WMC Academic Snapshot
Admission Selectiveness:
- Admission Rate: 99.78%. Not very selective
Tuition Overview:
- In-State Tuition: $6,669
- Out-of-State Tuition: $20,130
- In-state tuition is affordable, while out-of-state tuition is higher, as is typical for public institutions.
Student Population at WMC:
- Total Enrollment: 1,358, including 315 online students
- 1,335 Undergraduate, 23 Graduate
- Gender Distribution: 35.6% men, 64.4% women.
- This is a small institution, fostering a close-knit community and individualized attention.
Graduation & Retention Rate
- Graduation Rate: 51%. Moderate graduation rate, typical for many institutions.
- Transfer-Out Rate: 3%. Few students transfer out, suggesting most students remain through graduation.
- First-Year Retention Rate: 79%. Good retention, typical for many institutions.
Programs & Degrees Offered
- Programs Offered: 51 academic programs available.
- Online Programs: 11 programs available fully online.
- Degrees Awarded: Certificate, Associate's, Bachelor's.
WMC Overview
The University of Montana-Western (WMC) is a four-year, public school located in Dillon, MT. It is classified as Baccalaureate College - Diverse Fields by Carnegie Classification
The WMC's tuition & fees is $6,669 for Montana residents and $20,130 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 $7,115.
The school has a total enrollment of 1,358 and the students to faculty ratio is 16 to 1 (6.25%).
WMC's acceptance rate is 99.78% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 16.52%.
The University of Montana-Western is accredited by Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities.
2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation
For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of The University of Montana-Western is $6,669 for in-state students and $20,130 for out-of-state students. For graduate programs, its 2025 tuition & fees is $2,125 for in-state students and $2,125 for out-of-state students.
The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $6,916 for Montana residents and $21,284 for out-of-state students based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2026 graduate school tuition & fees is $2,340 for Montana residents and $2,340 for out-of-state students.
| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $6,669 | $20,130 |
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| Graduate | $2,125 | $2,125 |
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| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $6,916 | $21,284 |
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| Graduate | $2,340 | $2,340 |
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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-Western offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs.
Special Learning Opportunities at WMC
| Learning Opportunities |
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| ROTC | No |
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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 | No |
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