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The University of Montana-Western

Western Montana College; Montana Western; UM Western; WMC; UMW

Dillon, Montana 59725-3598

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Campus Vibe

Small & IntimateRuralPublic

Close-knit campus — excellent value

The University of Montana-Western is a public town institution in Dillon, Montana. The school is accessible to a wide range of students.

A small campus of 1.3K undergraduates with a 15:1 student-faculty ratio. The town location creates a classic college-town feel.

49% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $43,229 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $16,669.

Established
1893
Mascot
Baxter the Bulldog
Type
Public college
Conference
National Association of
100%Acceptance
SAT Avg
1,271Students
15:1Student:Faculty
49%Grad Rate
$43,229Earnings 10yr
$16,669Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

The University of Montana-Western Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate99.5%

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

99.5%

Trend

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition (in-state)$6,430
Tuition (out-of-state)$19,038
Room & Board$9,104
Books & Supplies$1,200
Total Cost of Attendance$19,414
Average Net Price$16,669
Median Debt at Graduation$21,000
Monthly Payment (10yr)$223

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$15,093
$30–48K$15,286
$48–75K$16,516
$75–110K$18,511
$110K+$18,898

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$16,669

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

67.8%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$12,000

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

9

Peer Average

13

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Programs (34)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
1,271
Gender Split
65% / 35%
Women / Men
First Generation
36%
Pell Grant Recipients
35%

Race & Ethnicity

White 81%
Black 1%
Hispanic 4%
Asian 1%
Two+ 5%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate49.5%
Freshman Retention79.2%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$37,252
8 Years$40,640
10 Years$43,229

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$27,700
Men
$47,300

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
Forbes
#52

More About This School

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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