WMC Acceptance Rate and SAT/ACT Scores

The University of Montana-Western Admission Requirements and Statistics

[updated for 2024-2025 admission data]

How hard is WMC to get into?

This page provides the latest information on The University of Montana-Western (WMC)'s admission process, acceptance rate, and student profile. WMC's acceptance rate is 99.78% for 2024-2025 admission. A total of 1,371 students applied and 1,368 were admitted to the school. Its acceptance rate is relatively high, making it somewhat easy to get into WMC.

To apply to WMC, it is required to submit high school GPA and record.

WMC's yield rate is 16.52%, which is significantly lower by 12.91 percentage points (approximately 43.9% lower) compared to similar colleges with acceptance rates between 90% and 100% (average yield: 29.43%). You can compare colleges with similar acceptance rates to WMC at Montana colleges with acceptance rates higher than 70%.

Admission Statistics

For the academic year 2024-25, WMC's acceptance rate is 99.78% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 16.52%. 549 men and 822 women applied to WMC and 547 men and 821 women students were accepted.

Among them, 103 men and 123 women were enrolled in WMC. You can explore the WMC's admission rates and SAT score trends over the past decade, including year-by-year data and analysis, by visiting Admission Trends page.

Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics at WMC
	Total	Men	Women	Another Gender	Gender Unknown
Applicants	1,371	549	822	0	0
Admitted	1,368	547	821	0	0
Enrolled	226	103	123	0	0
Acceptance Rate	99.78%	99.64%	99.88%	-	-
Yield	16.52%	18.83%	14.98%	-	-

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2024)

The University of Montana-Western 2025 Acceptance Rate By Gender chart

First-year Enrollment by Gender and Enrolled Type

For the academic year 2024-25, total 226 first-year students enrolled in WMC. The proportion of full-time students is 98.67% and part-time students is 1.33%.

By gender, the proportion of men students is 45.58% and women students is 54.42%.

The following table shows the first-year students by gender and enrolled type at WMC.

First-Year Students by Gender and Enrolled Type at WMC
	Total	Men	Women
Total	226	103	123
Full-time	223	102	121
Part-time	3	1	2

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2024)

Application Requirements

It requires to submit High School GPA and High School Record (or Transcript) to its applicants.

The SAT and ACT test score is not considered in admission process at WMC. The english proficiency test is not considered.

The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply The University of Montana-Western.

For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .

WMC Admission Requirements
High School GPA	Required
High School Rank	Not Considered
High School Record (or Transcript)	Required
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Not Considered
Recommendations	Not Considered
Formal Demonstration of Competencies	Not Considered
SAT / ACT	Not Considered
English Proficiency Test	Not Considered
Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc)	Not Considered
Work experience	Not Considered
Personal statement or essay	Not Considered
Legacy status	Not Considered

General Admissions Information

The following provides general admission information for applying to WMC:

Open Admission Policy: No
Undergraduate Application Fees: -
Graduate Application Fees: -
Admission Information: umwestern.edu/admissions/
Online Application: https://umwestern.edu/admissions/
Calendar System: Semester
Course for High School Students: Not Offered
Credits Accepted: Credits for Life Experiences, Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Degree Offered: 1-Year Certificate, 2-Years Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Post-Bachelor Certificate

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What is the acceptance rate at the WMC?

WMC is relatively easy to get into, with an acceptance rate of 99.78%.

What SAT or ACT scores are required for admission to WMC?

WMC does not require or recommend SAT or ACT scores for admission. However, some programs may have different requirements.

Does WMC require essays or personal statements?

WMC does not require or recommend a personal essay or statement for admission. However, they may be required for certain programs or scholarships.

Are recommendation letters required for WMC admission?

WMC does not require or recommend a recommendation letter for admission. However, it may be required for certain programs or scholarships.

Is there an application fee?

WMC does not require an application fee for undergraduate or graduate admission.

Do I need to submit my high school transcript?

Yes, WMC requires applicants to submit high school GPA, high school record or transcript as part of the admission process.

Are there any specific admission requirements for international students?

WMC does not require or recommend an English proficiency test for international applicants. However, requirements may vary by program, so check the official admissions website for details.

What is SAT code and ACT code for WMC?

The institutional SAT and ACT codes for WMC are not available. Please check the official admissions website for the most up-to-date information.