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The University of Montana

The University of Montana

Missoula, MT · City · 7,488 students
WebsiteCommon AppScorecard
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$16,784
Average net priceYour net price
In-state · 2023-24
<30
30–48
48–75
75–110
110+
By household income — tap a bar
47%
Graduation rate
Entered fall 2017 & 2018
70% typical
$44,511
Earnings 10 years on
Measured 2020 & 2021
$63,395 typical
96%
Acceptance rate
Applied for fall 2024
73% typical · not scored
Accredited by Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
About

The University of Montana in Missoula is widely recognized for its stunning location in the Northern Rockies and its deeply rooted focus on environmental sciences, natural resources, and the liberal arts. The university is home to an internationally acclaimed, top-ranked wildlife biology program, alongside standout offerings in forestry, creative writing, and journalism. Student life is defined by a friendly, eco-conscious, and outdoorsy culture, where academics are complemented by Missoula's thriving local arts scene and spirited Montana Grizzlies athletics. Distinctively, the campus sits directly at the base of Mount Sentinel—featuring the iconic hiking trail to the hillside "M"—offering students unmatched, immediate access to wilderness and outdoor research.

Wikipedia:The University of Montana (UM) is a public research university in Missoula, Montana, United States. UM is a flagship institution of the Montana University System and its second largest campus. Fall 2024 saw total enrollment hit 10,811, marking the highest total enrollment for UM since 2018.

Location
Missoula, MT, 59812 · City campus
✈
Nearest airport from college
SEA · Seattle
393 mi away
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Cost & aid
Cost of attendance
These figures are federal data and may be out of date.
In-stateOut-of-state
Tuition & fees$8,552$33,671
Housing & food (on campus)$12,804$12,804
Books & supplies$2,650$2,650
Cost of attendance$23,570$48,689 est.
Average net price$16,784Not published
Out-of-state prices
Tuition & fees$33,671
In-state: $8,552
Housing & food (on campus)$12,804
Books & supplies$2,650
Cost of attendance$48,689 est.
In-state: $23,570
Average net priceNot published
In-state: $16,784
est. = the in-state cost of attendance with out-of-state tuition swapped in; no out-of-state figure is published.
Net price by family income · in-state students, 2023-24
$0–30k
$13,960
$30–48k
$14,892
$48–75k
$17,180
$75–110k
$19,269
$110k+
$20,930
Outcomes
Completion
Within 6 yrs
47%
Entered 2017–18
Within 4 yrs
34%
Back for yr 2
75%
Transferred
0%
8 yrs after starting · first-time, full-time students
46% graduated · 23% transferred · 1% still enrolled · 29% left or unknown
Earnings · measured 2020 & 2021
6 yrs after entry$35,729
10 yrs after entry$44,511
Debt
Median at graduation$22,400
Monthly payment$237
Middle 50% owe$5.5k–$26.8k
90th percentile$39,599
Admissions
Getting in · applied for fall 2024
Admit rate
96%
Test policy
Test optional
Per College Scorecard
SAT average
1190
ACT midpoint
22
Comp 23–28 · E 22–32 · M 19–24

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Student Body
Gender
Men 43%Women 57%
Who enrolls
Faculty ratio
17 : 1
Pell grant
28%
First-gen
30%
Family income
$36,050
Independent
30%
Veterans
1%
Age at entry
23.0
Part-time
14%
Race & ethnicity
White
71%
Hispanic
6%
Black
1%
Asian
1%
Two or more
14%
Non-resident
1%
AI/AN
3%
Unknown
2%
Varsity sports
NCAA Division I-FCS · EADA 2024-25
  • Basketball
    Men's · Women's
  • Football
    Men's
  • Golf
    Women's
  • Soccer
    Women's
  • Softball
    Women's
  • Tennis
    Men's · Women's
  • Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
    Men's · Women's
  • Volleyball
    Women's
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings, all programs · measured 2020 & 2021
After 6 yrs
$35,729
After 10 yrs
$44,511
Psychology, General99
Natural Resources Conservation and Research65
Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management62
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods60
Business Administration, Management and Operations59
Sociology55
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management48
Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences47
Biology, General44
Music42
Marketing42
Social Work39
Communication and Media Studies37
Political Science and Government37
Anthropology29
Fine and Studio Arts29
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Institutional
Resources
Endowment
$287M
Full-time faculty
69%
Faculty salary
$9,310/mo
Teaching spend
$10,436
per student
Federal loans
41%
Classification
Carnegie type
Doctoral University
Research activity
R1 — very high research
$144M research spending · 74 research doctorates a year
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, selective admissions

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