The University of Montana-Western
Dillon, MT · Public
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The University of Montana-Western admitted 99.8% of applicants university-wide (1,368 of 1,371).
| Cohort | Admit rate | Admitted | Applicants |
|---|---|---|---|
| University-wide | 99.8% | 1,368 | 1,371 |
| In-state | 83.3% | 500 | 600 |
| Out-of-state | 90.0% | 180 | 200 |
| International applicants | 80.0% | 8 | 10 |
| Men | 99.6% | 547 | 549 |
| Women | 99.9% | 821 | 822 |
Of 1,368 admitted students, 226 enrolled (16.5% yield).
The University of Montana-Western Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections C1–C2 · 2024 — Published cohort admit rates — context, not an applicant-specific probability.
Test scores and GPA of admitted students
- SAT (mid-50%)
- 900–1200
- ACT (mid-50%)
- 18–26
- GPA (mid-50%, 4.0 scale)
- 3.00–3.74
Testing policy: Test-blind (scores not considered)
The University of Montana-Western Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections C9–C12 · 2024 — Published admit stats reflect the entire incoming class unless explicitly labeled international-only.
Cost and financial aid
Published cost of attendance: $35,376/yr.
| Out-of-state tuition | $20,130 |
| Fees, housing, food, books & other | $15,246 |
| Sticker cost of attendance | $35,376/yr |
Average net price by family income (US, federal aid data)
| Under $30k | $14,822 |
| $30k–48k | $14,058 |
| $48k–75k | $15,951 |
| $75k–110k | $17,785 |
| Over $110k | $20,125 |
US applicants
Need- and merit-based aid available.
- Cheeki Skrub Scholarship — $1,000 annual award (Other)
International applicants
No need-based aid reported for internationals.
- Cheeki Skrub Scholarship — $1,000 annual award (Other)
The University of Montana-Western Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections G–H · 2024
Application requirements
US applicants
- UMW Application for Admission
- Official high school transcript after graduation
- Current academic transcript showing current academic standing
- Immunization records (two doses MMR)
- Official ACT or SAT scores (optional)
- Application fee
International applicants
- UMW Application for Admission
- Official high school transcript after graduation
- Current academic transcript showing current academic standing
- Immunization records (two doses MMR)
- Official ACT or SAT scores (optional)
- Application fee
- English proficiency (IELTS/TOEFL)
- GPA credential conversion
- Predicted Class XII marksheet
- Financial documentation (I-20)
The University of Montana-Western · Application requirements (official admissions pages) · 2025
Essay prompts
The University of Montana-Western requires no supplemental essays.
Prompts from the Own portal member feed · verified Jul 4, 2026
Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings
- $43,229
- Median earnings · 10 years after entry
- Graduation rate
- 51.2%
- Within 150% of normal time
- First-year retention
- 79%
- Return for year two · CDS Section B
- Median debt
- $21,000
- At graduation
The University of Montana-Western · U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (2023 release) · 2023 — Earnings and debt figures are federal data for aid-receiving graduates — cohort outcomes, not a guarantee for any individual student.
Published rankings
- Niche: #488
Academics and campus
Largest degree fields: Business & marketing (9%), Interdisciplinary studies (5%), Natural resources & conservation (4%).
Student–faculty ratio: 12:1 · 55% of class sections have under 20 students.
The University of Montana-Western Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections E, F, I · 2024 — Published institutional figures for the reporting year — descriptive of the current student body, not a prediction about your experience.