University of Montana
Missoula, MT
The University of Montana, founded in 1893, is a comprehensive public institution. Beyond academic programs, students select the University of Montana for its location and outdoor recreation opportunities. Campus recreation and outdoor programs enable students to take advantage of unique opportunities in the wilderness. Strong academic programs, particularly forestry and wildlife biology, are supported by a 29,000-acre experimental forest as well as two working ranches. The school has an exceptional environmental studies program. Programs are offered through the College of Arts and Sciences and the Schools of Business Administration, Education, Fine Arts, Forestry, Journalism, and Pharmacy and Allied Health Sciences. Its 220-acre campus is located in Missoula, west of Great Falls.
Website: www.umt.edu/
Admission
- Entrance Difficulty
- Moderately difficult
- Overall Admission Rate
- 93% of 6,182 applicants were admitted
- Early Action Offered
- No
- Early Decision Offered
- No
- Regular Admission Deadline
- Rolling
Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen
- Average GPA
- 3.55
- SAT Math
- 520-620 range of middle 50%
- SAT EBRW
-
591 average
540-650 range of middle 50% - ACT Composite
- 24 average
21-26 range of middle 50%
Money Matters
- Cost of Attendance
- In-state: $20,950
Out-of-state: $38,665 - Tuition and Fees
- In-state: $7,244
Out-of-state: $24,959 - Room and Board
- $9,544
- Average Percent of Need Met
- 67%
- Average Freshman Award
- $12,891
- Average Indebtedness of 2018 Graduates
- $28,157
Academics
- Academic Calendar System
- Semester
- General Education/Core Curriculum
- Required for most or all students
- Full-Time Faculty Teaching Undergraduates
- 521
- Regular Class Size
- 2-9 students: 18% of classes
10-19 students: 31% of classes
20-29 students: 28% of classes
30-39 students: 10% of classes
40-49 students: 4% of classes
50-99 students: 7% of classes
Over 100 students: 3% of classes
Campus Life
- Missoula Population
- 69,122
- Nearest Metropolitan Area
-
- Freshman Housing Guarantee
- Freshmen are guaranteed housing
- Students in College Housing
- 35% of all students
- Athletic Conferences
- NCAA Division I
- Mascot
- Monty the Grizzly Bear
- Sororities
- 6% of women participate
- Fraternities
- 6% of men participate
Students
- Ethnicity of Students from U.S.
- 3.3% American Indian/Alaskan Native
1.2% Asian
1.1% Black/African-American
4.7% Hispanic/Latino
4.5% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
0.2% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
78.1% White
6.9% Unknown - International Students
- 2.2% from 68 countries
- First-Year Students Returning
- 69.2%
- Students Graduating Within 4 Years
- 24.8%
- Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months
- Not reported
- Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly
- Not reported
Freshman Admission Requirements
Entrance Difficulty
Moderately Difficult: More than 75% of freshmen were in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT I or over 18 on the ACT; about 85% or fewer of all applicants accepted.
High School Preparation
- High School Graduation
- High school diploma required and GED is accepted
- High School Program
- College preparatory program is required
High School Units Required or Recommended
Subject | Required Units | Recommended Units |
---|---|---|
English | 4 | |
Mathematics | 3 | |
Science | 2 | |
Foreign Language | 2 | |
Social Studies | 3 | |
History | 2 | |
Academic Electives |
Examinations
Exam | Required Units | Scores Due in Admissions Office |
---|---|---|
SAT or ACT | Required | August 28 |
SAT Only | ||
ACT Only | ||
SAT and SAT Subject Tests, or ACT | ||
SAT Subject Tests Only | ||
SAT Essay Component Policy | Not reported | |
ACT Writing Test Policy | Writing component recommended | |
ACT Writing Test Policy | SAT: Used for admission ACT: Used for admission |
Applying for Admission
Admissions Office
- Address
- 32 Campus Drive
- City, State, Zip
- Missoula, MT 59812
- Phone
- (406) 243-6266
- Fax
- (406) 243-5711
- admiss@umontana.edu
Application Dates and Fees
- Regular Admisson Deadline
- Rolling
- Application Fee
- $30
