School Information

62.7
Total Cost $17,455
Total Enrollment 14,921
Student-to-Faculty Ratio 19 : 1

The University of Montana

http://www.umt.edu
Missoula, Montana, Missoula, Montana 59812
(406) 243-0211

The University of Montana capitalizes on its unique strengths to create knowledge, provide an active learning environment for students, and offer programs and services responsive to the needs of Montanans. The University delivers education and training on its four campuses and through telecommunications to sites inside and outside of Montana. With public expectations on the rise, the University asks its students, faculty, and staff to do and accomplish even more than they have in the past. The University has a commitment to education defined in the broadest sense as personal development and citizen preparation, workforce development and training, graduate education ...show more »

General Information
Institution Type 4-year, Public
Special Learning Opportunities ROTC (Army)
Teacher certification
Distance learning opportunities
Study abroad
Student Services Remedial services
Academic/career counseling service
Employment services for students
Placement services for completers
On-campus day care for students' children
Credit Accepted Dual credit
Advanced placement (AP) credits
Religious Affiliation Not applicable
Federal Aid Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).
Degrees/Certificates Offered One but less than two years certificate
Associate's degree
Bachelor's degree
Master's degree
Post-master's certificate
Doctor's degree - research/scholarship
Doctor's degree - professional practice
Campus Setting Rural: Fringe
Disability Services Student 7%
 
School Costs

At The University of Montana, 80.0% percent of first-time undergrads receive financial aid, 52.0% receive grants and/or scholarships (an average of $4,099), and 52% receive loans ($6,977 on average). On-campus room and board costs about $6,611.

Taking into account total living expenses and financial aid, the average net cost of attending The University of Montana is $12,641 per year.

Yearly Tuition
The University of Montana Tuition Costs
Tuition Undergrad in State $5,330
Tuition Undergrad Out of State $17,764
Tuition Graduate in State $3,641
Tuition Graduate Out of State $13,921
Living Costs
Total Expense in State on Campus $17,455
Total Expense Out of State On Campus $29,889
 
Enrollment & Graduation Rates

In Fall 2009, 6,163 people applied to The University of Montana. Of the applicants, 95.0% were admitted (94.0% male & 96.0% female ) and 42.0% accepted (43.0% male and 42.0% female)

Of the 12,825 undergraduate students at The University of Montana, 18.0% are part-time. A majority (76.0%) of the undergrad students are under 25 years of age. And 41.0% of the 2,096 graduate students are part-time.

Percent of In-State Undergrads     73.0%
Full Time Retention Rate     73.0%
Part Time Retention Rates     44.0%
Four-Year Graduation Rate     19.0%
Six-Year Graduation Rate     41.0%
Overall Graduation Rate     44.0%
 
Admissions
Yearly Application Deadline March 1 & November 15
Admissions Office Phone 406.243.6266
Admissions Office Email admiss@umontana.edu
Admissions Office Address Enrollment Services - Admissions Lommasson Center 101 Missoula, MT 59812-2232
Admissions Website http://admissions.umt.edu/admissions.html (find financial aid info here)
Application Website http://admissions.umt.edu/apply.html
Application Fee $30

In order to be accepted to The University of Montana, you should have:

  • A High School GPA
  • A High School Record
  • Completed a college prep course
  • SAT and ACT test scores
  • TOEFL
 
Test Scores
The University of Montana SAT SCORES
SAT Reading (25th Percentile) 490
SAT Reading (75th Percentile) 610
SAT Math (25th Percentile) 480
SAT Math (75th Percentile) 590
SAT Writing (25th Percentile) 470
SAT Writing (75th Percentile) 580
ACT Composite (25th Percentile) 20
ACT Composite (75th Percentile) 26
ACT English (25th Percentile) 19
ACT English (75th Percentile) 25
ACT Math (25th Percentile) 19
ACT Math (75th Percentile) 25
 
The University of Montana Programs
 

Number of Reported Graduates Last Year
(According to the US National Center for Education Statistics)

