88%

Acceptance Rate

$6,057

Avg.Financial Aid

002536

FAFSA Code

University of Montana (UM)

  • Type Control of Institution - Public/Private

    Public

  • Acceptance Rate:

    N/A

  • Level

    4 Years

  • Religious Affiliation Indicates religious affiliation (denomination) for private not-for-profit institutions that are religiously affiliated.

    Not applicable

  • Accreditation Accreditation is the process by which the quality of learning at various educational institutions are evaluated. Read More.

    NWCCU

  • Website

    www.umt.edu
  • Student Population Number of Students attending College

    10,962

  • On Campus Housing Does the institution provide on-campus housing?

    Yes

#N/A

Location & Contact

Email:

N/A

Address

Missoula Montana

Rankings

As long as US universities are concerned, the rankings which are provided by Forbes and US News are trusted everywhere. Considered one of the best publications when it comes to ranking universities, Forbes has placed The University of Montana at the 610th position on the latest list of top colleges. However, it is to be noted that the rankings are decided based on common metrics like acceptance rate, endowment, benefits, and SAT scores, among others.

Admissions

  • Application Deadline Deadline for application submissions. Please contact the school for more details.

    Rolling Admissions

  • Acceptance Rate Percentage of applicants who are accepted in an Institution.

    88%

  • SAT Range

    1040 - 1260

  • SAT/ACT

    Required

  • ACT Range

    20 - 26

  • High School GPA

    Required

  • Application Fee

    $30

  • Accept Common App

    None

The students can make the most out of the admission process as the admission at the university is fairly easy. The University of Montana has 4 admission thresholds. Candidates are required to fill the form and submit a fee of $30, as part of the admission process at TUM. If the SAT score of a student lies in the range of 1055-1245, it would improve her chances. Notably, students securing ACT score less than 20 might also given admission but the average ACT score at The University of Montana is 23. The application process can be completed online. However, if needed, one can also visit the office at Missoula, Montana, Missoula, Montana 59812, or call (406) 243-0211.

Annual Cost to Attend

  • Net Price Cost of attendance minus any grants and scholarships received.

    $14,186

  • Average Annual Cost

    $5,347

Additional Costs:

  • Books And Supplies

    $20,966

  • Other Fees

    $1,897

  • Room And Board The charges for an academic year for Rooming accommodations and meals for a typical student.

    $9,544

  • Budget For Other Expenses

    $3,078

Total One Year Cost

$20,966

Tuition fees and the cost of living during the course tenure are the next two things that a student should keep in mind before applying to TUM. The full-time cost of attendance is approximately $31,450 per year. If it sounds unaffordable to the applicant, there are numerous financial aid options available that they can explore.

Academics

Highest Degree Offered The highest degree offered by the Institution.

Doctor's degree

Student:Faculty Ratio

16:1

Full-Time Retention Rate Percent of the that re-enrolled at the institution as either full- or part-time in the current year.

68%

Part-Time Retention Rate Percent of the that re-enrolled at the institution as either full- or part-time in the current year.

31%

Academic Calendar

Semester

Research Funding per Student

$6,739

Faculty Overview

59%

Male Professors

41%

Female Professors

Non-traditional Learning

Evening Degree Programs

Teacher Certification

Distance Education

Study Abroad

Majors

Most Popular Majors:

  • Business Administration, Management...

    223 Graduates

  • Psychology, General

    129 Graduates

  • Liberal Arts and Sciences, General...

    110 Graduates

  • Teacher Education and Professional...

    101 Graduates

  • Communication and Media Studies

    85 Graduates

  • English Language and Literature, Ge...

    77 Graduates

  • Education, General

    75 Graduates

  • Wildlife and Wildlands Science and...

    73 Graduates

  • Communication and Media Studies

    85 Graduates

  • English Language and Literature, Ge...

    77 Graduates

  • Education, General

    75 Graduates

  • Wildlife and Wildlands Science and...

    73 Graduates

  • Natural Resources Conservation and...

    70 Graduates

  • Social Work

    66 Graduates

  • Sociology

    66 Graduates

  • Anthropology

    64 Graduates

  • Biology, General

    64 Graduates

  • Accounting and Related Services

    54 Graduates

  • Film/Video and Photographic Arts

    52 Graduates

  • Management Information Systems and...

    51 Graduates

  • Political Science and Government

    48 Graduates

  • Business, Management, Marketing, an...

    46 Graduates

  • History

    46 Graduates

  • Journalism

    46 Graduates

  • Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervent...

    38 Graduates

  • Registered Nursing, Administration,...

    36 Graduates

  • Computer and Information Sciences,...

    31 Graduates

  • Forestry

    31 Graduates

  • Music

    29 Graduates

  • Fine and Studio Arts

    28 Graduates

  • Mathematics

    26 Graduates

  • Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facil...

    26 Graduates

  • Science Technologies/Technicians, O...

    26 Graduates

  • Precision Metal Working

    24 Graduates

  • Communication Disorders Sciences an...

    22 Graduates

  • Business Operations Support and Ass...

    21 Graduates

  • Computer/Information Technology Adm...

    20 Graduates

  • Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft

    20 Graduates

  • Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender,...

    19 Graduates

  • Information Science/Studies

    18 Graduates

  • Allied Health and Medical Assisting...

    17 Graduates

  • Culinary Arts and Related Services

    17 Graduates

  • Geography and Cartography

    17 Graduates

  • Romance Languages, Literatures, and...

    17 Graduates

  • Physics

    15 Graduates

  • Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosc...

    14 Graduates

  • Environmental Control Technologies/...