- Application Fee Waiver
- Not available
- Regular Admission Notification
- Not reported
- Accept Offer of Admission
- Not reported
- Waiting List Used
- No
- Defer Admission
- Student can defer admission
- Transfer Admission
- Transfer applications accepted
Early Admission
- Early Decision Offered
- No
- Early Decision Deadline
- Early Decision Notification
- Early Action Offered
- No
- Early Action Deadline
- Early Action Notification
Application Form
- Common Application
- Accepted
- Universal College Application
- Not accepted
- Electronic Application
- Available
Other Application Requirements
- Interview
- Not Required
- Essay or Personal Statement
- Letters of Recommendation
- Other
- Financial Need
- Financial need is not a consideration in the admissions process
Selection of Students
Factor | Very Important | Important | Considered | Not Considered |
---|---|---|---|---|
Rigor of Secondary School Record | X | |||
Academic GPA | X | |||
Standardized Tests | X | |||
Class Rank | X | |||
Recommendations | X | |||
Essay | X | |||
Interview | X | |||
Level of Applicant's Interest | X | |||
Extracurricular Activities | X | |||
Volunteer Work | X | |||
Particular Talent/Ability | X | |||
Character/Personal Qualities | X | |||
First Generation to Attend College | X | |||
State Residency | X | |||
Geographic Residence | X | |||
Relation with Alumnus | X | |||
Religious Affiliation/Commitment | X | |||
Ethnicity | X | |||
Work Experience | X |
Profile of Fall Admission
- Overall Admission Rate
- 93% of 6,182 applicants were admitted
- Women
- 93% of 3,472 applicants were admitted
- Men
- 92% of 2,710 applicants were admitted
- Students Enrolled
- 2,687 (47%) of 5,727 admitted students enrolled
- Women
- 1,460 (45%) of 3,235 admitted students enrolled
- Men
- 1,227 (49%) of 2,492 admitted students enrolled
- Early Decision Admission Rate
- Early Action Admission Rate
- Students Offered Wait List
- Students Accepting Wait List Position
- Students Admitted From Wait List
Grade Point Average of Enrolled Freshmen (4.0 scale)
- Average GPA
- 3.55
- 3.75 and Above
- 26%
- 3.50 - 3.74
- 17%
- 3.25 - 3.49
- 15%
- 3.00 - 3.24
- 17%
- 2.50 - 2.99
- 18%
- 2.00 - 2.49
- 6%
SAT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen
- SAT Math
- 520-620 range of middle 50%
- Score of 700 - 800
- 3%
- Score of 600 - 700
- 35%
- Score of 500 - 600
- 47%
- Score of 400 - 500
- 12%
- Score of 300 - 400
- 2%
- Score of 200 - 300
- 0%
- SAT EBRW
- 591 average
540-650 range of middle 50% - Score of 700 - 800
- 9%
- Score of 600 - 700
- 39%
- Score of 500 - 600
- 39%
- Score of 400 - 500
- 12%
- Score of 300 - 400
- 1%
- Score of 200 - 300
- 0%
ACT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen
- ACT Composite
- 24 average
21-26 range of middle 50% - Score of 30 - 36
- 10%
- Score of 24 - 29
- 40%
- Score of 18 - 23
- 42%
- Score of 12 - 17
- 8%
- Score of 6 - 11
- 0%
- Score of 5 or Below
- 0%
Other Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen
- High School Class Rank
- Top tenth: 17%
Top quarter: 42%
Top half: 73% - National Merit Scholar
- Not reported
- Valedictorian
- Not reported
- Class President
- Not reported
- Student Government Officer
- Not reported
Tuition and Expenses
- Cost of Attendance
- In-state: $20,950
Out-of-state: $38,665 - Tuition and Fees
- In-state: $7,244
Out-of-state: $24,959 - Room and Board
- $9,544
- Books and Supplies
- $1,400
- Other Expenses
- $2,762
- Payment Plans
- Installment plan
Applying for Financial Aid
Financial Aid Office
- faid@mso.umt.edu
- Web Site
- Financial Aid Web Site
- Net Price Calculator URL
- Net Price Calculator URL
Application Process
- Application Deadline
- Priority deadline December 1
- Award Notification
- On a rolling basis beginning March 16
- Methodology for Awarding Institutional Aid
- Federal Methodology
Forms Required | Cost to File |
---|---|
FAFSA Code is 002536 |
Free |
Profile of 2018 - 19 Financial Aid
Freshman
- Financial Aid Applicants
- 1,165 (86.8%) of freshmen
- Found to Have Financial Need
- 861 (74.1%) of applicants
- Received Financial Aid
- 859 (99.9%) of applicants with financial need
- Need Fully Met
- 100 (12.3%) of aid recipients
- Average Percent of Need Met
