The University of Montana
University of Montana
Missoula, Montana 59812
Data last updated: August 29, 2026
Known for business — excellent value
The University of Montana is a public institution in Missoula with particular strength in business and health sciences. With an average SAT of 1190, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.
A mid-sized campus of 7.1K undergraduates with a 18:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.
45% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $44,511 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $17,118.
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Varsity Sports — Montana Grizzlies
History & Fun Facts
- •1900 An act of Congress of February 18, 1881, dedicated 72 sections (46,000 acres (72 mi; 190 km)) in Montana Territory for the creation of the university.
- •Montana was admitted to the Union on November 8, 1889, and the state legislature soon began to consider where the state's permanent capital and state university would be located.
- •Missoula won the legislative vote for the new university at the Third Montana Legislative Assembly in February 1893, and it was formally opened in 1895.
Source: Wikipedia
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Admissions
ACT Score Range
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Typical Application Requirements
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
58.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
5.2%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$15,000
Programs (259)
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
76%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
55
Peer Average
37
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from MT state average + city premium