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Overview

The University of Montana
Location Missoula, MT
Setting Small City
Enrollment 9,955
Type Public 4 Year
National Ranking #724
Religious Affiliation -
Status Non-profit
Website umt.edu
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Costs

The University of Montana
Tuition (In State) $5,515
Tuition (Out of State) $27,168
Room & Board $11,608
Avg Net Price $16,361
Avg Grant Aid $5,645
% Receiving Grant Aid 100%

Admission

The University of Montana
Admission Chances Calculate
Applied 8,943
Admitted 8,530
Acceptance Rate 95.4%
Enrolled % 19%
Avg High School GPA 3.36
Typical High School Grades B+
Admissions Standards Average
Applicant Competition
ACT Range 18/26
SAT Range 1070/1280
Submit Test Scores Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
Application Deadline Aug 18, 2025

Academics

The University of Montana
Student to Faculty Ratio 17:1
Popular Majors
  • Business (22%)
  • Social Sciences (12%)
  • Communication (7%)
  • Visual and Performing Arts (7%)
  • Health Professions (6%)

Outcomes

The University of Montana
Graduation Rate 47%
Median Earnings (After 10 years) $41,000
Making Student Loan Payments 59%
Median Student Loan Debt $23,183
Median Loan Payment $239

Diversity

The University of Montana
% Men 40%
% Women 60%
Racial Diversity Low
HBCU No
% White 79%
% Black 1%
% Hispanic 4%
% Native American 3%
% Pacific Islander 0%
% Two or More Races 4%
% International 2%
% Unknown Race 5%

Students

The University of Montana
% In-State 55%
% Out-of-State 44%

Campus

The University of Montana
Campus Housing Yes
Freshman Dorm Required No
Meal Plan Yes
Weekend/Evening Classes No
Daycare Facility Yes
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/