- 67%
- Average Award
- $12,891
- Need-Based Gift
- Received by 542 (65.0%) of aid recipients, average amount $4,951
- Need-Based Self-Help
- Received by 836 (95.9%) of aid recipients, average amount $5,313
- Merit-Based Gift
- Received by 584 (58.5%) of aid recipients
- Merit-Based Gift
- 345 (22.0%) of freshmen had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $6,117
All Undergraduates
- Financial Aid Applicants
- 5,013 (74.1%) of undergraduates
- Found to Have Financial Need
- 4,022 (80.2%) of applicants
- Received Financial Aid
- 3,989 (99.1%) of applicants with financial need
- Need Fully Met
- 382 (9.5%) of aid recipients
- Average Percent of Need Met
- 60%
- Average Award
- $11,663
- Need-Based Gift
- Received by 2,542 (66.5%) of aid recipients, average amount $4,771
- Need-Based Self-Help
- Received by 3,734 (93.6%) of aid recipients, average amount $5,956
- Merit-Based Gift
- Received by 1,939 (44.6%) of aid recipients
- Merit-Based Gift
- 1,258 (18.3%) of undergraduates had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $4,845
Borrowing
- 2018 Graduates Who Took Out Loans
- 58%
- Average Indebtedness of 2018 Graduates
- $28,157
- Parents of Students Receiving Aid
- Not reported
- Parents of Students Not Receiving Aid
- Not reported
Financial Aid Programs
Loans
- Federal Loans
- Direct subsidized Stafford loans, direct unsubsidized Stafford loans, direct PLUS loans, Federal Perkins loans
- State Loans
- Other Loans
Scholarships and Grants
- Need-Based Available
- Federal Pell grants, SEOG, State scholarships, Institutional scholarships, Private scholarships
- Non-Need–Based Available
- None
Non-Need Awards
- Academic Interest/Achievement Award Areas
- Biological Sciences, Business, Computer Science, Education, English, Foreign Languages, Home Economics, Humanities, International Studies, Mathematics, Military Science, Physical Sciences, Premedicine, Social Sciences
- Number of Awards
- Not reported
- Top Areas (By Money Awarded)
- Creative Arts/Performance Award Areas
- Creative Writing, Dance, Journalism/Publications, Music, Performing Arts, Theater/Drama
- Number of Awards
- Not reported
- Top Areas (By Money Awarded)
- Special Achievements/Activities Award Areas
- Cheerleading/Drum Major, Leadership, Rodeo
- Number of Awards
- Not reported
- Top Areas (By Money Awarded)
- Special Characteristics Award Areas
- Children and Siblings of Alumni, Children with a Deceased or Disabled Parent, International Students, Local/State Students, Out-of-State Students, Veterans
- Number of Awards
- Not reported
- Top Areas (By Money Awarded)
Employment
- Work-Study Programs
- Federal work study available, other work study available
- Average Earnings from On-Campus Employment
- Not reported
- Academic Calendar System
- Semester
- Summer Session
- Offered
- General Catalog/Bulletin
- Online Catalog
Undergraduate Education
Undergraduate Majors
- Accounting
- African-American/Black Studies
- American Government and Politics (United States)
- American Indian/Native American Studies
- Anthropology
- Art/Art Studies, General
- Asian Studies/Civilization
- Astronomy
- Athletic Training/Trainer
- Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
- Biochemistry
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General
- Business/Commerce, General
- Chemistry, General
- Cinematography and Film/Video Production
- Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General
- Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
- Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
- Computer Science
- Computer and Information Sciences, General
- Creative Writing
- Dance, General
- Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
- East Asian Studies
- Economics, General
- Education, General
- Elementary Education and Teaching
- English Language and Literature, General
- Environmental Studies
- Finance, General
- Forest Management/Forest Resources Management
- Forestry, General
- Forestry, Other
- French Language and Literature
- Geography
- Geology/Earth Science, General
- German Language and Literature
- History, General
- International Business/Trade/Commerce
- Japanese Language and Literature
- Journalism
