The University of Montana
Missoula, Montana
PublicBachelor's to graduateFounded 1893Small citySEVP certified
About
The University of Montana (UM) is a public research university in Missoula, Montana, United States. UM is a flagship institution of the Montana University System and its second largest campus. Fall 2024 saw total enrollment hit 10,811, marking the highest total enrollment for UM since 2018. It is classified among "R1: Doctoral Universities – Very high research activity" as of 2022. Alumni include 11 Truman Scholars, 14 Goldwater Scholars, and 40 Udall Scholars. One alumnus, Harold Urey, has won the Nobel Prize.
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Cost per year
- Tuition and fees (out of state)
- US$34,312
- Estimated total for international students
- US$51,636
- Tuition and fees (in state, for comparison)
- US$9,188
- Total cost for in-state students
- US$26,512
International students at public universities pay the out-of-state rate. The estimated total adds housing, food and books to that tuition; it is derived from Scorecard figures, so check the university's own cost page.
Students
- Undergraduates
- 7,488
- Graduate students
- 2,920
- International undergraduates
- 1%
- Students per teacher
- 17 to 1
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 96%
- ACT
- 23–28
Test scores show the middle 50% of admitted students.
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 49%
- Median earnings 10 years after starting
- US$48,823
Earnings are for students who received US federal aid, so they may not reflect international graduates.
Programmes (287)
Bachelor's degrees72 subjects
Accounting and Related ServicesAllied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment ProfessionsAllied Health and Medical Assisting ServicesAnthropologyArea StudiesBiochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular BiologyBiological and Physical SciencesBiology, GeneralBiomathematics, Bioinformatics, and Computational BiologyBiotechnologyBotany/Plant BiologyBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsBusiness, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, OtherChemistryClassics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsClinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied ProfessionsCommunication Disorders Sciences and ServicesCommunication and Media StudiesComputer ScienceComputer and Information Sciences, GeneralComputer/Information Technology Administration and ManagementCriminologyDanceDrama/Theatre Arts and StagecraftEast Asian Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsEconomicsEducation, GeneralElectrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/TechniciansEnglish Language and Literature, GeneralEnvironmental/Natural Resources Management and PolicyEthnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group StudiesFilm/Video and Photographic ArtsFinance and Financial Management ServicesFine and Studio ArtsForestryGeography and CartographyGeological and Earth Sciences/GeosciencesGermanic Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsHistoryInternational BusinessJournalismLiberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesLinguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and ServicesManagement Information Systems and ServicesMarketingMathematicsMathematics and Computer ScienceMicrobiological Sciences and ImmunologyMulti/Interdisciplinary Studies, OtherMusicNatural Resources Conservation and ResearchNeurobiology and NeurosciencesParks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities ManagementPharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and AdministrationPhilosophyPhysicsPhysiology, Pathology and Related SciencesPolitical Science and GovernmentPsychology, GeneralPublic HealthRadio, Television, and Digital CommunicationRhetoric and Composition/Writing StudiesRomance Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsSlavic, Baltic and Albanian Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsSocial WorkSociologySports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/FitnessSustainability StudiesTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject AreasVisual and Performing Arts, GeneralWildlife and Wildlands Science and Management
Master's degrees58 subjects
Accounting and Related ServicesAllied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment ProfessionsAnthropologyBiochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular BiologyBiological and Biomedical Sciences, OtherBiological and Physical SciencesBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsCell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical SciencesChemistryClinical, Counseling and Applied PsychologyCommunication Disorders Sciences and ServicesCommunication and Media StudiesComputer ScienceComputer and Information Sciences, GeneralCurriculum and InstructionDrama/Theatre Arts and StagecraftEcology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population BiologyEconomicsEducational Administration and SupervisionEnglish Language and Literature, GeneralEnvironmental/Natural Resources Management and PolicyFilm/Video and Photographic ArtsFine and Studio ArtsForestryGeography and CartographyGeological and Earth Sciences/GeosciencesHistoryHuman Development, Family Studies, and Related ServicesInternational/Globalization StudiesJournalismLiberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesLinguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and ServicesManagement Sciences and Quantitative MethodsMathematicsMathematics and Statistics, OtherMicrobiological Sciences and ImmunologyMulti/Interdisciplinary Studies, OtherMusicNatural Resources Conservation and ResearchNeurobiology and NeurosciencesParks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities ManagementPharmacology and ToxicologyPharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and AdministrationPhilosophyPhysiology, Pathology and Related SciencesPolitical Science and GovernmentPsychology, GeneralPublic AdministrationPublic HealthRhetoric and Composition/Writing StudiesSocial WorkSociologySports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/FitnessStudent Counseling and Personnel ServicesTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject AreasVisual and Performing Arts, GeneralWildlife and Wildlands Science and Management
Doctoral degrees28 subjects
AnthropologyBiochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular BiologyBiological and Biomedical Sciences, OtherBiology, GeneralCell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical SciencesChemistryCommunication Disorders Sciences and ServicesCurriculum and InstructionEcology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population BiologyEducational Administration and SupervisionForestryGeological and Earth Sciences/GeosciencesHistoryLiberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesMaterials SciencesMathematicsMicrobiological Sciences and ImmunologyMulti/Interdisciplinary Studies, OtherNatural Resources Conservation and ResearchNeurobiology and NeurosciencesPharmacology and ToxicologyPharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and AdministrationPhysiology, Pathology and Related SciencesPsychology, GeneralPublic HealthRehabilitation and Therapeutic ProfessionsStudent Counseling and Personnel ServicesWildlife and Wildlands Science and Management
Professional degrees (MD, JD and similar)4 subjects
Clinical, Counseling and Applied PsychologyLawPharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and AdministrationRehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions
Associate's degrees23 subjects
Accounting and Related ServicesAllied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment ProfessionsAllied Health and Medical Assisting ServicesBuilding/Construction Finishing, Management, and InspectionBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsBusiness Operations Support and Assistant ServicesCarpentersComputer and Information Sciences and Support Services, OtherComputer and Information Sciences, GeneralComputer/Information Technology Administration and ManagementCulinary Arts and Related ServicesElectrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/TechniciansEnergy Systems Technologies/TechniciansHealth and Medical Administrative ServicesHeavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/TechniciansHospitality Administration/ManagementLegal Support ServicesLiberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesMarketingPractical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing AssistantsPrecision Metal WorkingRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingVehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians
Undergraduate certificates62 subjects
Accounting and Related ServicesAgricultural Business and ManagementAgricultural Production OperationsAllied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment ProfessionsAllied Health and Medical Assisting ServicesAnthropologyBiomathematics, Bioinformatics, and Computational BiologyBiotechnologyBuilding/Construction Finishing, Management, and InspectionBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsBusiness Operations Support and Assistant ServicesBusiness, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, OtherCarpentersCommunication Disorders Sciences and ServicesComputer ProgrammingComputer Software and Media ApplicationsComputer Systems Networking and TelecommunicationsComputer/Information Technology Administration and ManagementConstruction ManagementCulinary Arts and Related ServicesDanceDemographyDesign and Applied ArtsDrafting/Design Engineering Technologies/TechniciansEducation, GeneralElectrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/TechniciansEnergy Systems Technologies/TechniciansEngineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians, OtherEntrepreneurial and Small Business OperationsEnvironmental Control Technologies/TechniciansEnvironmental/Natural Resources Management and PolicyEthnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group StudiesFilm/Video and Photographic ArtsGeography and CartographyGround TransportationHealth and Medical Administrative ServicesHeating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR)Historic Preservation and ConservationHistoryHospitality Administration/ManagementIndustrial Production Technologies/TechniciansInformation Science/StudiesLiberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesLinguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and ServicesManagement Information Systems and ServicesMarketingMedical Illustration and InformaticsMental and Social Health Services and Allied ProfessionsMulti/Interdisciplinary Studies, OtherNatural Resources Conservation and ResearchNon-Professional Legal StudiesOutdoor EducationPhilosophyPrecision Metal WorkingPublic HealthPublic Relations, Advertising, and Applied CommunicationScience Technologies/Technicians, OtherSpecial Education and TeachingSustainability StudiesTeaching English or French as a Second or Foreign LanguageVehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/TechniciansWildlife and Wildlands Science and Management
Post-baccalaureate certificates13 subjects
Allied Health and Medical Assisting ServicesAnthropologyBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsCommunication Disorders Sciences and ServicesEconomicsEducational Administration and SupervisionHealth and Medical Administrative ServicesHistoryNatural Resources and Conservation, OtherNon-Professional Legal StudiesPhilosophyPublic HealthPublic Policy Analysis
Graduate certificates27 subjects
Business Administration, Management and OperationsBusiness, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, OtherClinical, Counseling and Applied PsychologyEconomicsEducation, GeneralEducational Administration and SupervisionEntrepreneurial and Small Business OperationsEnvironmental/Natural Resources Management and PolicyEthnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group StudiesHealth Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, GeneralHealth and Medical Administrative ServicesHistoryInformation Science/StudiesLegal Research and Advanced Professional StudiesMulti/Interdisciplinary Studies, OtherNatural Resources Conservation and ResearchNatural Resources and Conservation, OtherPhilosophyPublic AdministrationPublic HealthPublic Policy AnalysisRehabilitation and Therapeutic ProfessionsSpecial Education and TeachingStudent Counseling and Personnel ServicesTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject AreasWildlife and Wildlands Science and Management
Subjects and degree levels reported to the US Department of Education. See the university's course catalogue for course-by-course details.