University of Montana: A Parent's Guide to Admissions, Cost & Outcomes

University of Montana is a public institution located in Missoula, Montana. For the most recent reporting cycle, University of Montana admits the majority of qualified applicants, with an overall admission rate of 95%. Admitted students typically post a median SAT of 1190 and an ACT composite around 22. The average net price after grants and scholarships is $16,784 per year, which is the figure most families actually pay rather than the published sticker price.

What GPA does my child need for University of Montana?

54% of enrolled students at University of Montana had a high school GPA of 3.50 or above, and the average was 3.41, according to its 2025-2026 Common Data Set.

What does University of Montana weight in admissions?

University of Montana reports these factor weights in its Common Data Set (2025-2026). What the weights mean

How University of Montana reads an application: what each weighting means for your child, plus waitlist, transfer and early-round odds

SAT and ACT scores University of Montana typically admits

The middle-50 ACT composite range is 23–28. Many applicants here submit scores; even slightly below the average can be competitive when combined with a strong GPA and curriculum.

Where admitted students ranked in their high school class

Class rank distribution gives parents a clear sense of how academically dominant a typical admitted student was within their own high school cohort, often a more meaningful signal than absolute GPA.

How much does University of Montana actually cost?

Published tuition is $8,552 for in-state students and $33,671 for out-of-state, before grants and scholarships. Room and board adds roughly $12,804 annually. After need-based and merit aid, the average family pays a net price of $16,784 per year, and that is the number that actually matters for budgeting. Roughly 28% of students receive Pell Grants.

Application deadlines and early decision data for University of Montana

Will my child graduate from University of Montana?

These predict outcomes at University of Montana better than its acceptance rate does. How to read retention and graduation rates

Most popular majors at University of Montana

The most popular undergraduate programs at University of Montana, measured by the number of students who actually graduate each year, are Psychology, General, Natural Resources Conservation and Research and Management Information Systems and Services. Across all programs, University of Montana confers roughly 522 bachelor's degrees a year. Graduates of its Psychology, General program report a median income of about $41,785 five years after entering college. What these figures mean

Is University of Montana safe? Campus crime & safety

In its most recent Clery Act report (2024), University of Montana disclosed 35 total criminal offenses across its campus and surrounding public property, about 4.7 per 1,000 students. That figure includes 2 violent offenses and 19 reported sexual assaults or VAWA offenses. Why per-1,000 rates, not counts

What is campus life like at University of Montana?

About 42% of undergraduates at University of Montana live in campus housing, so a meaningful share of students commute or live off campus. In Greek life, 6% of men join a fraternity and 6% of women join a sorority. Residential rate and Greek participation shape day-to-day social life and are worth weighing alongside academics and cost.

Other colleges in Montana parents ask about

• Montana State University
  82% acceptance

Colleges that admit at a similar rate

• Belmont University
  95% acceptance · Tennessee
• Troy University
  96% acceptance · Alabama
• University of New Mexico-Main Campus
  95% acceptance · New Mexico
• University of Nevada-Las Vegas
  96% acceptance · Nevada
• North Dakota State University-Main Campus
  95% acceptance · North Dakota
• University of Mississippi
  97% acceptance · Mississippi
• Baker University
  94% acceptance · Kansas

Common questions parents ask about University of Montana