School Overview
University of Montana, Missoula was
Labeled the most scenic campus in America
by Rolling Stone. The University of
Montana (also referred to as "the U", "U
of M", and "UM") was founded in 1893 and
today is the flagship campus of the
University of Montana system. It is
renowned for its research, fine arts,
economic development and prowess in
producing Rhodes Scholars, in addition to
Udall Scholars, Goldwater Scholars and
Truman Scholars.
The university traces its roots back to
1881, when Congress dedicated 46,000 acres
for it. The first set of buildings went up
in 1895, and today landmarks include the
Oval (the school's traditional center),
the "M" hiking trail, which runs
three-quarters of a mile above campus, and
Memorial Row, two columns of evergreen
trees planted in 1919 to honor those who
died in World War I.
Academics
UM is made up of five colleges and three
independent schools:
- College of Arts and Sciences (est.
1893) - College of Forestry and Conservation
(est. 1913), which houses the Skaggs
School of Pharmacy, School of Physical
Therapy and Rehabilitation Science,
School of Social Work and School of
Public and Community Health Sciences - College of Technology (est. 1956)
- College of Visual and Performing
Arts, which houses the School of Art,
School of Theatre and Dance, School of
Media Arts and School of Music - School of Business Administration
(est. 1918) - School of Journalism (est. 1914)
- School of Law (est. 1911)
- Phyllis J. Washington College of
Education and Human Sciences (est.
2009)
In 2012, there were just under 15,000
students at the university, with the great
majority
enrolled in the arts and sciences. Online
courses are offered through the School of
Extended &
Lifelong Learning.
UM is accredited by the Northwest
Commission on Colleges and Universities.
Financial Aid
UM offers a wide variety of scholarships
and financial aid. Merit-based
scholarships include an
Army ROTC scholarship, Montana Resident
Entering Student Scholarship Program and
The
Davidson Honors College Presidential
Leadership Scholarship.
The school also offers a range of
government and private loans through its
financial aid program.
Athletics
UM's sports teams are nicknamed the
Grizzlies, competing in the NCAA's Big Sky
Conference
since 1963. Previously, UM's teams were
part of the Pacific Coast Conference,
which today is
the PAC-12. The school has a notorious
rivalry with Montana State University.
Student Housing
There is one all-female hall, one all-male
hall and seven co-educational halls in the
student
housing program. Within these quarters,
there are several Living Learning
Communities for
students with particular interests.
Library
The school's Maureen and Mike Mansfield
Library is host to the oldest edition of
the Lewis and
Clark Journals. In May 2000, the library
added its millionth volume. It also has
thousands of
periodicals and newspapers.
General Information
| Admission
Office |
Main
Address |
| Size Degree-seeking undergrads: 10,200 Setting |
Degrees
offered: |
Admissions Information
| Application
Fee |
Enrollment
Rates |
College Majors
| Architecture
& Related Programs Planning B Area, Ethnic, Cultural, & Arts, Visual & Performing Arts B Biological & Biomedical B Biology B Business, Management, & A Services A,C B Business B Information Systems B Management A,B Communications & Journalism Journalism B B B Computer & Information Construction Trades Maintenance A,C Education – General B Education B Education B Education B Engineering Technologies Engineering Technologies A English Language & Studies B Foreign Language & Health Professions & Laboratory Technology A Therapy A History Law & Legal Studies Assistance A Liberal Arts & Sciences Mathematics – General B Mechanic & Repair Equipment Maintenance/Repair C Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies Science B Natural Resources & Management B Parks, Recreation & Fitness Fitness B Facilities Management B Personal & Culinary C Philosophy & Religion B Physical Sciences B Psychology – General B Public Administration & Organization/Advocacy C Social Sciences B B B B B Relations B Science/Government B B |
Degree levels for each major are designated by the following letters:
B = Bachelor's degree C = Certificate or diploma |
*We do not guarantee
the accuracy of information on
this page. All information is
subject to change. You should
confirm all information with a
college admissions officer.
The University of Montana Highlights
School Information
| Phone Number: | (406) 243-0211 |
| Website: | www.umt.edu |
| Type of School: | 4-year, Public |
| Apply Online: | admissions.umt.edu/apply/default.php |
| Address: | Missoula, Montana, Missoula, MT 59812 |
| Setting: | City: Small |
| Campus Housing: | Yes |
Students & Programs
| Student Population: | 10,487 |
| 6-yr Graduation Rate (Bachelor's): | 50% |
| Student-to-faculty Ratio: | 15 to 1 |
| Distance Learning Programs: | Yes |
| Distance Learning Students*: | 7,430 (71% of total students) |
| Degree Levels Offered: | Certificates, Associates, Bachelor's, Master's, Doctorate |
* Students taking at least 1 distance learning course
Tuition & Financial Aid*
| In-state Tuition: | $7,354 |
| Out-of-state Tuition: | $26,218 |
| % of Students Receiving Financial Aid: | 88% |
| Avg. Amount of Grant or Scholarship Aid Awarded: | $6,685 |
* Full-time beginning undergraduate students. Financial aid is available to those who qualify.
