What The University of Montana costs
The University of Montana charges $8,552 a year in published tuition and fees for Montana residents, about $4,276 a semester, and $33,671 a year for students from other states, about $16,836 a semester. With housing, food, books and other costs, the total cost of attendance for in-state students is $23,570 a year. Students who received grants or scholarships paid $14,856 a year on average after that aid (the average net price). You may pay less if receiving grants or scholarships.
The University of Montana takes part in the Western Undergraduate Exchange, so students from other western states may pay no more than 150% of in-state tuition. See the full WUE list →
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Getting into The University of Montana
For fall 2024, The University of Montana received 9,576 applications and admitted 9,180 students, and 1,771 enrolled as first-years.
What The University of Montana students study
The most common bachelor's degrees at The University of Montana (class of 2024, first majors only):
| Major | Degrees |
|---|---|
| Psychology | 107 |
| Computer and Information Systems Security / Auditing / Information Assurance | 59 |
| Wildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and Management | 52 |
| Sociology | 47 |
| Environmental Science | 44 |
| Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology | 43 |
| Marketing / Marketing Management | 42 |
| Business Administration and Management | 41 |
Source: IPEDS Completions, bachelor's degrees awarded in 2023–24.
Colleges like The University of Montana
Smaller public universities with the same campus setting (small or midsize city), closest in size and nearest in region:
- Colorado Mesa University, Grand Junction, Colorado: 8,143 undergraduates
- University of Northern Colorado, Greeley, Colorado: 5,598 undergraduates
- Montana State University, Bozeman, Montana: 14,451 undergraduates
- Lewis-Clark State College, Lewiston, Idaho: 2,385 undergraduates
- University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls, Iowa: 7,529 undergraduates
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FAQ
What is The University of Montana's acceptance rate? 95.9% for fall 2024: 9,180 of 9,576 applicants were admitted.
How much is tuition at The University of Montana? $8,552 a year for in-state students and $33,671 for out-of-state students, in published tuition and fees before aid. You may pay less if receiving grants or scholarships.
Is The University of Montana part of WUE? Yes. It is on WICHE's September 2026 list of Western Undergraduate Exchange colleges. Requirements vary by college, so check with The University of Montana about how to apply and which programs qualify.
How many students go to The University of Montana? About 7,500 undergraduates (fall 2024).
What is the campus setting at The University of Montana? The National Center for Education Statistics classifies its location as a small or midsize city.
Sources
- College Navigator: The University of Montana (IPEDS, U.S. Department of Education)
- College Scorecard: The University of Montana
- Campus photo via Wikimedia Commons