    13 Graduates

  • Health and Medical Administrative S...

    13 Graduates

  • Microbiological Sciences and Immuno...

    12 Graduates

  • Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursi...

    12 Graduates

  • Economics

    11 Graduates

  • Ground Transportation

    11 Graduates

  • Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintena...

    11 Graduates

  • Chemistry

    10 Graduates

  • Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science...

    10 Graduates

  • Philosophy

    10 Graduates

  • Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecu...

    9 Graduates

  • Dance

    7 Graduates

  • Drafting/Design Engineering Technol...

    7 Graduates

  • Teaching English or French as a Sec...

    6 Graduates

  • Entrepreneurial and Small Business...

    5 Graduates

  • Germanic Languages, Literatures, an...

    5 Graduates

  • Legal Support Services

    5 Graduates

  • Electrical Engineering Technologies...

    4 Graduates

  • Marketing

    4 Graduates

  • Neurobiology and Neurosciences

    4 Graduates

  • Slavic, Baltic and Albanian Languag...

    4 Graduates

  • Sustainability Studies

    4 Graduates

  • Area Studies

    3 Graduates

  • Building/Construction Finishing, Ma...

    2 Graduates

  • Carpenters

    2 Graduates

  • Classics and Classical Languages, L...

    2 Graduates

  • East Asian Languages, Literatures,...

    2 Graduates

  • Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Tech...

    2 Graduates

  • Biomathematics, Bioinformatics, and...

    1 Graduates

  • Construction Trades, Other

    1 Graduates

  • Hospitality Administration/Manageme...

    1 Graduates

  • Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Ot...

    1 Graduates

  • Radio, Television, and Digital Comm...

    1 Graduates

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Student Body

Undergraduate Students

8,306

Socio-Economic Diversity Percent of full-time, first-time students receiving an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

34%

Full-time / Part-time

81% / 19%

Students Gender

Male

45%

US National: 44%

Female

55%

US National: 56%

LGBTQIA STUDENT RESOURCE GROUPS

ON CAMPUS WOMEN'S CENTER

Race/Ethnicity

White

77%

Unknown

7%

Black

1%

Hispanic

5%

Two or more races

4%

Non Resident alien

2%

Asian

1%

American Indian/Alaska native

3%

Native Hawaiians/Pacific islander

0%

Geographic Density

Geographic Density

High

0%

Unknown Location

33%

Out Of State

66%

In State

1%

Foreign

Economic Diversity

36% percentage of students who recieved an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

Median Household Income

$50,574 per year

Campus Life

Housing

The students can reside on campus and N/A of Freshman Live On-Campus.

On Campus Housing Available

Yes

Freshmen Required to Live on Campus

No

Freshmen Live on Campus

N/A

Undergrads in College Housing

30%

Averege Housing Cost

$4,168/year

Campus Food

The institution has several dining and meal plan options available to students and the average meal plan cost is around $5,376/year.

Meal Plan Available

Yes

Average Meal Plan Available

$5,376/year

Athletes

Division Sports Nickname

Grizzlies

School Colors

copper, silver, and gold

Varsity Athletics Association

NCAA

Varsity Athletics Conference Primary

Big Sky Conference

Total Male Athletes

181

Total Female Athletes

164

Intramural Sports

19

Sports Club

6

Sports Team (Men)

Basketball

Cross Country

Football

Tennis

Track and Field

Sports Team (Women)

Basketball

Cross Country

Golf

Soccer

Softball

Tennis

Track and Field

Volleyball

Campus Security

The university offers on-campus housing facilities to the students who wish to stay on the campus. At TUM, $9,966 is the normal expense for on-campus housing, which a student will be needed to pay, each year. The average meal plan at TUM costs around $5,376 a year. Notably, students at the varsity get to choose from various dining and meal plan options as well. The university has taken a lot of measures to ensure the safety and security of its students. Some of these measures include 24-hr security patrol, campus emergency phones, 24-hr escort safety rides and mobile campus emergency alert. There are around 44% male and 56% female students enrolled at the university.

24-Hour Security Patrol

Campus Emergency Phones

24-Hour Escort Safety rides

Mobile Campus Emergency Alert

After Graduation

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation

$29,300/year

Median Earnings 10 Years After Graduation

$35,500/year

Median Total Debt After Graduation The median cumulative federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated.

$16,750 - $35,130

Typical Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 4.53% interest rate.

$174 - $365

Outcomes 8 Years of Attending

Show data for students who

and started their studies

Out of 7,811 students

30% Graduated

10% Still Enrolled

15% Transfer

1% Withdraw

Financial Aid

Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid.

72%

Average Aid Per Year

$6,057

Students Receiving Federal Grants

38%

Average Aid Per Year

$4,822

Students Receiving Institutional Grants

49%

Average Aid Per Year

$5,229

Average Grant & Scholarship by Family Income Aid awarded based on the family income.

Income

Average Amount

< $30K

$6,059

$30K - $48K

$4,103

$48K - $75K

$2,693

$75K - $110K

$1,202

> $110K

$1,074

Total Needs based Scholarships/Grants

$519,692

Total Non-Needs based Scholarships/Grants

$4,749,931

The financial aid department of The University of Montana helps students by assisting them with scholarships, grants, and student loans in the event that they find the fees and the cost of living at the campus to be expensive. The average financial aid at The University of Montana is around $5,557 and the federal grant is $5,062. At The University of Montana, students can apply for institutional aid of up to $5,557. The need-based scholarships awarded to students admitted to The University of Montana amount to $519,692 per annum. Meanwhile, the total non-need-based scholarships/grants awarded in a year total $4,749,931.

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