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General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 002536
- Phone: (406) 994-0211
- School Homepage
Admissions Office
Financial Aid Office
ACCEPTANCE RATE
93.97%FINANCIAL AID RATE
89%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
16:1DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE
32FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$5,597Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid
Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition
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The University of Montana
Montana State University, Bozeman, MT
UM is a public university that has a large selection of majors and degree programs available for students to choose from. The school is located in Missoula, Montana, in a predominantly urban area. Approximately sixteen thousand students enroll at UM yearly.
Here is a list of some of the popular programs UM offers:
- Business And Marketing Studies
- Psychology
- Health And Clinical Professions
- Education
- English Language And Literature
To be considered for admissions, you may be required to complete an application, provide letters of recommendations, and submit any transcripts or test scores, which are then reviewed by the admissions committee. The most common standardized test scores among applicants accepted to this school are between 21 - 26 for the ACT exam, or 1450 - 1770 for the SAT exam. UM has an admissions rate of 94% of which only 41% chose to attend. More information regarding admissions can be found at admissions.umt.edu.
The tuition at The University of Montana varies based on the state of residence of the student. In-state residents pay close to $6,500 per year and out-of-state residents are charged $23,000 for the year. Student housing is available for students, and generally costs around $3,400 per year. The University of Montana may help with costs by offering financial aid for students who qualify in the form of scholarships, grants, and loans.
Athletic programs are available at The University of Montana through the NCAA, allowing students to compete in intercollegiate sports. Available athletic programs offered may include:
- Basketball (NCAA Division I-AA)
- Track & Field (NCAA Division I-AA)
- Football (NCAA Division I-AA)
- Golf (NCAA Division I-AA)
Students should visit the school's http://www.umt.edu to view additional information.
Admission Requirements & Details
The information regarding admissions below may give an overview of the candidates The University of Montana accepts. The details may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, as well as any college credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- AP Course Credits
Student Enrollment
The total student enrollment at The University of Montana is about 11,000, with undergraduate students making up about 76% of the total student population and graduate students making up the rest.
Estimated Costs & Financial Aid
The average "out of pocket" cost of attendance, after any grants and scholarships are considered, is around $14,200. To calculate a more personalized cost visit the net price calculator. There is also a $30 application fee for students applying to the school. The figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition, fees, and expenses.
Tuition & Fees Information
- Annual tuition range estimates:
- State Residents: $5,400-$6,400
- Out-of-State: $24,000-$28,970
- Charges per unit:
- State Residents: $220-$270 per credit unit
- Nonresidents: $1,000-$1,200 per credit unit
Financial Aid Details
The table listed below helps break down the types of financial aid students receive and the percent receiving aid, as well as the average amount of aid per student per year.
Percent of Students | Average Amount | |
---|---|---|
Any Financial Aid | 89% | - |
Receiving Grants & Scholarships | 72% | $6,057 |
Receiving Student Loans | 57% | $6,104 |
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help students and recent graduates, The University of Montana may provide services to students like:
- Online course work available
- Remedial instructional courses
- Academic counseling for students
- Student employment
- Employment search assistance
- Day care for children
Specialized Programs & Accreditations
- Art and Design Program
- Clinical Psychology (Ph.D.) Program
- Law Program
- Music Program
- Associate's Degree in Nursing (ADN) Program
- Pharmacy (Pharm. D.) Program
- Speech-Language Pathology Program
- Elementary and Secondary School Teacher Education Program
- Theatre Program
Intercollegiate Athletics
The University of Montana is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports being in the NCAA Division I-FCS classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:
- Basketball (Big Sky Conference)
- Track and Field (Big Sky Conference)
- Football (Big Sky Conference)
- Golf
- Soccer
- Softball
- Tennis
- Volleyball
Programs Offered
The program list below is organized by areas of study. The programs that have a link will direct you to the program's profile page where you can learn more about education requirements and career pathways.
Get more information about the programs offered by The University of Montana by clicking the request information to the right.
(C) Certificate or Award | (A) Associate's | (B) Bachelor's | (M) Master's Degree | (D) Doctorate (PhD,...)
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
- Biology (B)
- Neuroscience (B)
- Microbiology (B)
- Biochemistry (B, D)
- Biomedical Science (D)
- Molecular Biology (M)
- Toxicology (D, M)
- Botany
Business and Marketing Studies
- Business Administration (B, C, M)
- Advertising and Marketing (A, B, C)
- Information Systems (B, C)
- Accounting (B, C, M)
- Bookkeeping (A)
- Ecommerce (C)
- Entrepreneurship (C)
- Administrative Assistant (A)
Communications and Journalism
- Communications (B, M)
- Journalism (B, M)
Computer and Information Sciences
Construction Trades
- Carpentry (C)
Education
- Curriculum and Instruction (M)
- Guidance Counselor (D, M)
- Physical Education (B, M)
- Educational Leadership and Administration (C, D, M)
- Education
Engineering Technology
- Energy Management (A, C)
English Language and Literature
- English (B, M)
- Creative Writing (M)
Ethnic Cultural and Gender Studies
- Women's Studies (B, C)
- Native American Studies (B, C)
- Asian Studies (B)
Foreign Languages and Literature
Health and Clinical Professions
History
- History (B, D, M)
Interdisciplinary Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences
Mathematics and Statistics
- Math (B, D, M)
Natural Resources and Conservation
Personal and Culinary Services
Philosophy and Religious Studies
- Philosophy (B, C, M)
Precision Production
- Welding (A, C)
Psychology
- Psychology (B, D, M)
- School Psychology (C, M)
Public Administration and Social Services
- Social Work (B, M)
- Public Administration (C, M)
Recreation and Fitness Studies
Social Sciences
- Sociology (B, M)
- Political Science (B, M)
- Anthropology (B, C, D, M)
- Economics (B, M)
- Geography (B, M)
Visual and Performing Arts
Other 4-Year Public Colleges
The list of schools below have been selected by researching which schools offer similar programs to The University of Montana.
- Montana Tech of the University of Montana in Miles City, MT (90 miles away)
- The University of Montana - Western in Pablo, MT (131 miles away)
- University of Idaho in Pocatello, ID (144 miles away)
- Lewis - Clark State College in Caldwell, ID (148 miles away)
- Washington State University in College Place, WA (150 miles away)
Also, check out our college lists below, which can help students compare schools to one another:
- Browse through our complete list of colleges in Montana
- Find out what other state universities are located in Montana
Contact Information
General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 002536
- Phone: (406) 994-0211
- School Homepage