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The University of Montana-Western
Western Montana College; Montana Western; UM Western; WMC; UMW
Dillon, Montana 59725-3598
Visit websiteClose-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
Admissions
Acceptance Rate99.5%
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
Programs (34)
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
More About This School
History & Fun Facts
Source: Wikipedia