[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.
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.
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 .
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
WMC Admission Frequently Asked Questions
WMC is relatively easy to get into, with an acceptance rate of 99.78%.
WMC does not require or recommend SAT or ACT scores for admission. However, some programs may have different requirements.
WMC does not require or recommend a personal essay or statement for admission. However, they may be required for certain programs or scholarships.
WMC does not require or recommend a recommendation letter for admission. However, it may be required for certain programs or scholarships.
WMC does not require an application fee for undergraduate or graduate admission.
Yes, WMC requires applicants to submit high school GPA, high school record or transcript as part of the admission process.
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.
The institutional SAT and ACT codes for WMC are not available. Please check the official admissions website for the most up-to-date information.