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TU

The University of Montana

Missoula, MTPublicCity Setting
Open Admission • 96% Acceptance
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96%
Accept Rate
Open Admission
$16,784
Avg Net Cost
After financial aid
7.5K
Students
Medium campus body
$35,729
Median Earnings
6 Years Post-Graduation

Overview & Identity

The University of Montana is a public institution located in the city setting of Missoula, MT. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 7.5K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 96%.

Quick Facts

Institution Type
Public
Student Population
7.5K (Medium)
Admissions Selectivity
96% (Open Admission)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
City

Admissions & Academics

Admitted Student Scores

SAT Reading600 (midpoint)
200midpoint value800
SAT Math575 (midpoint)
200midpoint value800
ACT Composite23 - 28
1typical 50% range36
96%
Acceptance Rate
Open Admission

Top Majors & Programs

Business & Marketing14% of degrees
Health Sciences12% of degrees
Social Sciences12% of degrees
Biological Sciences6% of degrees

Programs / Fields of Study

Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration.
Credential: First Professional Degree
Earnings 4yr: $141,791
Earnings 5yr: $134,948
Debt: N/A
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $93,752
Earnings 5yr: $78,114
Debt: N/A
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $91,943
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $91,218
Earnings 5yr: $79,320
Debt: N/A
Law.
Credential: First Professional Degree
Earnings 4yr: $86,640
Earnings 5yr: $78,584
Debt: N/A
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions.
Credential: First Professional Degree
Earnings 4yr: $82,240
Earnings 5yr: $80,382
Debt: N/A
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $77,388
Earnings 5yr: $76,311
Debt: $34,743
Management Information Systems and Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $73,149
Earnings 5yr: $103,587
Debt: $23,250
Public Administration.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $65,365
Earnings 5yr: $60,812
Debt: N/A
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $64,057
Earnings 5yr: $52,867
Debt: $23,000
Educational Administration and Supervision.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $62,539
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $61,408
Earnings 5yr: $65,257
Debt: $23,500
Forestry.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $60,526
Earnings 5yr: $48,255
Debt: N/A
Social Work.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $60,362
Earnings 5yr: $59,843
Debt: N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $57,892
Earnings 5yr: $63,873
Debt: $23,923
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $57,297
Earnings 5yr: $55,255
Debt: N/A
Communication and Media Studies.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $54,300
Earnings 5yr: $47,859
Debt: $20,328
Student Counseling and Personnel Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $52,978
Earnings 5yr: $51,773
Debt: N/A
Sociology.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $51,708
Earnings 5yr: $45,532
Debt: $24,650
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $51,540
Earnings 5yr: $46,905
Debt: N/A

Tuition & Cost Portrait

Avg Net Price$16,784
In-State Tuition$8,552
Out-of-State Tuition$33,671
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.

Financial Assistance & Support

28%
Pell Grants
41%
Take Loans
58%
Repayment

Student Outcomes & ROI

Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation

6 Years Post-Entry
$35,729
+25% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$44,511

Completion Signals

48%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
75%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$15,000
Est. Monthly Payment
$162/mo
Based on standard 10yr path

Campus & Demographics

Student Demographics & Community

Diversity Mix

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Gender Balance

43%
Men
57%
Women
The campus gender distribution displays a split of 43% men and 57% women.

Student Vitals

First-Gen Share
30%
Part-Time Share
14%
Avg Family Income
$55,100
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