Students
10,327
Total Number of Undergrads
7,570
0
100
33%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
49%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
18:1
US National: 21:1
Academic Calendar

Semester

Non Traditional Learning
  • Online Classes
  • Online Undergrad Degrees
  • Summer Sessions
  • Combined Institution Double Degree Programs
  • Some Programs Requires Co-Op/Internship
Learning Options
  • ROTC Army
  • Study Abroad
  • Honors Program
  • Teacher Certification Offered
Classroom Sizes

2-19 Students
50%
20-39 Students
35%
40-99 Students
10%
100+ Students
2%

Degrees and Majors

MAJORS
124

Faculty Overview

0
100
69%
Faculty With Terminal Degree US National: 36%
Gender
Male
Female
Ethnicity

Asian/Pacific Islander
White
Hispanic
Native American
Multi-Racial
Unknown

Campus Life

Key Campus Stats

Student Gender
Male
Female
43%
57%
Residency
In-State Students
55%
Out-Of-State Students
34%
Size of Town
Small city
US States Represented
56
Countries Represented
68
Ethnicity
African American
1%
Asian/Pacific Islander
1%
Hispanic
6%
Native American
3%
White
70%
Multiracial
14%
Unknown
3%
Percent of First Generation Students
30%
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
Item is checked
Yes
On Campus Women's Center
Item is checked
Yes
Cultural Student Resource Groups
Item is checked
Yes

Housing

0
100
33%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Disability Housing Available
Yes
0
100
32%
Freshman Living on Campus

Athletics

Divisional Sports Nickname
Grizzlies
School Colors
copper, silver, and gold
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Big Sky Conference
Total Male Athletes
181
Total Female Athletes
164
Intramural Sports
20
Sports Club
6
Sports Team (Men)
  • Basketball
  • Cross Country
  • Football
  • Tennis
  • Track and Field
Sports Team (Women)
  • Basketball
  • Cross Country
  • Golf
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Tennis
  • Track and Field
  • Volleyball
The University of Montana Athletics: visit page

Campus Safety

24-HR security patrol
24-HR security patrol is checked
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Campus emergency phones is checked
Yes
24-HR escort safety rides
Item is checked
Yes
Mobile campus emergency alert
Item is checked
Yes

After Graduation

Post Grad Stats

Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$43,300
Top 5 Cities
Missoula
Great Falls
Seattle
Portland
Denver
Top 5 Employers
University of Montana
US Army
Microsoft
Amazon
Advanced Technology Group
Top 5 Sectors
Business Development
Education
Operations
Sales
Healthcare Services
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$14,000
Loan Default Rate
8%
National: 8%
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$215

REVIEWS

All Reviews

Albert's Review

from Missoula, MT

an amazing campus with great clubs, programs and students. the university of montana is environmentally aware and sound. all students from all over the world that i have met here agree that this colle...

Erin's Review

from Aurora, CO

the university of montana is a fantastic school. they have great programs and amazing staff. the location is a perfect environment for learning....

Matt's Review

from Great Falls, MT

if you can stand the drastic weather, missoula is one of the greatest places to compose, perform, and learn about music. the locals are incredibly relaxed and open to conversation about just about any...