Liberal Arts Degree

The liberal arts program at The University of Montana – Western prepares students for careers in marketing, sales, business, social media, graphic design, data analysis and management, computer programming, and information technology networking and support. The program focuses in a structured combination of the arts. Program courses include: biological and physical sciences, social sciences, humanities, and independently designed programs of study. Get more details below including other Montana colleges that offer liberal arts degrees.

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The University of Montana – Western

Also known as Western Montana College

58138 US Highway 93, Pablo, MT

History

The University of Montana – Western is located in Dillon, Montana.  University of Montana Western was founded in 1894.  Originally known as the Montana State Normal School, and later as Western Montana College, the name was changed to its current form when the school joined the University of Montana System.

Academics

UMW is the only public institution in the United States to offer Experience One model where a term is broken into four parts of 18 days each. Each part focuses on a single subject. This method has proved successful for UMW, whose students have shown above average results.  UMW offers many four year degree programs in a variety of subjects.

Some programs are:

• Biology
• English Literature
• Environmental Science
• History
• Fine Arts

Admissions and Financial Aid

Students interested in enrolling at UMW must meet one of the following three requirements:

An ACT score of 22 or an SAT score of 1540

A cumulative GPA of 2.5

Rank in the top 50% of the graduating class

Students who meet one of the above requirements must then submit a completed application along with the fee, send a high school transcript (once high school is completed), complete a high school self report form, submit form showing immunizations and a transcript of either the ACT or SAT exam.

Students may receive financial aid. All students pursuing financial aid are required to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The school code for UMW should placed in the application. The code is 002537.

Athletics

The University of Montana West athletics teams, known as the Bulldogs, participate in the Frontier Conference, which is an affiliate National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA).

Sport programs offered:

• Football
• Volleyball
• Basketball
• Rodeo
• Equestrian

Students Enrolled in the Liberal Arts Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. The University of Montana – Western has offered the following academic levels for students:

• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree

Students by Academic Level (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Postsecondary Teachers, All Other

Description

All postsecondary teachers not listed separately.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, postsecondary teachers, all other employment is expected to grow at a rate of 9.3% from 2014 to 2024

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).