- Legal Studies, General
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
- Management Information Systems, General
- Marketing/Marketing Management, General
- Mathematics, General
- Medical Microbiology and Bacteriology
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General
- Music, General
- Natural Resources/Conservation, General
- Neuroscience
- Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies
- Pharmaceutics and Drug Design
- Pharmacy
- Philosophy
- Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
- Physics, General
- Pre-Engineering
- Pre-Law Studies
- Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies
- Pre-Nursing Studies
- Pre-Pharmacy Studies
- Pre-Physical Therapy Studies
- Psychology, General
- Russian Language and Literature
- Social Work
- Sociology
- Spanish Language and Literature
- Speech Communication and Rhetoric
- Wildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and Management
- Women's Studies
- Most Popular Disciplines
- Business/marketing, Social sciences, Education, Natural resources/environmental science
- Combined Liberal Arts/Professional Degree Programs
- None
- Special Programs
- Cooperative work study program, Distance learning, Double major, English as a second language, Honors program, Independent study, Internships, Study abroad, Summer session
- Study Abroad
- Offered
- Online Degrees
- Some online degree programs
Curriculum and Graduation Requirements
- General Education/Core Curriculum
- Required for most or all students
- Computer
- Students not required to own/lease a computer
- Foreign Language
- Not required
- Math/Science
- Required for all students
Faculty and Instruction
- Full-Time Faculty
- 521
- Part-Time Faculty
- 207
- Full-Time Faculty with Ph.D./Terminal Degree
- 56%
- Regular Class Size
- 2-9 students: 18% of classes
10-19 students: 31% of classes
20-29 students: 28% of classes
30-39 students: 10% of classes
40-49 students: 4% of classes
50-99 students: 7% of classes
Over 100 students: 3% of classes - Discussion Section/Lab Class Size
- 2-9 students: 11% of discussion sections/labs
10-19 students: 39% of discussion sections/labs
20-29 students: 35% of discussion sections/labs
30-39 students: 9% of discussion sections/labs
40-49 students: 1% of discussion sections/labs
50-59 students: 4% of discussion sections/labs
Advanced Placement
- International Baccalaureate
- Accepted
- Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations
- Accepted for placement and credit
- Sophomore Standing
- Available through AP examinations
Academic Resources
- Library Available on Campus
- Yes
- Holdings
- 819,609
- Computer Ownership
- Students not required to own/lease a computer
- Computers Available on Campus
- Not Reported
- Internet/E-mail Access
- Not reported
Academic Support Services
- Remedial Instruction
- Offered
- Tutoring
- Available
- Services for Learning Disabled Students
- Available
- Services for Physically Disabled Students
- Hearing impaired services, speech disorders services, visually impaired services, wheelchair access
Graduate/Professional School Education
Master's Degrees Offered
Master of Education, Master of Music, Master of Arts, Master of Fine Arts, Master of Business Administration, Master of Interdisciplinary Studies, Master of Science, Master of Public Administration
Master's Programs of Study
- Biological and Biomedical Sciences--General
- Business Administration and Management--General
- Child and Family Studies
- Clinical Psychology
- Community Health
- Counseling Psychology
- Counselor Education
- Cultural Studies
- Curriculum and Instruction
- Early Childhood Education
- Ecology
- Economics
- Educational Leadership and Administration
- English
- Exercise and Sports Science
- Health Education
- Interdisciplinary Studies
- Physical Education
- Political Science
- Public Administration
- Theater
- Writing
- Zoology
Doctoral Degrees Offered
Doctor of Education, Doctor of Physical Therapy, Juris Doctor, Doctor of Philosophy
Doctoral Programs of Study
- Biological and Biomedical Sciences--General
- Child and Family Studies
- Clinical Psychology
- Counseling Psychology
- Counselor Education
- Cultural Studies
- Curriculum and Instruction
