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The University of Montana-Western

The University of Montana-Western is a small, public institution located in Dillon, mt. Founded in 1893, The University of Montana-Western offers undergraduate degrees in 34 majors.

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Key stats

college-type 4 Year, Public
athletics N/A
undergraduates 1,202 undergraduates
cost $5,874 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions Academics Annual tuition & cost Ways to pay Students Campus life FAQs

Admissions

Will I get into The University of Montana-Western? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are neither required nor recommended to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

Acceptance rate 36.3%
SAT score average N/A
ACT score average N/A
Average high school GPA 3.3
Application fee $30
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Key deadlines

June
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! The University of Montana-Western is known for one of its top majors: Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. Their student-faculty ratio is 15:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
15 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Education and Teaching
Arts, Design, and Humanities
Business and Management
Military and Protective Services
Health and Medical Professions
Agriculture, Food, and Animal Sciences
Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies

Popular majors

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Education, General
Business Administration, Management and Operations
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas
Military Applied Sciences
Health and Physical Education/Fitness

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $5,874
Additional expenses
Room & board $8,588
Books & supplies $1,300
Other expenses $4,223
Cost of attendance* $19,985
Average financial aid package $3,227
Estimated cost $16,758 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $17,698
Additional expenses
Room & board $8,588
Books & supplies $1,300
Other expenses $4,223
Cost of attendance* $31,809
Average financial aid package $3,227
Estimated cost $28,582 See my potential costs

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

Student population

Who’s going to be there? The University of Montana-Western has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,202, with gender binary students split 33% male and 67% female.

Total enrollment

1,424

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
79%
African American %
1%
Hispanic American %
4%
Asian %
0%
Native American %
7%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
1%
Multiracial %
4%
Unknown %
4%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At The University of Montana-Western, students love their Biology Club. Freshmen are required to live on campus.

Campus info

map 710 S Atlantic, Dillon, MT 59725-3598
phone 406-683-7011
address umwestern.edu/
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Popular clubs & activities

Biology club

Rodeo club

Younglife club

Education club

Social club

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Athletics

NCAA Division level
Varsity sportsNo
Intramural sportsYes
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

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

Where is The University of Montana-Western?

The University of Montana-Western is located in Dillon, mt.

What is the acceptance rate at The University of Montana-Western? 

The acceptance rate for The University of Montana-Western is 36%.

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

The average high school GPA for The University of Montana-Western students was 3.3.

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

The estimated cost for 4 years at The University of Montana-Western including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $79,940.

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