The University of Montana

  • 5/10 Overall Rating
  • 4 Year
  • Missoula, MT
  • 4.0 1 review
#3 Best Public Universities in Montana

Overview

Total enrollment

10,811
The University of Montana overview
The University of Montana overview
  • Size Mid-size
  • Status Non-profit
  • Housing Yes
  • Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate

The University of Montana occupies a 220-acre campus at the base of Mount Sentinel in Missoula, situated in western Montana's northern Rocky Mountains. Founded in 1893, the campus features a consistent architectural style with many buildings constructed from locally quarried sandstone and designed in Renaissance Revival style. The university serves as Montana's flagship public research institution, with notable programs in forestry, wildlife biology, creative writing, and environmental studies that leverage the surrounding wilderness areas and ecosystems for research and fieldwork. Students can access five nearby wilderness areas and two rivers that flow through Missoula, while the campus maintains extensive research facilities including the Flathead Lake Biological Station. The majority of first-year students live in one of nine residence halls on campus, and the Montana Grizzlies compete in the NCAA Division I Big Sky Conference, with a particular focus on football played at Washington-Grizzly Stadium.

Ratings

The University of Montana is rated within the lower 41% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 5 out of 10.

  • Overall Rating
    5 out of 10
  • Academics
    6 out of 10
  • Resources
    5 out of 10
  • Outcomes
    5 out of 10
  • Value
    3 out of 10

Admissions

Admission Standards

Average
The University of Montana admission standards
  • SAT (enrolled mid-50) 1070/1280
  • ACT (enrolled mid-50) 18/26
  • GPA 3.36

Acceptance Rate

95.9%
The University of Montana applications overview
  • Applications Due Aug 18, 2027
  • Enrollment Rate 19.3%
  • Application Fee $30

Applicant Competition Very Low

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Annual Cost to Attend

Montana Resident Tuition

$8,552

Out of State Resident Tuition

$33,671

Breakdown

In State Costs for The University of Montana
  • Tuition $8,552
  • Books and Supplies $2,650
  • Other Fees $2,588
  • Room and Board $12,804
  • Budget for Other Expenses $4,832
  • Total One Year Cost $31,426

Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$41,000 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

47% within 6 years

Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at The University of Montana are Business, Social Sciences, and Communication. 22% of students major in Business, 12% in Social Sciences, and 7% in Communication.

  • Business 22%
  • Social Sciences 12%
  • Communication 7%
  • Visual and Performing Arts 7%
  • Health Professions 6%

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=180489.

GPA calculator: The University of Montana GPA calculator.

Last updated: August 2026