The University of Montana-Western
http://www.umwestern.edu710 S Atlantic, Dillon, Montana 59725-3598
(406) 683-7011
The University of Montana Western is truly unique. Why Montana Western?Montana Western is the only public college in the country to offer Experience One, an innovative program in which students take one class at a time. We also believe a quality education can be affordable. Our students and national experts agree. In a 2008 Noel-Levitz National Survey of Student Engagement, our students ranked UMW above the national average in all areas of academics. Two recent U.S. News & World Report rankings placed Montana Western among the best in the nation and second among “colleges that offer small classes on a ...show more »
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| Institution Type | 4-year, Public |
| Special Learning Opportunities | Teacher certification Distance learning opportunities Weekend/evening college |
| 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 |
| Campus Setting | Town: Remote |
| Disability Services Student | 3% or less |
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At The University of Montana-Western, 90.0% percent of first-time undergrads receive financial aid, 83.0% receive grants and/or scholarships (an average of $5,211), and 69% receive loans ($5,226 on average). On-campus room and board costs about $5,510. Off campus it is around $6,244. Taking into account total living expenses and financial aid, the average net cost of attending The University of Montana-Western is $11,746 per year. |
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| Yearly Tuition | |
| Tuition Undergrad in State | $3,689 |
| Tuition Undergrad Out of State | $12,819 |
| Living Costs | |
| Total Expense in State on Campus | $13,754 |
| Total Expense Out of State On Campus | $22,884 |
| Total Expense In State Off Campus | $14,488 |
| Total Expense in State off Campus With Family | $8,244 |
| Total Expense Out of State Off Campus | $23,618 |
| Total Expense Out of State Off Campus With Familhy | $17,374 |
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| Percent of In-State Undergrads | 70.0% |
| Full Time Retention Rate | 70.0% |
| Part Time Retention Rates | 67.0% |
| Four-Year Graduation Rate | 13.0% |
| Six-Year Graduation Rate | 35.0% |
| Overall Graduation Rate | 26.0% |
| Admissions | |
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| Yearly Application Deadline | March 1st |
| Admissions Office Phone | (406) 683-7331 |
| Admissions Office Email | admissions@umwestern.edu |
| Admissions Office Address | The University of Montana Western, 710 S. Atlantic Street, Dillon, Montana 59725 |
| Admissions Transfer URL | http://www.umwestern.edu/how-to-apply#transfer |
| Admissions Website | http://hal.umwestern.edu/admissions/ (find financial aid info here) |
| Application Website | http://www.umwestern.edu/admissions/apply/ |
| Application Fee | $30 |
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| Program Name | Certificate | Associate | Bachelor | Master | Doctorate |
| Agriculture, agriculture operations, and related sciences | 5 | 7 | |||
| Equestrian/Equine Studies | 5 | 7 | |||
| Business, management, marketing, and related support services | 5 | 27 | |||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 4 | ||||
| Business/Commerce, General | 27 | ||||
| Tourism and Travel Services Marketing Operations | 1 | ||||
| Education | 15 | 56 | |||
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 15 | 2 | |||
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 30 | ||||
| Teacher Assistant/Aide | 0 | ||||
| Teacher Education, Multiple Levels | 24 | ||||
| Family and consumer sciences/human sciences | |||||
| Child Care and Support Services Management | |||||
| Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities | 3 | 35 | |||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | 3 | 35 | |||
| Multi/interdisciplinary studies | 2 | 4 | |||
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 2 | 4 | |||
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| Machine Tool Technology/Machinist | |||||
| Visual and performing arts | 0 | ||||
| Design and Applied Arts, Other | 0 | ||||
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