The University of Montana Programs
See the degree programs that are offered at The University of Montana.
| Degree Name | Cert | Assoc | Bach | Mast | Doct |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, Agriculture Operations and Related Sciences | 1 | ||||
| Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies | 2 | 5 | |||
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences | 1 | 6 | 9 | 8 | |
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | 14 | 4 | 6 | 3 | |
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs | 3 | 2 | |||
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services | 5 | 2 | 2 | 2 | |
| Construction Trades | 6 | 2 | |||
| Education | 7 | 4 | 7 | 3 | |
| Engineering Technologies and Engineering-related Fields | 6 | 2 | |||
| English Language and Literature/Letters | 1 | 2 | |||
| Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences | 1 | ||||
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 1 | 6 | 2 | ||
| Health Professions and Related Programs | 14 | 7 | 4 | 5 | 1 |
| History | 2 | 1 | 1 | ||
| Legal Professions and Studies | 3 | 1 | |||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 1 | 2 | |||
| Mathematics and Statistics | 1 | 2 | 1 | ||
| Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians | 2 | 2 | |||
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 | |
| Natural Resources and Conservation | 4 | 7 | 5 | 4 | |
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies | 2 | 2 | |||
| Personal and Culinary Services | 2 | 2 | |||
| Philosophy and Religious Studies | 1 | 1 | 1 | ||
| Physical Sciences | 4 | 2 | 3 | ||
| Precision Production | 3 | 1 | |||
| Psychology | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | |
| Public Administration and Social Service Professions | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||
| Science Technologies/Technicians | 1 | ||||
| Social Sciences | 2 | 5 | 5 | 1 | |
| Transportation and Materials Moving | 1 | ||||
| Visual and Performing Arts | 1 | 8 | 5 | ||
| Grand total | 82 | 24 | 74 | 63 | 24 |
* Based on programs that produced 2019-2020 graduates
Tuition & Financial Aid
See what it costs to enroll at The University of Montana and how many students are receiving scholarships, grants, or loans as financial aid to help cover the costs of tuition.
Undergraduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2019-2020 |
|---|---|
| In-state | $7,354 |
| Out-of-state | $26,218 |
| Books and supplies | $1,100 |
Graduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2019-2020 |
|---|---|
| In-state | $6,610 |
| Out-of-state | $22,012 |
Undergraduate Student Financial Aid, 2018-2019
Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Any student financial aid | 1,207 | 88% | – |
| Grant or scholarship aid | 1,021 | 74% | $6,685 |
| Student loan aid | 694 | 51% | $5,978 |
All Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant or scholarship aid | 5,226 | 63% | $6,030 |
| Federal student loans | 4,114 | 50% | $7,451 |
Admissions & Enrollment
See the admission requirements for The University of Montana. Find out how many students apply and how many are accepted. View a graphical breakdown of the gender, age, and ethnicity of currently enrolled The University of Montana students.
Undergraduate Admissions, Fall 2020
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of applicants | 4,910 | 2,093 | 2,817 | Percent admitted | 100% | 93% | 95% |
| Percent admitted who enrolled | 30% | 31% | 30% |
Admissions Considerations
| Required | Recommended | Optional | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Secondary school GPA | |||
| Secondary school rank | |||
| Secondary school record | |||
| Completion of college-preparatory program | |||
| Recommendations | |||
| Formal demonstration of competencies | |||
| Admission test scores | |||
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | |||
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language |
The University of Montana Enrollment, Fall 2020
| Total Enrollment | 10,487 |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate enrollment | 7,714 |
| Graduate enrollment | 2,773 |
Undergraduate Attendance
Undergraduate Gender
Undergraduate Age
Undergraduate Race/Ethnicity
Undergraduate Distance Education
Undergraduates taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Graduate Distance Education
Graduate students taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
The University of Montana Accreditation
This institution is accredited by Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
Specialized institution accreditations:
- Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. ? May 6, 2013 Formerly: National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission
- Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs
- Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education
- Pharmacy (PHAR) - Professional degree programs
- American Bar Association, Council of the Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar
- Law (LAW) - Professional schools
- American Physical Therapy Association, Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education
- Physical Therapy (PT) - Professional programs for the physical therapist
- American Psychological Association, Commission on Accreditation
- Clinical Psychology (CLPSY) - PhD Doctoral programs
- School Psychology (SCPSY) - PhD Doctoral programs
- American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology
- Speech-Language Pathology (SLP) - Graduate degree programs
- Speech-Language Pathology (SLP) - Graduate degree programs
- Commission on English Language Program Accreditation
- English Language
- Council on Education for Public Health
- Public Health Programs (PHPG) - Graduate level program offered outside a school of public health
- National Association of Schools of Art and Design, Commission on Accreditation
- Art and Design (ART) - Degree-granting schools and departments and non-degree-granting programs
- National Association of Schools of Music, Commission on Accreditation
- Music (MUS) - Institutions and units within institutions offering degree-granting and/or non-degree-granting programs
- National Association of Schools of Theatre, Commission on Accreditation
- Theatre (THEA) - Institutions and units within institutions offering degree-granting and/or non-degree-granting programs
- National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
- Teacher Education (TED) - Baccalaureate and graduate programs for the preparation of teachers and other professional personnel for elementary and secondary schools
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