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The University of Montana

University of Montana

Missoula, Montana 59812

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Known for business — excellent value

The University of Montana is a public institution in Missoula with particular strength in business and health sciences. With an average SAT of 1190, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A mid-sized campus of 7.1K undergraduates with a 18:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

45% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $44,511 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $17,118.

Established
1893
Motto
Lux et Veritas
Mascot
Monte
Type
Public research university
Conference
Pacific Coast Conference (precursor to today's Pac-12)
Division
Division I

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96%Acceptance
1190SAT Avg
7,079Students
18:1Student:Faculty
45%Grad Rate
$44,511Earnings 10yr
$17,118Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

The University of Montana Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate95.6%

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 22
2328

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

95.6%

Trend

SAT Avg

1190

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition (in-state)$8,152
Tuition (out-of-state)$31,622
Room & Board$12,192
Books & Supplies$1,100
Total Cost of Attendance$23,744
Average Net Price$17,118
Median Debt at Graduation$22,400
Monthly Payment (10yr)$237

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$14,521
$30–48K$15,563
$48–75K$17,795
$75–110K$18,911
$110K+$20,648

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$17,118

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

58.1%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$15,000

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

55

Peer Average

37

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Programs (259)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
7,079
Gender Split
57% / 43%
Women / Men
First Generation
30%
Pell Grant Recipients
28%

Race & Ethnicity

White 70%
Black 1%
Hispanic 6%
Asian 1%
Two+ 15%
Int'l 1%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate45.4%
Freshman Retention76.0%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$35,729
8 Years$40,221
10 Years$44,511

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$37,100
Men
$49,800

Rankings

U.S. News
#377
Wall Street Journal
#29
Washington Monthly
#154

More About This School

Varsity Sports — Montana Grizzlies

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

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