Program Name Certificate Associate Bachelor Master Doctorate
Area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies 6
American Indian/Native American Studies 6
Biological and biomedical sciences 85 6 12
Biochemistry 3 4
Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other 1 1
Biology/Biological Sciences, General 77 0 0
Ecology 2 5
Microbiology, General 8 0
Toxicology 0 2
Business, management, marketing, and related support services 16 349 74
Accounting 62 18
Accounting and Related Services, Other
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping 7
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General 6
Business Administration and Management, General 287 56
Business, Management, Marketing & Related Support Services, Other
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
Marketing/Marketing Management, General 3
Receptionist
Communication, journalism, and related programs 165 15
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric 92 7
Journalism 57 8
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication, Other 16
Computer and information sciences and support services 16 12 7
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other 16
Computer and Information Sciences, General 12 7
Construction trades 13
Building/Construction Finishing, Management, & Inspection, Other
Building/Property Maintenance and Management 0
Carpentry/Carpenter 13
Education 3 88 81 13
Business Teacher Education 1
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services 3 12 2
Curriculum and Instruction 41 5
Educational Leadership and Administration, General 28 6
Elementary Education and Teaching 87 0
Secondary Education and Teaching 0
Special Education and Teaching, General 0
Engineering technologies/technicians 5
Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician 3
Energy Management and Systems Technology/Technician 2
English language and literature/letters 75 43
Creative Writing 25
English Language and Literature, General 75 18
Family and consumer sciences/human sciences 4
Family and Community Services 4
Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics 43 9
Classics/Classical Languages, Lit & Linguistics, General 1
Foreign Languages and Literatures, General 4
French Language and Literature 11
German Language and Literature 6
Japanese Language and Literature 3
Linguistics 5
Russian Language and Literature 5
Spanish Language and Literature 17
Health professions and related clinical sciences 3 123 15 4 97
Athletic Training/Trainer 6
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist 9
Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator 9
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training 37
Medical Reception/Receptionist
Medical/Clinical Assistant 8
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN) 16
Pharmaceutics and Drug Design (MS, PhD) 0 2
Pharmacy (PharmD [USA], PharmD or BS/BPharm [Canada]) 0 64
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration, Other 0
Physical Therapy/Therapist 0 31
Public Health, General (MPH, DPH) 3 4
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer 16
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist 14
Surgical Technology/Technologist 23
History 71 7
History and Philosophy of Science and Technology 3
History, General 68 7
Legal professions and studies 15 76
Energy, Environment, and Natural Resources Law (LLM, MS, JSD/SJD)
Law (LLB, JD) 76
Legal Assistant/Paralegal 15
Legal Professions and Studies, Other
Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities 28 21
General Studies 28
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 21
Mathematics and statistics 17 11 3
Mathematics, General 17 11 3
Mechanic and repair technologies/technicians 17
Heavy Equipment Maintenance Technology/Technician 17
Small Engine Mechanics and Repair Technology/Technician
Multi/interdisciplinary studies 0 3 7 5
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 0 3 7 2
Neuroscience 0 3
Natural resources and conservation 143 50 9
Environmental Studies 36 30
Forestry, General 24 6 5
Natural Resources and Conservation, Other
Natural Resources/Conservation, General 39 6
Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management 44 8 4
Parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies 94 11
Health and Physical Education, General 76 9
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management 18 2
Personal and culinary services 8
Culinary Arts/Chef Training
Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager 8
Philosophy and religious studies 9 2
Philosophy 9 2
Physical sciences 38 9 6
Chemistry, General 17 2 6
Geology/Earth Science, General 16 7 0
Physics, General 5 0
Precision production 6
Welding Technology/Welder 6
Psychology 8 113 9 13
Psychology, General 113 4 13
School Psychology 8 5
Public administration and social service professions 47 55
Public Administration 26
Social Work 47 29
Science technologies/technicians
Science Technologies/Technicians, Other
Social sciences 266 32 1
Anthropology 78 13 1
Economics, General 18 4
Geography 29 12
Political Science and Government, General 75 0
Sociology 66 3
Transportation and materials moving
Construction/Heavy Equipment/Earthmoving Equipment Operation
Visual and performing arts 99 39
Cinematography and Film/Video Production 10
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 3
Drawing 20
Music Performance, General 2
Music Theory and Composition 1
Music, Other 20 6
Visual and Performing Arts, General 43 33
 
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