The University of Montana

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    2024 Undergraduate Tuition
    $5,964
    3.97% growth from 2023
    2024 Average Net Price
    $17,370
    After Financial Aid
    2024 Acceptance Rate
    95.9%
    9,576 Applicants
    2024 Enrolled Students
    10,811
    70.4% Full-Time
    2024 Graduation Rate
    49.2%
    541 Graduates

    About

    The University of Montana is a higher education institution located in Missoula County, MT. In 2024, the most popular Professional Doctorate concentrations at The University of Montana were Physical Therapy (273 degrees awarded), Law (81 degrees), and Pharmacy (44 degrees).

    In 2024, 2,896 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at The University of Montana. 61.7% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 38.3% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (2,021 degrees), 9.49 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (213 degrees).

    The median undergraduate tuition at The University of Montana is $5,964, which is $−25,956 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,920).

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    Costs

    In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at The University of Montana is $5,964, which is $25,956 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,920).

    After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $17,370.

    In 2024, 66% of undergraduate students attending The University of Montana received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 41% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

    Tuition Costs

    $5,964
    2024 Undergraduate Tuition

    In 2024, the cost of tuition at The University of Montana was $5,964. The cost of tuition at The University of Montana is $−25,956 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,920).

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    Average Net Price

    $17,370
    2024 Value
    2.28%
    1 Year Growth

    In 2024 The University of Montana had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $17,370. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of The University of Montana grew by 2.28%.

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    Other Student Expenses

    $12,192
    Room and Board
    $1,100
    Books and Supplies

    The average yearly cost of room and board at The University of Montana was of $12,192 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 5.03% between 2023 and 2024.

    During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,100. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

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    Financial Aid by Income Level

    66%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
    41%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

    66% of undergraduate students at The University of Montana received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a decline of 1.49% with respect to 2023, when 67% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

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    Admissions

    The University of Montana received 9,576 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 1.18% annual growth. Out of those 9,576 applicants, 9,180 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 95.9% acceptance rate.

    There were 10,811 students enrolled at The University of Montana in 2024. 1% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

    The University of Montana has an overall enrollment yield of 19.3%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

    Acceptance Rate

    95.9%
    Acceptance Rate in 2024
    9,180
    Accepted Out of 9,576

    In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of The University of Montana was 95.9% (9,180 admissions from 9,576 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 95.6%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants grew by 1.18%, while admissions grew by 1.46%.

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    SAT Scores

    1%
    Submission Percentage (2023)
    1
    Scores Submitted (2023)

    1% of enrolled first-time students at The University of Montana in 2023 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

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    Enrollment

    The University of Montana had a total enrollment of 10,811 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at The University of Montana is 7,607 students and the part-time enrollment is 3,204. This means that 70.4% of students enrolled at The University of Montana are enrolled full-time.

    The enrolled student population at The University of Montana, both undergraduate and graduate, is 68.1% White, 11.7% Two or More Races, 5.71% Hispanic or Latino, 5.47% Asian, 3.16% American Indian or Alaska Native, 1.09% Black or African American, and 0.111% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

    Students enrolled at The University of Montana in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (40.1%), followed by White Male (30.3%) and Two or More Races Female (8.05%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (44.1%), followed by White Male (22.8%) and Two or More Races Female (4.01%).

    Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

    70.4%
    Full-Time Enrollment

    The total enrollment at The University of Montana in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 10,811 students. The full-time enrollment at The University of Montana is 7,607 and the part-time enrollment is 3,204. This means that 70.4% of students enrolled at The University of Montana are enrolled full-time compared with 77.3% at similar Doctoral Universities.

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    Retention Rate over Time

    75%
    2024 Retention Rate

    Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at The University of Montana was 75%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Doctoral Universities (82%), The University of Montana had a retention rate lower than its peers.

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    Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

    Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. White
      7,366 enrolled students
    2. Two or More Races
      1,264 enrolled students
    3. Hispanic or Latino
      617 enrolled students

    The enrolled student population at The University of Montana is 68.1% White, 11.7% Two or More Races, 5.71% Hispanic or Latino, 5.47% Asian, 3.16% American Indian or Alaska Native, 1.09% Black or African American, and 0.111% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Doctoral Universities is 46.2% White, 16.3% Hispanic or Latino, and 10.4% Black or African American.

    Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 318 students (2.94%) did not report their race.

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    Graduates

    In 2024, 678 more women than men received degrees from The University of Montana. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at The University of Montana is white (2,021 degrees awarded). There were 9.49 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (213 degrees).

    The most common Professional Doctorate concentration at The University of Montana is Physical Therapy (273 degrees awarded), followed by Law (81 degrees) and Pharmacy (44 degrees).

    In 2024,  the most specialized majors across all degree types at The University of Montana, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Natural Resources & Conservation (183 degrees awarded), Legal (113 degrees), and History (50 degrees).

