# The University of Montana-Western

Dillon, MT. Source page: https://www.dreamschool.co/colleges/the-university-of-montana-western

The University of Montana-Western is a public college in Dillon, MT with 1,198 undergraduates. It admits 100% of applicants. The average net price after aid is $19,481 per year ($18,360 for families earning under $30,000). 46% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $47,501 ten years after enrolling.

## Key facts

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Admission rate | 100% (Fall 2024) |
| Testing policy | Test blind (scores not considered) (Fall 2024) |
| Applicants | 793 (Fall 2023) |
| Admitted | 789 (Fall 2023) |
| SAT Reading & Writing (middle 50%) | — (Fall 2024) |
| SAT Math (middle 50%) | — (Fall 2024) |
| ACT Composite (middle 50%) | — (Fall 2024) |
| Cost of attendance | $23,297 (2024-25) |
| Average net price | $19,481 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $0–30k | $18,360 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $30–48k | $17,821 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $48–75k | $19,041 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $75–110k | $19,424 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $110k+ | $23,200 (2024-25) |
| Undergraduates | 1,198 (Fall 2024) |
| Graduation rate | 46% (Fall 2019) |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $47,501 (2023) |
| Median debt at graduation | $19,250 (FY2024) |

## What The University of Montana-Western considers in admissions (Fall 2023)

- High school record: Required
- High school GPA: Required
- College-prep coursework: Not considered
- Class rank: Not considered
- Essay or personal statement: Not considered
- Recommendations: Not considered
- Demonstrated competencies: Not considered
- Legacy status: Not considered
- Work experience: Not considered
- English proficiency test: Not considered

## FAQ

**What is The University of Montana-Western's acceptance rate?**

The University of Montana-Western admits 100% of applicants, which makes it open.

**Is The University of Montana-Western test optional?**

Test blind (scores not considered).

**How many students apply to The University of Montana-Western?**

In Fall 2023, 793 students applied to The University of Montana-Western and 789 were admitted; 300 enrolled.

**Does The University of Montana-Western consider legacy status?**

No. The University of Montana-Western reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).

**Does The University of Montana-Western require an essay?**

The University of Montana-Western reported that an essay or personal statement is not considered for admission (Fall 2023).

**How much does The University of Montana-Western cost?**

The sticker cost of attendance is $23,297 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $19,481.

**What is The University of Montana-Western's graduation rate?**

46% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.


## Sources

- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/data/
- IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023): https://nces.ed.gov/ipeds/datacenter/DataFiles.aspx
- IPEDS unit ID 180692. Methodology: https://www.dreamschool.co/methodology