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University of Montana Western campus

🇺🇸 USA · Montana

University of Montana Western

  • Public
  • Rural
  • 4-year degree
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Reported admit rate
99.8%Year unverified
Tuition per year
₹18,90,851Out-of-state
Students
1,198Undergraduates
Students per teacher
14Student to faculty

About

The University of Montana Western (UMW, Montana Western) is a public college in Dillon, Montana, United States. It is affiliated with the University of Montana and part of the Montana University System. It was founded in 1893 as "Montana State Normal School" and was also the "Western Montana College of the University of Montana" before becoming part of the Montana University System in 2000. Enrollment of full-time, degree seeking students as of Fall 2018 was 1,221 students.

Admissions planning estimate

98% baseline · Low data confidence

Sensitivity range: 63%–99%. This is a modelling range, not a statistical confidence interval or a personal admission probability.

Stored headline rate, year/definition not independently confirmed in this refresh. Retained as a prior rather than applying an unsupported inflation multiplier. Historical IPEDS 2023 comparator: 99.5%; different cohorts are not mixed.

Reviewed 2026-10-01. Recommendations also use your grades, intended course, eligibility and available entrance cutoffs.

All / All Rounds: 99.5% (789/793; 2023). Fall 2023 first-time first-year applicants; historical, not 2026. Official source

Reported admit rate

100 in 100 applications received an offer in this reported cohort. Year unverified. This is not your personal chance.

From application to first day

Applied 802
Offered a place 448
Enrolled 268

59.8% of students offered a place chose to enrol (the yield).

Scores of enrolled test-submitters

The middle 50% of enrolled students who submitted scores. Test-optional selection can affect these bands.

ACT composite16-23
136

What a year costs

₹29,47,210 published cost of attendance, per year
  • Tuition₹18,90,851
  • Housing₹9,43,641
  • Books & supplies₹1,12,718
Sticker price ₹29,47,210
After aid (average) ₹15,55,326

Tuition by who is paying

In-state ₹6,26,526
Out-of-state ₹18,90,851

Average aid awarded: ₹5,10,520 a year.

Outcomes and support

78.6%
Retention
51.3%
Graduation
31%
From out of state

One teacher for every 14 students

A typical ratio for a strong university.

Who studies here

As reported by the college; shares may not add up to 100.

White 80.4%
Multiracial 5.6%
Hispanic 5.3%
Native American 5%
African American 1.3%
Unknown 1.2%
Pacific Islander 0.6%
Asian 0.4%

4 programmes

  • Certificate
  • Associate
  • Bachelor's
  • Postbachelor's certificate

Programmes

ProgrammeLevel
Agricultural and Domestic Animal Servicesbachelor
Behavioral Sciencesbachelor
Biology, Generalbachelor
Business Administration, Management and Operationsbachelor
Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biologybachelor
English Language and Literature, Generalbachelor
Fine and Studio Artsbachelor
Historybachelor
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanitiesbachelor
Mathematicsbachelor
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Otherbachelor
Natural Resources Conservation and Researchbachelor
Psychology, Generalbachelor
Social Sciences, Generalbachelor
Sociology and Anthropologybachelor
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitnessbachelor
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methodsbachelor
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areasbachelor
Visual and Performing Arts, Generalbachelor

Every detail

Admissions & Requirements

Acceptance Rate99.78%
Total Applicants802
Admitted Applicants448
Enrolled Applicants268
Application Fee₹2,818
Fee Waiver AvailableYes
SAT/ACT RequirementNot required
GPA RequirementRequired
Class Rank RequirementNot required
Recommendations RequiredNot required
AP Credit AwardedYes
AP Placement AwardedYes

Deadlines

Test Scores

ACT Composite 25th %16
ACT Composite 75th %23

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition₹6,26,526
Out-of-State Tuition₹18,90,851
Average Housing Cost₹9,43,641
Books & Supplies₹1,12,718
Average Net Price₹15,55,326
Average Aid Awarded₹5,10,520
Out-of-State Students31%

Student Body Diversity

African American1.25%
Asian0.42%
Hispanic5.26%
White80.38%
Multiracial5.59%
Native American5.01%
Pacific Islander0.58%
International0.33%
Unknown Race1.17%

Academics & Rankings

School TypePublic
School SettingRural
Years4
Graduation Rate51.25%
Retention Rate78.57%
Student/Faculty Ratio14:1
Total Undergraduates1198

Contact

Street Address710 S Atlantic St
ZIP Code59725
Phone(406) 683-7331
Websitehttps://www.umwestern.edu/
Apply (official portal)https://www.commonapp.org/