Marshall University
Huntington, WV
96% admitted · $7,341/yr after aid
The University of Montana
Missoula, MT · Public · Small city · Website
- Admission rate
- 96%
- Open
- Average net price
- $21,302
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 49%
- Median earnings
- $48,823
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
The University of Montana is a public college in Missoula, MT with 7,488 undergraduates. It admits 96% of applicants, and admitted students average 1190 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $21,302 per year ($19,112 for families earning under $30,000). 49% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $48,823 ten years after enrolling.
public college
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 96%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test optional
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 9,464
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 9,048
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 18%
- of admitted students enrolled
Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.
ACT Composite23–28
136
What The University of Montana looks at
As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).
- High school recordRequired
- High school GPARequired
- College-prep courseworkRequired
- Class rankConsidered
- Essay or personal statementNot considered
- RecommendationsNot considered
- Demonstrated competenciesNot considered
- Legacy statusNot considered
- Work experienceNot considered
- English proficiency testRequired
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- $26,512
- sticker price, per year
- In-state tuition
- $9,188
- Out-of-state tuition
- $34,312
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k$19,112
- $30–48k$19,857
- $48–75k$21,615
- $75–110k$23,224
- $110k+$24,484
Get a personal estimate with The University of Montana's net price calculator
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 49%
- Freshman retention
- 75%
- Median earnings
- $48,823
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $21,500
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 7,488
- Student–faculty ratio
- 17:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 33%
- White71%
- Hispanic6%
- Black1%
- Asian1%
The University of Montana FAQ
What is The University of Montana's acceptance rate?+
The University of Montana admits 96% of applicants, which makes it open.
What ACT score do you need for The University of Montana?+
The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 23–28.
Is The University of Montana test optional?+
Test optional (considered if submitted).
How many students apply to The University of Montana?+
In Fall 2023, 9,464 students applied to The University of Montana and 9,048 were admitted; 1,652 enrolled.
Does The University of Montana consider legacy status?+
No. The University of Montana reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does The University of Montana require an essay?+
The University of Montana reported that an essay or personal statement is not considered for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does The University of Montana cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $26,512 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $21,302.
What is The University of Montana's graduation rate?+
49% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Sources
- Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
- Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
- IPEDS unit ID 180489 · How we use this data
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