The University of Montana-Western
tuition & fees
$19,039
graduate tuition & fees
$1,930
acceptance rate
100%
Student Population
1,458
online students
270
Number of Programs
50
Financial Aid Amount
$5,435
Graduation Rate
49%
The University of Montana-Western is a Public, 4 years college located in Dillon, Montana.
It has a total enrollment of 1,458 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 1,458 students have enrolled for the academic year 2023-2024. Among them, 270 students have enrolled online exclusively to earn their degrees. WMC has 1,440 undergraduate students and the graduate school has 18 students. You can check student population by gender, age, race/ethnicity, attending status, and online learning.
| Total Students | 1,458 |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Students | 1,440 |
| Graduate Students | 18 |
| Online Enrollment | 270 |
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 | ✔ |