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Public · Missoula, Montana

The University of Montana

Urban campus · 7,488 undergraduates · 17 students per faculty member · Official website

Acceptance rate
96%
ACT middle 50%
23–28
Average net price
$16,784
per year, after grants
6-year graduation
48%
University of Montanac. 1900
Photo: Wikimedia Commons

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What The University of Montana costs

Net price is what a first-year student pays for a year after grants and scholarships, by family income. It is usually far below the sticker price.

Net price by family income

Under $30,000
$13,960
$30,001 – $48,000
$14,892
$48,001 – $75,000
$17,180
$75,001 – $110,000
$19,269
Over $110,000
$20,930

For students receiving federal aid, at in-state tuition.

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Price and aid

Full cost of attendance (sticker)
$23,570
Tuition, in-state
$8,552
Tuition, out-of-state
$33,671
First-years given a grant by the school
75%
Average grant from the school
$7,862
Median debt at graduation
$22,400
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Admissions

Acceptance rate
96%
SAT middle 50%
–
ACT middle 50%
23–28
Test scores
Considered, not required
First-year retention
75%

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The University of Montana athletics

NCAA D1, 8 women's and 5 men's sports

Varsity teams and roster sizes
SportWomen’s rosterMen’s roster
Basketball1616
Cross country116114
Football–134
Golf9–
Soccer36–
Softball21–
Tennis910
Track & field116114
Volleyball19–

Participants reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A dash means no team for that side.

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Academics and outcomes

Most popular fields

Business & marketing
14%
Social sciences
9%
Natural resources & conservation
9%
Health professions
9%
Visual & performing arts
8%
Liberal arts & humanities
8%

Share of bachelor’s degrees awarded.

6-year graduation rate
48%
First-year retention
75%
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$44,511
Median debt at graduation
$22,400
Students with a Pell grant
28%

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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (admissions, prices, outcomes), IPEDS Student Financial Aid 2023–24 (school grants) and Equity in Athletics 2024–25 (teams). No college paid to appear here or can pay to be ranked.

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