University of Montana-Western: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #5378 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1499 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1415 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #6 of 12 | In Montana |
| #5368 of 6,639 | For Sociology |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 100%
- Undergraduates
- 1,335
- Graduates
- 23
- Male:Female Ratio
- 35:65
- Control
- Public
- Highest Degree
- Postbaccalaureate certificate
- Website
- w.umwestern.edu
University of Montana-Western Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
University of Montana-Western has an acceptance rate of 100% and is among the 23% of the easiest universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Applicants | 1,371 | 549 | 822 |
| Admissions | 1,368 | 547 | 821 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 223 | 102 | 121 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 3 | 1 | 2 |
126 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
315 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school record | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Neither required nor recommended |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| Recommendations | Neither required nor recommended |
| SAT/ACT | Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school rank | Neither required nor recommended |
| TOEFL | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 1014 (77%) |
|---|---|
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 120 (9%) |
| Two or more races | 68 (5%) |
| Hispanic | 64 (5%) |
| Black or African American | 15 (1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 15 (1%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 7 (0.5%) |
| Asian | 6 (0.5%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 4 (0.3%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
- Average aid awarded
- $4,794
- Students receiving aid
- 88%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $5,039 | $1,744 |
| Tuition in-state | $5,039 | $1,744 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $18,420 | $1,744 |
| Fee in-district | $1,631 | $381 |
| Fee in-state | $1,631 | $381 |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,710 | $381 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 430 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $10,046 |
| Room charge | $3,992 |
| Meal charge | $6,054 |
University of Montana-Western majors
University of Montana-Western has granted 256 bachelor's degrees across 25 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at University of Montana-Western.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor |
|---|---|---|
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 26 | 30 |
| Education, General | 55 | |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 53 | |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 11 | 32 |
| General Studies | 24 | |
| Equestrian & Equine Studies | 5 | 18 |
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 21 | |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 14 | |
| Ecology | 10 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 9 | |
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 9 | |
| Psychology, General | 8 | |
| Environmental Science | 7 | |
| Behavioral Sciences | 6 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | 6 | |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research, Other | 6 | |
| English & Language Arts Teacher Education | 5 | |
| History, General | 5 | |
| Art & Art Studies, General | 3 | |
| History Teacher Education | 3 | |
| Social Science Teacher Education | 3 | |
| Art Teacher Education | 2 | |
| Music Teacher Education | 2 | |
| Business and Innovation & Entrepreneurship Teacher Education | 1 | |
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 1 | |
| Science Teacher Education & General Science Teacher Education | 1 | |
| Social Sciences, General | 1 | |
| Grand Total | 121 | 256 |
University of Montana-Western has a graduation rate of 51%, which is among the 43% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 51% | 43% | 57% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
University of Montana-Western has published 312 scientific papers with 6,432 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Environmental Science, Biology, Engineering, Geography and Cartography, Computer Science, Political Science, Law, Physics, and Psychology.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 3 | 14 |
| 1994 | 1 | 6 |
| 1995 | 0 | 8 |
| 1996 | 1 | 17 |
| 1997 | 3 | 11 |
| 1998 | 4 | 13 |
| 1999 | 8 | 26 |
| 2000 | 8 | 52 |
| 2001 | 12 | 55 |
| 2002 | 8 | 73 |
| 2003 | 7 | 108 |
| 2004 | 8 | 121 |
| 2005 | 7 | 126 |
| 2006 | 10 | 167 |
| 2007 | 4 | 162 |
| 2008 | 5 | 167 |
| 2009 | 5 | 197 |
| 2010 | 9 | 187 |
| 2011 | 5 | 183 |
| 2012 | 11 | 228 |
| 2013 | 12 | 268 |
| 2014 | 13 | 325 |
| 2015 | 14 | 348 |
| 2016 | 6 | 320 |
| 2017 | 12 | 352 |
| 2018 | 9 | 316 |
| 2019 | 12 | 382 |
| 2020 | 15 | 354 |
| 2021 | 13 | 364 |
| 2022 | 13 | 335 |
| 2023 | 18 | 358 |
| 2024 | 10 | 341 |
| 2025 | 6 | 294 |
Notable alumni
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Angela McLean
- Occupations
- teacherpolitician
- Biography
-
Angela McLean is an American politician and educator who served as the 35th Lieutenant Governor of Montana from February 10, 2014, to January 3, 2016. Governor Steve Bullock, a Democrat, selected McLean in 2014 to replace newly appointed U.S. Senator John Walsh after appointing Walsh to the vacancy created by Senator Max Baucus's resignation.
General info
| Alternative names | Western Western Montana College UM Western Western Montana College of The University of Montana WMC-UM WMC UMW Montana Western |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1893 |
| Colors | red, white, black |
| Academic calendar | Semesters |
| Total FTE staff | 212 |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields |
Location and contacts
| Address | 710 S Atlantic Dillon, Montana, 59725-3598 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 4,000 |
| Phone | 4066837011 |