The University of Montana
PublicMissoula, MT
Located in Missoula, MT, The University of Montana is a public mid-sized school with roughly 7,488 undergraduates. Admissions are not highly selective, admitting a majority of applicants here -- roughly 96% of applicants get in. Its highest-earning reported major is Computer and Information Sciences, General (Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services), where graduates report median earnings of $91,943/year four years out. On-campus housing isn't required, so many students live off campus.
Admissions
Cost & outcomes
From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field.
Where do you stand against The University of Montana's numbers?
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From The University of Montana's own Common Data Set, 2024-25, Section C7 -- not a generic admissions checklist. What is a Common Data Set?
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Paying it back
"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.
Majors & earnings
Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.
Campus life
Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.
What matters in your application
From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.
Frequently asked questions
What does The University of Montana look for in applicants?
Per The University of Montana's own Common Data Set (Section C7), it rates rigor of secondary school record, academic GPA as "very important" in admissions decisions -- its own stated top factors, not a generic guess.
What is The University of Montana's acceptance rate?
The University of Montana in Missoula, MT admits approximately 96% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.
What ACT score do I need for The University of Montana?
Admitted students at The University of Montana typically score between 23–28 on the ACT (25th–75th percentile).
How much does The University of Montana cost?
The University of Montana's total cost of attendance is reported at $23,570 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.
Does The University of Montana require students to live on campus?
No -- The University of Montana doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.
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