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The University of Montana

The University of Montana is a medium, public institution located in Missoula, mt. Founded in 1893, The University of Montana offers undergraduate degrees in 259 majors.

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Key stats

college-type 4 Year, Public
athletics N/A
undergraduates 6,937 undergraduates
cost $7,719 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions

Will I get into The University of Montana? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are considered but not required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

Acceptance rate 95.4%
SAT score average N/A
ACT score average 24
Average high school GPA 3.41
Application fee $30
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Key deadlines

June
30
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19
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! The University of Montana is known for one of its top majors: Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. Their student-faculty ratio is 17:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
17 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Health and Medical Professions
Arts, Design, and Humanities
Social Sciences and Psychology
Business and Management
Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies
Law and Legal Studies
Other

Popular majors

Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Psychology, General
Health and Medical Administrative Services
Management Information Systems and Services
Natural Resources Conservation and Research
Law

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $7,719
Additional expenses
Room & board $11,608
Books & supplies $1,100
Other expenses $4,932
Cost of attendance* $25,359
Average financial aid package $11,280
Estimated cost $14,079 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $29,634
Additional expenses
Room & board $11,608
Books & supplies $1,100
Other expenses $4,932
Cost of attendance* $47,274
Average financial aid package $11,280
Estimated cost $35,994 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA® deadline

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Student population

Who’s going to be there? The University of Montana has a total undergraduate enrollment of 6,937, with gender binary students split 42% male and 58% female.

Total enrollment

10,327

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
51%
African American %
1%
Hispanic American %
4%
Asian %
1%
Native American %
2%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
0%
Multiracial %
11%
Unknown %
30%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At The University of Montana, students love their Associated Students of University of Montana. Freshmen are required to live on campus.

Campus info

map Missoula, Montana, Missoula, MT 59812
phone 406-243-0211
address www.umt.edu/
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Popular clubs & activities

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Outdoor program

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Athletics

NCAA Division level
Varsity sportsNo
Intramural sportsYes
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Greek life

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Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about The University of Montana to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is The University of Montana?

The University of Montana is located in Missoula, mt.

What is the acceptance rate at The University of Montana? 

The acceptance rate for The University of Montana is 95%.

What’s the average GPA for The University of Montana?

The average high school GPA for The University of Montana students was 3.41.

How much does it cost for 4 years at The University of Montana?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at The University of Montana including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $101,436.

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