The University of Montana-Western
tuition & fees
$19,039
graduate tuition & fees
$1,930
acceptance rate
100%
Student Population
1,424
online students
309
Number of Programs
50
Financial Aid Amount
$5,255
Graduation Rate
45%
The University of Montana-Western is a Public, 4 years college located in Dillon, Montana.
It has a total enrollment of 1,424 including undergraduate and graduate students and student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. It is a Baccalaureate College - Diverse Fields school by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Bachelor's degree. WMC's acceptance rate is 99.50% last year (undergraduate school).
The University of Montana-Western is accredited by Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities.
School Overview
The following table shows the basic characteristic of The University of Montana-Western and directory information. You may want to visit the school's website to check application deadlines, requirements, and financial information.
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Address | 710 S Atlantic, Dillon, MT 59725-3598 |
| Phone | 406-683-7011 |
| WEB | umwestern.edu/ |
| Admission Information | |
| Admission | umwestern.edu/admissions/ |
| Online Application | https://umwestern.edu/admissions/ |
| Financial Aid | umwestern.edu/info/financial-aid/ |
| Net Price Calculator | www.umwestern.edu/npc/index.html |
| Veterans Tuition | umwestern.edu/section/veteran-and-military-educational-benefits/ |
| Athletic | umwestern.edu/section/privacy-and-security/ |
| Disability Service | umwestern.edu/section/disability-services/ |
| School Category | |
| School Type | Public, 4 years |
| Carnegie Category | Baccalaureate College - Diverse Fields |
| Highest Degree Offered | Bachelor's degree |
Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics
The acceptance rate of The University of Montana-Western is 99.50% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 38.02%. The application fees are $30 for undergraduate programs and $30 for graduate programs.
| Open Admission Policy | ✗ |
|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 99.50 % |
| Yield (Enrollment Rate) | 38.02 % |
| Undergraduate Application Fees | $30 |
| Graduate Application Fees | $30 |
Tuition & Fees
WMC's 2024 tuition & fees is $6,431 for Montana residents and $19,039 for out-of-students. The undergraduate tuition increased by 7.58% compared to the last year's rate based on out-of-state rate ($17,698).
For graduate programs, its 2024 tuition & fees is $1,930 for Montana residents and $1,930 for out-of-students. The graduate tuition is not changed and same to the last year's rate.
| Montana Residents | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate Tuition & Fees | $6,431 | $19,039 |
| Graduate Tuition & Fees | $1,930 | $1,930 |
*Data Source: 2023-2024 Tuition & Fees - NCES (Last Update: 03/01/2024)
Student Population
A total of 1,424 students have enrolled for the academic year 2023-2024. Among them, 309 students have enrolled online exclusively to earn their degrees. You can check student population by gender, age, race/ethnicity, attending status, and online learning.
| Total Students | 1,424 |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Students | 1,424 |
| Online Enrollment | 309 |
Offered Degrees and On-Campus Services
WMC offers 50 programs including both undergraduate and graduate programs. 9 out of the 50 programs are offerd via distace learning (online programs).
The following tables summarizes the offered programs, on-campus services, and special learning opportunities offered by WMC
| Number of programs | 50 Programs |
|---|---|
| Number of online programs | 9 Programs |
| Offered Degrees/Programs | Certificates of at least 12 weeks but less than 1 year 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate |
| Academic/career counseling service | ✔ |
|---|---|
| Employment services | ✔ |
| Placement services for completers | ✔ |
| On-campus day care for students | ✗ |
| Distance Learning (online classes) | ✔ |
|---|---|
| ROTC | ✗ |
| Study Abroad | ✔ |
| Weekend/Evening College | ✗ |
| Teacher Certification | ✔ |