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University of Montana

Missoula, MT

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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/

Public
Co-ed
9,323
Undergraduate
Students
(55.3%) 5,153 Women
(44.7%) 4,170 Men
2,542
Graduate
Students

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%
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Money Matters

Cost of Attendance
In-state: $21,614
Out-of-state: $40,478
Tuition and Fees
In-state: $7,354
Out-of-state: $26,218
Room and Board
$9,966
Average Percent of Need Met
67%
Average Freshman Award
$12,891
Average Indebtedness of 2018 Graduates
$28,157
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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
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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
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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
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