A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at UM Western are mostly White with a small Hispanic population. The school has very low racial diversity. 12% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
Race | Percent of Students |
---|---|
White |
88%
|
Black |
1%
|
Hispanic |
3%
|
Asian |
1%
|
American Indian / Alaskan |
3%
|
Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
Two or more races |
2%
|
International |
0%
|
Race Unknown |
2%
|
There are 115% more female students than male students enrolled at The University of Montana Western with a gender ratio of 68% women to 32% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, UM Western has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is less inclusive of males.
Gender | Percent of Students |
---|---|
Men |
32%
|
Women |
68%
|
Gender | Number of Students |
---|---|
Men |
452
|
Women |
972
|
UM Western serves a low number of students outside of Montana, with 57 percent of the student body residing in-state.
Origin | Percent of Students |
---|---|
In State |
57%
|
Out of State |
43%
|
Foreign |
0%
|
Unknown Location |
0%
|
70% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.
Segment | Percent of Students |
---|---|
Students Over 25 Years Old | 18.7% |
Part time Undergrads | 13.6% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=180692 IPEDS survey data for The University of Montana Western.
Last updated February 24, 2024