The University of Montana Admission Requirements
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The University of Montana Admission Overview
The University of Montana admission requirements are summarized from last year's class. Last year The University of Montana admitted 95.9% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.36 GPA (B+) and SAT 1070-1280 / ACT 18-26. The University of Montana is test-optional, so you choose whether to send SAT or ACT. Those figures describe last year's class, not a score you must hit.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
The University of Montana is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT or ACT.
The University of Montana Acceptance Rate
Admission Rate & Difficulty
Acceptance rate Share of applicants offered admission last year.
Admission Standards Measure of enrolled testers' SAT/ACT scores vs. other colleges.
Applicant Competition Measure of this school's acceptance rate vs. other colleges. A low acceptance rate indicates high competition.
Very Low
Admission difficulty for The University of Montana
Acceptance Rate
The The University of Montana acceptance rate is 95.9%. Last year, 9,180 of 9,576 applicants were admitted. That is the 6th lowest acceptance rate in Montana.
Admission Selectivity
How hard is it to get into The University of Montana and can you get accepted?
The University of Montana is an easy school to get into, admitting most applicants. You have a very good chance of acceptance if you meet last year's profile.
The University of Montana typically attracts "B+" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.36. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top half of their high school class. 19% of those admitted chose to enroll.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
The University of Montana GPA
GPA of enrolled freshmen
Avg. High School GPA The average high school GPA for incoming freshmen on a 4.0 scale.
3.36Typical High School Grades Letter grade on a 4.0 scale for last year's average, not a cutoff.
B+Average GPA (4.0 Scale) 3.36
Average GPA
Enrolled freshmen at The University of Montana typically have around a 3.36 GPA (B+) on a 4.0 scale. That is last year's class average, not a cutoff. Enrolled students typically have above average high school grades. The University of Montana is test-optional. If you withhold SAT or ACT, GPA carries more weight.
The school ranks #5 in Montana for highest average GPA.
See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.4 GPA range.
Competitiveness by GPA Ranges
Share of last year's freshmen in each GPA range, compared with the rest of the class.
GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2024
The University of Montana SAT Scores
SAT scores of enrolled freshmen
SAT Range The middle 50% of enrolled testers who sent SAT. The maximum score is 1600.
1070-1280Freshmen who sent SAT Share of enrolled freshmen who submitted SAT scores. This is enrolled testers, not all applicants.
-25th Percentile Scores
- Reading 540
- Math 530
- Composite 1070
75th Percentile Scores
- Reading 660
- Math 620
- Composite 1280
Average SAT
Enrolled testers at The University of Montana typically score around a 1180 SAT (middle 50% 1070–1280) out of 1600. That is last year's class, not a cutoff. The average SAT of enrolled testers is about the 73rd percentile nationally. The University of Montana ranks #3 in the state of Montana for highest average SAT composite score.
SAT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 1070 to 1280
SAT policy
The University of Montana is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT. If you send a score, it is considered.
View other colleges which accept students in the 1180 SAT score range.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
How SAT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers
This table compares SAT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. It is not a personal chance of admission. If you withhold SAT, skip this table.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
The University of Montana ACT Scores
ACT scores among enrolled freshmen
ACT Range Mid-50 ACT composite among enrolled testers who sent ACT. The scale tops out at 36.
18-26Freshmen reporting ACT Percent of enrolled freshmen who reported ACT. Counts enrolled testers, not the full applicant pool.
1%25th Percentile Scores
- English 17
- Math 17
- Composite 18
75th Percentile Scores
- English 25
- Math 25
- Composite 26
Average ACT
Incoming testers at The University of Montana typically have around a 22 ACT (mid-50 18–26) on the 36 scale. That reflects last year's enrolled testers, not a cutoff. That average sits near the 63rd percentile of ACT takers nationwide. The University of Montana places #4 among colleges in Montana for highest average ACT composite.
ACT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 18 to 26
ACT policy
You may apply to The University of Montana without ACT. A score you do send is still reviewed.
See colleges with similar ACT profiles in the 22.0 ACT score range.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
How ACT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers
This table compares ACT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. They are not your individual odds. If you leave ACT off your application, you can skip this table.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
High School Class Rank
Class Rank of Admitted Students
69% of The University of Montana freshman are in the top half of their high school graduating class and 38% are in the top quarter.
Data Source, Peterson's Data
Estimate How You Compare
See how your GPA and scores compare with last year's enrolled testers. You can mark that you will withhold scores.
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Admission Statistics
Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed in the table below.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Application Requirements
What are the requirements for admission to The University of Montana and what student information is used for admission decisions?
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Fall 2027 Application Deadline
Applications Due
Aug 18, 2027Days left to Apply
331Applicants have 331 days left until the Fall 2027 term applications are due on Aug 18, 2027.
Application Fee
The cost for prospective students to apply to The University of Montana is $30.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Credits Accepted
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Admission summary
The University of Montana is test-optional for 2024-25. Last year it admitted 95.9% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.36 GPA (about an B+ average). Send SAT/ACT if you are at or above this campus mid-50 (1070-1280); otherwise withhold. Mid-50 scores, where shown, are enrolled testers, not cutoffs.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Other Colleges to Apply To
Students applying to The University of Montana often consider these colleges
Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=180489.
GPA calculator: The University of Montana GPA calculator.
Last updated: August 2026