The University of Montana Academic Snapshot
Admission Selectiveness:
- Admission Rate: 95.86%. Not very selective
Tuition Overview:
- In-State Tuition: $8,552
- Out-of-State Tuition: $33,671
- In-state tuition is affordable, while out-of-state tuition is higher, as is typical for public institutions.
Student Population at The University of Montana:
- Total Enrollment: 10,811, including 2,398 online students
- 7,891 Undergraduate, 2,920 Graduate
- Gender Distribution: 39.4% men, 60.6% women.
- This is a medium-sized institution, offering diverse programs and student activities.
Graduation & Retention Rate
- Graduation Rate: 48%. Lower graduation rate, which may reflect challenges in student retention or completion.
- First-Year Retention Rate: 75%. Good retention, typical for many institutions.
Programs & Degrees Offered
- Programs Offered: 334 academic programs available.
- Online Programs: 25 programs available fully online.
- Graduate Programs: 104 graduate-level programs offered.
- Special Programs: Law School, Health Professions.
- Degrees Awarded: Certificate, Associate's, Bachelor's, Master's, Doctor's.
The University of Montana Overview
The University of Montana is a four-year, public school located in Missoula, MT. It is classified as Research University with very high research activity by Carnegie Classification, also known as R1 University. You can compare their tuition and admission statistics at R1 University comparison page.
The The University of Montana's tuition & fees is $8,552 for Montana residents and $33,671 for out-of-state students for the academic year 2024-2025. 66% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $7,975.
The school has a total enrollment of 10,811 and the students to faculty ratio is 17 to 1 (5.88%).
The University of Montana's acceptance rate is 95.86% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 19.29%.
The University of Montana ranked 165th in National Universities and 2nd in Montana Colleges rankings. The University of Montana is accredited by Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities.
The University of Montana has 1 campuses and you can check institutes' campuses section for their information.
2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation
For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of The University of Montana is $8,552 for in-state students and $33,671 for out-of-state students. For graduate programs, its 2025 tuition & fees is $10,039 for in-state students and $37,595 for out-of-state students.
The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $8,972 for Montana residents and $35,853 for out-of-state students based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2026 graduate school tuition & fees is $10,520 for Montana residents and $40,023 for out-of-state students.
| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $8,552 | $33,671 |
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| Graduate | $10,039 | $37,595 |
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| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $8,972 | $35,853 |
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| Graduate | $10,520 | $40,023 |
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The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
Learning Opportunities and Campus Services
The University of Montana offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs. It has ROTC programs and offers teacher certification programs designed to prepare students to meet the requirements for certification as teachers.
Special Learning Opportunities at The University of Montana
| Learning Opportunities |
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| ROTC | Army |
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| Weekend/Evening College | No |
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| Teacher Certification | Yes |
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| Study Abroad | Yes |
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| On-Campus Services |
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| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
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| Employment services for students | Yes |
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| Placement services for completers | Yes |
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| On-campus day care for students' children | Yes |
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The University of Montana Campuses and Colleges
The University of Montana has 1 campuses and colleges. The following table shows each campus information. You can check the detailed tuition and directory inforatmion of each school by following the link on the school's name
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