The University of Montana

Type	4 year, Public
Campus locale	City: Small
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Medium
Common app member	Yes
Dormitory capacity	2,886
Student to faculty ratio	15 to 1
Acceptance rate	82%
Students retention rate	75%
On-time graduation rate	48%

Located in Missoula, Montana, Montana U is a public, institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 82% indicates that Montana U is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

The University of Montana is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

While the on-time graduation rate at Montana U is reported to be 48%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Montana state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 42% whereas the national average was 49%.

Montana U boasts an impressive student retention rate of 75% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 73% and 72%, respectively.

Accredited by: Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

82.1%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$7,432

Cost of attendance at The University of Montana in 2022 for students from Montana.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Montana's average	$5,724
National average	$8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$28,416

Cost of attendance at The University of Montana in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Montana's average	$16,788
National average	$18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 97 of freshman students at The University of Montana received on average $6,340 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$6,340

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	351	32%	$4,987	$1,750,555
Other Federal Grant	1,004	92%	$2,496	$2,506,434
State Grant/Scholarships	215	20%	$2,799	$601,849
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	752	69%	$4,829	$3,631,194
Total Grant & Scholarships	1,063	97%	$6,340	$6,739,477

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of The University of Montana students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of The University of Montana students is 47.7%. Female students graduated at a rate of 51.7%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 42.8%.

47.7%

asian 61.5% 8 students
African American 27.8% 5 students
white 50.0% 629 students
unknown 51.9% 54 students
hawaiian 50.0% 5 students
hispanic 30.4% 24 students
International Students 53.3% 8 students
Mixed Race 39.7% 31 students

Sport Conferences

Football Big Sky Conference
Basketball Big Sky Conference
Track and Cross Country Big Sky Conference

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

The University of Montana provides the following additional services to its students

On-campus day care for students' children
Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

The University of Montana offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic
Occupational

Special Learning Opportunities

Study abroad
Teacher certification
ROTC - Army

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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