The University of Montana-Western

The University of Montana-Western is one of the leading colleges in Montana with the acceptance rate of 73%. Deadlines for application are . For more information, call 406-683-7331 or send email at j_jones@umwestern.edu.

Admissions
Academics
Tuition & Aid
Student Body
Campus Life
Careers

Admissions

  • Overview

    • Applicants: 785
    • Average HS GPA: 3.07
    • Acceptance Rate: 73%
  • GPA Breakdown

    • 13% 3.75 - 3.99
    • 12% 3.50 - 3.74
    • 16% 3.25 - 3.49
    • 21% 3.00 - 3.24
    • 23% 2.50 - 2.99
    • 11% 2.00 - 2.49
    • 4% 1.00 - 1.99
  • SAT & ACT Test Scores

    SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing 25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
    430 - 540
    SAT Math 25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
    420 - 530
    ACT Composite Scores 25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
    17 - 22

Academics

  • Majors

    BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES.
    Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General.
    Business/Commerce, General.
    Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General.
    Tourism and Travel Services Management.
    EDUCATION.
    Art Teacher Education.
    Biology Teacher Education.
    Business Teacher Education.
    Chemistry Teacher Education.
    Drama and Dance Teacher Education.
    Education, General.
    Elementary Education and Teaching.
    English/Language Arts Teacher Education.
    Health Teacher Education.
    History Teacher Education.
    Mathematics Teacher Education.
    Music Teacher Education.
    Physical Education Teaching and Coaching.
    Physics Teacher Education.
    Reading Teacher Education.
    School Librarian/School Library Media Specialist.
    Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education.
    Secondary Education and Teaching.
    Social Science Teacher Education.
    Social Studies Teacher Education.
    Special Education and Teaching, General.
    Teacher Education, Multiple Levels.
    Technology Teacher Education/Industrial Arts Teacher Education.
    LIBRARY SCIENCE.
    Library Science, Other.
    MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS.
    Mathematics, General.
    PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, AND FITNESS STUDIES.
    Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies.
    PHYSICAL SCIENCES.
    Chemistry, General.
    Geology/Earth Science, General.
    SOCIAL SCIENCES.
    Social Sciences, General.
    VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS.
    Digital Arts.
    Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General.
    Graphic Design.
    Visual and Performing Arts, General.
  • Degrees

    • Associate
    • Bachelor's
    • Certificate
  • Prominent Alumni

    Eric Bermender
    Poseidon, Harry Potter, Goblet of Fire, Star Wars
    Nate Brenhold
    Sr. Sound Designer SCEA/Sony, God of War series, SOCOM series
    Greg Lima
    VP Gaming at Global VR's east coast
    Lyndsay Pearson
    Sims 2, Sims Games at Electronics Arts
    Brian Nestor
    Sr. Environment Artist, Lucas Arts, Start Wars: The Force Unleashed series
    Allen Stetson
    Dream Works Animation, Shrek 2, Madagascar, Flushe
    Dough Wright
    CEO of Sonoma Wire Works, RiffWorks, 2008 NAMM Sho

Tuition & Aid

  • Dates

    Notification Date
    Jan 15
  • Required Forms

    • FAFSA
  • Expenses per Academic Year

    Tuition
    N/A
    Required Fees
    N/A
    Average Cost for Books and Supplies
    N/A
    Tuition / Fees Vary by Year of Study
    Yes
    Board for Commuters
    N/A
    Transportation for Commuters
    N/A
    On-Campus Room and Board
    N/A
  • Available Aid

    Financial Aid Methodology
    Federal
    Scholarships and Grants Need-Based
    • Need-Based College/University Scholarship or Grant Aid from Institutional Funds
    • Need-Based Federal Pell
    • Need-Based Other
    • Need-Based Private Scholarships
    • Need-Based SEOG
    • Need-Based State Scholarships
    • WUE, Waivers
    Federal Direct Student Loan Programs
    • Direct PLUS Loans
    • Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
    • Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
    Federal Family Education Loan Programs (FFEL)
    • College/university loans from institutional funds
    • Federal Perkins Loans
    Is Institutional Employment Available (other than Federal Work Study)
    Yes
    Direct Lender
    Yes
  • Financial Aid Rating

    • Financial Aid Rating 85/99

Student Body

  • Student Body Profile

    Total Undergraduate Enrollment
    1505
    Foreign Countries Represented
    1
  • Demographics

    • Asian 3.41%
    • African-American 1.23%
    • Hispanic 3.89%
    • Caucasian 85.55%
    • Male 39%
    • Female 61%
    • Аre out of state 24

Campus Life

  • Campus Life

    Undergrads living on campus
    27%
    Help finding off-campus housing
    No
    Quality of life rating 72/99
    First-Year Students living on campus
    N/A
    Campus Environment
    Rural
    Fire safety rating
    60*
  • Special Needs Admissions

    College Entrance Tests Required
    No
    Interview Required
    No
  • Student Activities

    Registered Student Organizations
    25
    Number of Honor Societies
    2
    Number of Social Sororities
    0
  • Sports

    Athletic Division
    NAIA
    Men's Sports (Crimson) (5)
    • Basketball
    • Cheerleading
    • Football
    • Golf
    • Rodeo
    Women's Sports (Crimson) (5)
    • Basketball
    • Cheerleading
    • Golf
    • Rodeo
    • Volleyball
  • Student Services

    Day Care
    LGBT Support Groups: Lambda Alliance is a support group that meets weekly.
  • Sustainability

    N/A

    Green rating
    60
  • Campus Security Report

    The Jeanne Clery Act requires colleges and universities to disclosetheir security policies, keep a public crime log, publish an annualcrime report and provide timely warnings to students and campusemployees about a crime posing an immediate or ongoing threat tostudents and campus employees.
    Please visit The Princeton Review’s page on campus safety foradditional resources: http://www.princetonreview.com/safety
    The Princeton Review publishes links directly to each school's CampusSecurity Reports where available. Applicants can also access allschool-specific campus safety information using the Campus Safety andSecurity Data Analysis Cutting Tool provided by the Office ofPostsecondary Education of the U.S. Department of Education:https://ope.ed.gov/campussafety/#/

  • Other Information

    Campus-wide Internet Network
    Yes
    % of Classrooms with Wireless Internet
    N/A

Careers

  • Graduation Rates

    Graduate in 4 years
    N/A
    Graduate in 5 years
    N/A
    Graduate in 6 years
    N/A
  • Career Services

    On-Campus Job Interviews Available
    Yes
    Career Services
    • Alumni Services
    • Classes
    • Interest Inventory
    • Internships
    Opportunities at School
    • N/A
  • ROI & Outcomes

    Information from PayScale:
    Starting Median Salary (Up to Bachelor's degree completed, only)
    N/A
    Mid-Career Median Salary (Up to Bachelor's degree completed, only)
    N/A
    Starting Median Salary (At least Bachelor's degree)
    N/A
    Mid-Career Median Salary (At least Bachelor's degree)
    N/A
    Percent High Job Meaning
    N/A
    Percent STEM
    N/A
  • Return on Investment (ROI) rating 0/99

    Contact & Visit

    • Campus Tours

      Campus Visiting Center
      • M-F
      • 9 AM to 2 PM
      • 406-683-7331
      Campus Tours
      • Appointment Required:
      • Dates:
      • Times:
      • Average Length:
    • On Campus Interview

      Campus Interviews
      No
      Information Sessions
      Available
      Times
      by appointment