The University of Montana
Missoula, MT · City · 7,488 students
4
YearPublic
City
Medium (3k–10k)
Accredited by Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
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Location
Missoula, MT, 59812 · City campus
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Nearest airport from college
SEA · Seattle
393 mi away
Cost
In-state COA
$23,570
Out-of-state COA
$48,689
Avg net price
$16,784
Room & board
$12,804
In-state tuition
$8,552
Out-of-state tuition
$33,671
Books & supplies
$2,650/yr
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$13,960
$30–48k
$14,892
$48–75k
$17,180
$75–110k
$19,269
$110k+
$20,930
Admissions
Admit rate
96%
Test policy
Test optional
SAT average
1190
ACT midpoint
22
Composite 23–28
English 22–32
Math 19–24
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Essay Requirements
The University of Montana accepts the Common Application. All Common App schools require the personal statement essay. Some schools also require supplemental essays — check the school's page on Common App for current prompts and word limits.
See the current Common App essay prompts for the personal statement options.
Outcomes
Graduation rate
47%
1st-yr retention
75%
Transfer-out rate
0%
Consumer completion
47%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
46%
Transferred
23%
Still enrolled
1%
Dropped out / unknown
29%
Median earnings (6yr)
$35,729
Median earnings (10yr)
$44,511
Median debt
$22,400
Monthly loan payment
$237
Debt range (25th–75th)
$5,500–$26,806
Debt (90th percentile)
$39,599
Student Body
Men 43%Women 57%
17
:1
Student : Faculty ratio
■Students ■ Faculty
Pell grant recipients
28%
First-generation
30%
Median family income
$36,050
Independent students
30%
Veterans
1%
Avg age at entry
23.0
Part-time students
14%
Race & ethnicity
White
71%
Hispanic
6%
Black
1%
Asian
1%
Two or more
14%
Non-resident
1%
AI/AN
3%
Unknown
2%
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings for graduates across all programs
6 years after entry
$35,729
10 years after entry
$44,511
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Institutional
Endowment
$287M
Classification
R1: Very High Research
Full-time faculty
69%
Avg faculty salary
$9,310/mo
Instructional spend/student
$10,436
Federal loan rate
41%
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