    Common Jobs by Major

    Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers
    Most Common Job

    The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at The University of Montana are Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (496,833 people), Other managers (357,420 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (248,321 people), Postsecondary teachers (190,179 people), and Secondary school teachers (170,667 people).

    The most specialized majors at The University of Montana in 2024 are Natural Resources & Conservation (183 degrees awarded), Legal (113 degrees), History (50 degrees), Social Sciences (201 degrees), and English (53 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    Highest Paying Jobs by Major

    Surgeons
    Highest Paying Job

    The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at The University of Montana are Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, and Physicians

    The most specialized majors at The University of Montana are Natural Resources & Conservation (183 degrees awarded), Legal (113 degrees), History (50 degrees), Social Sciences (201 degrees), and English (53 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    Common Industries by Major

    Elementary & secondary schools
    Most Common Industry

    The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at The University of Montana are Elementary & secondary schools (639,485 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (441,636 people), Legal services (405,181 people), Computer Systems Design (270,487 people), and Justice, public order, & safety activities (233,860 people).

    The most specialized majors at The University of Montana are Natural Resources & Conservation (183 degrees awarded), Legal (113 degrees), History (50 degrees), Social Sciences (201 degrees), and English (53 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    Majors Awarded

    IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by The University of Montana.
    Most Common (2024)
    1. General Legal Studies
      15 degrees awarded
    2. Computer Support Specialist
      8 degrees awarded
    3. Carpenter
      7 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at The University of Montana was General Legal Studies with 15 degrees awarded.

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    Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

    1,109
    Degrees Awarded to Men
    in 2024
    1,787
    Degrees Awarded to Women
    in 2024

    In 2024, 1,109 degrees were awarded to men at The University of Montana, which is 0.621 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (1,787).

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    Most Common Male Majors

    In 2024, 97 degrees were awarded to men at The University of Montana in Physical Therapy, which is 0.551 times less than the 176 female recipients with that same degree.

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    Most Common Female Majors

    In 2024, 176 degrees were awarded to men at The University of Montana in Physical Therapy, which is 1.81 times more than the 97 male recipients with that same degree.

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    Time to Complete

    29%
    100% Completion Time
    47%
    150% Completion Time

    In 2024, 29% of students graduating from The University of Montana completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 47% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 49% within 200%.

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    Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

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    Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

    Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.
    Two or More Races Female
    Highest Graduation Rate (58.3%)

    The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2024 at The University of Montana is Female and Two or More Races (58.3% graduation rate). Across all Doctoral Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (75.5%).

    The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Share

    Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. White
      2,021 degrees awarded
    2. Asian
      213 degrees awarded
    3. Two or More Races
      180 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity at The University of Montana is white (2,021 degrees awarded). There were 9.49 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (213 degrees).

    4.32% of degree recipients (125 students) did not report their race.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Sex

    Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)
    1. White Female
      1,621 degrees awarded
    2. White Female
      1,552 degrees awarded
    3. White Female
      1,541 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at The University of Montana is white female (1,621 degrees awarded). There were 1.04 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (1,552 degrees).

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    Operations

    The University of Montana has an endowment valued at nearly $287M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 7.84M (2.73%) compared to the 9.4% average return (23.7M on 252M) across all Doctoral Universities.

    In 2024, The University of Montana had a total salary expenditure of 426M. The University of Montana employs 196 Professors, 105 Assistant professors and 96 Associate professors. Most academics at The University of Montana are Male Professor (124), Female Professor (72), and Female Assistant professor (66).

    The most common positions for non-instructional staff at The University of Montana are: Management, with 431 employees, Computer, Engineering, and Science, with 264 employees, and Service with 172 employees.

    Endowment

    $287M
    2024 Endowment
    12.6%
    growth from 2023

    The University of Montana has an endowment valued at about $287M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of The University of Montana grew 12.6% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $35.3M higher than than the median endowment of Doctoral Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

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    The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Doctoral Universities: Highest Research Activity Carnegie Classification grouping.

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    Salary Expenditure

    $199M
    2024 Salaries
    8.8%
    growth from 2023

    In 2024, The University of Montana paid a median of $199M in salaries, which represents 46.8% of their overall expenditure ($426M) and a 8.8% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 8.31% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 4.17% growth between 2021 and 2022.

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    Instructional Salaries

    $41.5M
    Instructional Salaries
    437
    Number of Employees

    In 2024, The University of Montana paid a total of $41.5M to 437 employees working as instructors, which represents 20.8% of all salaries paid.

    This is compared to a median of $4.1M (2.29%) for similar Doctoral Universities.

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    Occupations by Share

    In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at The University of Montana were Management with 431 employees, Computer, Engineering, and Science with 264 employees, and Service with 172 employees.

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