- Early Childhood Education
- Ecology
- Educational Leadership and Administration
- Interdisciplinary Studies
- Law
- Physical Therapy
- Zoology
Location and Setting
- Missoula Population
- 69,122
- Nearest Metropolitan Area
- Campus Size
- 220 acres
Weather
- Temperature
- 15.4 average low in January, 73.9 average high in September
- Rain
- 124 rainy days per year
Getting Around
- Campus Map
- Map
- Nearest Bus Station
- 4 mile(s) from campus in Missoula
- Nearest Train Station
- 120 mile(s) from campus in Whitefish
Housing
- College Housing
- College offers housing to students
- Types of Housing
- Men only housing, women only housing, coed housing, disabled student housing
- Students in College Housing
- 35% of all students
- Housing Requirements
- Freshmen are required to live on campus
- Freshman Housing Guarantee
- Freshmen are guaranteed housing
- Students Living Off Campus/Commuting
- 65%
- Off-Campus Housing Assistance
- Assistance in locating off-campus housing is available
Security
- 24-Hour Emergency Phone/Alarm Devices
- Available
- 24-Hour Security Patrols
- Available
- Late-Night Transport/Escort Services
- Available
- Electronically Operated Housing Entrances
- Available
- Other
Personal Support Services
- Health Service
- Offered
- Personal Counseling
- Offered
- Child Care
- Offered
Sports and Recreation
Intercollegiate Athletics
- Athletic Conferences
- NCAA Division I
- Mascot
- Monty the Grizzly Bear
- School Colors
- Maroon, silver, and gold
Intercollegiate Sports Offered
Sports | Women | Men | ||
---|---|---|---|---|
Offered | Scholarships | Offered | Scholarships | |
Basketball | x | x | x | x |
Cross-Country Running | x | x | x | x |
Football | x | x | ||
Golf | x | x | ||
Soccer | x | x | ||
Softball | x | x | ||
Tennis | x | x | x | x |
Track And Field | x | x | x | x |
Volleyball | x | x |
Women's Sports | Offered | Scholarships |
---|---|---|
Basketball | x | x |
Cross-Country Running | x | x |
Football | ||
Golf | x | x |
Soccer | x | x |
Softball | x | x |
Tennis | x | x |
Track And Field | x | x |
Volleyball | x | x |
Mens's Sports | Offered | Scholarships |
---|---|---|
Basketball | x | x |
Cross-Country Running | x | x |
Football | x | x |
Golf | ||
Soccer | ||
Softball | ||
Tennis | x | x |
Track And Field | x | x |
Volleyball |
- Women's Club Sports
- crew, equestrian sports, fencing, field hockey, gymnastics, ice hockey, lacrosse, rugby, skiing (downhill), ultimate Frisbee
- Men's Club Sports
- baseball, crew, equestrian sports, fencing, ice hockey, lacrosse, rugby, skiing (downhill), ultimate Frisbee
Recreational Sports
- Intramural Sports
- archery, badminton, baseball, basketball, bowling, cross-country running, football, ice hockey, racquetball, rugby, skiing (cross-country), soccer, softball, swimming and diving, table tennis, tennis, track and field, volleyball, water polo, weight lifting
Student Activities
- Activities and Organizations
- choral groups, marching band, drama theatre, radio station, student newspaper, national fraternities, national sororities
- Sororities
- 6% of women participate
- Fraternities
- 6% of men participate
- ROTC
- Army ROTC offered on campus
Student Body
- Coeducational
- Yes
- All Undergraduates
- 9,323
- Women
- 5,153 (55.3%)
- Men
- 4,170 (44.7%)
- Full-Time Undergraduates
- 7,444
- Ethnicity of Students from U.S.
- 3.3% American Indian/Alaskan Native
1.2% Asian
1.1% Black/African-American
4.7% Hispanic/Latino
4.5% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
0.2% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
78.1% White
6.9% Unknown - International Students.
- 2.2% from 68 countries
- Average Age
- 23
- All Graduate Students
- 2,542
Undergraduate Retention and Graduation
- First-Year Students Returning
- 69.2%
- Students Graduating Within 4 Years
- 24.8%
- Students Graduating Within 5 Years
- 42.1%
- Students Graduating Within 6 Years
- 48.0%
After Graduation
- Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months
- Not reported
- Average Starting Salary
- Not reported
- Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly
- Not reported
- Disciplines Pursued
- Not reported
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