The University of Montana-Western

Dillon, MT · Public · 4-year

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Sources and reporting periods

Reporting periods: Admission counts and rate: IPEDS Admissions component, fall 2023 entering class. Graduation rate: IPEDS Graduation Rates component, six-year cohort. Score, cost, aid and earnings fields: historical imports without a retained reporting year. Source-check dates on policy notes do not date the statistical fields.

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Testing policy

Stored testing policy: test-optional. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.

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The University of Montana-Western reported a 99.5% acceptance rate for the fall 2023 entering class. The University of Montana-Western is a public 4-year institution in Dillon, MT. The historical average net price is $16,558 per year after financial aid, and it is accredited by Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities.

Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education). Reporting years vary by field; historical averages describe past cohorts. Review data limitations.

Admissions Statistics

Acceptance Rate

99.5%

793 applicants

SAT reference

N/A

Combined score

ACT reference

N/A

Composite score

Avg Net Price

$16,558

After financial aid

SAT & ACT Scores at The University of Montana-Western

Historical score references from imported federal records for enrolled first-year score submitters. The SAT total references are a sum of section values, not observed total-score percentiles. The reference midpoint column is not a verified median, and none of these values is an admission cutoff. Reporting years are unavailable for these fields.

Test25th percentileReference midpoint75th percentile
SAT (total, 400–1600)900——
ACT (composite, 1–36)19—26

Student Outcomes

Graduation Rate

50.3%

Six-year rate, IPEDS cohort

Retention Rate

78.6%

Median Earnings (10yr)

$43,229

Student Body

1,198

Net Price by Family Income

Historical averages for the source's covered student cohorts at The University of Montana-Western, not personal aid offers. Residency and eligibility matter; reporting years are unavailable for these imported fields.

Family IncomeAvg Net Price/Year
$0 – $30,000$14,822
$30,001 – $48,000$14,058
$48,001 – $75,000$15,951
$75,001 – $110,000$17,785
$110,000+$20,125

Top Majors at The University of Montana-Western

MajorDegrees Awarded
Education110
Business, Management & Marketing32
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies27
Biological & Biomedical Sciences19
Agriculture & Natural Resources18
Parks, Recreation & Fitness14
Natural Resources & Conservation13
Psychology8
English Language & Literature6
History5

Financial Aid at The University of Montana-Western

About The University of Montana-Western

Official website: https://umwestern.edu/

Admissions: https://umwestern.edu/admissions/

Frequently Asked Questions About The University of Montana-Western

What is the acceptance rate at The University of Montana-Western?

The University of Montana-Western reported a 100% acceptance rate to IPEDS for the fall 2023 entering class. the reported applicant count is about 793. It describes a past campus applicant pool, not an individual admission probability or admission to a particular major.

How hard is it to get into The University of Montana-Western?

The historical 100% acceptance rate suggests The University of Montana-Western was less selective at the campus level in the stored data. Selectivity can differ by year, major, residency and applicant type. Admit Coach's reach, target and safety labels are heuristic research aids, not validated personal probabilities or admission guarantees.

How much does it cost to attend The University of Montana-Western?

The stored historical average net price at The University of Montana-Western is $16,558 per year after grants and scholarships for the source's covered cohort. the stored share receiving aid is about 86%; the stored average grant or scholarship is $8,091 per year. Reporting years and populations may differ. This is not your aid offer; public-college averages may cover in-state students. Use the official net-price calculator with your household details.

What is the graduation rate at The University of Montana-Western?

The six-year graduation rate reported to IPEDS for The University of Montana-Western is 50%. its stored first-year retention rate is 79%; stored median earnings 10 years after enrollment are $43,229. These measures describe past source cohorts, not the current student body, and do not predict an individual student's outcomes.

Is The University of Montana-Western test-optional?

Stored testing policy: test-optional. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.

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